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Scotch Independence - the countdown

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by stopmeandslapme, Feb 5, 2014.

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Should Scotland be an Independent Country?

  1. Yes

  2. No

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  1. Ciaran

    Ciaran Going for 55

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    Maggie probably wouldn't have went that far tbh.
     
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  2. Tina.

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    Am still hedging my bets that he's at the wind up.

    Otherwise <doh>
     
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  3. The Anilingus Aficionado

    The Anilingus Aficionado Official POTY 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018 & 2023

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    Thing is the guys who want seperation from the UK and can't answer how an Independent Scotland would work toward closing the 10%GDP deficit are the ones arguing that the State should be giving out freebies to one and all?

    Well, the truth is that a Scotland without the Barnett formula couldn't afford to pay for all these freebies and the IMF (who would be at Scotch banks just now had the 2014 referendum went the SNP's way) would be telling the uber left wing Scottish government to cut all the freebies and raise taxes.

    The Yessers are almost like turkeys voting for Christmas.

    RED HAND SALUTE
     
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  4. Null

    Null Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Aye ?

    Get in a first bus and watch all the jakey wasters getting on with a companion . Just cause you claim incapacity benefit , doesn't mean yer not a scummy workshy *****


    *When I mention it, I mean the ****s that are abusing the system.
     
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  5. Null

    Null Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    You mean means testing these items for those who CAN afford it paying their share is a bad thing?
     
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  6. monacoger

    monacoger POTY 2021

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    ^^^^ bus ****er!
     
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  7. Tina.

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    I don't use buses. And I try very hard not to judge people.

    There but for the grace of God go I. You should keep that in mind.
     
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  8. Tina.

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    Paying again for something you're paying for already?

    Are you drunk?
     
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  9. The Anilingus Aficionado

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    I'm not arguing with that go I. You are quick to judge others less fortunate go I.
     
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  10. Tina.

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    You're a dick. Funny but a dick.
     
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  11. The Anilingus Aficionado

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    If the State is running a trade deficit then you're not paying for that service in it's entirety, only a percentage thereof.
     
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  12. Tina.

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    You're paying what is asked of you.

    What else can you do?

    The big argument from your ilk is they don't want to pay more, but you'd consider it now?

    I canny keep up.
     
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  13. Ciaran

    Ciaran Going for 55

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  14. Tina.

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    <laugh> Martin would have loved this <peacedove>
     
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  15. The Anilingus Aficionado

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    It's quite simple, if you can afford to pay for eg. a prescription then you pay for it. If you're 60 and can afford to pay for a bus ride, then you pay.

    Of course I don't want to pay more but if I can afford to, then you should.

    I pay NI contributions for my employees and I, I also offer vitality health care (private med insurance)
    I pay NI contributions for my employees and I, I als operate a pension scheme which I contribute to.

    I grudge paying tax as much as the next guy but I'm also happy to give the guys making me money some perks.

    Long story short, I'd rather the State allowed me to spend my money on what I want instead of me paying for MP's/MSP's expenses/salaries and 'waste'.
     
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  17. monacoger

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    *employees and me
     
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  18. Tina.

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    In an ideal world, I'd be waking up to Brad Pitt every morning, Barrie.
     
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  19. monacoger

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    Not in Brad's ideal world you wouldn't, you horrible old boot!
     
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  20. Tina.

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    Fûck you!!!
     
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