Dazzi Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Glad im outta here soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 I suspect they might be trying to irradiate any correlation between these points. Who wants to buy cheap cider anyway? *raises hand* My Husband likes that crap too. I just don't see the point in moaning about it, you either start some kind of political movement / join and existing one and try to sort it out to suit the majority or you get out of Dodge and find a country you are happy in. Clearly the UK isn't for you but thanks for giving it a go for 11 years. So the UK is better than where you came from but it's still not good enough... time for the next upgrade perhaps? Like Michael said though, if things are difficult for you, or you feel like you could make a difference, join a political debate or try a campaign or two. Thank you Michael and Charlotte for your great replies, I will just keep my views to myself from now on and sit back and read rather then post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Thank you Michael and Charlotte for your great replies, I will just keep my views to myself from now on and sit back and read rather then post You can't because I like your avatar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 You can't because I like your avatar. LOL, thanks I will post but only on meaningless stuff that I can't be ridiculed over. Seems other people can vent their anger and rant yet when I do............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 LOL, thanks I will post but only on meaningless stuff that I can't be ridiculed over. Seems other people can vent their anger and rant yet when I do............... Don't take it so personally, if venting your anger makes you feel better then isn't that a good thing ? Others don't agree or feel the need to express their views, its no biggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Sorry, if anyone thinks this is another waste of space thread but I need to vent this somewhere. God, I am really hacked off with this Country at the moment. Everyday some other sh*t to make your skin crawl is on the news. People get murdered every day Our Youth are (almost) all Yobs who don't care and have no Values and no respect Council Taxes to rise in April Fuel to rise in April Water rates to raise by 10% in April (Bet your bottom $ wages won't be raised by 10%) British Gas making massive profits while people scrimp to pay their bills Pint prices to go to £4 quit in the pub (your having a f*ing laff) Tesco want the Government to raise prices of Alcohol in shops We get Gordon Brown, who said we wanted him?? Grrrrr......... Permission to say "F***ing Bo**ox" No wonder people leave the Country, what's here to stay for?? Before long Pubs won't exist because nobody can afford to drink in them, we ain't allowed to smoke in them. It will be somewhat cheaper to drink at home but if Tesco have their way not by much. Next they be telling us we can't smoke in our homes and we can't drive cars that have more then 1.1 engines. RANT OVER, thank you Love your pic Anja. I have two little pussies myself I can understand your point of view, but i feel there has been some improvement over the last 200 years or so eg. child prositution off the streets of london. smog gone! child labour scrapped. introduction of minimum wage. right of vote for women. there are probably more but I can't think of any else right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesword22 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 keancy i agree with you on al points we also get screwed by the governemnt on tax and vat. i maen as an owner of three business im paying nearly 25000 every three months to mr VAT man!!!!!!! for wat i ask myself im paying him to sit ther and do nothing. im getting really pissed and to the point of selling up and moving country. i have looked in to moving to oz but need some money first. what a beutifull country wide open roads bliss. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 M Thank you Michael and Charlotte for your great replies, I will just keep my views to myself from now on and sit back and read rather then post So effectively you are saying that people should only reply to your posts if they agree with you otherwise you aren't going to write anything? How bizarre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Maybe living in a police state would be the solution to chavs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Makes you sick how the law is starting to work. It always seems to take the side of the criminal. You seem to think that this is a recent occurance? Most of the UK laws date back at least over 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Love your pic Anja. I have two little pussies myself I can understand your point of view, but i feel there has been some improvement over the last 200 years or so eg. child prositution off the streets of london. smog gone! child labour scrapped. introduction of minimum wage. right of vote for women. there are probably more but I can't think of any else right now. Maybe living in a police state would be the solution to chavs. I'm with steve on this one..... Maybe life has gotten better? I don't think so, our lives may be EASIER not better. We are told what to eat, what to do, we are constantly watched like children via CCTV. We are tracked 24's a day (And if you think I'm paranoid, do you have a mobile phone?). All of our actions are monitored; bank card transactions, number plate tracking systems, take your pick. For this ease of life we pay with our ultimate freedom and perhaps some elements of society require this sort of babysitting but what about those that don't it gets forced upon them. We however embrace the lack of freedom and turn it into entertainment. Big Brother for example... I personally don't watch it, but it was very popular.... A reality show watched by people that are being watched by people, ironic isn't it. This is not a dig at home (UK), but a global thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I'm with steve on this one..... Maybe life has gotten better? I don't think so, our lives may be EASIER not better. Absolutely. I think the authorities are getting the kind of surveillance powers that many police states have, but not (yet?) the powers to enforce the will of the ruling party. "say hello to my truncheon, you vandals." