Gwlad Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 When do TT threads stay on topic? !! Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 6, 2023 Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 On 04/09/2023 at 11:49, Matt said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-66701626 Apparently calling out the guy who slashed school budgets isn't appropriate... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-66723054 In his defence, seems it was the party's position since they got power back... I'm shocked... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 6, 2023 Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 Not sure which is more embarrassing really, the post or the fact... Romey 1878 and Palfy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66750824 Just disgusting yet utterly unsurprising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 On 04/09/2023 at 09:38, patto said: Thoughts on this apparently a conservative think tank says we should cancel the triple lock because pensioners are getting more than other sections. probably the unemployed https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66783922 I'll be dead before I can retire at this rate but hopefully this is good news for those retired now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patto Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Matt said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66783922 I'll be dead before I can retire at this rate but hopefully this is good news for those retired now? This will possibly be the last triple lock. they are now talking about reducing benefits so people will have to work to earn a living. I just don’t understand why people want to live a life on benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 1 minute ago, patto said: This will possibly be the last triple lock. they are now talking about reducing benefits so people will have to work to earn a living. I just don’t understand why people want to live a life on benefits. After 17 years working with probably another 30 to go, I can see the attraction of having free money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patto Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 8 minutes ago, Matt said: After 17 years working with probably another 30 to go, I can see the attraction of having free money Free money is great if you can get it but living on benefits is a life of misery unless you have other incomes like the black economy which is a big problem and that’s substantial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 31 minutes ago, patto said: Free money is great if you can get it but living on benefits is a life of misery unless you have other incomes like the black economy which is a big problem and that’s substantial Depends what you want from life really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 47 minutes ago, patto said: This will possibly be the last triple lock. they are now talking about reducing benefits so people will have to work to earn a living. I just don’t understand why people want to live a life on benefits. What about those that have no option but to live on benefits? It's rarely a lifestyle choice. 31 minutes ago, patto said: Free money is great if you can get it but living on benefits is a life of misery unless you have other incomes like the black economy which is a big problem and that’s substantial It's not "free money" if you've been paying tax and NI for decades, and it doesn't need to be a life of misery at all; you just need to have your priorities sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patto Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 24 minutes ago, MikeO said: What about those that have no option but to live on benefits? It's rarely a lifestyle choice. It's not "free money" if you've been paying tax and NI for decades, and it doesn't need to be a life of misery at all; you just need to have your priorities sorted. I’m not talking about pensioners or people who aren’t able to work I’m talking about people that refuse to work. of which there are thousands upon thousands of them. and yes pensions are not benefits. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 38 minutes ago, MikeO said: What about those that have no option but to live on benefits? It's rarely a lifestyle choice. It's not "free money" if you've been paying tax and NI for decades, and it doesn't need to be a life of misery at all; you just need to have your priorities sorted. That's not "wanting to" though, mate. I know what you mean but Patto's been talking about those who dont chip in and live off the state by choice. It is free money if you've never contributed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patto Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Matt said: That's not "wanting to" though, mate. I know what you mean but Patto's been talking about those who dont chip in and live off the state by choice. It is free money if you've never contributed. It’s still not an existence I would like to endure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 41 minutes ago, patto said: I’m not talking about pensioners or people who aren’t able to work I’m talking about people that refuse to work. of which there are thousands upon thousands of them. and yes pensions are not benefits. You didn't make the distinction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 32 minutes ago, Matt said: That's not "wanting to" though, mate. I know what you mean but Patto's been talking about those who dont chip in and live off the state by choice. It is free money if you've never contributed. He didn't make the distinction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patto Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 10 minutes ago, MikeO said: He didn't make the distinction. I said WANT you highlighted it if you are ill or unable to work you don’t want to be on benefits it’s a case of having to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 1 hour ago, MikeO said: He didn't make the distinction. You quoted and highlighted it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 5 minutes ago, Matt said: You quoted and highlighted it mate A distinction would've been "I just don’t understand why people want to live a life on benefits, although I understand that those on disability benefits don't do it through choice." No distinction (as I said) was made, it was "benefits" umbrella term which covers any benefit, and feeds the right wing in their hatred of all benefit claimants. Was a long way from clear, if you're excluding a type of benefit it needs to be made clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 On 29/08/2023 at 18:10, MikeO said: Just when you think Tory morality (now there's an oxymoron) could sink no lower... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66642878 House of Lord’s kicks bill out, at least common sense has prevailed. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 14, 2023 Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66797972 Hoping we follow suit soon. No issue with people vaping but the amount of litter these things create is obscene, not to mention the waste of key metals and materials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 14, 2023 Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Matt said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66797972 Hoping we follow suit soon. No issue with people vaping but the amount of litter these things create is obscene, not to mention the waste of key metals and materials. I'm sure they'll love that it'll mean more people go back to smoking, which then means the government can get back to raking in that hefty tax . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 14, 2023 Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 17 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: I'm sure they'll love that it'll mean more people go back to smoking, which then means the government can get back to raking in that hefty tax . Or people will get refillable ones, hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 14, 2023 Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-66807935 Apparently you're not being treated or are dying because of the overworked and underpaid medical staff, not the Conservatives butchering the health service and refusing pay rises for years whilst they give themselves rises... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 MikeO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formby Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 This was a very insightful interview about the British political system - particularly in regard to voting records and why MPs have to tow party lines. if only all interviews were conducted this way; if only all interviewees were as informed. Bailey and MikeO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinL Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 On 14/09/2023 at 07:33, Matt said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66797972 Hoping we follow suit soon. No issue with people vaping but the amount of litter these things create is obscene, not to mention the waste of key metals and materials. Got one that some cunt had thrown in the road stick in my tyre, £80 I could have done without spending Palfy, Romey 1878 and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 1 hour ago, KinL said: Got one that some cunt had thrown in the road stick in my tyre, £80 I could have done without spending Wankers Matt and KinL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 4 hours ago, Palfy said: Wankers Semen. Palfy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 28 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: Semen. Your fucked up Rom in the best possible way. Matt and KinL 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 8 minutes ago, Palfy said: Your fucked up Rom in the best possible way. Why thank you! Palfy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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