Reform UK Party Limited Company
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BrianW
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It's a version of the 'Golden Age' myth in education.
Many people believe there was a 'Golden Age' circa 1955 when schools were perfect when all pupils rocked up bright, shiny and anxious to learn and all classes were well-behaved.
It's total bollocks of course. As is the subset that wants grammar schools back. (I went to one and it was fucking shite.)
Nostalgia is all very well, but it's no basis for running a modern country.
Many people believe there was a 'Golden Age' circa 1955 when schools were perfect when all pupils rocked up bright, shiny and anxious to learn and all classes were well-behaved.
It's total bollocks of course. As is the subset that wants grammar schools back. (I went to one and it was fucking shite.)
Nostalgia is all very well, but it's no basis for running a modern country.
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There are aspects of yesteryear that would be mostwelcome in today's society I would suspect.
a couple of examples, certainly from me growing up in originally Mossside and then Fleetwood before fleeing the nest
Being able to go out and not fear of getting home safely
Being able to go out at night without fear of what was around the corner
Not locking doors when going out
Kids not having to be in a gang
Police and other emergency services respected and not attacked
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Have you ever gone out and not got home safely?
Have you ever been able to enjoy a night out?
Why would you not lock your doors when going out?
Kids don’t have to be in gangs
All peolle with authority are undermined constantly on social media. The vast majority do respect the police and emergency services in real life.
BrianW
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Yes, all that's perfectly fine.
As long as you don't indulge in the view that there weren't corresponding downsides, because there were. Rampant racism and homophobia to name but two. And one reason for not having to lock your door was that most people owned bugger all worth stealing.
As long as you don't indulge in the view that there weren't corresponding downsides, because there were. Rampant racism and homophobia to name but two. And one reason for not having to lock your door was that most people owned bugger all worth stealing.
I must be fortunate to live in an area where all those things apply. Not the unlocked doors bit though. That ain’t happening anywhere.
bluethrunthru
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the grift is working the gullible are contributing to a company but not getting any shareholding for their money
Well that answers one of the questions I’ve had for a while.
What does a Smurf on steroids look like.
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I'll probably put my hand up to leaflet for Labour down the road in Ashfield. Anything to help stop that racist **** getting in again.