I've seen that concept. It's a big claim that, say, Pinner is horrible. It's interesting, but not shocking. Those who remember GCSE geography will remember the Burgess and Hoyt models of where the ni… (View Post)

Yes. But the 'shit outside it' is hyperbole. It's not literally true. Most outside the banana is also nice, if you like big cities. If you've only ever known Russia and what you see through your Twit… (View Post)

Politics would be so much easier without opposition politicians criticising. Nobly, Labour never did that when they were in opposition :smile: (View Post)

It's certainly not aoparent there's a massive election-determining chasm in brilliance between Powell and Phillipson. (View Post)

It's remarkable that this story isn't much higher profile. But it happens so regularly. We just shrug our collective shoulders and move on. Middle Eastern nutter does Middle Eastern nutter thing, wha… (View Post)