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Oil and Gas Barons screwing the UK
Quantum:
Yes, North Sea gas is running out, we used it up, that's what happens with fossil fuel sources. If we'd try to sell the gas at the best prices over time to other countries and put up with normal prices like the rest of the world we'd be used to normal prices and we'd of been able to spend all that money on infrastructure. Whether it be transport to better connect people and promote business, or health to better ensure well being and promote a healthy society. Unfortunately very few governments think like that, left or right, they just look it as a way to ease the mind of the voter from their next bill.
But Billy, where did you drop your rosy tinted glasses :o? ;)
P.S Tex, I'm not actually arguing for arguments sake, strange as it is, this is my opinion. Awfully capitalistic as it sounds, I do think markets work some times and we should certainly be taxing profits they register here.
billyfridge:
--- Quote from: Quantum on September 07, 2008, 11:39:20 am ---
But Billy, where did you drop your rosy tinted glasses :o? ;)
--- End quote ---
In Piccadilly Gardens M/c.....when I realised the world had moved on [yes]
texasboy:
;D ;D Will you lot stop picking on me.lol
Billy= rich pensioner.
Quantum= family supported.
Seriously, we are probably very lucky that we can make ends meet.
http://latestnews.virginmedia.com/news/uk/2008/09/08/warning_over_growing_fuel_poverty?vmsrc=pamread
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/pressass/20080908/tuk-charity-pensioners-face-rationing-6323e80.html
This is not considering new families from abroad that walk into houses,council,or privately rented by Social Services. Rent paid, full benefits,money for furniture,heating etc.
There are several million people out there that cannot realistically survive on a state pension.
Prices in NI are much higher than the rest of UK. Loaf of cheap bread 89p, most plain loaves £1.15 to £1.45. Our electric and gas is 10% higher. Yet we only get the same pension.
I personally could nt exist on £109pw.
cheers
billyfridge:
--- Quote from: texasboy on September 08, 2008, 07:09:07 am --- ;D ;D Will you lot stop picking on me.lol
Billy= rich pensioner.
Quantum= family supported.
Seriously, we are probably very lucky that we can make ends meet.
http://latestnews.virginmedia.com/news/uk/2008/09/08/warning_over_growing_fuel_poverty?vmsrc=pamread
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/pressass/20080908/tuk-charity-pensioners-face-rationing-6323e80.html
This is not considering new families from abroad that walk into houses,council,or privately rented by Social Services. Rent paid, full benefits,money for furniture,heating etc.
There are several million people out there that cannot realistically survive on a state pension.
Prices in NI are much higher than the rest of UK. Loaf of cheap bread 89p, most plain loaves £1.15 to £1.45. Our electric and gas is 10% higher. Yet we only get the same pension.
I personally could nt exist on £109pw.
cheers
--- End quote ---
Put yer fiddle away tex....you will have to cut down on the Jack Daniels is all [rolleyes]
boun:
grea i love it
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