The (Sir) Alwaysright Gordon Road Stand Thread

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I've only just realised what you'd done,

 

And the award for Idiot-of-the-week goes to....
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...-taking-scrap-beat-says-force-union-boss.html

The public want police officers 'on the beat ' - The pubic are statistically safer with police officers on the beat - Crime is deterred by police officers on the beat.

Inspector Berry has made a mess of (not) saying what he really means... There is too much politics in today's Policing.. Too much time and resources are spent on appeasing Woke ! - so, it's no wonder that there's less time to tackle serious crime..........But 'where' do these serious crimes start ?...They start with anti social behaviour - usually because of alcohol abuse, and low-level crime -- apparently committed to relieve the boredom in the lives of youngsters.... This leads to petty theft and 'social' drug abuse (( to further relieve their boring lives! ))... This leads to muggings ( robbery - theft with violence ) and an array of thefts - to 'fund' further drug abuse.

The events I have just outlined is not a complete list - but you get the picture ---- but you already knew that - because they happen in your community - especially in your town centres - every town centre.

Anti-social behaviour and 'low level' crime is a curse in our society - and, in case Inspector Berry doesn't understand, it leads to the serious stuff that he wants Police to address. ....

Many years ago, I lived in Broadstairs - when the police were on the beat -- Then the local Commander decided to remove them - and redeploy the personnel ( not within Broadstairs ). The Commander assured the public that they would be safe, and that response times would be quicker - because the officers would be in cars !!....... Exactly 12 months later, the crime figures were 'announced' -- they had risen by 72%, and the town centre was plagued by young yobs....... who only 'suspended ' their behaviour for the fleeting moments when the police patrol car 'drove by.'

And things didn't get better --- One year later, the next set of crime figures were announced - they had reduced by 4% ((( that's 4% after the previous years' 72% INCREASE )).... And the 'decrease' in numbers had been 'manipulated' - because many crimes - such as attempted burglaries were being de-classified as minor misdemeanours - and were not included in the count.... A police officer friend of mine said that his private research showed that the previous years' rise in crime, was in fact 95% That's 95% more crime that didn't exist a year earlier - when there were police on the beat.

Inspector Berry - your grand mother is not interested in how quickly police respond to her call - AFTER she has been beaten senseless and had her bag stolen..... She wants police on the beat to deter the mugger, and PREVENT her moment of terror.

 

Thought I'd just remind myself we are here now, I keep going to the L1 forum

 

https://www.gillinghamfootballclub.com/news/2022/june/will-wright-joins-the-gills/

He actually gets better reviews elsewhere.... but - I am liking what I see...It's a signing to replace Tucker (surely he will go ? ) - and means that we might not have to rely on Ehmer -- I just hope that Wright doesn't get drawn into Ehmer's hoofball - that has definitely had a bad effect on Tucker's progress.
... and it might be that Harris can develop Wright - into another John Egan (( Scally will be pleased £££ ))

 

Certainly sounds promising from reading the link you gave.

 

Do we need the Royal Family ?? .... they're nothing more than glorified bloody peasants ! . before you march me to the Tower of London - let me explain the question.

Firstly - I wouldn't want the job of being the Monarch - not even for all the lavish lifestyle..... And I am sure that most of the Royal family are nice people - but - What do they actually do ?

As I see it, they have an extremely privileged lifestyle - totally at the tax-payers' expense! ...What 'work' do they perform ? - It's not very difficult to be permanently jetting off to every country in the World...... and not have to worry about cancelled flights.

The Royal family have some lovely properties in which to live - more than one for each season of the year.... and they don't have the worry of paying the heating bills.... and, talking of money - is it true that the Queen doesn't carry any cash on her (( at least she's in tune with Scally's cashless regime. ))

You might say that the Royal Family (( or, at least the Queen )), bring money into the country - through tourism and sell-ons!.. This creates jobs etc, bla, bla, bla.... I don't understand the obsession with the Queen - so, maybe I do not appreciate the value of the Royal family. .

You might say that I'm jealous -- I am NOT ! ....but, I see the Royal family as no different to any other family who rely on my taxes for their upkeep..... I am more than happy to financially support the underprivileged (( currently donating 25% of my income to charity )) - but - whether it be the Royal family, or anyone who is dependent on my tax or charitable contribution, I do take exception when people seem to have huge 'wealth' in their lives - and, in the case of the Royal family, have ultra extravagance in their lives -- whilst we're all wondering how on Earth we're going to pay the next gas and electricity bill - or how we're going to afford to be able to go to the shops to buy scraps for the table........ well - actually - that won't be a problem very soon - we won't be able to afford one litre of fuel for the car to get to Tesco (other retailers are available.)..

