Thus speaks hindsight. Recall that in 1939 and 1940 Germany and Russia had signed a pact. This only broke down when Britain refused to stop fighting and Hitler then gambled on defeating Russia (USSR … (View Post)

I’m a fair way into ‘Who dares, wins’ about the years 1979 to 1982. What is interesting me so far is just how many things that are strongly associated with Thatcher were either happening already (cou… (View Post)

I assume you've seen the footage of Hamas seizing food in Gaza? I'm wagering they weren't about to organise distribution among the women and children. (View Post)

You believe Peggie is a right wing culture warrior? Wow. And scimbag for not wanting to get undressed with a six foot man in the changing room? A man with a penis and testicles? Unbelievable (View Post)

My ultimate fall back has always been science/maths teacher. But my avowed intention is to never leave Uni. Despite the low pay, ever increasing workload, financial stresses and what not, I still lov… (View Post)