I don't think anwhere can be a truly representive median. None of these places feel like a microcosm of Britain (or even England) as a whole, or even just a 'typical place'. Ipswich, w… (View Post)

That's not really my point. It's not that they 'find out' the correct pronunciation of words, they seek to *define* them. And then largely pretend the earlier defintions were neve… (View Post)

My perspective, having worked at the BBC (albeit 25 years ago), is that BBC bias is misunderstood. It undoubtedly exists, but instead of thinking in terms of Left and Right, it is that the BBC has a … (View Post)

The 'curve' is more like the shape of Mr. Jelly, with near-random wobbliness in the middle. Drastically simplify the tax system and we'll see a clearer, better-defined and more informa… (View Post)

I'd rather an opposition that rises above such egregious politicking than sinking to their level. Effectiveness doesn't make it right. (View Post)