[snarks_when_bored]

A British intellectual can always be relied upon to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

[bill1952]

"A British intellectual can always be relied upon to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory."

But why?

To get insight into my question, look at my tagline.
No, I did not invent it, but it does come from one of the most respected thinkers of all times.

Or as certain Civil War cavalry units put it:

"Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining."

Could it be that he has an agenda?

Shhh. "Socialism."