Quote from: MasterOfAssumptions on November 06, 2020, 11:35:35 pm

I hate the pigeon holing of the class system. A lot of folk look down on the working class but also the working class can judge someone who speaks well and has a bit of money. I'd rather **** just took folk as they are regardless of background, status or career. Im a leftie apparently and definitely socialist leaning but I'll take folk as they come. I don't like a left wing socialists like George Galloway but I respect a millionaire businessesman like the boy who is the CEO of Timpsons.

A very wise stake to take, MOA.

Growing up in a small town, you mixed with folk from all different 'classes' and no one cared.  I see it re-emerge as people get older and mix with those doing the same type of job though.

I don't necessarily see class as a bad thing anyway.  There's a strong case for mixing with your own meaning less jealousy, less competing with your peers and more happiness, but I just don't think it even exists that much now.

I've got mixed feelings about George Galloway. He is like a cartoon character in a way and can be entertaining, but he also makes silly, emotive, soundbitey points.  However, if you hear him talk sensibly then he's a wealth of knowledge and an articulate man IMO.

Good points, mate

On the subject of George Galloway. He should speak for a lot of what I believe in but I know as a Dundonian a lot of the stuff he claims is absolute bullshit. The term champagne socialist gets thrown about and normally I don't think there is anything the matter with someone enjoying the fruits of their labour providing they are looking after the folk on the frontline. I've mentioned the Timpson guy as a very rich successful guy but someone who looks after his staff and will happily cut  part of his very successful business  profits and lifestyle if it meant the shop worker is looked after. Regardless hw will still be a millionaire. Galloway for me is in it for himself, the anti indy, pro brexit and in the pockets of saddam Hussain as much as I might agree with some of his views is all to line his pockets. Just like to add his views on indy has no influence on my opinion on him