One less frequently remarked aspect of the Suez crisis was that following a botched operation for gall bladder Eden was in constant pain, for which he took heavy doses of drugs, including amphetamine… (View Post)

I wouldn’t say he’s a grifter. He appears to do it for free. (View Post)

I fear Trump is beyond Sartre. (View Post)

Reagan supported the UK in the Falklands, quite extensively so. It was Alexander Haig who tried to get him to back the Argentinians and was very firmly rebuffed, to the extent that shortly after he r… (View Post)

Before we consider that, can we consider a solution to the tool that is causing the crisis? (View Post)