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Country heavily in debt, too many do gooders, no discipline in society, justice system favours criminals rather than victims, bankers pay, politicians only interested in their own skins, high price of fuel, etc etc. I love this country, but its absolutely f*cked - anyone agree or is it just me?
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ignore the media for a week, open your eyes to what surrounds you and then ask yourself the question again
too many do gooders
Quite. I'd much rather have malevolent spiteful little oiks. :|
Quite. I'd much rather have malevolent spiteful little oiks. :|
Good advice from The Magic Flea. Time to make your own opinion, ffs!
Signing in...and I'm one of the ones who fecked off elsewhere...
if you think it's that bad here, feck off
I'm happy with having a job, reasonable if modest lifestyle, food, warmth and a roof over my head. I've had a good education, I will be looked after in old age and if I'm ill in the meantime I've got the NHS to look after me.
You might sl ag it off but you don't seem to realise how lucky we are here.
I'm happy with having a job, reasonable if modest lifestyle, food, warmth and a roof over my head. I've had a good education, I will be looked after in old age and if I'm ill in the meantime I've got the NHS to look after me.
You might sl ag it off but you don't seem to realise how lucky we are here.
Come to Scotland - all great up here (apart from the football) ;-)
Just for comparison, would the OP please give us a list of better countries than this one.
I will be looked after in old age and if I'm ill in the meantime I've got the NHS to look after me
thats if we can afford it after todays news :D
but i know what you mean at least here you feel like their is a safety blanket
thats if we can afford it after todays news :D
but i know what you mean at least here you feel like their is a safety blanket
To be fair, I live on the edge of London and even at 55 years old, I return to the heart of this great City every week.
I would no longer be happy living in the heart of London as I would be an English minority in half the areas now but its still one of the 2 most stimulating and vibrant cities in the World and the choice is endless for most things.
I would no longer be happy living in the heart of London as I would be an English minority in half the areas now but its still one of the 2 most stimulating and vibrant cities in the World and the choice is endless for most things.
Signed. This Labour administration ending in the same way as all the others: country flat broke, a run on sterling and unemployment through the roof.
WHEN WE WERE KINGS OF THE EMPIRE, YOU WERE LUCKY TO GET A BOWL OF SOUP LIKE OLIVER TWIST,
COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
Olly Twist was a greedy meherfecker, though...
Harry Secombe and Peggy Mount gave him food and boarding and STILL the**wanted m-o-r-e..
Harry Secombe and Peggy Mount gave him food and boarding and STILL the**wanted m-o-r-e..
NOBODY HAD TOILET PAPER,ONLY THE RICH WHEN WE WERE KINGS OF THE EMPI8RE
they were only protecting olly for his own good so that he did'nt end up looking like themselves
THESE TODAY DONT KNOW WHAT POOR IS,THEY THINK THERE POOR IF THEVE NOT GOT AN X BOX,OR A NEW CAR,OR DONT HAVE A HOLIDAY
YOU GET WHAT YOU NEED ,NOT WHAT YOU WANT
YOU GET WHAT YOU NEED ,NOT WHAT YOU WANT
From the mouth of a loon comes the truth. Well done Do Wah
Yes you need to live and work abroad to appreciate what we have here.
Nice one Do Wah. The Rt Hon Do Wah Diddy M.P. has a ring to it as well imho.
Nice one Do Wah. The Rt Hon Do Wah Diddy M.P. has a ring to it as well imho.
OVERBOARD SAID IM A LOON,IF I AM WHICH OVERBOARD IS NO ONE TO JUDGE ME,IM ONE OF THE NICEST LOONS THERE IS
I blame the media as they are always showing us what others have.
Maybe a slightly more atomised, individualistic society is the price we pay for decades of societal and technological improvement. If it is then so be it. Ultimately stop paying so much attention to occasional stories of horror from whatever scaremongering newspaper you read. We have far better and easier lives than our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents did, people will sadly always be nostalgic for some better imagined past.
Signed.
I know it's not as bad as some countries (okay most countries), but compared to what it used to be like, this place is going down the toilet fast.
And nobody even mentioned the weather - that's really fuc.ked now :-(
I know it's not as bad as some countries (okay most countries), but compared to what it used to be like, this place is going down the toilet fast.
