There might be something in that but something has changed over time. When I think about the boys I was in Middle Sixth with, some of them (not me obviously) were like fucking A.E. Housman compared t… (View Post)

100% the case with A-Level students. The boys generally aren't as organised or committed. I've noticed the decline in the 10+ years I've been doing it. I probably won't take on an… (View Post)

In a way, it's quite charming how you think that might be relevant. (View Post)

Well, they are now apparently so hostile and capable that we have to double defence spending or they'll kill us all so it clearly hasn't worked. (View Post)

It probably wasn't the very best way to use 10bn quid of taxpayers' money. They could actually done something that made the country better. Not much with 10bn, I grant you, but something. (View Post)