For those interested in JEF, I wrote a primer a few months ago based on my experience of working at the place:

You'll crack. You know you will....

Eventually, one must learn to embrace the Paradox addiction.

I still don't understand why the announced increase in defence spending, etc earlier this year didn't go hand in glove with 'and due to a more dangerous world, we have been forced to raise taxes'. Seemed an obvious way of getting out of the muddle.

Thanks! Glad you found it interesting!