ri Alban Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Enzo Chiefo said: Which UK rules affect you enough that you bemoan them? Can't be the Barnett formula windfall that gives YOU an extra £2k+ per annum public spending? Or the billions that were poured into the furlough scheme? It wasn't the world leading vaccine scheme was it? Could it be the millions UK gov want to spend on upgrading Scotland's main arterial road links? Maybe we'll take our £65b ((11000+ per head) we spend on their products and take it elsewhere. How 5.4m spend that on their stuff and they 62 m only spend £50b(£900ish per head) on ours, is the biggest con job going. And how's that oil helping out getting those loans to spend on vaccines and furlough. At the end of the day, if Scotland is so fecking much of a burden, let her go. We'll just take the oil, gas renewables, territorial waters and all that lovely drinking water, along with everything else we have and use it to benefit our people. And the UK can do the same. 👍 Simple. You can vote in Boris or Keir and we'll vote and remove who we vote for. Anyway, aw naw, we need to wear a mask in a shop. Fecking SNP! Maybe they/she should've just shook hands with covid patients and caught it, nearly died but for the NHS, then give them a pay cut and feck business and let the bodies pile up. Lead by example 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 10 hours ago, JamesM48 said: That’s all he does, moans about “ West monster “ Well you did , i seem to recall . Mind you I might be wrong as I haven’t the slightest interest in anything about you . Your a groan , moan and whinger James, do you smoke? Genuine question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Chiefo Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 32 minutes ago, ri Alban said: Maybe we'll take our £65b ((11000+ per head) we spend on their products and take it elsewhere. How 5.4m spend that on their stuff and they 62 m only spend £50b(£900ish per head) on ours, is the biggest con job going. And how's that oil helping out getting those loans to spend on vaccines and furlough. At the end of the day, if Scotland is so fecking much of a burden, let her go. We'll just take the oil, gas renewables, territorial waters and all that lovely drinking water, along with everything else we have and use it to benefit our people. And the UK can do the same. 👍 Simple. You can vote in Boris or Keir and we'll vote and remove who we vote for. Anyway, aw naw, we need to wear a mask in a shop. Fecking SNP! Maybe they/she should've just shook hands with covid patients and caught it, nearly died but for the NHS, then give them a pay cut and feck business and let the bodies pile up. Lead by example 👍 Oil??🤣🤣. Oil brings in the square root of feck all to the UK economy. Careful what you wish for...the Shetlands might take their territorial waters back too when they go Indy from Scotland. Got any buyers lined up for the 67% of our exports after freeedumb day?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Lynam Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 8 minutes ago, Enzo Chiefo said: Oil??🤣🤣. Oil brings in the square root of feck all to the UK economy. Careful what you wish for...the Shetlands might take their territorial waters back too when they go Indy from Scotland. Got any buyers lined up for the 67% of our exports after freeedumb day?? I agree. UK governments squandered it by handing it to the private sector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 3 hours ago, Enzo Chiefo said: Which UK rules affect you enough that you bemoan them? Can't be the Barnett formula windfall that gives YOU an extra £2k+ per annum public spending? Or the billions that were poured into the furlough scheme? It wasn't the world leading vaccine scheme was it? Could it be the millions UK gov want to spend on upgrading Scotland's main arterial road links? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 1 hour ago, ri Alban said: James, do you smoke? Genuine question. No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, ri Alban said: Maybe we'll take our £65b ((11000+ per head) we spend on their products and take it elsewhere. How 5.4m spend that on their stuff and they 62 m only spend £50b(£900ish per head) on ours, is the biggest con job going. And how's that oil helping out getting those loans to spend on vaccines and furlough. At the end of the day, if Scotland is so fecking much of a burden, let her go. We'll just take the oil, gas renewables, territorial waters and all that lovely drinking water, along with everything else we have and use it to benefit our people. And the UK can do the same. 