Austerity - myth or reality?
Nov 7th 2019, 2:51 pm
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Re: Austerity - myth or reality?
Of course it exists. Why is that even a question? It has been stated government policy for years. It's hardly a secret.
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Nov 7th 2019, 2:55 pm
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Re: Austerity - myth or reality?
I remember before leaving the UK a few years back one of my last abiding memories was going to the local fireworks display and seeing umpteen buggies being pushed around by moms with smart phone in one hand, fag in the other. They seem to be more worried about who is going to win the latest reality TV show rather than any financial concerns.
Nov 7th 2019, 3:00 pm
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Just because they say it is it doesnt appear to affected those who have never paid into the system in the first place. I remember before leaving the UK a few years back one of my last abiding memories was going to the local fireworks display and seeing umpteen buggies being pushed around by moms with smart phone in one hand, fag in the other. They seem to be more worried about who is going to win the latest reality TV show rather than any financial concerns. Perhaps the food stamps model should be employed there, welfare should not be used for cigarettes or alcohol period!
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Nov 7th 2019, 3:04 pm
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Re: Austerity - myth or reality?
God forbid that mums should take their children to a fireworks display, eh? Slackers!
And holding cell phones!! The nerve!!!
Nov 7th 2019, 3:07 pm
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Nov 7th 2019, 3:08 pm
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Given that one of them was complaining about the inconvenience of having to go to the job centre in a few days to keep their benefits that seems highly improbable!
Nov 7th 2019, 3:11 pm
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Re: Austerity - myth or reality?
Why are millions of Eastern Europeans doing jobs lazy Brits wont do, the people on here seem to be ignoring that point then?
Nov 7th 2019, 3:15 pm
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So, are you saying that declining a job offer and being lazy are the same thing?
Nov 7th 2019, 3:15 pm
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Re: Austerity - myth or reality?
Although - I guess that only leaves hiding personnel folders from the police. Put me down for that one please.
Nov 7th 2019, 3:17 pm
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Nov 7th 2019, 3:31 pm
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Pretty much yes when welfare offers the easier option but none of you are answering the question!
Why are millions of Eastern Europeans doing jobs lazy Brits wont do and choose a life on welfare instead?
Nov 7th 2019, 3:36 pm
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