@Sandpit makes a valuable point - the conflict and its impact on the Gulf States. It's an inexact parallel (they always are) but the GCC states findthemselves in a place adjacent to that of the … (View Post)

Now, now, let's just be happy Armageddon has been postponed for a couple of weeks and the Grand National can take place. Perhaps even old Leon Lobanuke can offer a selection... (View Post)

Morning all :) Perhaps to no one's great surprise, Washington and Tehran looked over the edge, into the abyss, and didn't much like what they saw. Should we also note the role of China in a… (View Post)

Ah yes, the 2010 election and the Icelandic volcano - I remember them well. Mrs Stodge and I were in Las Vegas for a fortnight and never saw a thing - the skies were an unclouded blue and the planes … (View Post)

I certainly agree trying to call a 2029 GE from 2026 local elections is going to be speculative but that won't stop some from trying or extrapolating the best case for their party based on notio… (View Post)