My concern over the 2020 election was 100% about making sure Trump was removed. Who-ever achieved that got my support but as I have repeatedly said, I have no special regard for Biden. He did the job. That's enough.

I didn't say Orban and Putin are identical twins. Nor did I make any reference at all to Russia or Hungary. I said they have quite a lot in common, and they have. They are both populists with a disdain for "liberal" politics, have little regard for what is in the long-term interests of their country and a great desire for power. Both are ruthless with political opponents. Anyone who turns their back on the realities of the modern global economy is in denial and bound to store up problems for their people. Short-term personal popularity is no substitute for long-term strategic plans and working with willing, trustworthy partners. History will not be kind to Viktor Orban.

Leading the western response to Putin's aggression? Putting in place the biggest economic revival plan in US history? Getting to grips with Covid? Oh, his administration haven't done anything at all. Note, his administration. It's not all about one man. As it was with Trump and his idol, Putin.

Carter's reputation has undergone something of an upward revision recently. Once the GOP pack of misinformation terriers have to get their teeth into new backsides that's what tends to happen.

Biden hasn't successfully done any of those things.

The idiot has made mistake after mistake and only someone like you can create a paragraph of words that present failures as success. He's in a position where he can't even talk to Putin, with Macron being the only western politician Putin will negotiate with.

I very much doubt that if Trump had won re-election we would be in this cold war where it costs 75 quid to fill up my car and my food bill has doubled and I now have to worry about the electric and gas bills..

Please enjoy your game of bowls while the food bank queues extend thanks to your blinkered politics.

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'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

They are, and their persistent yapping has reached into the minds of the easily misled, even here.

There you go again, presenting dubious personal opinion as fact. The USA has been at the forefront of galvanising Nato and coordinating the economic sanctions. It's been known for a long time that Putin fears the Democrats. He hates Clinton because he knows that she would have taken a tougher line with him than Trump ever would, which is why he helped manipulate Trump into the WH. Macron is just playing the "good" policeman role, and acting as the bridge.

You've made what I believe is a ridiculous claim about Trump not getting us into this position. He may well have refused to permit US support for any Nato action. Indeed, by the end of a second term the future of Nato could have been called into doubt. He could have effectively allowed Trump to walk into Ukraine and take what he wanted. In the short-term, our own problems would be less, but at what long-term cost? Putin wouldn't stop at Ukraine if he knew he faced an emasculated Nato. There could well have been a much bigger war, involving the whole of Eastern Europe, which the countries of the west could easily be dragged into.

No. It has already gone on too long, and what is now being done is to try to make sure the pain we all suffer will be minimised.

No-one wants to see food and energy shortages, or heavy price increases. We must all accept the cost of us providing support to the really needy. Everyone from the middle income classes upwards need to prepare themselves for significant tax rises, alongside the pain of rising prices. There is no, and was no, realistic alternative. Hopefully, if we continue our resolve, it won't last too long.

Bowls is an inexpensive, social, and healthy sport. It's surprisingly skilful and very competitive, so ideal for the sportsman who can no longer run for several hours.

It's also very accessible. There are greens everywhere. Even in the Fens, there are several in the Wisbech area. Even the most unsporty types can play to some kind of standard. A bowling green is a much better place to rid yourself of all the anger and disillusionment you clearly pour out every day. Try it, you'll feel a lot better.

I will say judge that on the evidence you see for yourself.