@Cyclefree rolling back a few steps thanks for pushing the Fire Brigade story - I confess I am one who scrolled past it and probably wouldn’t have taken enough notice without your provocation upthrea… (View Post)

Agreed, although I didn't actually read Sean F's post as ideological - well-paid employment is generally a good thing, competition isn't always. You may well know Sean better and be ab… (View Post)

@Cyclefree thanks for another thought-provoking header. I don't quite share your views on this topic, but your detailed analysis in invaluable in shining a light on the process. I had heard you … (View Post)

Again, agreed. One of the nicest houses I have lived in was a three-bed detached place in Conisbrough (not that far north I know, but to this Cornish lad it felt that way. The pitiful amount I spent … (View Post)

Great post, even though you’re feeding the troll. I *think* you’re to the right of me politically (apologies if I’ve got that wrong) but I entirely agree with the sentiment. I wonder if where we diff… (View Post)