Problem Child

I could get very invested in this.

Exactly. It’s all posturing. He wants us to think he has the secret. The key that makes him better than us.

I’d just like to go back to it being wrong to be racist/sexist/predatory.

No.

Yes, I have been disabused of my positive view of him. Jesus Christ. Is everyone a complete cunt now? Who can I like?

Definitely. Loves the sound of his own voice, thinks he’s a philosopher but is a massive virgin.

It reeks of arrogance and a power trip. Bet he’s a terrible boss.

Ugh, he sounds awful.

Oh fuck. I forgot about that.

Think I might be a bit emotional. Just heard a story about Peter Beardsley being a really lovely man and I wept slightly. You’re a good lad, Peter.

I have no problem with that observation. It’s not offensive or discriminatory in any way. It’s clearly an issue with being over-worked rather than being Nigerian. ‘The blacks…’ was the thing that got me. It’s so jarring and was irrelevant to our conversation.

Yes. I often take, visit and collect clients from care homes and hospitals. They never fail to mention the race of the staff. I point out that if they weren’t here the NHS and elderly care system would collapse.

Wonderful. They’re the future. Your MIL and so many of her ilk will be gone soon.

They’ve been completely indoctrinated to think their opinions are entirely legitimate.

Good for them.

It’s like an obsession to some people.

So frustrating.

I wouldn’t be able to tolerate that.

These people really aren’t very bright.

Oh dear. Lots of my elderly clients say things. One is a Mail reader and goes on and on about immigrants. I’ve given up trying to correct them.