Britain's chief Brexit negotiator didn't know how much trade we do with France.Sometimes things pass the point of embarrassing and irritating to the place where they become funny. Then sheer monotony can make them even more embarrassing and irritating. Welcome to the Conservative Party's Brexit clusterfudge show. It's a jolly...See More »
Do you support the idea of a European Super League.I think it's flat out ridiculous and would devalue football. Tge suggestion is that some teams could be relegated but not others. Also a European second division which nobody would care about.
Name a good fantasy novel or series.I'm looking for something accessible but not too dumb for some good bedtime reading. Details will be appreciated.
Will western people blame immigrants...For fleeing conditions created by the Western world? War or climate change etc. As natural resources dry up and the global south becomes less habitual then the refugee problem will only get worse. A lot worse. Fund military conflict, leave farmland...See More »
Name a movie you like but most people don't.I'm gonna say Cloud Atlas. Panned by the critics and a big money flop but I loved it.
Is Lost in Space any good?Netflix keeps advertising to me cos I like Sci-Fi shows. It looks a bit too kiddish though and I like things with a bit of depth. No spoilers, please.
Is the Premiership really a five horse race?Guardiola says so and is he right, or is he just flattering the opposition? We know about Liverpool. Chelsea and Arsenal keep winning. 'Crisis club' Tottenham are still very competitive. Can the other teams really go the distance with Man City?
Should people be worried about Bolsonaro's election as Brazilian President?Obviously, this matters much more to people in Brazil but I also think it has international significance. https://theintercept.com/2018/10/28/jair-bolsonaro-elected-president-brazil/ Breitbart, for example, supports what is likely to be the...See More »
Which team will win the Champions League?I think Juve. They are safe in their league and beat Man Utd with so much ease.
Am I a blowhard ?Someone here called me that today. I feel I should be annoyed. I'm just a (self appointed internet) expert who gives detailed and precise answers. I am not a blowhard and if you give me six paragraphs I can explain why. 😎
I need sweaters for work.But they all look like they belong on an old man. Maybe I need glasses and a beard so I can carry the hipster look. 😆 Or maybe I'm just not cool. 😎
I've just heard a crank alt-right conspiacy theory....... That the refugee caravan from Honduras was created by the Democrats and that some of the people travelling (from central America) are Middle Eastern terrorists. Someone spends too much time on the Internet reading dodgy websites and then...See More »
Do the nationalist right support free-speech?Clearly not in Brazil: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/22/brazils-jair-bolsonaro-says-he-would-put-army-on-streets-to-fight Bolsonaro is part of the 'nationalist international' which includes figures like Tommy Robinson, Viktor Orban and...See More »
Is Elizabeth Warren right to go after corruption in the US banking sector?https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/18/elizabeth-warren-calls-on-fed-to-demand-wells-fargo-fire-ceo-tim-sloan.html I'm posting about a substantive political issue. 😎
Will Brazil return to dictatorship? Jair Bolsonaro (since this video was made) won 46% of the first round vote in the Brazilian election and will almost certainly be elected President of the country. He has praised the previous Brazilian dictatorship, believes in paramilitary...See More »
How do you rate your team start to the season?Football (soccer). Also say what team you support, please. I'm a slightly worried Burnley fan.
Liverpool vrs Man City rivalryOne of these two teams will definantely win the Premiership this season and this is building up to be a fascinating rivalry between the managers and their teams. I find it interesting that Klopp and Guardiola don't actually hate each other. They...See More »
Is politics just reality TV to be watched by viewers who think they are smart?I include myself in this. It's personality battles and morality tales and did he didn't she. We care about the issues but individual characters give us the emotional connection to the soap opera. Because of that, the said issues often get lost in all...See More »
Mourinho vrs Pogba, your thoughts?I think Pogba is a bit of a drama queen but his manager is even more of a drama queen. I think the player could end up winning because he is potentially world class (a-la world cup) whereas Mourinho is probably no longer a world class manager.
Which is the best Sci-Fi Series in recent times?Justify yourself because I like to read opinions. Dr Who doesn't count because its a kids show and Game of Thrones is Fantasy.