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Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Ciaran, Apr 20, 2020.

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  1. Black Caviar

    Black Caviar 1 of the top judges in Europe

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  2. Easter Road 1980

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    It took longer than George thought but 1984 is now here in this country.
     
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  3. DUNCAN DONUTS

    DUNCAN DONUTS SOCIAL JUSTICE WARRIOR

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    Even if they do get a vaccine , it won't be a 1 shot fixes all deal.

    There will be several ongoing "updates" much like the Microsoft antivirus business model.
    If you don't have proof that you have the latest shots then you will be treated like a dangerous social outcast and not be able to go to work, use public transport or fly .

    We will be constantly asked to scan our QR codes to enter Tesco or go to the pub .

    As you say most are willingly walking into tyranny happy to wear masks have thermometers beamed at their heads and giving up their privacy and basic liberties.

    We are living in a ****ey Black mirror episode.
     
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  4. Archers Road

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    My point was, as a species we are at our best when we operate collectively, co-operatively, socially. These are Socialist words. You seem to be promoting self reliance, self help, self determination. These are capitalist words. Both approaches are fine as far as they go, but they don’t go far enough.

    We each have a duty to each other, not just to ourselves. Unregulated libertarian capitalism of the sort you seem to be espousing, creates a society with no common bonds, where no one gives a ****, and no one trusts each other; modern Britain, basically.
     
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    Actually it was here 36 years ago, but crack on...
     
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    I'm speaking from 1984 as I have just travelled back in my self made time machine so **** you.

    I operate and communicate in different time periods simultaneously.

    That ventriliquist Hawkwing didn't have a bleedin' clue.
     
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    Socialism doesn't work .

    For example Barry has a shed fitting business employing a team of East European shed erectors.
    Barry risked his own money to start the business buys the vans and tools and warehouse to keep the tools and supplies.

    Barry pays his workers to fit the sheds and keeps most of the profit to put back into his business.

    Barry has a nice house and brand new leased VW Golf , Julie has shoes and he enjoys the spoils of his hard work.

    One day the workers decide that they want to own the shed company, they work hard and don't live to the same standards as Barry , this isn't fair.

    So they seize Barry's shed INC and give him the choice to carry on working for them or they will kill him .

    Private property is not allowed in Socialism and a team of beurocrats on big Government wages will now manage the shed business, if it fails so what ? They just go and forcibly take another shed building business and start again.

    Only Government workers loyal to Socialism benefit from the Ideology and anyone that doesn't go along with it will be removed from society.

    Socialism has never worked and never will work , it doesn't promote hard work and self sustainability it's all about getting free stuff from the rich and successful.
     
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    Yeah, still makes no sense to what I posted but anyhow... I didn't espouse "Unregulated libertarian capitalism" and I disagree that it "creates a society with no common bonds" or your take on modern Britain but that will not surprise you.

    You are not willing to cooperate with people who don't share your world view but you are willing to cooperate with others who share your views and your disdain for those who don't agree with you are plastered all over this award-winning forum. I don't have an issue with that, you're entitled to your view as is everyone else.

    My issue isn't an economic one, my issue is folk not taking responsibility for themselves or their community then demanding more Government to sort it out which gets us to the situation we are in now where the State is destroying life as we know to "keep you safe".

    I will take care of myself and my family by myself. I will also help folk in my community if they and I deem it necessary.

    The State should not be so involved in my life or anybody else's as they will abuse their power as we clearly see.

    We've got an authoritarian, socialist, Tory Govt - absolutely insane!!
     
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    Do any of you ****s know anything about Socialism? It's like a collective brainfart of nonsense.
     
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    The government exists to serve us. We currently have theist self serving government in British history, but it’s not government that’s the problem, it’s this government.

    People faced with hardship shouldn’t have to rely on handouts from the likes of you or me. We as a country should look after each other, collectively. That might mean paying more taxes. I have no problem with that, but I can hear the screams now at the very thought that schools, hospitals, and the care system cost money.
     
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    I blame Greggs for yours ...
     
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