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Don't take it so personally, if venting your anger makes you feel better then isn't that a good thing ? Others don't agree or feel the need to express their views, its no biggie I do feel better now but I have achived nothing lol. keancy i agree with you on al points we also get screwed by the governemnt on tax and vat. i maen as an owner of three business im paying nearly 25000 every three months to mr VAT man!!!!!!! for wat i ask myself im paying him to sit ther and do nothing. im getting really pissed and to the point of selling up and moving country. i have looked in to moving to oz but need some money first. what a beutifull country wide open roads bliss. lol Yeah I know what you mean, my Hubby is self employed too. So effectively you are saying that people should only reply to your posts if they agree with you otherwise you aren't going to write anything? How bizarre. Not at all mate just the way you replied seemed a little patronizing and saying to me basically we don't care what you think so why bother posting it that's all. Everybody has different opinions and they are entitled to them. I was merely pointing out that this Country is turning into a Nanny state and that Germany isn't much better. I just wanted to rant and get it off my chest because I ALONE could never change how the world works but saying it here and seeing other peoples replies made me see I am not alone with my opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Haggas Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 So effectively you are saying that people should only reply to your posts if they agree with you otherwise you aren't going to write anything? How bizarre. At least somebody in this country is happy to be shafted by it. In the past I used to hound my Danish boss for not putting a Union Jack on our Le Mans race cars,I was proud to be a Brit. But not anymore.This country does indeed wind me up.Either it is getting worse or Im turning into Victor Meldrew. Did we not be famous and world leaders in most fields at one time? Please tell me what we are famous for now?........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 At least somebody in this country is happy to be shafted by it. Or doesn't feel like they are being shafted in comparison to millions of people who are far worse off perhaps? Don't get me wrong here, certain elements could be improved to make things better for me personally but at what cost to others? Please tell me what we are famous for now?........ Moaning about things but not actually doing anything useful about the "problem" because it's always someone elses job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Not at all mate just the way you replied seemed a little patronizing and saying to me basically we don't care what you think so why bother posting it that's all. You need to read my post again then because it was clearly lost on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberleyAnn Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Dont even get me started on all this......... really pisses me off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I'm with steve on this one..... Maybe life has gotten better? I don't think so, our lives may be EASIER not better. We are told what to eat, what to do, we are constantly watched like children via CCTV. We are tracked 24's a day (And if you think I'm paranoid, do you have a mobile phone?). All of our actions are monitored; bank card transactions, number plate tracking systems, take your pick. For this ease of life we pay with our ultimate freedom and perhaps some elements of society require this sort of babysitting but what about those that don't it gets forced upon them. We however embrace the lack of freedom and turn it into entertainment. Big Brother for example... I personally don't watch it, but it was very popular.... A reality show watched by people that are being watched by people, ironic isn't it. This is not a dig at home (UK), but a global thing. I completely agree with you... I chose to move to the UK from SA, beause of violence, murder, rape, etc. However I have a completely different set of issues here, that is forcing me to consider moving, again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Maybe life has gotten better? I don't think so, our lives may be EASIER not better. We are told what to eat, what to do, we are constantly watched like children via CCTV. We are tracked 24's a day (And if you think I'm paranoid, do you have a mobile phone?). All of our actions are monitored; bank card transactions, number plate tracking systems, take your pick. Bit like in I-robot then. Super computer decides it's best for the protection of the human race to lock them away and control every aspect of their lives. So where's the compromise between human rights, freedom and political correctness? I'm betting it's different for everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Or doesn't feel like they are being shafted in comparison to millions of people who are far worse off perhaps? Don't get me wrong here, certain elements could be improved to make things better for me personally but at what cost to others? Moaning about things but not actually doing anything useful about the "problem" because it's always someone elses job... Bizarrely I actually agree with Michael As for the Police state, so long as the judiciary and the the enforcement role are kept seperate then the Police state will never occur. The Labour government (as much as I hate them) has worked hard to separate the 2 powers and that in my opinion is a good thing. The only problem now though is that the Police are being given more powers and many go against the rules the Courts are given by the ECHR and the liberal europeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I like it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I like it here. Me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Me too Yeah,lol, you live in Greece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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