Quote Originally Posted by RonnieBird View Post
Well I did end up successful and I went to an old Welsh Grammar School when they tried to emulate the standards of public schools.
( I'm being serious here , by the way). My honest observation is that class is entirely self inflicted ,and I base this upon the fact that I've never found any obstacle from public school types, many of whom have been friends and colleagues.
Perhaps that's because I wouldn't have tolerated it, perhaps it's because I gave the courtesies I received but I think it's because the whole thing is a myth intended to whip up divisions.
Have you ever thought about the fact that socialism is out of business without a discontented mass. It's therefore to their advantage to stop " ordinary " people succeeding and to identify new perceptions of victimhood every day.
As I've mentioned here before ,I've met a number of Prime Ministers and three Presidents and I've never felt socially disadvantaged by not having gone to Eton or Harrow. Nor do I resent those who did, and I just wish that every kid had those opportunities, which is what I think we should be aiming at.
Class is certainly not self inflicted and the term should not included in any dictionary: it's revolting.