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Stirlingsays Flag 12 Dec 19 2.54pm

Originally posted by Mapletree

He's a psychopath

You would

If Labour were as interested in merit as they should be then perhaps...just perhaps they would have their own, as effective, version.

Edited by Stirlingsays (12 Dec 2019 2.55pm)

 


'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

DanH Flag SW2 12 Dec 19 2.58pm

Originally posted by Midlands Eagle

I don't know why the have-nots on this forum have it in for wealthy and well educated MPs unless it's the old green eyed monster being aired.

Perhaps they would prefer cocaine snorting prostitute procuring upright citizens like Keith Vaz instead

I do 'have' and I think the wealthy should pay more.

Just because you're doing alright for yourself doesn't mean you leave the rest behind.

 

Stirlingsays Flag 12 Dec 19 3.02pm

Originally posted by DanH

I do 'have' and I think the wealthy should pay more.

Just because you're doing alright for yourself doesn't mean you leave the rest behind.

Where did you move to again?

But to address you seriously, the tax system and burden are already quite significant. The NHS for example employs 1.3 million people.

This isn't a low tax economy.


Edited by Stirlingsays (12 Dec 2019 3.14pm)

 


'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

Mapletree Flag Croydon 12 Dec 19 3.09pm

Originally posted by Midlands Eagle

I don't know why the have-nots on this forum have it in for wealthy and well educated MPs unless it's the old green eyed monster being aired.

Perhaps they would prefer cocaine snorting prostitute procuring upright citizens like Keith Vaz instead

I guess this was aimed at me so I shall respond

I have plenty, I consider I have what I deserve. Croydon Council paid for my education but it was to a good standard so I am content.

I have no green eyes, I have all I need or really want

JRM on the other hand is just a dreadful human being with zero empathy. How can anyone be an MP when he simply doesn't live life like almost any of his constituents. What is more his politics and his opinions come out of the dark ages, because that is what suits his own personal financial position and status.

I am no fan of Vaz or Abbott either. Albeit Abbott does appear to be a 'woman of the people' in her own area of London.

Fortunately in Croydon we have Sarah Jones who in my opinion hasn't put a foot wrong. Unfortunately we do also have Chris Philp who hasn't put a foot right and who sent the most inappropriate message to my son on social media yesterday.

 

cryrst Flag The garden of England 12 Dec 19 3.10pm

Originally posted by DanH

You lot having no mates is the funniest.

Just because you get a tip for going to the cafe for their bacon rolls; they're not your mates danh.

 

Stirlingsays Flag 12 Dec 19 3.13pm

Originally posted by Mapletree

I am no fan of Vaz or Abbott either. Albeit Abbott does appear to be a 'woman of the people' in her own area of London.

I'm taking that to be an implicit endorsement of John Cleese.

Diane Abbott is a stickleback who bites back onto the hand that unwisely fed her.

 


'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

Midlands Eagle Flag 12 Dec 19 3.21pm

Originally posted by Mapletree

JRM on the other hand is just a dreadful human being with zero empathy. How can anyone be an MP when he simply doesn't live life like almost any of his constituents. What is more his politics and his opinions come out of the dark ages, because that is what suits his own personal financial position and status.

His constituents seem to like him as he has won the last two General Elections with substantial majorities

 

johnno42000 Flag 12 Dec 19 3.28pm

Originally posted by Midlands Eagle

He's gone on holiday with Labour's electoral liability Diane Abbott

I can't get the picture of the pair of them engaged in a holiday romance from my head. I hate you for that :'(

 


'Lies to the masses as are like fly's to mollasses...they want more and more and more'

Stirlingsays Flag 12 Dec 19 4.27pm

'Next week, Britain will either be entering a mini-boom as investment pours back in, or imposing exchange controls as people rush for the exits.' (Daniel Hannan)

 


'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

elgrande Flag bedford 12 Dec 19 4.28pm

Originally posted by Mapletree

Good point. The numbers are indeed swelled by returning expats who no longer wish to pay for health care costs overseas

Nicely dodged. &#129315;,but I was quite happy paying my health care when I lived in Spain.

Also paid for my staffs healthcare too.

 


always a Norwood boy, where ever I live.

elgrande Flag bedford 12 Dec 19 4.30pm

Originally posted by Mapletree

Perhaps you would care to read some of mine. Immigrants pay into the system. If the population grows so should the system. But instead the government uses the extra income in other areas instead of providing necessary basic support. Simply a big ponzi scheme relying on continuing population growth

Edited by Mapletree (11 Dec 2019 10.48pm)

What about the estimated 1 million illegal immigrants...do they pay in.

 


always a Norwood boy, where ever I live.

Midlands Eagle Flag 12 Dec 19 4.31pm

Originally posted by Stirlingsays

'Next week, Britain will either be entering a mini-boom as investment pours back in, or imposing exchange controls as people rush for the exits.' (Daniel Hannan)

As someone fortunate enough to holiday abroad a few times a year I am hoping that a sizeable majority will mean more Euros for my pound

 

Midlands Eagle Flag 12 Dec 19 4.33pm

I've just been down to the polling station and have taken my son for his first ever vote so that's my two votes cast

 

Stirlingsays Flag 12 Dec 19 4.38pm

Mogg has a good brain, which is far far far more important than class, when you are dealing with those making decisions that affect the country.....and that's coming from someone who isn't deaf to arguments about the class system.

When I look at the Labour front bench....while I'm obviously opposed to their politics, from what I've seen, in terms of brains, I've only been impressed by Keir Starmer and Barry Gardiner.

 


'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

Mapletree Flag Croydon 12 Dec 19 4.42pm

Originally posted by elgrande

Nicely dodged. &#129315;,but I was quite happy paying my health care when I lived in Spain.

Also paid for my staffs healthcare too.

You say that like you had a choice. Fake news

 

elgrande Flag bedford 12 Dec 19 4.46pm

Originally posted by Mapletree

You say that like you had a choice. Fake news

As my staff were part time and non contracted...I did not have to pay their healthcare but I did out of choice.

And that was explained to me by a Spanish lawyer,who brokered the deal for the business.

 


always a Norwood boy, where ever I live.

Stirlingsays Flag 12 Dec 19 4.46pm

Originally posted by Midlands Eagle

As someone fortunate enough to holiday abroad a few times a year I am hoping that a sizeable majority will mean more Euros for my pound

Indeedy.

Personally, I've got this thing about planes.

 


'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

Mapletree Flag Croydon 12 Dec 19 4.46pm

Originally posted by elgrande

What about the estimated 1 million illegal immigrants...do they pay in.

They don't use the system. Despite assurances that they would not, the Border authorities use NHS records to track down illegal immigrants. As a result they aren't registering with the NHS

 

Mapletree Flag Croydon 12 Dec 19 4.47pm

Originally posted by Stirlingsays

Indeedy.

Personally, I've got this thing about planes.

Environmental terrorist

 

Mapletree Flag Croydon 12 Dec 19 4.48pm

Originally posted by elgrande

As my staff were part time and non contracted...I did not have to pay their healthcare but I did out of choice.

And that was explained to me by a Spanish lawyer,who brokered the deal for the business.

Well done you

I don't suppose your employees took that into account when deciding to work for you and to continue to work for you...

 

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