The smartest thing about this move is that it means that the US can't just negotiate with Russia, and then present it as a fait accompli, because now there's something that the EU has that … (View Post)

That does ignore Lend-Lease ahead of their formal entry into the war. (View Post)

Russia bankrolls politicians, both through direct bribery, and through giving jobs as pundits on Russia Today. It fosters division through its troll farms. Defeating Russia in Ukraine is not just abo… (View Post)

Here's my video on Italy: 50 Ways to Leave the Euro... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kc0FwoIsDMI It's aged reasonably well :smile: (View Post)

Shipping insurance -particularly for VLCCs- is about to get a whole lot more expensive, which will impact the price of oil everywhere. (View Post)