....Seriously - what do the Royal family do for you ?? ------- Oh well, I think I've said enough to get myself hung drawn and quartered...I'd better 'chop. chop' for now.
...still - Elizabeth must be Queen - she hasn't got **** over her!

 

I tend to sit on the fence with the Royals. I don't mind the Queen, afterall she's been there 70 years, and she's seen loads of PM's and American presidents pass through during her reign - I like Harry, but other than that couldn't care for the rest. As for Harry, I don't blame him for wanting to get out, I can't imagine why anyone would want to live a life constantly under the microscope, standing on constant protocol and every move and decision being judged. Once the Queen passes away, which won't be long now, anyone that has seen her this weekend, will know she's on her last legs in the circuit of human life - then what ever people decide should be the future for the royal family, I will just nod obligingly. Anyway we had some good news during the four day celebrations, when a certain Royal supposedly caught covid, I'd normally say let's hope it's not serious, but in this particular individuals case, that would be totally insincere of me, any chance it can evolve into the black death.

 

Andrew (Windsor) - didn't contract Covid...... nor any of his servants ! .... as for Harry - he claims to not want to be a goldfish - but keeps on standing in front of a camera. (( not that I can be bothered with the spoilt brat)).... and his wife - can go galavanting here, there, and everywhere - but not to go to see her sick dad.

 

She's got STI alright - (( Stupid Thick Idiot ))
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-61763333
This is definitely a case of an STI ( Story Too Incredulous ) - it's so mad it beggars belief what some people think they can claim....

..... what next - paternity claims against insurance companies - for all the unwanted pregnancies initiated in the back seat of a car ?? -- On the basis of what's in the above link - my suggestion is not mad !

 

That's just weird, not that I have much sympathy for insurance companies, but the problem is those type of claims are what increases our premiums. Clearly lawyers will make money out of it no matter which side they are on, and there is your real problem.

 

''Let them eat cake''
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...t-two-tier-Amalfi-lemon-elderflower-cake.html
.... This is the sort of thing that I was on about - the other day - in my post about the well-known benefit scroungers.
Who, among you, won't say that it's obscene to spend £244 on a cake (( that's £244 of your tax money ), whilst the rest of us can't afford to eat, heat, petrol etc?
The Windsors just carry on splashing (our tax paid ) cash as if it's just paper... I'm not suggesting that there shouldn't have been a cake - but - I bet that if they had to work for their money ( and pay tax ), they would struggle to afford more than a Jaffa cake !.... As for the female Windsors - it might be cheaper ( for us tax payers ), if they wore a different new outfit each day made entirely of £5 notes.
..... I can't wait for the 46% increase ( on 1st October ), on my already 100% more energy bills - I'll probably have to perform Swiss Rolls to keep my self warm.

 

I'd prefer the Jaffa cakes and make a saving of £243...you think I could then spend the saving on a Gills ST...I know, I know, should have bought the cake.

 

Instead of the Queen we could have Katie Hopkins, Diane Abbott and Katie Price take it in turns to waste 10X more money on stupid ideas and create a civil war

 

Spain. Portugal, Italy, Germany. Switzerland, Austria, The Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium. France, RWANDA

Question; '' What do the above countries ( and several more ), have in common? ''
(ONE ) Answer = They are all deemed to be 'politically safe' countries - all a damned site closer for any asylum seeker ( not economic migrant ), fleeing from Libya.

I can understand people wanting to 'escape' from countries where there is genuine danger to their lives - from political oppression, or war -- such as Ukraine... In those circumstances, the whole Free World should do as much as possible ( in a fair and equitable manner ), to 'accommodate' refugees...... but

Each day, the UK is getting many economic migrants from Libya and other countries where there is (and perhaps, there is not), threat to their lives !
But - for the purposes of this post, I will accept that ALL the refugees that arrive on our shores, are in fear for their lives..... And by my reckoning, do qualify for International assistance as I have ( sympathetically ) suggested......... However -

If these refugees are not just economic scroungers as I think -- then, if they are genuinely looking to seek asylum, as opposed to free money, why do they not stop at the first 'politically safe' country they arrive ? Why do they travel across the whole of Europe - passing through MANY politically safe countries - in their desperate bid to reach the UK ??........................ OK, it's a really a rhetorical question - because I know the answer ( the only only one I will accept ) MONEY!

