I would hazard a guess that it's something to do with the EU clamping down on tax avoidance from 1st April next year and many very wealthy people in the UK who don't want to pay. Also it would affect companies run by the likes of Rees-Mogg and the PMs husband who cater for these tax avoiders some of whom just happen to own most of the major media outlets in the UK.
Many people have no qualms about paying their due taxes and others who begrudge paying a bent penny .
Jim
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I would hazard a guess that it's something to do with the EU clamping down on tax avoidance from 1st April next year and many very wealthy people with companies in the UK who don't want to pay. Also it would affect companies run by the likes of Rees-Mogg and the PMs husband who cater for these tax avoiders some of whom just happen to own most of the major media outlets in the UK.
Many people have no qualms about paying their due taxes and others who begrudge paying a bent penny .
Jim
Many people have no qualms about paying their due taxes and others who begrudge paying a bent penny .
Jim
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The UK has become a sewer of financial misappropriation. We have accepted money from all sorts and encourage property purchases, investments and all sorts from any individuals, regimes and despots. All in the name of increasing the money controlled from London.
Why is it that when the stock market crashes, or banks total screw up, that we have done nothing about people who have caused this? People who can bet massive sums on decline, rather than supporting growth? We have allowed London and it's tendrils into all sorts of wealth-stuffing places, like the British Virgin Islands become vital to the economy and as a result, we allow them almost no scrutiny. The FSA protects very little.
As Jim B said, these people know the EU is clamping down on their shoddy antics.
We even had people like Sir James Dyson, supporting Brexit, promising to keep Dyson in the UK, then immediately chicaning his mind. Many businesses will always do whatever is necessary to make more money, but don't be hypocritical about it.
We have been indoctrinated since birth to cap-doff and allow those in authority, whether by wealth, birth or power, to rule in every way and that normally means freedom to make money by any means. Even the 'celebrity' trend of tax evasion/avoidance has pushed the limits.
Why is it, that our tax code - all 17,000 pages of it - has been able to be exploited by the wealthy. We allow those who know most about tax to jump the fence and exploit loopholes, only they know about.
How about?
1 The unelected House of Lords outnumbers the Commons for the first time in 550 years.
2 Worldwide, only Britain and Iran automatically grant religious leaders a place in parliament.
3 90% of the judiciary come from the same 5 schools
4 London gets 24 times as much public infrastructure spending PER PERSON as the North.
5 Five British individuals own as much as the poorest 12 million of us.
6 At least £33 billion a year is lost to tax evasion.
7 100% of our national newspapers are owned by Russian mafia, tax evaders or pornographers.
8 We're the only European nation that doesn't own any of it's railways, water or power companies. (except Scottish Water)
9 We have the greatest inequality in Europe, costing the economy an estimated £39bn per year, or £1400 per person
10 Since 2010 £225bn has been cut from public spending
11 Since 2010 the richest 1000 individuals have increased their wealth by £225bn
12 This is supposed to be a coincidence
13 6 out of 10 of Northern Europe's poorest regions are in the UK
14 More members of the cabinet attended the same private school than have used the NHS in the last decade
15 70% of new jobs since 2010 have been casual or freelance, with average earnings £16,500 below the average full-time permanent job
16 The "minimum wage" is less than the minimum required to survive
17 We sell arms to Israel (44 years in breach of UN resolutions) and Saudi Arabia (used to flog women for driving and still hang homosexuals)
18 UK tax code is 17,000 pages long, custom-made to hide every possible trick for the rich to evade/avoid tax
19 Homes are taxed, but land isn't; so if you own a tiny flat you pay more tax than a man who owns 1 million acres and is just sitting on it, forcing your rent to rise
20 Half of people under 30 will never be able to afford their own home
21 In 1950 you could afford a 3 bedroom house and car in London on the equivalent household income of £25,000. Today you need £430,000
22 We are cutting education budgets per pupil whilst every G20 country (bar USA) is increasing them: so we have too few skills, and too many low paid jobs
Why is it that when the stock market crashes, or banks total screw up, that we have done nothing about people who have caused this? People who can bet massive sums on decline, rather than supporting growth? We have allowed London and it's tendrils into all sorts of wealth-stuffing places, like the British Virgin Islands become vital to the economy and as a result, we allow them almost no scrutiny. The FSA protects very little.