And nobody even mentioned the weather - that's really fuc.ked now :-(
Compared to what it used to be like when?
I'm sure in 1950 people born in 1900 probably thought things had been better in 1920. Of course people are going to hark back to the past being a better place, they were younger for example then, probably not tied down, with their lives ahead of them.
I'm sure in 1950 people born in 1900 probably thought things had been better in 1920. Of course people are going to hark back to the past being a better place, they were younger for example then, probably not tied down, with their lives ahead of them.
country is fooked
industry is fooked
weather is fooked
we are all doomed
BRING ME A ROPE
industry is fooked
weather is fooked
we are all doomed
BRING ME A ROPE
70s and 80s
a time when kids could happily play outside
a time when there was such a thing as community spirit,
when neighbours were neighbours, and you were in and out of each other's houses
a time when the roads weren't chock-a-block with cars
for starters.
a time when kids could happily play outside
a time when there was such a thing as community spirit,
when neighbours were neighbours, and you were in and out of each other's houses
a time when the roads weren't chock-a-block with cars
for starters.
Plat, there are less cases of child abuse now than there were when we were kids, its just that the media have got everyone terrified of letting theiir children out of their sight.
I agree with your point about the media, Hoss. They have a lot to answer for.
But I'm not convinced that there is less abuse now. It just didn't get reported as much back then.
Plus the technology of today puts our kids (and everyone) at more risk than before.
But I'm not convinced that there is less abuse now. It just didn't get reported as much back then.
Plus the technology of today puts our kids (and everyone) at more risk than before.
People have always gone on about 'things not being like they used to be.' Annoyingly I can't remember his name, but there was some late 18th century essayist who constantly harked back to the 'good old days' of the mid 18th century.
People will always say it. Other people will then say that people have always said it in the past too. Then the first lot will say 'but this time everything really has gone to the dogs' and so on and so forth.
Anyway, I for one am pleased the country ain't what it used to be, because if I want a bet I can do it from the comfort of my own home, then watch the race (almost) live, as opposed to have to go into a gloomy, smoke-filled bookies and try to listen to a cr*p commentary over the din of some moron shouting 'come on ya fecker' incessantly throughout the four minutes of the race.
People will always say it. Other people will then say that people have always said it in the past too. Then the first lot will say 'but this time everything really has gone to the dogs' and so on and so forth.
Anyway, I for one am pleased the country ain't what it used to be, because if I want a bet I can do it from the comfort of my own home, then watch the race (almost) live, as opposed to have to go into a gloomy, smoke-filled bookies and try to listen to a cr*p commentary over the din of some moron shouting 'come on ya fecker' incessantly throughout the four minutes of the race.
Do wah Diddy 09 Dec 16:12
WHEN WE WERE KINGS OF THE EMPIRE, YOU WERE LUCKY TO GET A BOWL OF SOUP LIKE OLIVER TWIST,
COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
Funniest thing I've read on here in ages! :D
WHEN WE WERE KINGS OF THE EMPIRE, YOU WERE LUCKY TO GET A BOWL OF SOUP LIKE OLIVER TWIST,
COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
Funniest thing I've read on here in ages! :D
70s and 80s also saw mass unemployment, massive industrial unrest, football hooliganism, overt racism and **phobia on a scale we don't have today. And you had betting tax.
I guess most people on here are in their 30s and 40s so the 1970s and 80s probably look a bit better in people of that age group's perspective. People probably don't think of those things I've listed above so much as teenagers and perhaps gloss over things a bit.
I'm not trying to be deliberately antagonistic but I'm just saying things aren't so black and white.
Agree with you though Platini on being able to play in the street. My dad always goes on about how there were less cars, more playing fields when he was younger (he's 52).
I guess most people on here are in their 30s and 40s so the 1970s and 80s probably look a bit better in people of that age group's perspective. People probably don't think of those things I've listed above so much as teenagers and perhaps gloss over things a bit.
I'm not trying to be deliberately antagonistic but I'm just saying things aren't so black and white.
Agree with you though Platini on being able to play in the street. My dad always goes on about how there were less cars, more playing fields when he was younger (he's 52).