👍 Simple. You can vote in Boris or Keir and we'll vote and remove who we vote for. Anyway, aw naw, we need to wear a mask in a shop. Fecking SNP! Maybe they/she should've just shook hands with covid patients and caught it, nearly died but for the NHS, then give them a pay cut and feck business and let the bodies pile up. Lead by example 👍 Don't be calling Scotland a she, the Greens won't put up with that Edited October 18, 2021 by Nucky Thompson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Chiefo Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Smithee said: Never bite the hand that feeds you, son. A valuable life lesson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 1 hour ago, JamesM48 said: No No to tobacco only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 34 minutes ago, kila said: No to tobacco only? ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Enzo Chiefo said: Never bite the hand that feeds you, son. A valuable life lesson. The hand that feeds… Edited October 18, 2021 by Gizmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 39 minutes ago, Gizmo said: The hand that feeds… No sign of empty shelves in Edinburgh I visited the Edinburgh Tesco megastore to check for stock shortages - Edinburgh Live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Full shelves you say the brexit comrades wont be happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Chiefo Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 48 minutes ago, Gizmo said: The hand that feeds… Oh, you can't buy every item you want, when you want?? Perhaps we've all being spoilt for too long. What a shame. Oh well. Still, this global problem will resolve itself, I'm sure. Wonder how you would have coped with the blackouts of the 70s that I remember all too well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 16 minutes ago, Nucky Thompson said: No sign of empty shelves in Edinburgh I visited the Edinburgh Tesco megastore to check for stock shortages - Edinburgh Live I was in Tesco at Corstorphine yesterday and had empty shelves and not the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Reynolds Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, Enzo Chiefo said: Oh, you can't buy every item you want, when you want?? Perhaps we've all being spoilt for too long. What a shame. Oh well. Still, this global problem will resolve itself, I'm sure. Wonder how you would have coped with the blackouts of the 70s that I remember all too well. I don't understand this point. There was blackouts 50 years ago so we shouldn't complain about completely avoidable things going wrong now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 20 minutes ago, Enzo Chiefo said: Oh, you can't buy every item you want, when you want?? Perhaps we've all being spoilt for too long. What a shame. Oh well. Still, this global problem will resolve itself, I'm sure. Wonder how you would have coped with the blackouts of the 70s that I remember all too well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 14 minutes ago, LMc said: I don't understand this point. There was blackouts 50 years ago so we shouldn't complain about completely avoidable things going wrong now? I think he’s highlighting the “ I want it now “ type of society we have become . Someone nearly takes a fit if they can’t get their can of beans yesterday , half empty shelves are not the end of the world as know it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Scottish numbers: 18 October 2021 Summary 2,194 new cases of COVID-19 reported [-472; down from 2,297 a week ago] 20,113 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results [-7,831] 11.5% of these were positive [+1.5%] 0 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive (Noting that Register Offices are now generally closed at weekends) [-2] 44 people were in intensive care yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19 [-1] 857 people were in hospital yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19 [+28] 4,289,119 people have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination and 3,879,942 have received their second dose [+3,075; +2,093] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Just now, redjambo said: Scottish numbers: 18 October 2021 Summary 2,194 new cases of COVID-19 reported [-472; down from 2,297 a week ago] 20,113 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results [-7,831] 11.5% of these were positive [+1.5%] 0 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive (Noting that Register Offices are now generally closed at weekends) [-2] 44 people were in intensive care yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19 [-1] 857 people were in hospital yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19 [+28] 4,289,119 people have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination and 3,879,942 have received their second dose [+3,075; +2,093] cheers Red ICU still creeping down although a bit of a jump in admissions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, JamesM48 said: I think he’s highlighting the “ I want it now “ type of society we have become . Someone nearly takes a fit if they can’t get their can of beans yesterday , half empty shelves are not the end of the world as know it . This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Chiefo Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, JamesM48 said: I think he’s highlighting the “ I want it now “ type of society we have become . Someone nearly takes a fit if they can’t get their can of beans yesterday , half empty shelves are not the end of the world as know it . Correct, James.👍. Which is why we have so many folk getting into debt because things that we previously saved for are currently bought Now Now Now. Edited October 18, 2021 by Enzo Chiefo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Reynolds Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, JamesM48 said: I think he’s highlighting the “ I want it now “ type of society we have become . Someone nearly takes a fit if they can’t get their can of beans yesterday , half empty shelves are not the end of the world as know it . 1 minute ago, JamesM48 said: This 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 The latest trend stats: 7-day per-100,000 cases Council Area WHO Today Yesterday 16 Oct 15 Oct 14 Oct 13 Oct 12 Oct ... 1 Oct Scotland 4 317 319 -2 313 310 308 309 318 ... 345 Clackmannanshire 4 489 448 +41 417 392 322 298 263 ... 328 Stirling 4 464 478 -14 502 495 479 471 478 ... 366 West Lothian 4 448 459 -11 455 431 433 441 465 ... 504 Falkirk 4 429 401 +28 371 354 362 366 379 ... 421 Fife 4 428 426 +2 412 401 392 396 408 ... 407 East Ayrshire 4 413 388 +25 368 351 368 377 394 ... 440 Dundee City 4 370 380 -10 392 399 408 427 437 ... 427 South Lanarkshire 4 360 359 +1 338 332 321 313 319 ... 382 Aberdeenshire 4 356 382 -26 383 392 377 378 403 ... 339 North Lanarkshire 4 356 347 +9 342 352 351 342 371 ... 442 East Dunbartonshire 4 351 334 +17 341 302 295 294 297 ... 382 North Ayrshire 4 349 342 +7 349 343 346 358 342 ... 441 Renfrewshire 4 348 351 -3 343 336 332 309 304 ... 371 East Renfrewshire 4 344 356 -12 356 383 380 376 375 ... 354 Scottish Borders 4 342 342 0 326 313 305 322 335 ... 188 Angus 4 339 338 +1 309 310 308 304 301 ... 234 East Lothian 4 214 325 329 -4 306 306 301 294 258 ... 265 Moray 4 323 322 +1 332 329 319 324 355 ... 231 West Dunbartonshire 4 294 288 +6 298 297 292 299 310 ... 437 South Ayrshire 4 292 287 +5 273 261 234 237 255 ... 541 Aberdeen City 4 257 261 -4 262 269 253 248 262 ... 292 Midlothian 4 257 267 -10 269 267 264 246 246 ... 327 Perth & Kinross 4 251 278 -27 259 254 253 288 295 ... 304 Argyll & Bute 4 248 250 -2 249 241 250 240 241 ... 304 Edinburgh City 4 240 249 -9 251 244 240 244 246 ... 238 Glasgow City 4 236 237 -1 238 242 251 254 262 ... 328 Inverclyde 4 232 230 +2 230 223 239 257 258 ... 365 Dumfries & Galloway 4 228 247 -19 239 246 266 271 289 ... 361 Highland 4 211 209 215 -6 207 215 220 211 217 ... 168 Na h-Eileanan Siar 4 155 140 +15 151 136 151 125 136 ... 234 Orkney Islands 3 116 103 +13 103 85 71 98 71 ... 85 Northern Hebrides 3 83 92 -9 83 83 87 109 127 ... 70 7-day averages Today Yesterday 16 Oct 15 Oct 14 Oct 13 Oct 12 Oct ... 1 Oct Tests 29705 29865 -160 30076 30497 30548 30827 32422 ... 35457 Cases 2476 2491 -15 2447 2424 2405 2412 2480 ... 2694 Positivity rate % 8.8 8.8 0.0 8.7 8.5 8.4 8.4 8.2 ... 8.2 Deaths 20 20 0 20 20 17 19 19 ... 19 All Vaccinations 6181 6890 -709 7451 7757 8099 8220 8393 ... 6572 1st Dose 3999 4611 -612 5147 5422 5733 5850 6005 ... 3705 2nd Dose 2182 2279 -97 2304 2335 2366 2370 2388 ... 2867 All in hospital 877 888 -11 903 918 932 943 953 ... 1009 Non-ICU 829 839 -10 852 865 877 885 893 ... 935 ICU 48 49 -1 51 53 55 58 60 ... 74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 13 minutes ago, **** the SPFL said: cheers Red ICU still creeping down although a bit of a jump in admissions. We sometimes seem to get jumps in the hospital numbers like that on a Monday, FtS. It might even be down to something simple (given that the figures essentially represent the state of the day before) that they don't want to release folk back home on a Sunday, waiting until the Monday to do so. The numbers of hospitalised Covid patients are still doing better than a week ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 39 minutes ago, Enzo Chiefo said: Correct, James.