Dammit, even the Economist is against me.

When Obama wins, I'll probably feel kind of excited. But every time I read his election plans and McCain's, I think "McCain's are better".

As for Obama: well I'd call it 55-45. 55% he's a Clinton. 45% he's a Carter. What worries me about the guy is that he's got ideas. That's a terrible thing for a politician. Politicians should just have instincts.

Royal prerogative

Once a harmless and colourful anachronism. Now, AKA "we can do what we like".

Blame the banks not the markets

... my thoughts entirely. (Well, except these guys probably know what they are talking about.)

Why the ECB Can't Fix Europe

which could also be titled "why it is a good idea for monetary sovereignty to be aligned with fiscal sovereignty".

Quote

It is not enough to propose things that are good in the end, but suppose this model were an excellent model, and fit for England and the kingdom to receive, it is our duty as Christians and men to consider consequences, and to consider the way.

-- Oliver Cromwell, during the Putney Debates

Thank you, Gordon Brown...

... for keeping us out of the Euro.

Not words I often utter.