Platini 09 Dec 17:29
70s and 80s
a time when kids could happily play outside
a time when there was such a thing as community spirit,
when neighbours were neighbours, and you were in and out of each other's houses
a time when the roads weren't chock-a-block with cars
That in bold, I disagree, there were a load of paedophiles in those days, but never got reported
70s and 80s
a time when kids could happily play outside
a time when there was such a thing as community spirit,
when neighbours were neighbours, and you were in and out of each other's houses
a time when the roads weren't chock-a-block with cars
That in bold, I disagree, there were a load of paedophiles in those days, but never got reported
Platini 09 Dec 17:29
70s and 80s
a time when kids could happily play outside
a time when there was such a thing as community spirit,
when neighbours were neighbours, and you were in and out of each other's houses
a time when the roads weren't chock-a-block with cars
That in bold, why do I want my neighbours in my house?, it's my only private space, where I can do what I want
70s and 80s
a time when kids could happily play outside
a time when there was such a thing as community spirit,
when neighbours were neighbours, and you were in and out of each other's houses
a time when the roads weren't chock-a-block with cars
That in bold, why do I want my neighbours in my house?, it's my only private space, where I can do what I want
Platini 09 Dec 17:29
70s and 80s
a time when kids could happily play outside
a time when there was such a thing as community spirit,
when neighbours were neighbours, and you were in and out of each other's houses
a time when the roads weren't chock-a-block with cars
That in bold, I bet the streets weren't chock-a-block with houses and kids at one point
70s and 80s
a time when kids could happily play outside
a time when there was such a thing as community spirit,
when neighbours were neighbours, and you were in and out of each other's houses
a time when the roads weren't chock-a-block with cars
That in bold, I bet the streets weren't chock-a-block with houses and kids at one point
Platini 09 Dec 17:29
70s and 80s
a time when kids could happily play outside
a time when there was such a thing as community spirit,
when neighbours were neighbours, and you were in and out of each other's houses
a time when the roads weren't chock-a-block with cars
That in bold, there's no community spirit cos there's no war on!
70s and 80s
a time when kids could happily play outside
a time when there was such a thing as community spirit,
when neighbours were neighbours, and you were in and out of each other's houses
a time when the roads weren't chock-a-block with cars
That in bold, there's no community spirit cos there's no war on!
thats not true punterfleecer the main difference now is the paedos all have cars and are mobile, in the old days everyone knew their local/weirdo/idiot/peado/goat molester and they were kept in check.
flushgordon 09 Dec 20:10
thats not true punterfleecer the main difference now is the paedos all have cars and are mobile, in the old days everyone knew their local/weirdo/idiot/peado/goat molester and they were kept in check.
Thanks for your answer flushgordon, but that's absolute rubbish, they were given a blind eye
thats not true punterfleecer the main difference now is the paedos all have cars and are mobile, in the old days everyone knew their local/weirdo/idiot/peado/goat molester and they were kept in check.
Thanks for your answer flushgordon, but that's absolute rubbish, they were given a blind eye
no they were blinded by some big bear from up the scheme .
then they were informed the next time it would be worse.
I Cant wait to leave in 2 months, if i become ill, i will return back and have somebody leave me in the Hospital waiting room with my UK Passport in my pocket!!!!!!!!!
Great Britain can not Fuel itself, feed itself and
The report points out that 25 million people in England and Wales are already living in areas where there is less water available per person than in Spain or Morocco.
One of the worst affected areas is south-east England, which has some of the driest weather and a dense population.
All homes built since 1990 are fitted with water meters,It is estimated about a third of properties have them.
Thames Water Operating profit for the six months ended 30 September 2009 up 2.7% to £331.8 Million, compared to the same period in 2008.
Pre-tax profit was £225.5 Million
In 2008 £610 Million profit was made compared to £590 Million in 2007
Water companies are predicting pre-tax profits in excess of £2 Billion, it might be a bitter pill for the public to swallow.
The report points out that 25 million people in England and Wales are already living in areas where there is less water available per person than in Spain or Morocco.
One of the worst affected areas is south-east England, which has some of the driest weather and a dense population.
All homes built since 1990 are fitted with water meters,It is estimated about a third of properties have them.
Thames Water Operating profit for the six months ended 30 September 2009 up 2.7% to £331.8 Million, compared to the same period in 2008.