As Jim B said, these people know the EU is clamping down on their shoddy antics.
We even had people like Sir James Dyson, supporting Brexit, promising to keep Dyson in the UK, then immediately chicaning his mind. Many businesses will always do whatever is necessary to make more money, but don't be hypocritical about it.
We have been indoctrinated since birth to cap-doff and allow those in authority, whether by wealth, birth or power, to rule in every way and that normally means freedom to make money by any means. Even the 'celebrity' trend of tax evasion/avoidance has pushed the limits.
Why is it, that our tax code - all 17,000 pages of it - has been able to be exploited by the wealthy. We allow those who know most about tax to jump the fence and exploit loopholes, only they know about.
How about?
1 The unelected House of Lords outnumbers the Commons for the first time in 550 years.
2 Worldwide, only Britain and Iran automatically grant religious leaders a place in parliament.
3 90% of the judiciary come from the same 5 schools
4 London gets 24 times as much public infrastructure spending PER PERSON as the North.
5 Five British individuals own as much as the poorest 12 million of us.
6 At least £33 billion a year is lost to tax evasion.
7 100% of our national newspapers are owned by Russian mafia, tax evaders or pornographers.
8 We're the only European nation that doesn't own any of it's railways, water or power companies. (except Scottish Water)
9 We have the greatest inequality in Europe, costing the economy an estimated £39bn per year, or £1400 per person
10 Since 2010 £225bn has been cut from public spending
11 Since 2010 the richest 1000 individuals have increased their wealth by £225bn
12 This is supposed to be a coincidence
13 6 out of 10 of Northern Europe's poorest regions are in the UK
14 More members of the cabinet attended the same private school than have used the NHS in the last decade
15 70% of new jobs since 2010 have been casual or freelance, with average earnings £16,500 below the average full-time permanent job
16 The "minimum wage" is less than the minimum required to survive
17 We sell arms to Israel (44 years in breach of UN resolutions) and Saudi Arabia (used to flog women for driving and still hang homosexuals)
18 UK tax code is 17,000 pages long, custom-made to hide every possible trick for the rich to evade/avoid tax
19 Homes are taxed, but land isn't; so if you own a tiny flat you pay more tax than a man who owns 1 million acres and is just sitting on it, forcing your rent to rise
20 Half of people under 30 will never be able to afford their own home
21 In 1950 you could afford a 3 bedroom house and car in London on the equivalent household income of £25,000. Today you need £430,000
22 We are cutting education budgets per pupil whilst every G20 country (bar USA) is increasing them: so we have too few skills, and too many low paid jobs
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Are you still looking for someone to manage your properties in Cyprus Jim?
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It appears to me the Military teachings are that anyone with political leanings to the left of Thatcher is a Trotskyite. When truths are written there are no constructive arguments, just sarcasm and not very whitty remarks which is a shame really because I do really expect better from the pair of you.
Jim
Jim
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Jim B- My question was addressed to the immediately preceeding post by Jimgward- re. his ad in the general discussion section Tuesday 3.17pm.
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Shane
I don't profess to be an intellect just a lowly construction worker from Liverpool but don't they say sarcasm is the lowest form of wit?
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Jim B- The correct quote, which is from Oscar Wilde, runs :"Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, but the highest form of intelligence".
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Hudswell
Try "Sarcasm....the protest of those who are weak"
John Knowles. Author
Jim
Try "Sarcasm....the protest of those who are weak"
John Knowles. Author
Jim
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Hudswell
Early to bed early to rise type person; forty years of getting up at four in the morning is a hard habit to shake.
Jim
Early to bed early to rise type person; forty years of getting up at four in the morning is a hard habit to shake.
Jim
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Hudswell
Having spent my working life in the private sector I tend not to take anything at face value either from unions or management. I've seen management stab its workers in the back just as I've seen the Unions do exactly the same.
I didn't want to hijack the "Roaming" thread in the General Section but do you honestly believe the phone companies will stick to no price rises after they were dragged kicking and screaming into said agreement. I don't believe you are that naive. It was a very profitable source of income and without the EU to enforce It, I'd give it about six month before they start reintroducing it with or without a deal.
Jim
Having spent my working life in the private sector I tend not to take anything at face value either from unions or management. I've seen management stab its workers in the back just as I've seen the Unions do exactly the same.
