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I will be interested in the outcome of all this. The FBI are now investigating what happened, and I am sure they would not do so unless they suspected something maybe amiss. [The Trump investigation is excluded from the no-smoke-without-fire argument since that was due to corruption in the FBI...

I've found that often I think I know something, but then when I try to explain it, I suddenly realise I can't! It goes to show that I didn't really know it after all, even though I felt I did.

Do tell us what you find out! I have heard of this book of his before.

No doubt you have heard of this case in America, where Mr Smollett allegedly staged his own hate crime. There were 16 different charges with sufficient evidence according to a grand jury, but the prosecutor decided not to prosecute and then sealed the paperwork so no one could find out any of...

Theresa May is one of my least favourite Prime Ministers ever! While I am a Conservative, I am not a Theresa Mayer! She has the most cold, unfriendly and repugnant personality of nearly anyone I know in politics. No idea quite how she got to where she is! Her handbag is her negotiating weapon...

We are human, we are fallible, we make errors of judgement and mistakes. Aside from that, even if you do something you think is good, someone else will think it is bad. Look at the climate change debate. One side thinks that not spending billions on trying to slow climate change shows that you...

No collusion, but a slur by saying not exonerated. Just as I predicted.

I am interested to see the outcome of the Mueller Report. My prediction is that the president will not have criminal conviction, but that Mueller will slur the president in some way, to give the appearance of potential guilt. There, I said it!

Let me add one more thing, the wording of the question. It can be done in such a way to shift the emphasis so you bias the sampling. The results seems to differ quite a bit based on if CNN or Fox News is doing the survey! Their chosen demographic is, ahem, probably carefully selected.

For me, I like to think of being a scientist as a mindset: evidence based thinking. However, I understand where you are coming from. Without the requisite tools that scientists use, it is hard to know if your interpretations of the data are on point. This is where the huge value of understanding...

Many people would agree with you. Others might say social proof is what is leading to this conclusion. The power of the crowd shapes how we think. None of us here are climate scientists, and no one is 100% rational and objective. Furthermore, no one has all the data and causal relationships are...

Quick update to say that I hit 13st last Saturday. So, I went out and had some cake! Back on it now as I have another 10lbs to reach my final goal. My jeans are so loose and baggy now and my belt is on its last notch. I'm holding out buying new clothes until I get to about 12st 6lbs. Then a...

Some very iconic photos on that page.

“The frog in the well knows nothing of the mighty ocean.” Japanese proverb

Jordan is like a breath of fresh air. Being stifled by much of the politically correct debate, certain groups have put a gun to the head of those who wish to oppose the status quo. Having a super-smart advocate like Mr Peterson has unleashed the pent up frustrations of people worldwide. No...

Gotcha, like a cloud of vapour. I've spent all week now decorating my room. Made some good progress but will be glad when its over. I needed more paint than I anticipated too. Cost me about £150 including tools, paint etc.

I've run out of primer. Off to the shops...! I take it the paint sprayer gives off lots of fumes?

I think that works Doc. Your net has both large and small holes, although technically the small holes will also catch the large fish! But essentially, you are casting your net based on magnitude.

I have started to read a book by some smart dudes called Mihnea C. Moldoveanu and Roger Martin. The full book title is... Diaminds: Decoding the Mental Habits of Successful Thinkers https://www.amazon.com/Diaminds-Decoding-Mental-Successful-Thinkers/dp/1487520522 It is a relatively obscure...

I have started decorating my office this week. What I did not anticipate is how physically exhausting it all is! Holding the paint roller is giving my forearms a real workout! But all the standing, awkward angles etc. It is made more tricky because I have a sloping wall and little room in which...