Boris Johnson

[Khandro]

I have supported him for a long time, but am beginning to wonder, my question now is; Is he a jerk?

[emmie]

not sure whether you need to answer that, its obvious you don't like the school for all its achievements,

[diddlydo]

Public schools like Eton and Harrow should not exist in a fair society - they simply turn out toffs with a sense of entitlement but rarely with any common sense e.g. Boris Johnson.

[emmie]

toffs there is it again. so you don't think that they produce good doctors, lawyers, Mp's those who make a valuable contribution to society as a whole.

[emmie]

you would rather we didn't have these schools so fine,

[emmie]

he must have some sense to get where he is today, the leader of his party, and leader of the country, perhaps its just that you don't like him because he gives off a sense of entitlement well so did Blair, and many other leaders besides

[diddlydo]

As a matter of interest Emmie - did you go to a state school or an independent?

[emmie]

i went to a CofE state school education was second rate. I didn't want to stay at school so headed for work soon as i was able.

[emmie]

what's this got to do with my education, where did you go?

[Theland]

Eton sacked a lecturer for teaching the students critical thinking.
The Head seems to be PC.

Check video 45 seconds in.
https://youtu.be/8dH_lnSHtUM

[emmie]

with the best intentions theland, this is about whether its a good school, i say it is, diddly doesnt so far an impasse

[Theland]

Wish I could have gone there!
I bet Prince Charles regrets not going.

[emmie]

why would Charles regret it, he went to good schools as befits his station. I know from news reports he hated Gordounston,

[Theland]

Yes, he hated it. He's always been awkward. Maybe Eton would have given him more confidence, like his sons.

[emmie]

he seems to have done ok without it.

[diddlydo]

Blair went to a public school too - but he was really a Tory in "noo Labour" clothing.

[emmie]

he was elected by the Labour party, he stood for Labour party elected three times, i didn't vote for him at any point.

[Theland]

Any can't the state schools !earn from Eton etc, regards discipline especially.

[emmie]

diddly doesn't think it a good school, because of class issues.

[Theland]

Then diddly should suggest how we improve the state schools.
I'm interested.

[emmie]

if you read back over the thread for this morning she says that there are excellent state schools.....