Guest dangerousandy Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Right, I know that I am sick to death of being shafted by this bunch of tw4ts called New Labour and I'm sure I am not the only one. As Supra owners we are affected by the rising cost of petrol and also some of us by the new VED rates (silversoop!!!). It is all very well ranting on about it on forums like this, but what we really need to do is unite and make a stand so our voices (and exhausts!) are heard loud and clear by those muppets in Westminster. I think that we should organise a massive convoy (maybe get other car clubs to join us?) and drive to London to cause as much disruption as possible (but legally - I suppose ). we should all drive very slow and cause gridlock - just like some lorry drivers have been doing...... what do you all reckon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 im in lets fcuk them over for a change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Hi got e-mail which sounds good, boycott esso and bp petrol stations, only buy fuel from independant stations ie asda tesco jet etc. E-mail this idea to 10 other people,they do the same. how quick would that bite the big 2 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I fancy it. I've never been arrested so I suppose it'll be a new experience....... H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Hi got e-mail which sounds good, boycott esso and bp petrol stations, only buy fuel from independant stations ie asda tesco jet etc. E-mail this idea to 10 other people,they do the same. how quick would that bite the big 2 ? Please don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 what do you all reckon? I reckon you'll talk about it for a few days, lots of chests will be puffed out / beaten, ideas will be passed around and then you'll do nothing and the thread will sink into the archives. Good luck! Hi got e-mail which sounds good, boycott esso and bp petrol stations, only buy fuel from independant stations ie asda tesco jet etc. E-mail this idea to 10 other people,they do the same. how quick would that bite the big 2 ? Well the same email has been going round for years now and the "big 2" still report quite nice profits so I presume it'll have feck all effect. Good luck though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
and1c Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I reckon you'll talk about it for a few days, lots of chests will be puffed out / beaten, ideas will be passed around and then you'll do nothing and the thread will sink into the archives. Good luck! Thats exactly the problem Direct action IS needed IMHO... according to a friend of mine who owns a chain of independant petrol stations... Diesel is going to hit £1.50 per litre within the next few months and unleaded will be £1.50 litre by the end of the year :taped: Now if thats true....which I believe it is, then running a fast car on top of other increased living costs is going to get ridiculously expensive //the only way that anything will actually 'happen' is if some full on maverick types get their teeth into it and generate enough anger among the populus to revolt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Thats exactly the problem Direct action IS needed IMHO... according to a friend of mine who owns a chain of independant petrol stations... Diesel is going to hit £1.50 per litre within the next few months and unleaded will be £1.50 litre by the end of the year :taped: Now if thats true....which I believe it is, then running a fast car on top of other increased living costs is going to get ridiculously expensive //the only way that anything will actually 'happen' is if some full on maverick types get their teeth into it and generate enough anger among the populus to revolt Off you go then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 It's not just petrol, it's energy prices, general cost of living etc - things will get worse....until eventually we all retire with no pension...hoorah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Its all about the Supras tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Now if thats true....which I believe it is, then running a fast car on top of other increased living costs is going to get ridiculously expensive While, I do agree with you, a fast car isn't a requirement it is a luxury..and that is the way it is regarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
and1c Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Off you go then... Thats the problem....thats exactly the response of a large percentage of the population Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
and1c Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 While, I do agree with you, a fast car isn't a requirement it is a luxury..and that is the way it is regarded. Very true... But even running a 'normal' petrol car will be a great deal more expensive for your average family.. People will end up freewheeling down hills like my old tightwad ex neighbour used to just to save petrol (and he did that 15 years ago!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfy Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 perhaps rather than speak about it, lets set a date, with route and actions all planned, post it on every forum we know, and also send it to the press, get things really moving, the more press coverage we can create the better, the media will run away with it then, (Tw4ts that they are). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfy Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 needs to be an important date to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Are you stepping up to the plate to organise it then ? Make sure you apply for your permit to demonstrate, you don't want to be arrested as a terrorist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Are you stepping up to the plate to organise it then ? Make sure you apply for your permit to demonstrate, you don't want to be arrested as a terrorist We wouldn't be demonstrating though, just driving very very slowly and making a bit of noise, just like the guy's in rangerovers slammed on 22's do at 2 in the morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Thats the problem....thats exactly the response of a large percentage of the population Ah but you confuse me with someone who is moaning about the issue and not doing anything about it I look forward to seeing what you do and the results it gets though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 perhaps rather than speak about it, lets set a date, with route and actions all planned, post it on every forum we know, and also send it to the press, get things really moving, the more press coverage we can create the better, the media will run away with it then, (Tw4ts that they are). Somebody said that last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 It used to bother me.... then I got a fuel card... MWWWOOOAAAHHHHHHHHH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfy Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Somebody said that last time. was that me? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Hmm, 'you' would have to think through your goals and objectives fully. The danger is all that will happen is everyone will fill up their cars with expensive petrol to drive to London, london would gridlock, increasing petrol usage. Petrol profits not hit, probably even increased a little. The common man would be p1ssed off at the disruption and there could be a negative image on the people trying to help. Most people just want to get to work and get home, protesting is fine as long as it doesn't affect them. I'm not happy about it, I bought a diesel to supplement my sports car (or rather the missus did and I use it occasionally). Not saying it shouldn't be attempted, 'you' just need to consider what you will actually achieve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Who else tried searching for the last thread with this idea then remembered there's been a purge and it's probably gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 That's funny, I can still find ones as old as 2004 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=21613 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 That's funny, I can still find ones as old as 2004 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=21613 Yeah, just think how much petrol would be now if it wasn't for the action taken back then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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