I have always regarded whinging about the state of the country as proxy for whinging about one's own inadequacies and trying to blame others for your own shortcomings.

Something about the blame culture.

Perhaps if we wanted a government that helped those not in a position to help themselves for whatever reason, somebody would stand for such ideals and get voted in. There is no labour party and Kinnock killed it off, knowing it was unelectable. Caring conservatism is an oxymoron and LibDem is a moron wanting the oxy of publicity.

Live with it.

I get paid a hell of a lot incidentally and am one of those demonised by frustrated losers. No silver spoon, no lucky breaks. Just a kick up the arse whilst working down the pit many years ago and decided to do something about it.

Now, I want to help others and you know what? It ain't easy. there is not a political party that will see beyond dogma to be pragmatic and the public sector agencies there to pick up the pieces are full of value driven protocol led donkeys.

if you really want to know why people like me aren't doing more, it is because middle management is a necessary cog in the gearbox, but sadly not fit for purpose. if we sacked them, it would actually be worse, despite the temptation.

Interestingly, my "quango" is not being killed off, but I suggested that it should. Ain't life a good long giggle......

Britain can be great, just don't think it can be so by whinging from the sidelines. get off your arse and make it so.