The inhabitants of London are called Cockneys. Cocken Ee = a cockerels egg, hence, something utterly useless. I do suspect that labelling of groups and individuals happened as soon as language developed to do it with. It's a way to avoid thinking. So if you suggest that there are too many immigrants. I call you a fascist, and that means I don't have to think about the actual numbers, origins, costs and benefits of immigration. By labelling you, I've demoted you to a category of people whom I can ignore, or, if it comes to it, fight a war against. No need for thinking at all. Cheers Dave
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