low plains drifter 10,523 Posted February 15, 2024 Report Share Posted February 15, 2024 Are you on it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRUEBRIT66 1,531 Posted February 16, 2024 Report Share Posted February 16, 2024 Did a few stats its estimated it costs £8million quid to house 745,000 migrants a day in the UK at a cost annually of over £39,000 per migrant. Crisis the UK homelessness charity estimate they house a homeless person for approx £21,000 per year. As we know someone somewhere making a shed load of dosh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 46,832 Posted February 16, 2024 Report Share Posted February 16, 2024 They just had two by elections yesterday, in Wellingborough 20,000 people voted for more of the same ! 8500 spread across 9 candidates tried to do something about things ! And that folks, is why Britain is up shit creek without a paddle ! 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 45,451 Posted February 16, 2024 Report Share Posted February 16, 2024 Elderly couple told they had to sell home to house asylum seekers WWW.TELEGRAPH.CO.UK North Northamptonshire Council apologised for error but blamed pressure to find accommodation on... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tatsblisters 9,762 Posted February 16, 2024 Report Share Posted February 16, 2024 43 minutes ago, WILF said: They just had two by elections yesterday, in Wellingborough 20,000 people voted for more of the same ! 8500 spread across 9 candidates tried to do something about things ! And that folks, is why Britain is up shit creek without a paddle ! The party that will shake the tree will probably secure the labour party victory at the next GE. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackay 3,364 Posted February 16, 2024 Report Share Posted February 16, 2024 24 minutes ago, tatsblisters said: The party that will shake the tree will probably secure the labour party victory at the next GE. Looking that way mate. But it doesn't look like there is any other alternative. The don't vote for them, you'll let labour in types have had plenty of time to grip things. If we don't vote differently we're on the same old shit cycle for life. Sometimes you have to take a step back to go forward. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlefish 585 Posted February 16, 2024 Report Share Posted February 16, 2024 1 hour ago, WILF said: They just had two by elections yesterday, in Wellingborough 20,000 people voted for more of the same ! 8500 spread across 9 candidates tried to do something about things ! And that folks, is why Britain is up shit creek without a paddle ! Looking at the news this morning, it appears a lot of people didn't even bother to turn up to vote. I find that disappointing when so many complain about life in UK these days. I bet certain sectors/communities are very actively encouraged to get their votes in. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 23,604 Posted February 16, 2024 Report Share Posted February 16, 2024 1 hour ago, WILF said: They just had two by elections yesterday, in Wellingborough 20,000 people voted for more of the same ! 8500 spread across 9 candidates tried to do something about things ! And that folks, is why Britain is up shit creek without a paddle ! The thing I took from the two by elections yesterday was the almost total destruction of the LibDems. They thought to gain from the turmoil in the Tory and Labour parties, but the lost their deposits in both by elections whereas Reform came third in both. A small step towards change, but I can see it growing in momentum, not enough to win a general election this year, but enough to influence decisions made by the legacy parties, much like UKIP made Cameron give us a referendum on the EU. As I say, a small step, but encouraging. Cheers. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 46,832 Posted February 16, 2024 Report Share Posted February 16, 2024 1 hour ago, tatsblisters said: The party that will shake the tree will probably secure the labour party victory at the next GE. True mate, but I’m not a fan of that narrative however true it may be.….I think there’s another string to that bow and that is people who vote for the Labour Party will give them the next election. I dont think many folks grasp the concept that if they don’t vote for the main party’s and do vote for something else then change can happen…..naïve I know in a FPP system but if nobody voted for these c**ts they wouldn’t be there in my simple way of thinking. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 46,832 Posted February 16, 2024 Report Share Posted February 16, 2024 8 minutes ago, chartpolski said: The thing I took from the two by elections yesterday was the almost total destruction of the LibDems. They thought to gain from the turmoil in the Tory and Labour parties, but the lost their deposits in both by elections whereas Reform came third in both. A small step towards change, but I can see it growing in momentum, not enough to win a general election this year, but enough to influence decisions made by the legacy parties, much like UKIP made Cameron give us a referendum on the EU. As I say, a small step, but encouraging. Cheers. A very “glass half full” post old chap, that won’t do at all on a Friday on THL……re-educate yourself forthwith sir ! Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tatsblisters 9,762 Posted February 16, 2024 Report Share Posted February 16, 2024 22 minutes ago, WILF said: True mate, but I’m not a fan of that narrative however true it may be.….I think there’s another string to that bow and that is people who vote for the Labour Party will give them the next election. I dont think many folks grasp the concept that if they don’t vote for the main party’s and do vote for something else then change can happen…..naïve I know in a FPP system but if nobody voted for these c**ts they wouldn’t be there in my simple way of thinking. Think a lot of it boils down to who we can trust. Me personally I don't trust any of the fekers. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 46,832 Posted February 16, 2024 Report Share Posted February 16, 2024 12 minutes ago, tatsblisters said: Think a lot of it boils down to who we can trust. Me personally I don't trust any of the fekers. I think we have to start with the fact that we definitely 100% know who we CANT trust and take it from there. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 23,604 Posted February 16, 2024 Report Share Posted February 16, 2024 1 hour ago, WILF said: A very “glass half full” post old chap, that won’t do at all on a Friday on THL……re-educate yourself forthwith sir ! Lol I’m the eternal optimist, Wilfy ! I’d of thought my dogged perseverance with the education of my protege mCHull would have indicated that ? Cheers. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 46,832 Posted February 16, 2024 Report Share Posted February 16, 2024 4 minutes ago, chartpolski said: I’m the eternal optimist, Wilfy ! I’d of thought my dogged perseverance with the education of my protege mCHull would have indicated that ? Cheers. I think at some point you should create an Attenborough-esque documentary from the point where you first found him, then as he slowly started to use rudimentary implements, then learned some words and how to order a Lamb Bhuna from his mate Paki Ali, right up to the current point on your journey together ! I’d watch ! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 23,604 Posted February 16, 2024 Report Share Posted February 16, 2024 2 minutes ago, WILF said: I think at some point you should create an Attenborough-esque documentary from the point where you first found him, then as he slowly started to use rudimentary implements, then learned some words and how to order a Lamb Bhuna from his mate Paki Ali, right up to the current point on your journey together ! I’d watch ! He’s not a bad lad; misguided, impulsive, obstinate, maybe, but his heart appears to be in the right place ! If you are going to set yourself a challenge, make it a difficult one ! I consider myself a Stoic, and have the patience of Job, and I think I’ll need it ! LOL ! Cheers. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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