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There is a German word 'Verschlimbesserung' meaning 'an improvement which makes things worse'. Applies to so much. When, for example, I can't switch the lights on in my kitchen because I don't have a… (View Post)

I don't normally watch PMQs. It's a bit of a pointless circus. Taking a look now. 1) I'd forgotten how much I enjoy Lindsay Hoyle. He's the best speaker we've had since Betty. He also has the best vo… (View Post)

Well that tends to be the assumption of 80% of those advocating for greater equality. And one of my points is that that does not work. (I assume 'teaching' is a typo for 'taxing'). Personally I would… (View Post)

I do apologise for yanking you into this. (View Post)

All of those things are desirable. But they don't necessarily follow from greater equality; they follow from the poor being better off. Some advocates of equality do so purely on the grounds of wanti… (View Post)