Pre-tax profit was £225.5 Million
In 2008 £610 Million profit was made compared to £590 Million in 2007
Water companies are predicting pre-tax profits in excess of £2 Billion, it might be a bitter pill for the public to swallow.
you're a UK citizen sidthekid,
you'd be very welcome here
you'd be very welcome here
sidthekid 09 Dec 20:51
Great Britain can not Fuel itself, feed itself and
The report points out that 25 million people in England and Wales are already living in areas where there is less water available per person than in Spain or Morocco
really?................you know something? you make me laugh, no infact, I pity you
Great Britain can not Fuel itself, feed itself and
The report points out that 25 million people in England and Wales are already living in areas where there is less water available per person than in Spain or Morocco
really?................you know something? you make me laugh, no infact, I pity you
punterfleecer have you ever lived in an ayrshire mining village ?
i think you are to young immature and hanging on to your dixon lusting after gregg to know what you are talking about.
ps she is fifteen stone waiting on the operation and wears a celtic top and tracksuit bottoms, and changes that to her weekend attire of man u top and glow in the dark pedalpushers and wellies.
i think you are to young immature and hanging on to your dixon lusting after gregg to know what you are talking about.
ps she is fifteen stone waiting on the operation and wears a celtic top and tracksuit bottoms, and changes that to her weekend attire of man u top and glow in the dark pedalpushers and wellies.
sidthekid 09 Dec 20:51
Great Britain can not Fuel itself, feed itself and
The report points out that 25 million people in England and Wales are already living in areas where there is less water available per person than in Spain or Morocco
The largest reservoir is in the North-East of England
yet Spain and Morrocco has more water than half of England?
woah!, more bullsh!t from the press?
Great Britain can not Fuel itself, feed itself and
The report points out that 25 million people in England and Wales are already living in areas where there is less water available per person than in Spain or Morocco
The largest reservoir is in the North-East of England
yet Spain and Morrocco has more water than half of England?
woah!, more bullsh!t from the press?
I Live in the Thames valley region, recently nieghbours were Requested to report each other for washing the car or watering the garden, Dont tell your Granny how to Suck eggs
flushgordon, did you really know what was going on did you? you know everything that was happening really? did you?, children kept quiet, no CCTV, nothing "missing"..fathers beating the kids, especially in Ireland which was the norm
nothing kept hush hush in those days?
really?
why are more accusations from those days happening nowadays?, especially the Celtic boys club admitting that their youth manager were abusing them yet Jock Stein knew but turned a blind eye to it
oh aye, everything was great in the 60/70
grow out of it old man
nothing kept hush hush in those days?
really?
why are more accusations from those days happening nowadays?, especially the Celtic boys club admitting that their youth manager were abusing them yet Jock Stein knew but turned a blind eye to it
oh aye, everything was great in the 60/70
grow out of it old man
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8400788.stm
The Environment Agency wants "near universal" water metering in England and Wales to help protect supplies, claiming that metered households use 10-15% less water.
In response to the report published on Tuesday, an agency spokesman said: "Widespread water metering implemented by water companies, including safeguards to protect vulnerable groups, would provide a fairer charging system and is vital to help reduce water consumption and avert future severe shortages."
"Water resources are already under pressure in many parts of England, with some 25 million people living in areas where there is less water available water per person than Spain or Morocco."
The Environment Agency wants "near universal" water metering in England and Wales to help protect supplies, claiming that metered households use 10-15% less water.
In response to the report published on Tuesday, an agency spokesman said: "Widespread water metering implemented by water companies, including safeguards to protect vulnerable groups, would provide a fairer charging system and is vital to help reduce water consumption and avert future severe shortages."
"Water resources are already under pressure in many parts of England, with some 25 million people living in areas where there is less water available water per person than Spain or Morocco."
ayrshire mining illages were the premise of burns clubs, masonic halls and orange lodges a catholic was about as rare as a sunny day in july ,
you dont have a clue what you are talking about .
hope this helps.
you dont have a clue what you are talking about .
hope this helps.
whats that got to do with anything? you saying only catholics did the boy raping?
punterfleecer 09 Dec 20:55
The largest reservoir is in the North-East of England
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What use is that to the overcrowdwd cities in the South???
The largest reservoir is in the North-East of England
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What use is that to the overcrowdwd cities in the South???
how come you can't afford to build one in the south?
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