Sith Happens Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 6 hours ago, uttoxram75 said: Why is that? Why is it that in the 1970's, Uttoxeter had a Magistrates Court, a Council Office, a Labour exchange/Jobcentre, a Police Station, a Fire Station manned with full time firefighters, Ambulance station, Train station with waiting room and toilets with trains running late enough to get back home from night games, Public Toilets, Park keepers, Police officers patrolling estates on foot, a Racecourse owned by the council, subsidised buses to local villages, Banks and Post offices, and now, in 2017, we can't afford any of this. Its as if some section of society had stopped paying tax into the public purse. Why is that? Well I guess people have. I am not going to claim I know all the facts but more and more young people are now educated until their early 20's. In addition older people can now expect to live 15 years or so post retirement, back then it was maybe 5 years. I would have said there are also more people of working age claiming benefits, yet the figures state we have less people unemployed now than back then so maybe that's not true ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewetube Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Why Is That? We buy fuel in litres yet are interested in how many miles per gallon our car can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 7 hours ago, uttoxram75 said: Why is that? Why is it that in the 1970's, Uttoxeter had a Magistrates Court, a Council Office, a Labour exchange/Jobcentre, a Police Station, a Fire Station manned with full time firefighters, Ambulance station, Train station with waiting room and toilets with trains running late enough to get back home from night games, Public Toilets, Park keepers, Police officers patrolling estates on foot, a Racecourse owned by the council, subsidised buses to local villages, Banks and Post offices, and now, in 2017, we can't afford any of this. Its as if some section of society had stopped paying tax into the public purse. Why is that? Ah yes. Power cuts, 30% inflation, strikes, unemployment, winter of discontent, UK making utterly crap cars that nobody wanted to buy......Happy days. Sorry, don't meant to hijack a lighthearted thread but I didn't start it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richinspain Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 8 hours ago, uttoxram75 said: Why is that? Why is it that in the 1970's, Uttoxeter had a Magistrates Court, a Council Office, a Labour exchange/Jobcentre, a Police Station, a Fire Station manned with full time firefighters, Ambulance station, Train station with waiting room and toilets with trains running late enough to get back home from night games, Public Toilets, Park keepers, Police officers patrolling estates on foot, a Racecourse owned by the council, subsidised buses to local villages, Banks and Post offices, and now, in 2017, we can't afford any of this. Its as if some section of society had stopped paying tax into the public purse. Why is that? Could it be something to do with your exploits on the Popside/Ossie end and journeys to and from the games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 3 hours ago, Paul71 said: Well I guess people have. I am not going to claim I know all the facts but more and more young people are now educated until their early 20's. In addition older people can now expect to live 15 years or so post retirement, back then it was maybe 5 years. I would have said there are also more people of working age claiming benefits, yet the figures state we have less people unemployed now than back then so maybe that's not true ???? Valid points but I think UttoxRam was referring to the huge amount of tax avoidance that goes on at corporate level now...a much bigger issue, yet one that some people seem unable to draw the line between Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 1 minute ago, StivePesley said: Valid points but I think UttoxRam was referring to the huge amount of tax avoidance that goes on at corporate level now...a much bigger issue, yet one that some people seem unable to draw the line between I am sure that happens too yes. Unfortunately most of the time either/or is sensationalised in the media with little factual information to back either up. The problem appears to be that a loop hole can exist so these businesses are actually not doing anything illegal, i suppose however when you close one loop hole they find another. Tax avoidance doesnt just go on at corporate level it goes on across the spectrum, from people doing cash in hand, or putting 'x' receipt down as a cost against their tax returns. I dare bet we all know someone who has a 'trick' up their sleeve to avoid tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesterRam Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 all snowflakes are different, not only are they intricate in design they are unique, strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 41 minutes ago, LesterRam said: all snowflakes are different, not only are they intricate in design they are unique, strange. How do they know? No one inspects every one that falls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Why is it we eat certain foods? How did we ever work out we could eats eggs? Drink cows milk? etc...on the face of it seems pretty disgusting but both are massive parts of our diet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesterRam Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 7 minutes ago, Paul71 said: How do they know? No one inspects every one that falls. don't be so stupid, the government employ official snowflake inspectors, obviously this is an international agreement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteHorseRam Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, Paul71 said: Why is it we eat certain foods? How did we ever work out we could eats eggs? Drink cows milk? etc...on the face of it seems pretty disgusting but both are massive parts of our diet. That particular type of weirdo who burns himself with body chocolate, traps himself in a vacuum cleaner, gets his tongue stuck to the inside of the freezer ..... occasionally has his uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 1 minute ago, LesterRam said: don't be so stupid, the government employ official snowflake inspectors, obviously this is an international agreement. Lol, I dare bet though in all seriousness somewhere hundres s if thousands of pounds if not millions has been spent researching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 1 minute ago, WhiteHorseRam said: That particular type of weirdo who burns himself with body chocolate, traps himself in a vacuum cleaner, gets his tongue stuck to the inside of the freezer ..... occasionally has his uses. So what you are saying is our diet today is derived from our ancestors weird fetishes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteHorseRam Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 1 minute ago, Paul71 said: So what you are saying is our diet today is derived from our ancestors weird fetishes? Kinda. We all know the type ..... "Wow, look a stone has just fallen out of that chicken's ass. " "Ah, Sid has just eaten one." People who's girlfriends are boxing gloves and melons. Prove to A + E staff that there is never a dull moment. The stars of the X-ray dept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesterRam Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 10 minutes ago, Paul71 said: Lol, I dare bet though in all seriousness somewhere hundres s if thousands of pounds if not millions has been spent researching it. no this is a serious subject, they are serious about this research and most were ex-stamp collectors, they email each other and compare notes and are very dedicated (and quick), next you will be telling me there is no official penguin stander-uppers, I bet you don't even believe in Santa you cretin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Fact check! http://thescienceexplorer.com/nature/snowflakes-are-not-unique-we-thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1of4 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 3 hours ago, Wolfie said: Ah yes. Power cuts, 30% inflation, strikes, unemployment, winter of discontent, UK making utterly crap cars that nobody wanted to buy......Happy days. Sorry, don't meant to hijack a lighthearted thread but I didn't start it. Happy days No food banks No robbing bankers / businessmen.......well not as many No full doctors surgeries so you could always get an appointment No computer trolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesterRam Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 5 minutes ago, StivePesley said: Fact check! http://thescienceexplorer.com/nature/snowflakes-are-not-unique-we-thought what do they know, santas real because I sat on his knee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimbeard Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 On 25/01/2017 at 21:45, Mostyn6 said: Ford (or Toyota) own the patent and won't let the others (other than Ford and Toyota) use it. But I think the licensing lapses soon and all car manufacturers can put them in. Jaguars and Range Rovers have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimbeard Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 12 hours ago, Paul71 said: Why is it we eat certain foods? How did we ever work out we could eats eggs? Drink cows milk? etc...on the face of it seems pretty disgusting but both are massive parts of our diet. The first bloke to eat an oyster must have been fairly brave or bleedin' hungry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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