History repeating itself? I have mentioned elsewhere the similarities between the activities of Cummings, today, and Lord Esher prior to, and throughout, the Great War. The import of Esher's activities will not be unknown to a student of political history, such as Cummings, and the 'power without accountability' aspect would be immensely appealing. The lack of clear leadership in the squabbling pack of Asquith, LLoyd George et al, allowed Esher to influence by stealth. The unsavoury activities in Political and Diplomatic circles made Service leaders into targets by self-seeking groups. I have mentioned previously that I consider Cummings to be dangerous. I can see no reason to alter that view.