Well, here’s another prime example of how conservative politicians in the UK have absolutely no grasp on reality. There was an article in one of the UK newspapers recently about conservative leader, “Dave” Cameron (didn’t keep a link), listing just how much privilege and blue blood he has and, wondering just how “in touch” he could possibly be, given his background. Probably not very, in my opinion. Mind you, I don’t think any of the others are any better either.
Anyroadup, getting back to the point, the Birmingham Post has a hilarious report which begins, “Members of the Birmingham Licensing Committee, having shown their competence by approving a communications exam for taxi drivers based on school tests for five-year-olds, have latched on to an altogether more difficult subject. It appears that many Birmingham massage parlours are not exactly what they seem.”
The Post’s Paul Dale retorts, “No, really.” While the prospective Conservative candidate for Selly Oak apparently declared with what appears to be some level of surprise and unsurpassed naivety that, “These places are a front for prostitution.”
Oh come on mate, what planet do you live on?
They may not (or maybe they are?) all be conveniently located within spitting distance of an important church as they can be here in Spain, but these brothels were everywhere in Brum when I lived there. That’s exactly what they were 20 years ago and since time immemorial, probably.
Besides, I thought “everyone” knew that. Actually, I would offer that if everyone didn’t know what the euphemism “massage parlour” meant (like they do with “club” in Spain), then how would the punters know where to go? Come (pardon the pun) to think of it, I also thought politicians and the police were two of their biggest customer bases, so it appears I could be out of touch here too! 
NB: We in no way infer that the photo used above is from, you know, “that” type of cat house.
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Thanks for the link. Although they always say that massage parlours are fronts for prostitution on telly I’ve never tested it myself!
Well, nor have I actually, but I know I met with a few giggles and guffaws when I’ve suggested I needed to find a genuine massage. The lads I used to work with thought I wouldn’t get one that didn’t come with “extras”. Don’t know how they knew.
But the point is just that: this is “known” (whether they have used the service or not) by pretty much everyone. Everyone except this Conservative candidate for Selly Oak who appears to be surprised by the news. And the question that raises, is how can someone that “ignorant” do any real good in public service?