How do you define "middle class"?

**hyperD** · 4 May 2006, 22:52

Originally posted by wendigo100

Discussed on the radio today.

I think it is simple. The middle class are those who pay taxes to support the lower class.

What I don't understand is why any of them still vote Labour.

Misplaced guilt?

**Lucifer Box** · 4 May 2006, 22:55

It's this peculiar idea that "nice people don't vote Tory". It will take more than a few bad headlines to change that. I think it is also an abdication of responsibility thing, i.e. that by voting in an ostensibly socialist government, the concerned middle class voter doesn't need to worry about the disadvantaged, poor educational standards, etc. The government will take care of it all and assuage your guilt for you at the same time.

**Lucifer Box** · 4 May 2006, 22:56

Originally posted by hyperD

Misplaced guilt?

hyperD explained it far more eloquently and succinctly than my clumsy ramblings. Time for some cheese and port I think.

**hyperD** · 4 May 2006, 22:57

Originally posted by Lucifer Box

hyperD explained it far more eloquently and succinctly than my clumsy ramblings. Time for some cheese and port I think.

Fabulous idea sir!

Except I have no cheese. Never mind, I'll just down the old gout breaker then...!

**AtW** · 4 May 2006, 22:58

Originally posted by Lucifer Box

Time for some cheese and port I think.

Now that's a good idea! All I need to know is how to pass port around correctly?

**hyperD** · 4 May 2006, 22:59

Originally posted by AtW

Now that's a good idea! All I need to know is how to pass port around correctly?

In your case Alex, either left or right.

**Lucifer Box** · 4 May 2006, 23:00

Originally posted by AtW

Now that's a good idea! All I need to know is how to pass port around correctly?

I'll not be standing on protocol as I'm on my own with just Election Night for company. Mrs Lucifer is soundly asleep upstairs in bed and young Damien is knocking out the zeds from his crib.

**AtW** · 4 May 2006, 23:01

Originally posted by hyperD

In your case Alex, either left or right.

Wot, you mean in case of a gentleman it would be somehow different?

mmmm ruby port is nice, liking ciders too, what next, supporting England's team to make Mr Tibbot happy?

**hyperD** · 4 May 2006, 23:01

Chloroform - ye canna beat it!

How do you define "middle class"?