JustGav Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Okay, The thought so far in order to make a few voices heard regarding the fuel price is to drive through london and go up to 10 down street and present a letter complaining about the cost of fuel. While it might not make the blindest bit of difference at least we can say we tried and had our voices heard.. The date I have in mind is the 1st of October. If there is interest in this ie I'm not going to be the only pillock doing then I will get hold of various press agencies and notify them of our intention. Please note this is going to be a peaceful drive and no mucking about, after all we want it be above board so nothing can be questioned other than annoyance at the petrol prices.. So feel free to post a link to this thread on other boards and lets get it started. Gavan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted September 5, 2005 Author Share Posted September 5, 2005 BBC, Sky and ITV have been informed of the plan, so lets get some traction into this. Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Ooo, Good work Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted September 5, 2005 Author Share Posted September 5, 2005 So far I've copied this thread to the MR2 board, Scooby Board and the Southern Performance Car Forum.. Lets get this thing viral and get it going right. Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_Nish Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 I'm up for it. 1) Gav 2) Nish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Wouldn't you be better off walking if petrol is so expensive? Or catch the tube maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted September 5, 2005 Author Share Posted September 5, 2005 Wouldn't you be better off walking if petrol is so expensive? Or catch the tube maybe? Not quite the point tho, is it really.... after all if we all arrive on time at 10 Downing after catching the tube/train it will just prove a point about public transport. Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashpoint Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Not quite the point tho, is it really.... after all if we all arrive on time at 10 Downing after catching the tube/train it will just prove a point about public transport. Gav We could use public transport but get there late! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Brother Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 I can't help feeling there's a certain irony about going on a protest drive about fuel prices........... In addition, the level of duty that the Government imposes on fuel hasn't changed, it's just the price of crude at present which is pushing it up, so if you're going to protest to the government about the price of fuel then it must be on the basis of their level of taxation rather than the total price you're currently paying at the pump. I appreciate the sentiments behind trying to organise something like this and it is admirable that you're actually making the effort, but you will be wasting your time. The only way to 'protest' effectively is not to consume fuel in the first place, thus depriving both the manufacturers and the government of revenue. Personally, I think motoring is still dirt cheap for the comfort and convenience it affords in comparison to public transport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedlam Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Ok posted on the LSOC and the MX6 boards and Scottishjapclub boards. Andy PS and some might think motoring is dirt cheap but there are a LOT who dont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted September 5, 2005 Author Share Posted September 5, 2005 I can't help feeling there's a certain irony about going on a protest drive about fuel prices........... That is kinda the point really, to show we aren't sitting down and taking it... The only way to 'protest' effectively is not to consume fuel in the first place, thus depriving both the manufacturers and the government of revenue. Not an option for a lot of us, I need my car to get to work, as a consultant I work all over, and public transport isn't really an option for me.. Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Brother Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 That is kinda the point really, to show we aren't sitting down and taking it... But in order to drive down into London people will have to purchase fuel (at allegedly extortionate prices), so would that not be 'sitting down and taking it', albeit to make a point? Not an option for a lot of us, I need my car to get to work, as a consultant I work all over, and public transport isn't really an option for me.. That's a fair point and there are also people who rely exclusively on a motor vehicle where there is no public transport available, for example. However, if people are so passionate about the price of fuel then I believe that they would have to have the courage of their convinctions to make non-consumption an option, otherwise protesting whilst still consuming looks rather weak in my view. Anyway, best of luck with it all. Too many people moan and don't do anything - at least you're having a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ada7 Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Have just posted this thread up on the Mazda rotary club forum. Seems to be a big topic of conversation at the moment. Every forum i've been on is talking about it in some way, trying to come up with ideas about what could be done. Lets hope we can get something sorted, after all, it was only a couple of years ago that we had the last protests about the fuel price, and that was when it was going to go over 80 pence an litre!! Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 1st October is a Saturday. Wouldn't there be better coverage on a week day? It might also make a point that we care enough about this issue to take time off work. Saturdays a dead news day, Tony will be out in the country etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Make it a weekday and you'll have the congestion charge as well (mind you I could watch you all out my window then!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 We could work out exactly how much it's cost us all to get there to deliver that letter - I'm betting it'll be a huge amount. That'd get the papers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Im not knocking the idea of a protest and thanks Gav for doing something about it but I cant help feeling that turning up in a load of high powered "gas guzzling" cars will create some negitive press. I think for this to work it needs a large cross section of joe public in his/her "normal" car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedlam Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 I'm sure Gav meant that this protest would include ALL the driving public, and in any car they choose to use. I dont think he was silly enough just to hope that everyone with High powered cars would turn up and rev there HKS's down the bottom of Downing St . So if you got a fiesta put your name up and get your moms and dads in there 1960 Anglias down there as well . Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted September 5, 2005 Author Share Posted September 5, 2005 I'm heading up in my desiel zafira, not the supra.... So yeah, take a joe bloggs car... Saturday was choosen as it is the 1st of the month, and also no congestion charge, no point in whinging about petrol prices just to pay the £5-odd for congestion charge as well... Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted September 5, 2005 Author Share Posted September 5, 2005 Going to be getting a write up on http://www.lesstaxonfuel.co.uk Hi Good luck we wish you all well, If you would like to write up some information, like meeting places etc we will put it up on the site for you, anything else just give me a shout Regards Rhys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Great idea. If i'm not working i'll be along in the Sup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedlam Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cortina80 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Posted on a couple of Cortina forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Peace Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Im up for this...I do think we should get the odd Mondao man and some classic cars too...everyone loves classic cars..and after all...'The Motor car' has always been an intrigal part of 'British' culture would be good to reflect that with a few classics! One car club that would be good to get involved (and would really piss Blair off he he) is The Rover owners club!!!!! We must also try and get someone to organise some banners and posters to go on the cars and maybe a downloadable logo...or slogan. Also get some weird cars to come along...like the guy who drives around in a bed he he...that would grab the medias attention..little things like that are important. Nice one Gav...count me in. Si P.S. the PMR446 radios will come in handy for this too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 someone post it on a truckers forum, if your a member as this will get media attention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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