Bully

With the recent stories in the press including today’s revelation, it’s interesting to reflect why the poll figures for the Conservatives are still very low and appear not to have shifted with the allegations.

I think the reason is, that it’s not a surprise at all. Bullying is the way I’d describe the way the state treats everyone else, from draconian smoking bans, oppressive security apparatus, illegal wars, patients treated badly in hospitals while the institution is awarded foundation status, endless taxes, etc. etc. etc. What would be astonishing is if it turned out that the working environment within the state was all sweetness and light.

As it is, I’m surprised that stories like this are not more common.