👍. Which is why we have so many folk getting into debt because things that we previously saved for are currently bought Now Now Now. Oh it is one of my pet hates ! Everyone wanting everything yesterday ! Why can’t people wait ? Like yesterday I was going to order a lap top online , I can get it next day but it’ll cost £10 or wait a few days it’ll cost me nothing for the delivery . It’s not about the money it’s just the principle . I can wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 2 hours ago, redjambo said: The latest trend stats: 7-day per-100,000 cases Council Area WHO Today Yesterday 16 Oct 15 Oct 14 Oct 13 Oct 12 Oct ... 1 Oct Scotland 4 317 319 -2 313 310 308 309 318 ... 345 Clackmannanshire 4 489 448 +41 417 392 322 298 263 ... 328 Stirling 4 464 478 -14 502 495 479 471 478 ... 366 West Lothian 4 448 459 -11 455 431 433 441 465 ... 504 Falkirk 4 429 401 +28 371 354 362 366 379 ... 421 Fife 4 428 426 +2 412 401 392 396 408 ... 407 East Ayrshire 4 413 388 +25 368 351 368 377 394 ... 440 Dundee City 4 370 380 -10 392 399 408 427 437 ... 427 South Lanarkshire 4 360 359 +1 338 332 321 313 319 ... 382 Aberdeenshire 4 356 382 -26 383 392 377 378 403 ... 339 North Lanarkshire 4 356 347 +9 342 352 351 342 371 ... 442 East Dunbartonshire 4 351 334 +17 341 302 295 294 297 ... 382 North Ayrshire 4 349 342 +7 349 343 346 358 342 ... 441 Renfrewshire 4 348 351 -3 343 336 332 309 304 ... 371 East Renfrewshire 4 344 356 -12 356 383 380 376 375 ... 354 Scottish Borders 4 342 342 0 326 313 305 322 335 ... 188 Angus 4 339 338 +1 309 310 308 304 301 ... 234 East Lothian 4 214 325 329 -4 306 306 301 294 258 ... 265 Moray 4 323 322 +1 332 329 319 324 355 ... 231 West Dunbartonshire 4 294 288 +6 298 297 292 299 310 ... 437 South Ayrshire 4 292 287 +5 273 261 234 237 255 ... 541 Aberdeen City 4 257 261 -4 262 269 253 248 262 ... 292 Midlothian 4 257 267 -10 269 267 264 246 246 ... 327 Perth & Kinross 4 251 278 -27 259 254 253 288 295 ... 304 Argyll & Bute 4 248 250 -2 249 241 250 240 241 ... 304 Edinburgh City 4 240 249 -9 251 244 240 244 246 ... 238 Glasgow City 4 236 237 -1 238 242 251 254 262 ... 328 Inverclyde 4 232 230 +2 230 223 239 257 258 ... 365 Dumfries & Galloway 4 228 247 -19 239 246 266 271 289 ... 361 Highland 4 211 209 215 -6 207 215 220 211 217 ... 168 Na h-Eileanan Siar 4 155 140 +15 151 136 151 125 136 ... 234 Orkney Islands 3 116 103 +13 103 85 71 98 71 ... 85 Northern Hebrides 3 83 92 -9 83 83 87 109 127 ... 70 7-day averages Today Yesterday 16 Oct 15 Oct 14 Oct 13 Oct 12 Oct ... 1 Oct Tests 29705 29865 -160 30076 30497 30548 30827 32422 ... 35457 Cases 2476 2491 -15 2447 2424 2405 2412 2480 ... 2694 Positivity rate % 8.8 8.8 0.0 8.7 8.5 8.4 8.4 8.2 ... 8.2 Deaths 20 20 0 20 20 17 19 19 ... 19 All Vaccinations 6181 6890 -709 7451 7757 8099 8220 8393 ... 6572 1st Dose 3999 4611 -612 5147 5422 5733 5850 6005 ... 3705 2nd Dose 2182 2279 -97 2304 2335 2366 2370 2388 ... 2867 All in hospital 877 888 -11 903 918 932 943 953 ... 1009 Non-ICU 829 839 -10 852 865 877 885 893 ... 935 ICU 48 49 -1 51 53 55 58 60 ... 74 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 3 hours ago, Smithee said: It doesn’t take much to get him to full gammon these days, even a simple and obvious joke does it. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) Valneva has announced phase 3 vaccine trial results that are better than those of AZ. This is the vaccine that the UK government has cancelled an order for 100m doses, alleging breach of contract. Sajid Javid previously stated that the vaccine would not have been approved for use in the UK anyway. This was the vaccine that was due to be manufactured in Livingston. Something doesn't chime right on the decisions that are being made. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-58952473 Edited October 18, 2021 by Footballfirst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 14 minutes ago, Footballfirst said: Valneva has announced phase 3 vaccine trial results that are better than those of AZ. This is the vaccine that the UK government has cancelled an order for 100m doses, alleging breach of contract. Sajid Javid previously stated that the vaccine would not have been approved for use in the UK anyway. This was the vaccine that was due to be manufactured in Livingston. Something doesn't chime right on the decisions that are being made. