Just think of what a strong place Putin's Russia would be in right now if they hadn't invaded Ukraine. (View Post)

They surrendered after the Americans allowed the Emperor to stay as nominal head of state. That concession only came after the second bomb. (View Post)

This was written 19 years ago, but is (still) remarkably accurate: http://theoildrum.com/node/2899 (View Post)

I'm not sure they 'played' the US. I think Iran would much rather that had not been attacked, The problem is that the US went into this without a clear plan. I'm no @BartholomewRo… (View Post)

One of Starmer's greatest skills is that he is literally never there. Someone else made the decision, whatever the decision is. He's the great delegator. He's Mr Clean Hands. (View Post)