Dr Strangelove (how I learned to stop worrying and love Boris)

Smug in Boots · Jul 6, 2023

rooch 3 said:
I can’t believe there is anyone on here can still defend them they are the most shocking set of individuals who have ever run this country, mind it could be worse it might of been )

Coastal Dolphins said:
More tax payer money flushed down the drain by the tories to attempt to cover up their incompetence. How many more scandals to come just this week?
Pincher, Bozo, jenrick, this, ppe, and on and on it goes

Why do they keep fighting legal battles it's obvious they won't win ffs, more money pissed away.

Braverman is a barrister who signs deals, pays out money then looks at the legalities ....

... I bet she wouldn't do it that way round if it was her money and not ours.

The Exile II · Jul 6, 2023

rooch 3 said:
I can’t believe there is anyone on here can still defend them they are the most shocking set of individuals who have ever run this country, mind it could be worse it might of been

What makes me laugh is that nobody defends them. The 'defenders' are just posters who don't scream about Evil Tories in every post.

Everyone knows they're ****e. Some want to discuss how and why things are happening though.

Sunderpitt · Jul 6, 2023

Lack of funding, means classes amalgamated next term. Which in some ways is not awful. But also not great for learning.

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DH4 · Jul 6, 2023

Smug in Boots said:
Why do they keep fighting legal battles it's obvious they won't win ffs, more money pissed away.

Braverman is a barrister who signs deals, pays out money then looks at the legalities ....

... I bet she wouldn't do it that way round if it was her money and not ours.

I seem to remember a tv programme called Benefits Street. It was about the antics of bunch of worthless drunken spongers pissing taxpayers money against a wall. Perhaps they should bring it back but rename it Downing Street.

Pure River Slut · Jul 6, 2023

Montysoptician said:
I understand your frustrations but you are lashing out at usernames on a football message board and name calling is unnecessary and unfair. Posters on here can’t solve the problems that you mention, but they are free to comment on them just as you or I are. The vast majority of posters on this board are good people and would go out of their way to offer help, advice or a friendly ear as they have demonstrated on numerous occasions in the past.

My political position is probably very close to yours but I also appreciate that others have the right to hold conflicting opinions and maybe we are just blinded a bit by dogma and can’t see them.

Times are difficult for most people at the moment, but whatever situation I find myself in, I know that it is my responsibility to resolve it and howling at the moon doesn’t help.

Aye you’re right to be fair. Lost the plot a bit this morning. Apologies.

rooch 3 · Jul 6, 2023

Pure River Slut said:
Aye you’re right to be fair. Lost the plot a bit this morning. Apologies.

It’s not a problem mate like I said earlier some times you just need to vent, especially if you are having a pissed off day <ok>

Smug in Boots · Jul 6, 2023

Pure River Slut said:
Aye you’re right to be fair. Lost the plot a bit this morning. Apologies.

You'll have to resign to clear your name <laugh>

But seriously, well said mate.

FellTop · Jul 6, 2023

Pure River Slut said:
Aye you’re right to be fair. Lost the plot a bit this morning. Apologies.

We all do it mate. Shows you care. If we care we have a chance of something better in the future. Hope all works out well for you and yours.

FellTop · Jul 6, 2023

Brace yourselves I am about to slam Starmer...

He says under labour state schools will gain parity with private schools within 5 years. Absolute idiot. Who wants state schools to churn out people only as capable as privately educated graduates on a par with Hancock or Johnson <laugh>

Montysoptician · Jul 6, 2023

Pure River Slut said:
Aye you’re right to be fair. Lost the plot a bit this morning. Apologies.

You obviously have a good heart but conversations get heated, that's the reason I do my best to avoid them. The old adage about never arguing about politics or religion rings true especially on message boards'
I hope all goes well for your son, my daughter is in a similar position trying to get on the property ladder.

Smug in Boots · Jul 6, 2023

FellTop said:
Brace yourselves I am about to slam Starmer...

He says under labour state schools will gain parity with private schools within 5 years. Absolute idiot. Who wants state schools to churn out people only as capable as privately educated graduates on a par with Hancock or Johnson

I've worked for a few ex-Eton people and it's all very weird tbh. The last was the Duke of Argyle and he was so typical it was scary. They speak the same, act the same, dress the same, do the same things, have the same interests, go to the same events, etc etc etc.