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-58952473 Maybe it's just that there is no need for them anymore and the UK government used a get out clause rather than be left with 100m doses? There will be enough vaccines in the UK to vaccinate everyone who wants one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Vince Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 5 hours ago, JamesM48 said: I think he’s highlighting the “ I want it now “ type of society we have become . Someone nearly takes a fit if they can’t get their can of beans yesterday , half empty shelves are not the end of the world as know it . Nope, he was definitely highlighting that we shouldn't complain about completely avoidable things going wrong now because things were crap for a bit 50 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, Savage Vince said: Nope, he was definitely highlighting that we shouldn't complain about completely avoidable things going wrong now because things were crap for a bit 50 years ago. That’s your understanding / perspective of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Chiefo Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Savage Vince said: Nope, he was definitely highlighting that we shouldn't complain about completely avoidable things going wrong now because things were crap for a bit 50 years ago. No, I was highlighting the selfish, entitled, "i want everything now" culture. The inability to accept any delays, hurdles or obstacles to "what I want", as James pointed out to you And of course, the burning desire to blame everything on the Toooaaries. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Vince Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Enzo Chiefo said: No, I was highlighting the selfish, entitled, "i want everything now" culture. The inability to accept any delays, hurdles or obstacles to "what I want", as James pointed out to you And of course, the burning desire to blame everything on the Toooaaries. 👍 Why did you bring up 50 years ago then? Young ones back then must have been a right shower of ungrateful morons, some of them are still gurning about it on the Internet half a century later ffs. Edited October 18, 2021 by Savage Vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Chiefo Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 10 minutes ago, Savage Vince said: Why did you bring up 50 years ago then? Young ones back then must have been a right shower of ungrateful morons, some of them are still gurning about it on the Internet half a century later ffs. Didn't realise there was a time limit on historic references on the Board? How far back you allowed to go? At any rate, I certainly wasn’t girning. I was laughing, imagining how the young ones would have coped back then🤣 Character building, those days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 12 hours ago, Enzo Chiefo said: ...the Shetlands... If one must use the definite article, then The Shetland Islands or Isles would be acceptable. Normal usage is simply Shetland. Shetlands are small, grumpy equine creatures dangerous at both ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Reynolds Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Seems the lab given millions of pounds to give out false negative results isn't actually accredited. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/oct/18/uk-lab-immensa-false-negative-covid-tests-not-fully-accredited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dan Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, LMc said: Seems the lab given millions of pounds to give out false negative results isn't actually accredited. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/oct/18/uk-lab-immensa-false-negative-covid-tests-not-fully-accredited Not like this Tory Government to lie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 8 hours ago, Enzo Chiefo said: Correct, James.👍. Which is why we have so many folk getting into debt because things that we previously saved for are currently bought Now Now Now. This is complete sanctimonious horseshit - it was a symptom of the Thatcher era of nearly 40 years ago, the era of easy credit. An era long since gone. "we previously saved"... what planet are you on, seriously ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Chiefo Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 9 minutes ago, NANOJAMBO said: This is complete sanctimonious horseshit - it was a symptom of the Thatcher era of nearly 40 years ago, the era of easy credit. An era long since gone. "we previously saved"... what planet are you on, seriously ? Thatcher still getting blamed...31 years after she left office 🤣🤣🤣 How about Blair for relaxing the gambling laws and introducing the ridiculous 24hr licensing laws? I was brought up, as were most families, to buy things when you could afford them. Cheap, easy credit isn't compulsory you know. Neither is gorging on chocolate because it happens to be placed next to supermarket tills. The onus is on individuals to take responsibility, exercise some willpower and make the right decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Chiefo Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 41 minutes ago, Boof said: If one must use the definite article, then The Shetland Islands or Isles would be acceptable. Normal usage is simply Shetland. Shetlands are small, grumpy equine creatures dangerous at both ends. Didn't realise that Boof but thanks for pointing it out.