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DaveR Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Re this, perhaps a Freudian slip - "defending > private schools..". If the debate is about > private schools in general (and many of the posts > on this thread have ranged far wider than the > issue of charitable status) then general politics > and social background are inevitably relevant. > Even the charitable status argument is essentially > political - how many of those arguing in favour of > public schools losing their charitable status are > also having a pop at the RSPCA for wasting so much > cash on ill-advised hunting prosecutions? > Everybody has their own idea of what charity > means; charity law has to be a little more certain > and specific. It's not a Freudian slip, I deliberately put it in inverted commas and said 'if that is the right phrase', because I actually don't think anyone is attacking private schools. However, there are individuals who are being defensive of private schooling generally, which is why I stated it in the qualified terms I did. General background may shape one's perspective on a topic, but it doesn't change the quality or otherwise of their arguments - calling people names - lefty (used as a pejorative), 'chip on your shoulder', 'Jealous Guardianista' etc. is not engaging with an argument, but mocking an individual.

Parkdrive has proved his point... just the mere mention of Penge has turned his posts confrontational. A dangerous place indeed.

Quids - I don't think that's fair. He isn't calling for the abolition of private schools, just the removal of their charitable status (in fact I wouldn't even go this far - he's really just questioning said status). I don't really agree that the nationality of students is relevant, but do think charitable status is odd. The fact that he went to a private school is irrelevant to his having a view IMO. If he hadn't been to private school, people would say he didn't know what he was talking about, or that it was jealousy - he has, so he is accused of wanting to pull up the drawbridge. Name calling and attacks on an individual doesn't engage with the debate. It's notable on this thread that many of those 'defending' (if that's the right phrase) private schools have resorted to this - referring to peoples' general politics, social background, or claiming they are jealous, or have a chip on their shoulder. It suggests to me a paucity of good arguments in defence of charitable status.

I like North East East Dulwich and South West East Dulwich, but wouldn't be seen dead in North West East Dulwich. I once crossed Barry Road, but it was unfamiliar and scary and I returned a little changed inside. I can't describe how exactly but things aren't quite the same. I won't do that again.

I think we should all just move to Staines

If Penge is the New East Dulwich and East Dulwich is the New Clapham and Clapham is the New Battersea and Battersea is the New Fulham and Fulham is the New Chelsea... No I've lost track now.

... I would visit Stoned Penge

TillieTrotter Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > And some supporting evidence to show that > Parkdrive knows whats what. > > http://www.ukcrimestats.com/Constituency/65725 > > http://www.ukcrimestats.com/Neighbourhood/Metropol > itan_Police_Service/Penge_and_Cator Is there a lot of drug use? Maybe it could rebrand as stoned penge?

Why is this discussion not taking place on the Penge forum?

Is it just me or have the trains in this part of town just broken. The published timetables appear to be a extravagant work of fiction, especially those running into London Bridge. I would replace them with a picture of a hunched over business man, clutching a P45 and weeping. It would be more representative of reality.

I wasn't particularly taking a position on DMs article, just thought I'd share it as relevant to the thread.

That is brilliant. Doesn't specify whether they are looking for a male of female - not that it matters for an entirely above board PA / House keeper and .... err.... masseuse role, I'm sure.

Anyone know what's happening to the former East Dulwich Deli? Looks like there is some work going on?

ED is about as far out of London as I want to move (ideally, I'd choose to be a bit closer, but in ED you get 'nicer' for your money). It is just about comfortable cycling distance (i.e. under 30 minutes without breaking too much of a sweat). Once you start getting into zone 3 / 4, I kind of think that the benefits of being 'in town' significantly reduce - you may as well move out properly, somewhere on a fast train line and get more space and more greenery.

DulwichFox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If any Indian Restaurant were to allow dogs, I > feel certain they would not have many > customers... > ..and may even be closed down. ?? > > DulwichFox But they allow Foxes?

venture with my vervet?

... or recline with a raccoon?

rahrahrah Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yes, does anyone know a restaurant where I can > park my pig, haul my horse, or sit my sheep? Where can I lay my llama?

SidW Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The word 'Awesome'........I flipping hate it!!! I think it's pretty awesome

Yes, does anyone know a restaurant where I can park my pig, haul my horse, or sit my sheep?

Kind of situated opposite the Dog Father too.

So is this selling products for dogs, or just anything tangentially doggy.

A reference to the air conditioning vents in the Peckham Multiples perhaps? Who knows?

Good post Mattsoper

Different strokes for different folks innit - no point anyone getting defensive. It's not a competition.