I’m not convinced even Trump knows what he’s doing it all for now, other than to get more attention. (View Post)

I’m far from convinced (as some seem to be) that the Canadian result points to what will happen to Reform at the next GE (or beforehand). The Canadian situation was brought about by a very particular… (View Post)

I think it’s very wishful thinking that it’s anything like approaching 99% of people. A sizeable majority, I completely agree. But recall that the “culture war” has made a lot of ‘progressives’ in so… (View Post)

Quite possibly, though geography is only one factor. I think it definitely played a role in the election of Bergoglio, but I can’t believe it precludes European candidates entirely. I think it’s abso… (View Post)

My (possibly very ill informed) views on the next Pope, for what it’s worth: - I can’t see it being a shift to a hardline conservative. That rules out candidates like Sarah. - Tagle feels to me quite… (View Post)