👍 I certainly don't want to offend the natives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, Enzo Chiefo said: Didn't realise that Boof but thanks for pointing it out.👍 I certainly don't want to offend the natives! Slightly tongue-in-cheek but always happy to educate. It does have that fingernails-on-blackboard effect on many, many islanders. Same goes for Orkney/Orkneys. Haven't actually ever asked and Falkland or Scilly Islanders for their thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gentleman Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 4 hours ago, Nucky Thompson said: Maybe it's just that there is no need for them anymore and the UK government used a get out clause rather than be left with 100m doses? There will be enough vaccines in the UK to vaccinate everyone who wants one Couldn't the government just divert them to the Covax world programme? The third/underdeveloped world is where the big danger of mutations lies, eg, India/Delta strain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 5 hours ago, Enzo Chiefo said: Didn't realise that Boof but thanks for pointing it out.👍 I certainly don't want to offend the natives! Boof gave me into trouble anaw for this error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Chiefo Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 2 hours ago, ri Alban said: Boof gave me into trouble anaw for this error. 😁👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Thor Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 14 hours ago, Enzo Chiefo said: No, I was highlighting the selfish, entitled, "i want everything now" culture. The inability to accept any delays, hurdles or obstacles to "what I want", as James pointed out to you I agree. The number of people who lost their shit about being asked to do really small things like wear a mask in certain environments to protect others. Wouldn't have happened 50 years ago likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 (edited) Some economic forecasts are indicating that low income households will be facing increased cost of living spending of around £1,000. This in addition to NIC contributions going up and UC uplift being removed. They wont have to bother about the odd empty supermarket shelf because they'll have no money to spend in the supermarket. Hope they don't moan about it though. There was inflation in the 1970s and people shouldn't expect to eat now now now. They should save up for a scran. Edited October 19, 2021 by Victorian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Victorian said: Some economic forecasts are indicating that low income households will be facing increased cost of living spending of around £1,000. This in addition to NIC contributions going up and UC uplift being removed. They wont have to bother about the odd empty supermarket shelf because they'll have no money to spend in the supermarket. Hope they don't moan about it though. There was inflation in the 1970s and people shouldn't expect to eat now now now. They should save up for a scran. What's classed as low income and why aren't the costs being faced by those not on a low income? I'd assumed I wasn't low income but maybe I am, as looking at fuel costs (both diesel and gas) and other increases I'm certainly facing an increase in costs of about £1000 without some mitigation on my part I've yet to decide whether to moan about it, I probably will though 😂 Edited October 19, 2021 by Taffin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Taffin said: What's classed as low income and why aren't the costs being faced by those not on a low income? I'd assumed I wasn't low income but maybe I am, as looking at fuel costs (both diesel and gas) and other increases I'm certainly facing an increase in costs of about £1000 without some mitigation on my part I think that the point being made is that the increased costs impact to a greater extent on those on low incomes. e.g. an increase in costs of £1,000 on someone earning £20k a year is much harder to to manage than the same increase for someone on £40k a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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