[Kibalchich]

(Original post by billydisco)
Some things evidence doesn't exist/get collected. Plus if you look hard enough you can find statistical evidence to prove anything- which makes statistical evidence completely pointless.

You can prove anything with facts!

You utter clown.

[Silkysam]

(Original post by billydisco)
Some things evidence doesn't exist/get collected. Plus if you look hard enough you can find statistical evidence to prove anything- which makes statistical evidence completely pointless.

You've just contradicted yourself within the space of two sentences.

[YMLT]

(Original post by billydisco)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education...hael-Gove.html



Sorry- you've gone quiet?

Quoting Michael Gove as 'evidence'. I've seen it all now.

[Astronomical]

(Original post by Kibalchich)
How is reporting the facts "socialist"?

It's only a fact because private schools give out so many scholarships to top promising athletes to put them in their sports teams.

[Cheese_Monster]

Socialist agenda? Its the BBC that have been glorifying the Diamond Jubilee and the Royal Wedding, being pro-monarchy is not a socialist accolade.

[anarchism101]

Sorry, I forgot that 'socialist' is rightie-speak for 'stuff I don't like'.

[Iron Lady]

(Original post by Kibalchich)
How is reporting the facts "socialist"?

How is their education relevant?

[Kibalchich]

(Original post by Iron Lady)
How is their education relevant?

Ermmmm, read the story?

[Presenttime]

Well it seems like athletics is one of the sports which is egalitarian... can't think of many of the athletes coming from a privileged background....interesting.

[Rainbow Stalin]

Yes, the coverage of the royal wedding entirely convinced me that there's a Maoist conspiracy in white city

[billydisco]

(Original post by Sean9001)
I'd rather be the rock bottom of everything, and give young athletes the chance to perform irrespective of whether their parents own mortgages, shares and can afford a private education.

Note: we wouldn't be the rock bottom of everything. Sporting promise isn't the reserve of those who go to private schools. The ability to spot, and initiative to develop it seems to be.

If on a level playing field, private school pupils are the best athletes, select them for the squads. Don't give state school pupils a leg up. Just give them an equal opportunity.

They have an equal opportunity- athletics clubs are usually free!

[billydisco]

(Original post by wilko1991)
Are you proud to live in an unequal society?

Of course not- I often wish there weren't so many useless and dumb people but somebody's gotta be in the lower class right??? Who else would watch big brother, x factor, eastenders, borrow on credit cards and watch TOWIE???

[billydisco]

(Original post by Silkysam)
You've just contradicted yourself within the space of two sentences.

(Original post by billydisco)
Some things evidence doesn't exist/get collected. Plus if you look hard enough you can find statistical evidence to prove anything- which makes statistical evidence completely pointless.

No I didn't.....

Reading not your best skill?

[akj08]

I think we have to assume that raw athletic talent must be equally distributed amongst the classes. Therefore those with the potential to become Olympic champions are equally likely to go to a state school or a private school, and the proportion of privately educated Olympic champions should be roughly comparable to that of the general population, i.e. less than 10%. It's not raw talent that's lacking, it's the identification, support, coaching, training, facilities etc. etc. which are unfortunately not nearly as good in the state sector. Not to mention that most state-educated people don't have the option to try olympic sports like equestrian or rowing. It's got nothing to do with a 'competitive environment'.

In the end, it all comes down to money. It's not fair or just that if two people had the same raw talent, work ethic and determination, the one whose parents were most able to nurture this - mostly financially - would be more likely to succeed. That's why it's in the news.

[unclej]

(Original post by billydisco)
They'll never give up will they? Time to do something about the BBC!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-19109724



Anyone else fed up of the Bolshevik Broadcasting Corporation?

The BBC are socialist?!
Have they stopped glorifying the monarch and started opposing the war?

[billydisco]

(Original post by Kibalchich)
You can prove anything with facts!

You utter clown.

Are you purposely just writing random statements? Or was there some sort of intention?

[Pastaferian]

(Original post by billydisco)
Its obvious that private school pupils succeed at anything more than state pupils (less so Grammars) because they thrive in a competitive environment!

Thanks for putting us all straight. For years I've been under the misapprehension that they were more likely to excel because Daddy could afford to buy them a horse / yacht / whatever.

[billydisco]

(Original post by unclej)
The BBC are socialist?!
Have they stopped glorifying the monarch and started opposing the war?

You do realise its a well known fact the BBC are a very left-wing organisation?

What did you expect them to do, not report on the monarchy? Just because they broadcast it doesn't mean they aren't left wing!

[billydisco]

(Original post by Pastaferian)
Thanks for putting us all straight. For years I've been under the misapprehension that they were more likely to excel because Daddy could afford to buy them a horse / yacht / whatever.

So what does "Daddy" buy the swimmer? A pair of new arms?

[unclej]

(Original post by billydisco)
You do realise its a well known fact the BBC are a very left-wing organisation?

What did you expect them to do, not report on the monarchy? Just because they broadcast it doesn't mean they aren't left wing!

It is a well known daily mail opinion. Far from a fact.

I said glorify the monarch which they do and is certainly not left wing.