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Re: Spain is poor, UK is rotten
Originally Posted by Dick Dasterdly
(Post 10361951)
I watched a report when this house cap benefit reduction was first proposed.
The reporter intervewed some posh lady living in a fabulous mansion kitted out with the most luxurious quality furniture that money could buy. I'm sure any Royal family would have been proud of it. Having just been informed of the proposed tax she was indignant and told the reporter in no uncertain fashion,.... . "This is simply not good enough, I am just not prepared to lower the standards to which I have become accustomed". |
Re: Spain is poor, UK is rotten
Originally Posted by jackytoo
(Post 10361453)
I am gonna slot a news item here from Sur this week, In valencia an old lady was going back to her apartment, she sees through a window in a Finca opposite a naked man having sex with a dog! She called the Police and when they came around and knocked on the door the guy in the finca answered, still naked and with his penis erect. He promptly turned his anger on the dog, a German Shepherd and began to hit it:( He has been sentenced to 18 months in jail....so you see Dom, don't be so naive, there are deviants in all countries.
I have been kicked out of far worse bars than I have ever found in Spain. So please do not be condescending in suggesting that I know nothing about the sexual deviants that abound in the world when with a full pocket of dinero I could take you to places that would turn your insides. :frown: Perhaps I am naive in hoping that the world is or may be getting to be a better place than I knew when I was younger.............. |
Re: Spain is poor, UK is rotten
Originally Posted by Pocaloca
(Post 10362281)
Was it the Queen they were interviewing then? ;)
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Re: Spain is poor, UK is rotten
Originally Posted by Dick Dasterdly
(Post 10361172)
Dom, you may not have noticed but I have been trying to take a little heat out of a very provocative and offensive thread title and first post with a touch of humour to avoid another mud slinging session.
My other comment was simply to demonstrate the irony in the title, not to get involved in any further p!ssing contests which sadly appeared to be the main aim of the original poster. :hand: |
Re: Spain is poor, UK is rotten
Originally Posted by Pocaloca
(Post 10362281)
Was it the Queen they were interviewing then? ;)
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Re: Spain is poor, UK is rotten
Originally Posted by Dick Dasterdly
(Post 10362422)
She could well have been mistaken for the Queen but she was simply a high class benefit scounger getting her huge rent paid free for a fabulous big mansion.
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Re: Spain is poor, UK is rotten
Originally Posted by cricketman
(Post 10361352)
Obviously, not many people on here who would pass a GCSE :)
Originally Posted by rugbymatt
(Post 10361357)
Why do you say stuff like that Cman? Its odd, you know its gonna piss people off and get some backs up but you do it all the same and then when it all goes to shit people complain that everyone is bickering!
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Re: Spain is poor, UK is rotten
Just out of interest, if you presumably all live in Spain now, why does the 'state' of the UK bother you? Just wondered.
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Re: Spain is poor, UK is rotten
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
(Post 10362998)
Just out of interest, if you presumably all live in Spain now, why does the 'state' of the UK bother you? Just wondered.
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Re: Spain is poor, UK is rotten
Originally Posted by jimenato
(Post 10362840)
Making provocative statements, sitting back and watching the resulting fun then jumping back complain about the level of debate? It's practically the definition of trolling.
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Re: Spain is poor, UK is rotten
Originally Posted by me me
(Post 10361979)
I am trying to think of a literal translation of housing benefit, with the same meaning as English, and unbelievable as it seems in such a generous country as Spain, it does not exist.
And lets face it, if your son's friend lived in Spain with no job, he would still be living at home with his parents with no job seekers allowance whatsoever. Which he could do if he chose to, in Spain no job means no choice of living alone with help from the gov for rent and living costs. Given his situation which would you prefer? You should really brush up on the reality of the UK benefit system before putting finger to keyboard, same with others here who are so out of touch with reality I think they are in la la land and not Spain. |
Re: Spain is poor, UK is rotten
Originally Posted by bob_bob
(Post 10363383)
This lad can't live with his parents.
You should really brush up on the reality of the UK benefit system before putting finger to keyboard, same with others here who are so out of touch with reality I think they are in la la land and not Spain. Is that what you are on about? |
Re: Spain is poor, UK is rotten
Originally Posted by bob_bob
(Post 10363383)
This lad can't live with his parents.
You should really brush up on the reality of the UK benefit system before putting finger to keyboard, same with others here who are so out of touch with reality I think they are in la la land and not Spain. The only difference is that the Spanish lad would be sleeping rough/squatting/sofa-surfing etc. As this thread is about comparing the 2 counties, I think the lad you know, in his little place, help with rent, no council tax to pay, and a few bob JSA in his pocket, (no matter how little), to buy a bit of food, is a lot better off than the Spanish equivalent, don't you? So before you accuse me of living in la la land, as this is a thread started for the purpose of comparing the 2 counties, I think you should look into the Spanish benefit system for lads in his position and maybe tell him how lucky he is that he is not Spanish. |
Re: Spain is poor, UK is rotten
Benefit Fraud
Although the vast majority of people who claim benefits are honest, those who steal benefits are picking the pockets of law-abiding taxpayers. In 2010-11 benefit thieves stole an estimated £1.2 billion from public funds If you know of anyone stealing benefits you can contact the National Benefit Fraud Hotline on 0800 854 440. Your call is free and confidential, you do not have to give your name or address. Lines are open Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm. Alternatively you can report a benefit thief online. https://secure.dwp.gov.uk/benefitfraud/ |
Re: Spain is poor, UK is rotten
Originally Posted by Domino
(Post 10364104)
Benefit Fraud
Although the vast majority of people who claim benefits are honest, those who steal benefits are picking the pockets of law-abiding taxpayers. In 2010-11 benefit thieves stole an estimated £1.2 billion from public funds If you know of anyone stealing benefits you can contact the National Benefit Fraud Hotline on 0800 854 440. Your call is free and confidential, you do not have to give your name or address. Lines are open Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm. Alternatively you can report a benefit thief online. https://secure.dwp.gov.uk/benefitfraud/ The UK is a soft touch for idle parasites of all kinds, low-life and upper crust. |
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