Now, now, we are always being told majorities are right about everything and policy should be dictated by what the people want via focus groups, elections, surveys etc. There's a perception out there… (View Post)

Mentioned in my previous - the only thing easier than thinking the best of people is thinking the worst of them. (View Post)

Morning all :) The problem I always have with private provision of public services is the profit (or rather, non loss) motive. If a private company can't run or provide a service at a profit, tough, … (View Post)

Peace talks are taking place in Doha (don't they always?) and the Iranians (that friendly, peace loving nation) are involved as well. (View Post)

It's not the worst strategy, however. Banging on about immigration will get her nowhere as Reform will always do it better. I imagine she'll be hoping a friendly administration in Washington will bai… (View Post)