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Look at you with an almost verbatim quote from the Antifa handbook: "The only long-term solution to the fascist menace is to undermine its pillars of strength in society grounded not only in white supremacy but also in ableism, heteronormativity, patriarchy, nationalism, transphobia, class rule, and many others." — Mark Bray, "Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook," 2017.
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What are you blathering about You clown? All of that which you seem to have got your panties in a twist about ALREADY has its place in the legal framework. That not good enough for you? You want “thought law” as well? Bejebus.....
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Are you a Stoky or a Vale flavour ??er? Can you imagine the response if some bird decided that “Delilah” should be removed from every karaoke machine and banned from being sung by the Stokies because it glorifies domestic violence? It’s beyond bloody pathetic.
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I wonder how many of those >1000 signatories are citizens of nations than have, or still do, exercise sovereign power in overseas territories. Glass houses and first stones comes to mind....
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It’s quite a rare treat to get a pants down Dempsey rant these days, not like the Mountain man days! And since Trigger appears to be on a sabbatical, thought I’d just make a minor contribution!
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I’m not so sure it’s a single, fixed point - usefulness (dominance / importance if you like) will shift with changing times. I do recognise however that any individuals ability / willingness / capacity to capitalise upon opportunity is grounded in personality and that it is personality which dictates the levels at which some people will exploit others for their own personal gain / advancement. For every 1 person that ‘gets on’ there needs to be at least 1 opposite that needs to be exploited. Where we draw the lines is what matters. I don’t mean that in the extreme sense but it is the reality - person A employs person B and pays them a salary (hopefully they are both reasonably content) but person A has to make a profit off person B otherwise nobody puts bread on the table.
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Once the computers and machines achieve parity (hell, maybe even dominance) the white collar paper shufflers will be recognised for the value they add to the world - very little - and those with the perpetual faint whiff of penetrating oil and diesel will be crowned the socket set wielding Champions of humankind! ✊?
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Alright.... Keep ya shell on! Was it because I said “yoke?”
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You’re viewing it through a rose coloured prism of your own infliction. You, or anybody, can be ‘anti’ what ever they fancy, but the assumed ‘weight’ of your ‘anti ness’ does not have a direct relationship to any other person’s antipathy towards your current cause célèbre. World would be a better place if everyone focussed more on what matters to them, whether that be assumed guilt / privilege or whatever, rather than presuming to project their own yoke onto others that don’t give a toss and then getting outraged BECAUSE others don’t give a toss.
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You’ll find sympathy beteeen ‘shit’ & ‘syphilis’ in the Oxford English Dictionary ???er. I just had a quick check, I’m fresh out, none on back-order and none due in anytime soon. ???
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It’s utter bollox! Its like “I can be be outraged and offended by anything that tickles my personal sensitivities but I’ll melt down if anyone: (a) holds a different view (b) doesn’t agree with me or (c) dares to express an alternative or opposing opinion. Go get €cked! I don’t care and the sycophantic dripping genitals that have assumed offence on behalf of others can drown in their salty tears for all I care.
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Get away..... ?
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Interesting that you direct your focus at the 'source' rather than the content Mark. I'll happily buy and read Socialist Worker - not because I believe in it or support it but because there might be something I want to know about in it. If it is an accurate report of facts, so be it, doesn't matter so much who presents the facts as what the facts are. The 'point' I was making was that with the UK Labour partly balls deep in an Equality & Human Rights Commission investigation into anti-semitism (and widely acknowledged pro-Palestinian rhetoric) it must weight heavy on the bleeding hearts to learn that such 'inhuman' behaviour is actively supported by the organisations that garner such overt sympathy from the UK Left of politics. Strikes me as an obvious contradiction.
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An interesting paradox for those with a Lefty leaning in UK politics and an anti Israel sentiment: Palestinians: The 'Un-Islamic' Family Protection Law WWW.GATESTONEINSTITUTE.ORG "I understand the head of the clan, who does not want sovereignty other than the rule of the male, but what do...
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Helluva piece of kit, but you can’t put it on a trailer and tow it behind a HILUX.
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Unusually, I read to the end of the thread before jumping in! I can’t believe nobody has done it yet? DER, DER, DA, DUM...... DER, DER, DA, DUM.....
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That’s ZZ Top finished as well..... Oh, wait a minute....
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That's a beauty! I'll be interested to follow that.
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Seriously..... '...We are reviewing its historical context and our role in educating fans to make informed decisions...' Educating fans? I think someone seriously needs to take their head outta their ass and get a grip! England rugby fans could be BANNED from singing 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' | Daily Mail Online WWW.DAILYMAIL.CO.UK The iconic song that supporters belt out at Twickenham and across the world at away games may be axed as the RFU... You'll like this one Mr S! @Stubby
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I couldn’t agree more Matt. They tax you on what you earn, they tax you on what you spend and they tax you on anything you leave behind when you go in the ground. Just makes me want to earn less, spend less and leave nothing ?
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I’m genuinely astounded by the number of domestic customers that feel morally obliged to pay the VAT as their contribution to the overall tax take. The price for the job is the price for the job - we’re all at liberty to set our prices as we see fit according to our assessment of the relevant factors. I’ll price as appropriate and explain that VAT on top is not part of my pricing structure it’s a government tariff. Genuinely surprised how often potential domestic customers don’t see VAT as part of the price and so it doesn’t result in a perception of being uncompetitive.
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Erm...... Everyone that wouldn't vote for the only alternative.....?
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Clay Soil - Property Foundation Issues - Advice.
kevinjohnsonmbe replied to JonnyRSA's topic in General chat
That's a relief.... Thought I'd started on the cider a bit early ? -
Clay Soil - Property Foundation Issues - Advice.
kevinjohnsonmbe replied to JonnyRSA's topic in General chat
Am I reading that upside down? -
Plus, as has been said many times before, your operating costs will be reduced by the element of VAT that you currently pay and DON'T reclaim which you will continue to pay but then reclaim. That gives you an element of flexibility to 'trim' prices for selected existing clients if (and only if) they press for negotiation on prices AND you want to retain them on the client list. Much better to have the ability to do more trade AND reclaim VAT rather than fret over keeping business down so as not to inadvertently break through the VAT threshold. Just an opinion - others may differ!