I am not without compassion for people in a 'poorer' country... I can commend anyone who wish to 'better themselves' in this World..... but - please not at my (extra) expense... Let's face it - that's what happens each time we get another dinghy full of economic migrants... The only plan they have when they set out - is to get to the UK and sign up for benefits.... None of them have any jobs or homes to go to...None of them arrive with any ability to pay for their keep...They seem to have an uncanny knack of knowing to what benefits they are 'entitled'.... In some way I can't blame them - I would defy anyone ( including me ), not to do the same............

So, why am I making a lot of noise about the matter ? - Because (( and for the benefit of Charles Windsor )), the UK cannot afford more benefit scroungers (( we've got a Royal household to feed ! ))

Seriously - if you ignore my thoughts about the concept of a Monarchy, and concentrate on political matters, the UK, is in a financial mess at the moment... I actually believe that none of us (( especially Charlie boy and his lot )), are feeling the FULL effects of inflation and high energy bills..... just wait until about January next year... At a time when people struggle (( in good times )), with paying their credit card bills for next Christmas, everyone will be getting their first - proper bill for gas & electricity for the first winter quarter -- since the recent million percent rise in energy prices (( and don't forget the 46% more we'll be paying from 1st October. )) ---- The UK have not seen these prices affect us so far.......And, of course - there's the soaring inflation figures --- which won't be helped by rising interest rates threatened by the Bank of England - good luck with paying your mortgage.................

............ and what will the economic migrants ( I refuse to see them as genuine asylum seekers ) pay ? - bugger all... They won't have to worry about heating or eating etc !

The UK cannot afford to pay for its' own people dependent on the benefit system.... I am a firm believer that everyone should help under-privileged members of our society ( where they genuinely cannot make any attempt to care for themselves. ).. I haven't got a problem with that... but, at the same time, I can't help feeling that the benefit system in the UK is being abused - and perhaps - lends itself to such abuse - that it has become too easy for scroungers in our society, to take, take, take more of my tax !.... The system has got to change - to make it fairer on people who pay tax.

The countries I have listed at the top of this drivel do not seem to be financially attractive enough for the economic migrants arriving today, tomorrow, the next day etc - otherwise these people would stop at the first 'free' country they reach....perhaps those countries don't have a benefits system that can so easily be abused .....Has anyone tried to go abroad and ask the 'authorities' to give them everything for 'free' ? - they'd piss themselves laughing -- and that's exactly what the economic scroungers in the UK ( and in dinghies ), are doing every day - as more of your taxes are being frittered away.

Like I said - The 'system' needs to change - before it becomes financially attractive to go and live in Rwanda !

 

You can't call anyone 'People' !
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...sing-phrase-pregnant-people-Radio-4-show.html

I like to think that I am becoming more tolerable. I accept more and more nonsense from minority groups ( and their supporters ) - who seem to think it 's their right to demand preferential treatment ( regardless of any lack of qualification. ) ..... If I think that this 'acceptance' of favouritism is unfair - am I guilty of discrimination ?... If a person can't change a light bulb, I'm hardly going to engage them as an electrician - just because their skin colour is green !................. although I should add that I have nothing against people with green coloured skin ... or any other colour - or people with no skin ! )

The World, over many centuries ago, gave people the generic title of Man and Woman..... It has been accepted that it is (usually) only a woman type person who can become pregnant................. Modern science has 'interfered' in this concept, and has enabled different people, other than the (usual) woman, to be able to conceive ( or, at least, carry fertilised human embryo .)..... I have to admit that, in these circumstances, I wouldn't know if the bearer of human embryo would have any preference ( if at all ), of the category of their gender !! - and we can't call these people 'mothers'.................. so, we get to the ridiculous situation (( among many ridiculous situations )), where people are afraid to ( politely ), use a pronoun - in case they offend the tiniest minority of a group of people who do not wish to be 'labelled.'.......

.......OK - I accept that discrimination is wrong in any and every form -- BUT how on Earth can anyone be offended by being described as ' people' ? This is a generic term that encompasses every type of Human beings that live on this planet...The word ' People' is not specific to any other thing in this World.

