Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Everyone in this article annoys me.
UPDATE! Specifically what I object to is the bleatings of Oxbridge types who interpret any attempt at reform – of making Oxford or Cambridge accountable, or of promoting teaching and learning – as joyless Gradgrindism.
Back when I read the NME, say ten years ago, there was some controversy over a tightening up of benefit entitlements. “Oh no!” some talentless wastrels cried, “now people won’t be able to hang around playing guitars all day. Where will the next generation of Richard Ashcrofts come from?” Where indeed.
UPDATE 2! By "bleatings of Oxbridge types" I do not mean anyone who comments here!
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UPDATE! Specifically what I object to is the bleatings of Oxbridge types who interpret any attempt at reform – of making Oxford or Cambridge accountable, or of promoting teaching and learning – as joyless Gradgrindism.
Back when I read the NME, say ten years ago, there was some controversy over a tightening up of benefit entitlements. “Oh no!” some talentless wastrels cried, “now people won’t be able to hang around playing guitars all day. Where will the next generation of Richard Ashcrofts come from?” Where indeed.
UPDATE 2! By "bleatings of Oxbridge types" I do not mean anyone who comments here!
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