No US China trade deal!  Just threats of more tariffs - quelle surprise. After Tesla made a surprise profit and announced cash in the bank, I'm glad I held onto 6 Shares – they are going to make me indescribably wealthy in dotage (dream on...) After not watching the indescribably awful Boris vs Corbyn debate last night (I tried, but it was just too painful), I am wondering why we put our trust in such frankly terrible people?  I guess it's because we share their worst characteristics and aspirations….

I did watch a masterclass on comparative media-handling skills this morning; a very erudite and engaging chap from the SNP sat on the Brek-drek couch, held an open and engaging posture, listened to the presenters, nodding in agreement with them, kept calm, considered and answered conversationally, all the while still giving the same response about it being Scotland's right to another referendum to every question. He was good. Then some dimwit Tory/Labour spokesperson proceeded to talk down to the presenter, ranted combatively about how Corbyn/Boris said something they didn't, and treated everyone with disdain. She seemed to think constantly repeating the same stock answer made what she was declaring fact.