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Number 10 ‘weirdos’
BORIS Johnson’s key adviser Dominic Cummings has called for “weirdos” to apply for jobs in Downing Street as he warned of “profound problems” in Government decision-making. Mr Cummings posted the apparent job advert in a blog post exceeding 2,900 words. Here’s what you had to say.
“His wish has been granted, the government is full of misfits. Johnson & Mogg two of the country’s best known misfits and the biggest unelected misfit is Cummings himself.”
Richard Bodily, Facebook
“By weirdos he means gullible ignorant people that he can mould into his way of thinking without having to try hard.”
Craig Turner, Facebook
“Are there not enough ‘weirdos’ in Downing Street already you have to ask? Why am I thinking that Johnson with Cummings’ help is going to find that ‘ditch’ of his quite soon?”
Andrew Mcmillan, heraldscotland.com
“What an excellent and refreshing approach. Goes beyond party politics. Let’s hope it catches on.”
Joyce Molloy, heraldscotland.com
“Judging by the quality of the PM and his cabinet I think the ‘recruit weirdos’ theme has been going on for quite some time. Posh Trump and his merry men have their plans well under way and the unthinking Labour supporters in England who lent them their votes may soon regret their actions.”
Neill Hall, heraldscotland.com
Uni dropouts
TWO Scottish universities have registered the greatest student dropout rate rises in the UK, according to new research.
“This is what happens when the bar is set too low for entrance. Meanwhile clever people are not allowed in because they were educated at the wrong type of school and have to go to England.
“We lose on all sides, money and the brains are forced to leave and never return as there are no jobs for them in Scotland.”
Stuart Rankin, heraldscotland.com
“The courses in universities used to be concentrating on essential and very difficult subjects that required a tremendous effort from the individuals concerned.
“They should be free with substantial help to those with less finances.
“Nowadays they concentrate on the courses that have a flavour rather than those that have a long term requirement.”
Peter Dale Smith, heraldscotland.com
“To be fair, we have free tuition and there’s not much else to do at that age, so most people who can go to university go, even if it’s maybe not right for them. We should be worrying less about dropouts and more about commercialisation of our universities and the difficulties students are facing.”
Mo Wilson, Facebook
“This is further proof of Nicola Sturgeon’s dismal record on education. Free education? If it sounds too good to be true then it probably is. When you have to pay for your education you value it more and here is proof of that.”
Ken Cooper, heraldscotland.com
Veganism
AN employment tribunal has ruled that ethical veganism is a philosophical belief and is therefore protected by law.
“There is no such thing as an ‘ethical vegan’.
At some point in the production of vegan food products animals are harmed or killed especially invertebrates and the plethora of animals who feed off them.
“When a farmer ploughs a field, harvests a crop or uses an automated mechanical device to pick fruit crops many millions of invertebrates die and the local bird and small animals who feed off them become malnourished.”
Jason Macnab, heraldscotland.com