Charlie, you speak of class differences here. Raja Miah speaks about class in respect to the rape gangs. Rob Henderson speaks of class and "luxury beliefs". The politicians and the mainsteam media just don't get it because they're comfortable. They've never had to experience what working class people live with.
Strange how if you're talking about ethnic minorities, or LGTBQI+ people, they're always on about the "lived experience" of such people and how we are supposed to empathise with that. But if it's the working class, they're just chavs, bogans and rednecks who are to be ignored. Considered stupid, feckless, dangerous, and not to be trusted. Well maybe they should listen for a change.
I grew up in a 2 bedroom house. There were 7 of us. I slept in a cot in my parents' bedroom until I was 5. My 4 much older brothers slept in 2 sets of double bunks in the other bedroom. My parents both had 2 jobs, and all of us kids had part-time jobs as soon as we were able to. But there was lots of love, education was considered important, and books and classical music filled the house. We just didn't have much money. And then there were those who were worse off due to unemployment, abuse, drugs and alcohol, broken relationships and violence. Starmer has no idea. The BBC has no idea.
Hi Charlie. Having worked in and around Westminster in the 70's and 80's (not in politics!), I have seen how corrupt and dreadful politicians of all parties act and have some ideas as to your quest for answers. Happy to share with you personally, then you can pick out the bits that can be published as you want. Ian
Charlie, you speak of class differences here. Raja Miah speaks about class in respect to the rape gangs. Rob Henderson speaks of class and "luxury beliefs". The politicians and the mainsteam media just don't get it because they're comfortable. They've never had to experience what working class people live with.
Strange how if you're talking about ethnic minorities, or LGTBQI+ people, they're always on about the "lived experience" of such people and how we are supposed to empathise with that. But if it's the working class, they're just chavs, bogans and rednecks who are to be ignored. Considered stupid, feckless, dangerous, and not to be trusted. Well maybe they should listen for a change.
I grew up in a 2 bedroom house. There were 7 of us. I slept in a cot in my parents' bedroom until I was 5. My 4 much older brothers slept in 2 sets of double bunks in the other bedroom. My parents both had 2 jobs, and all of us kids had part-time jobs as soon as we were able to. But there was lots of love, education was considered important, and books and classical music filled the house. We just didn't have much money. And then there were those who were worse off due to unemployment, abuse, drugs and alcohol, broken relationships and violence. Starmer has no idea. The BBC has no idea.
Hi Charlie. Having worked in and around Westminster in the 70's and 80's (not in politics!), I have seen how corrupt and dreadful politicians of all parties act and have some ideas as to your quest for answers. Happy to share with you personally, then you can pick out the bits that can be published as you want. Ian
Answer: They are not your friends. Quite frankly, they probably care more about lint in their pocket.