In pre-modern times, if there was a level of unwanted immigration - at this level - then this is absolutely what would have happened. As any basic reading of history would show. And, if you wanted to… (View Post)

Tolerance has dropped? On a scale of 1-10 people now react to sexist and racist behaviours of a 1 or 2 out of 10 like it's an 11 - sort of where 'micro-aggression' comes from. 40 years ago they might… (View Post)

Which are hard. It's much easier to ban stuff or put in more process without actually changing accountability or risk. (View Post)

The more I think about it: Osborne. He was the 'thinker' behind all of this, and a deeply cynical one, and Cameron did the non-executive chairmanship, salesmanship and "show". (View Post)

Is it you want to recognise where there's an issue, or is it you'd prefer to put your fingers in your ears and pretend it's not happening? This is simple: recriminalise shoplifting and theft. Catch. … (View Post)