Sounds eminently sensible. I would have combined this with a small Gross Assets Levy, and removed stamp duty from people trading down (maybe even eliminating it altogether). I would also treble counc… (View Post)

While I don't disagree with you, the fundamental issue all developed world countries have is an ever increasing number of oldies, who require pensions and healthcare. In the UK, we've ameli… (View Post)

I just googled it... NSFW. (View Post)

It's been bone dry here: we haven't had the normal December rains. There was then very high winds (with gusts approaching 100mph), which essentially moved the fire faster than firefighters … (View Post)

The winds are finally dying down, but there are three or four enormous fires still burning in Los Angeles. We're only about 200 yards from the mandatory evacuation zone, so we have everything pa… (View Post)