Labour MP Tom Harris caused a row … when he said people should stop being so “bloody miserable” and appreciate what they have. Philosopher Julian Baggini considers whether we are a nation of whingers and asks if that is such a bad thing anyway.

BBC NEWS | Magazine | What’s wrong with whinging?.

I’ll whinge if I want to, such as complaining about people who don’t know when they’re well off, or when people are inconsiderate. How about you?

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