One of the things that surprised me on marrying into a Jewish family was how (broadly speaking) overtly royalist the community is. Most synagogues have a picture of the Queen (and say a shabbat praye… (View Post)

Speaking of Alan Garner earlier - he's now the oldest Booker shortlisted author (and the book is the shortest nominee). (View Post)

100% this. Working the bins may not carry the prestige or require the same training of a surgeon, but it is entirely as important to society and should be afforded the same respect. I married well ab… (View Post)

There's also an unspoken category of fouls which draw a free kick out of the area but don't get called in the area. (View Post)

It's fine for the state to borrow money to subsidise wealth generation for the already-wealthy though; crucial difference. (View Post)