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Problem is, that then means the U.S. will probably be run by Socialists.
There is no easy answer. 

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the emergency services would NEVER approach the scene of accident by travelling against the direction of the traffic flow ……….

This is an example of Tactical Rapid Access Reverse Flow, carried out on live lanes until a complete stoppage can be organised. Obviously precautions have to be taken to slow everyone else down to a safe level. 

Size of population is irrelevant. Its the principle of self determination that matters.
It has been the bedrock of governance of the free world for a long time, and why the UK sent its forces to take back the Falklands, for example.
If the U.S. throws that in the bin it becomes another rogue state like Russia, Iran, Libya etc. etc.

We can always hope the Donald loses his majority in both houses in the mid terms.

Size of population is irrelevant. Its the principle of self determination that matters.
It has been the bedrock of governance of the free world for a long time, and why the UK sent its forces to take back the Falklands, for example.
If the U.S. throws that in the bin it becomes another rogue state like Russia, Iran, Libya etc. etc.

Greenland has a population of around 56,000, mostly Eskimo. There is no army.

Trump doesn't need to invade.

I believe there is a small US military base there.

He can simply walk in and have a nice cup of tea.

The question is what would assorted European countries do if he did this?

Bomb MacDonalds

Greenland has a population of around 56,000, mostly Eskimo. There is no army.

Trump doesn't need to invade.

I believe there is a small US military base there.

He can simply walk in and have a nice cup of tea.

The question is what would assorted European countries do if he did this?

he has thus far done EVERYTHING he said he would...

Except, "no new wars"... 

Which new war exactly?

he has thus far done EVERYTHING he said he would...

Except, "no new wars"... 

Monday. Smart motorway. The M1 heading south. Serious accident 350 yards up from us.. Four lanes of stationary traffic.

No lane for emergency vehicles. The incident commander and someone from fire brigade came running between the vehicles. Smart motorways my 4rse.

That's not exclusively a smart motorway problem, but no hard shoulder really doesn't help matters.
One day, they'll figure out that you can approach the scene from the other direction at the next junction.

Rather a ridulous statement - the emergency services would NEVER approach the scene of accident by travelling against the direction of the traffic flow, even if 4 lanes were blocked due to collision. It is very rare that 4 lanes are actually totally blocked, and after the initial aftermath prior to the arrival of the emergency services, drivers that feel their presence at the scene to assist or give their details as a witness is no longer necessary, or a stricken vehicle is moved, they will manoeuvre past the scene and continue on their journey, only to be met by emergency vehicles travelling opposite direction? A big no no.
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Use yer noddle.....

Err, what you describe is exactly what happens around here, after certain safety measures have been taken obviously. It’s called Tactical Rapid Access. It’s a common sight on the M40/A40, as it’s by far the quickest way to reach the incident. I’m not suggesting the decision is taken lightly with no prior thought. It obviously has to be a controlled set up for it to work. 

Police guidance :
Tactical Rapid Access:
Motorway/Bypass Blocked Traffic: A major accident completely stops traffic, making normal access impossible; driving the "wrong way" cuts down travel time significantly.

Strategic Access: Control rooms direct vehicles to rendezvous points (like slip roads) where they can safely enter the carriageway and travel against traffic flow to the incident.
Time is Critical: In emergencies, seconds matter, and this method allows for faster arrival to save lives or manage the scene.

Lorries . One doing 50 mph and a whole string overtaking doing 56 but seems like 50.1111 mph.

With modern vehicles surely they can all safely cruise at the same speed?