I would gently make the point that conceding to someone shouldn't depend on your opinion of them, but rather your opinion of their arguments. (View Post)

@Pagan2 @dixiedean @HYUFD @DJ41a sorry to miss an interesting discussion on education last night, I took myself to bed. I agree with (bits of) all of your posts. (View Post)

It’s not an inconsistent view, and on some level I agree (as I often do with your analysis). The problem at the moment is that in education, for example, we are trying to offer ever-more personalised… (View Post)

Horse I liked Richard's post because he said, more eloquently and kindly, what I wanted to say. I'm not sure you've taken a breath and heard and digested what he has said yet. I know I… (View Post)

That is an excellent point, well made. Doesn't really change Oxfam's basic point, though, does it? And rather charming that the Guardian is willing to alienate its audience so readily. Espe… (View Post)