Tourists and fraternity boys flood the French Quarter now, wearing clothes that appal the stylish locals.

ECONOMIST: Mardi Gras

To survive, the currency may come to acquire a level of fiscal-policy co-ordination that will appal the British.

ECONOMIST: Britain and Europe: No laughing matter | The

But it would appal Bangkok's elite and split the army.

ECONOMIST: Thailand's succession

That twist will bring in some Democrats but appal conservatives.

ECONOMIST: Tax reform

But Mr d'Souza will appal them so much that some may make a sudden dash for the barricades and join the fight against all theocracy, including the American sort.

ECONOMIST: Muslims and socialists