They live in a world whereby everything is mapped out, jobs are secured and doors opened. They don't have to try or look for opportunities, they're delivered on a silver platter. Once they take those opportunities the network protects them and they're safe as long as they play by the rules.

But, if they stray, they can be totally ostracised whereupon they lose their privileges, influence and what they thought were their lifelong friends.

No one from outside can ever become one of the club, it's a closed shop.

The Exile II · Jul 6, 2023

FellTop said:
Brace yourselves I am about to slam Starmer...

He says under labour state schools will gain parity with private schools within 5 years. Absolute idiot. Who wants state schools to churn out people only as capable as privately educated graduates on a par with Hancock or Johnson

I mean, they just won't. Private and boarding schools simply offer more opportunities to kids. The major issue for me today is that kids don't have their talents recognised. Everyone has to go to university and get a degree no matter how meaningless. We should be filtering kids into trades and apprenticeships if they're not academically 'clever'.

Pure River Slut · Jul 6, 2023

Montysoptician said:
You obviously have a good heart but conversations get heated, that's the reason I do my best to avoid them. The old adage about never arguing about politics or religion rings true especially on message boards'
I hope all goes well for your son, my daughter is in a similar position trying to get on the property ladder.

Thanks mate best of luck

Pure River Slut · Jul 6, 2023

The Exile II said:
I mean, they just won't. Private and boarding schools simply offer more opportunities to kids. The major issue for me today is that kids don't have their talents recognised. Everyone has to go to university and get a degree no matter how meaningless. We should be filtering kids into trades and apprenticeships if they're not academically 'clever'.

Can’t remember the age of the switch but in Germany they do academic and practical then go either way later in school - industry or academia with both switches having the same prestige and level of qualification. People can then go further but it’s not looked down on to be in industry and nor should it be

rooch 3 · Jul 7, 2023

Pure River Slut said:
Can’t remember the age of the switch but in Germany they do academic and practical then go either way later in school - industry or academia with both switches having the same prestige and level of qualification. People can then go further but it’s not looked down on to be in industry and nor should it be

When you see that you wonder how stupid our government is not to think that’s a good idea?

Pure River Slut · Jul 7, 2023

rooch 3 said:
When you see that you wonder how stupid our government is not to think that’s a good idea?

Actually Gove went the other way. Went for more classical education. Not sure why. I think because it worked for him that’s what he kept saying at the time.

Smug in Boots · Jul 7, 2023

Pure River Slut said:
Actually Gove went the other way. Went for more classical education. Not sure why. I think because it worked for him that’s what he kept saying at the time.

The Covid enquiry was seen, by some, as an attack on Boris Johnson which is ridiculous, of course there should be an enquiry into such a huge event that cost thousands of lives and a vast amount of money.

But Sunak obviously wasn't trying to protect the ex-PM by fighting to keep certain information secret ...

... so what is the invisible man trying to hide, apart from himself.

The Norton Cat · Jul 7, 2023

FellTop said:
Brace yourselves I am about to slam Starmer...

He says under labour state schools will gain parity with private schools within 5 years. Absolute idiot. Who wants state schools to churn out people only as capable as privately educated graduates on a par with Hancock or Johnson

This just shows he doesn't understand education. The teachers in most private schools are the same as teachers in state schools; they've all been through the same training schemes. One difference is that private schools generally have a better resources, but there are certainly some that don't. The key factor in what defines a good school and what defines a poor school is the engagement of the parents in their kid's education.

The Exile II · Jul 7, 2023

Smug in Boots said:
The Covid enquiry was seen, by some, as an attack on Boris Johnson which is ridiculous, of course there should be an enquiry into such a huge event that cost thousands of lives and a vast amount of money.

But Sunak obviously wasn't trying to protect the ex-PM by fighting to keep certain information secret ...

... so what is the invisible man trying to hide, apart from himself.

Only seen by you, because you can't get through a day without mentioning him.

The Exile II · Jul 7, 2023

The Norton Cat said:
This just shows he doesn't understand education. The teachers in most private schools are the same as teachers in state schools; they've all been through the same training schemes. One difference is that private schools generally have a better resources, but there are certainly some that don't. The key factor in what defines a good school and what defines a poor school is the engagement of the parents in their kid's education.

My kids went to boarding school (through necessity, not choice). The biggest difference was the extra time both teachers and pupils had to do stuff.

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