I didn't want to hijack the "Roaming" thread in the General Section but do you honestly believe the phone companies will stick to no price rises after they were dragged kicking and screaming into said agreement. I don't believe you are that naive. It was a very profitable source of income and without the EU to enforce It, I'd give it about six month before they start reintroducing it with or without a deal.
Jim
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First I’ve seen this twitter.... these quotes came from a footie message board.... do you attribute everything you compose? Don’t think so.... Convenient way of ignoring all points which I think are valid..... I don’t go scouring twitter for statements, haven’t the time - too occupied on here keeping you occupied!
Having looked at the twitter now, points rate missing from my version, as someone had probably checked points and I think you’d find most are relevant.... as I seen ou haven’t rejected any, despite your research....
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So. It’s worse. 9 out of 10 poorest regions are UK. 6th richest country in world. We should be ashamed.
So. The lords has a most always been larger than the command. Even worse. You ultra-rights need to get a grip Hudswell. For a boy from the North, who has tugged the forelocks and learned his place.
So. The lords has a most always been larger than the command. Even worse. You ultra-rights need to get a grip Hudswell. For a boy from the North, who has tugged the forelocks and learned his place.
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Not ashamed at all... I threw so debatable points out....
As to serving your country, well done. I have served mine as well, as a teacher, IT specialist, SalesMan, Entrepreneur, Health & Care Specialist and more.... proud of my contry and wha† I’ve done.... No regrets at not having joined the forces.... I wasn’t the type to blindly follow and not question...
As to serving your country, well done. I have served mine as well, as a teacher, IT specialist, SalesMan, Entrepreneur, Health & Care Specialist and more.... proud of my contry and wha† I’ve done.... No regrets at not having joined the forces.... I wasn’t the type to blindly follow and not question...
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Without the sacrifices of those brave members of the armed forces who you sneeringly suggest blindly followed/follow without question you would not have had the opportunity to have been a Teacher, IT Specialist, Salesman, Entrepreneur, Health Care Specialist et al - they gave their lives so those of us who lived on could, amongst other things, choose which occupation to follow. Quite frankly your constant negative criticism of everything and everyone who is British is a disgrace and unworthy of you. My father wished to be a Teacher but he never came home and my late husband served for 25 years in the Army from 1950 onwards plus 7years in the Reserves and it ill behoves you or those of your ilk who continually criticise them suggesting as you do they were and are all stupid. Thank God for stupidity I say and God Bless all those members of the forces wherever they are at this moment.Jimgward wrote: ↑Sat Sep 15, 2018 12:21 am Not ashamed at all... I threw so debatable points out....
As to serving your country, well done. I have served mine as well, as a teacher, IT specialist, SalesMan, Entrepreneur, Health & Care Specialist and more.... proud of my contry and wha† I’ve done.... No regrets at not having joined the forces.... I wasn’t the type to blindly follow and not question...
Re "doffing of one's cap" as you put it my Grandfather without fail would raise his hat when he was out walking to anyone he was passing particularly ladies and so did every male member of our family and he never never wore a hat anywhere indoors - it was called good manners.
If you so dislike living in a Monarchy there are many Republican countries for you to choose to live and become a citizen of - see you get a choice denied to many other people.
Rita Sherry
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Very well put Rita.. I think many people would echo your thoughts, but fear to get involved..
Trev..
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You are, of course, completely right, Jim.Jimgward wrote: ↑Sat Sep 15, 2018 12:21 am Not ashamed at all... I threw so debatable points out....
As to serving your country, well done. I have served mine as well, as a teacher, IT specialist, SalesMan, Entrepreneur, Health & Care Specialist and more.... proud of my contry and wha† I’ve done.... No regrets at not having joined the forces.... I wasn’t the type to blindly follow and not question...
My father in law regarded teaching as the most important profession in the world. He was in the Royal Artillery. And saw a lot of action. My father, sadly, I did not know really. He died when I was very young - Air Force.
I come from a very military background! Please please do not believe the small minded posts on this forum. Believe me, there are some very intelligent people in the military, but I realise you see scant evidence for that.
I thanked Hudswell for his service to the military. He never thanked me. That says everying to me.
I thank you for your service to your country. Deeply and sincerely.
As my Father in law said, many times, you had the most important job in the world.