If a news reader can't refer to the bearer of human embryo as pregnant people, what do we call these people ?? - How about a (( bleeping )) idiot -- I hesitate to call them a clot, in case I offend them ( or any other people ) , who are generally accepted as having biological anatomy that is used as a derogative term for people who - for censorship protocol, I will refer to as a clot..... but you know what I really mean about these PEOPLE !

 

Good morning mate, I think it was a quote she was using, if I read the very last sentence correctly, I think they feel safer using a quote so they are not seen as being misconstrued. I find it concerning though that Americans are rewinding the clock back to the 70's. I've always found across the pond as more religious than us in the UK, I say that because they seem to use the name of god for many situations. Although I was hearing Biden coming in for some stick yesterday for not supporing the Supreme Court, him being a Catholic...I just smiled and thought that's enough of listening to that. Not sure about moving into the digital age, more like the stark raving bonkers age.

 

The answer made me feel more depressed than Gills' relegation ! I know that we're all in the 'same boat' - but why does it seem like we are rats on a sinking ship ?

Today, it was my misfortune to agree to a new energy tariff... I already knew my fate - just like Gills v Rotherham - so - the numbers I was given for my 'exclusive' tariff didn't exactly surprise me.... but - I phoned my supplier to clarify one point... The answer (eventually), was more painful than a three year ban if I had run onto the pitch - oh, hang on, I doubt if that is going to happen to anyone of those on the pitch during and after the game.... anyway - back to my drivel....

I wanted to ask if VAT was charged on the daily standing charge - as well as on the unit price..I told the 'adviser' that I knew that VAT is applied to unit price for gas and electricity - but unsure about VAT on standing charges. The staff member, to whom I posed the question said '' Hang on, I'll find out.'' At this point I said '' That is fairly basic information that should be off the top of your head.'' The chap said '' Your smart meter is working properly, and the unit tariff is inclusive of VAT.'' - - what is up with these cretins ?

I told the chap '' BUT- you haven't answered my question - but told me what I said I already knew.''... I repeated my question - in exactly the same words as before..... Now he seemed to understand my query (( or perhaps had bothered to listen to me ! )) - He gave me the news that I (( suspected )) - didn't want to hear - VAT is applied to Standing charges as well as the unit price for both types of energy.

....I wasn't surprised - but - it does make my blood boil !
It's outrageous that VAT is charged on daily standing charges -- and before you tell me that the energy companies are providing a 'service' - and therefore VAT is applicable -- gas and electricity is not a 'service' - it's a bloody necessity !!

I was resigned to my fate - and this will only get 51% worse on 1st October (( you have been warned. ))... And this comes a couple of days after filling up my car - more daylight robbery (( and I'm not just talking about the fuel retailer )) It is equally outrageous that VAT as well as the ridiculously high fuel tax is applied to every drop of petrol / diesel...... At the cash desk I was asked '' How would you like to pay ?'' I replied '' With a pint of my blood '' - but then I realised that my blood is cheaper !!

 

You should have asked if they will be charging VAT on the £400 per household that the government are giving them.

 

brb - you are in serious trouble of spoiling our 'bromance' !... You know damned well that the financial 'assistance' that each household is to receive (( including those owned by the MPs etc ), is coming from a one-off windfall tax on the oil companies - such as Shell and BP - who continue to rake in £ Billions whilst the wholesale prices continue to fall - yet the price we are paying at the pump, or on our energy tariffs continue to rise - far outstripping any money we'll get this year - WHY? - because they're greedy......

The cost of my new standing charges is adding hundreds of £££ onto my (our ) bills this year - and that is before vat, and the forecasted 51% increase in the energy cap on 1st October...... and all of that will have VAT added...... The Government will fully recoup the £400 ( and whatever we might receive ), inside ONE year of increased prices, tariffs and VAT....... and would you like to bet against not receiving any extra financial help next year ? - Trust me - we are all going to experience some serious grief around Christmas / January ... when the prices really 'kick-in.'

I had better cut my response - it has entered 'Politics' - and my blood pressure won't handle the effects !!..... and it's not as if I can afford to go on holiday to relax - like a member of the 'Royal' family - where us taxpayers paid £250,000 for just ONE holiday of just ONE of their members - just THIS year......then there's Boris's parties etc.............

......perhaps we should be paying VAT on our income tax - to pay for the 'service' performed by The Treasury in collecting our money!?