Extraordinary just how horrific this is while being almost ignored by those, with power to act, doing nothing.

The best final stage for many a year!

Lol. I reckon you could argue both. I know what you mean. I agree about the lighting, although I suspect I need to be a little more sophisticated with it.

It it not (as usual) simply intimidation and corruption out in the open? The US is such a prized export market that the threat of tariffs creates a response - deals, bribes, etc. A bullying tactic knowing tariffs cause bigger problems for trading partners than the US.

I'd like to think that reading this and finding it both resonating and amusing might just be the cure ... however ...

An angry lunatic might be a lonely figure, Trump, Unfortunately, seems to have the great and good of the world's leaders tugging a forelock and pretending its business as usual.

Perhaps even more bizarre is the glee to which many ordinary people see the dismantling of regulations, work place protection, safety nets and tax revenue as a good thing that they cheer on.

I agree, it is accepted wisdom that a website is a good idea although I am genuinely interested in which link in the chain it is. As a point of sale for artists with a large media footprint I understand, but for others, does it fulfill a role, that, say, instagram doesn't?