Nah we dont smoke, but will if we go there.
Berlin is fantastic. Met so many cool people just walking about and on the subway.
Theres a video of me sleeping on some strangers shoulder coming back from a night out. He seemed ok with it.
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Nah we dont smoke, but will if we go there.
Berlin is fantastic. Met so many cool people just walking about and on the subway.
Theres a video of me sleeping on some strangers shoulder coming back from a night out. He seemed ok with it.
dapperbandit
Banned
I'd like to go to Berlin but for my friends I think the allure of the coffee shops is strong. We've all been before so we'd know our way around too.
Still, I imagine the volk of Berlin would still be in high spirits after Germany inevitably crush Argentina in the final.
I've been listening to this a lot in the last couple of days, I wish it actually played during the game (same with the other songs actually)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYDbWza2B6o
Still, I imagine the volk of Berlin would still be in high spirits after Germany inevitably crush Argentina in the final.
I've been listening to this a lot in the last couple of days, I wish it actually played during the game (same with the other songs actually)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYDbWza2B6o
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
So I just got a message from my wife saying her dad has been 'screwed' by the council and I'm trying to figure out where I stand on this. Quick history - her dad is about 76, her mum is about 45 and really quite disabled - lots of mental health problems, spine problems, confined to a wheelchair. Neither of them work, obviously.
I'm not sure the hows and whys of it but somehow (they're very very frugal) he always had a bit too much money in the bank and yearly would have to give the kids about £200 each, probably about a grand a year, I guess so he didn't get taxed on his savings. Now because of new rules he's having to pay a lot more rent than previously and apparently got stung with some kind of council tax bill too. The trouble is, he's a fretful and untrusting old man, and trying to speak with him about it is almost impossible. As an old hippy he'd deeply distrustful of the government and so now it's all about him being attacked and robbed by them.
But in the bak of my head I'm thinking "wait, you're both on benefits (for good reason, but nonetheless), you shouldn't even be able to have savings". Is it cunty of me to have this thought? I have no problem with benefits, I think they are exactly for people in their position - old and disabled, utterly unable to work. But at the same time, you shouldn't have so many benefits that you can have reserve savings of X thousands. I work and I don't have savings. IMO the benefits should be enough to cover rent, bills, food and a little bit beside for quality of life and that's it.
So basically I know that when mrs gets home tonight I'm getting an earful of this. So help me prepare - do I say how I'm feeling, or do I just nod along with general "yeah that's terrible" stuff and not give my actual opinion?
I'm not sure the hows and whys of it but somehow (they're very very frugal) he always had a bit too much money in the bank and yearly would have to give the kids about £200 each, probably about a grand a year, I guess so he didn't get taxed on his savings. Now because of new rules he's having to pay a lot more rent than previously and apparently got stung with some kind of council tax bill too. The trouble is, he's a fretful and untrusting old man, and trying to speak with him about it is almost impossible. As an old hippy he'd deeply distrustful of the government and so now it's all about him being attacked and robbed by them.
But in the bak of my head I'm thinking "wait, you're both on benefits (for good reason, but nonetheless), you shouldn't even be able to have savings". Is it cunty of me to have this thought? I have no problem with benefits, I think they are exactly for people in their position - old and disabled, utterly unable to work. But at the same time, you shouldn't have so many benefits that you can have reserve savings of X thousands. I work and I don't have savings. IMO the benefits should be enough to cover rent, bills, food and a little bit beside for quality of life and that's it.
So basically I know that when mrs gets home tonight I'm getting an earful of this. So help me prepare - do I say how I'm feeling, or do I just nod along with general "yeah that's terrible" stuff and not give my actual opinion?
Musha_Soturi
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Give your opinion
NinjaBoiX
Member
I'm in total agreement with you Jed. Benefits should be a means of getting by for those truly unable to work with a little left over so you don't have to live like a complete recluse.
But these sponging twats that work the system to such an extent that they're living like hogs in a fathouse simply because they have zero shame or self respect can fuck off.
Edit: I'm not suggesting your olds are the "hogs in a fathouse" type by the way, just venting like a Daily Mail reader, like I do occasionally.
But these sponging twats that work the system to such an extent that they're living like hogs in a fathouse simply because they have zero shame or self respect can fuck off.
Edit: I'm not suggesting your olds are the "hogs in a fathouse" type by the way, just venting like a Daily Mail reader, like I do occasionally.
dapperbandit
Banned
NinjaToryx
lol
I agree with you more or less though. I think for some people, legally exploting a lenient system and enjoying life because of it doesn't raise any moral dilemmas.
Having savings shouldn't preclude you from accessing benefits. The benefits should be reduced in line with your saved amounts. If he hasn't declared his savings (?) to the benefits authority that is his error. If the rules are changed to means test benefits because of savings held, then that's fair imo. If that means he has to pay more and receive less, well, tough. Benefits are a privilege, not a right.
NinjaBoiX
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bewm
ToryGAF here I come!
It is a right actually, otherwise why are we contributing to national insurance?
Good point, its a right we all have as citizens. But gaming the system still leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
I've started drinking a new black tea 'Bai Lin Gong Fu' and that definitely doesn't leave a bad taste. Shits delicious.
dapperbandit
Banned
Sounds like a martial art.
Perhaps it ought to be assessed as a right or a privilege based on NI contributions.
You can have cash right up until you reach your contribution limit. Then you can have vouchers.
Nerdkiller
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Well, would you look at that. They're showing that Speed Racer anime on channel 203 on Sky.
Sorry. I just thought the soundbite sounded question time-y. I'm not really capable of sustained political discussion.
^^
Sploatee,
Wasn't trying to get political, just thought people were getting a little carried away.
Sounds lush. I brought back some fancy teas (mostly green) from Japan, but I hardly drink them. Too much effort dealing with strainers and clearing the leaves from the teapot, so it's the lousy teabags mostly. Lazyness beats taste.
edit: damn you, poet. Because of you I've brewed one ft them fancy teas at 7 o'clock in the evening. It's a green tea with toasted rice for extra nutty flavour. It's a cereal and tea 2 in 1
Sploatee,
Wasn't trying to get political, just thought people were getting a little carried away.
Sounds lush. I brought back some fancy teas (mostly green) from Japan, but I hardly drink them. Too much effort dealing with strainers and clearing the leaves from the teapot, so it's the lousy teabags mostly. Lazyness beats taste.
edit: damn you, poet. Because of you I've brewed one ft them fancy teas at 7 o'clock in the evening. It's a green tea with toasted rice for extra nutty flavour. It's a cereal and tea 2 in 1
Little Old Man
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Guys I think my PS3 is haunted, despite my Plus sub running out weeks ago it still turns on to look for updates. Not sure if it downloads any though.
Also, if you haven't, play Gravity Rush. It's fantastic, especially if like me you have a hard on for exploring (flying through) floating multi level sky cities with hobbled together buildings clinging to sheer drops. I'm now patiently awaiting the sequel.
Also, if you haven't, play Gravity Rush. It's fantastic, especially if like me you have a hard on for exploring (flying through) floating multi level sky cities with hobbled together buildings clinging to sheer drops. I'm now patiently awaiting the sequel.
Rubbish King
The gift that keeps on giving
cheers chinner, I'll buy you a flat in thailand when I'm filthy rich
Can I get a flat in Waterloo?
show me your skeleton
Member
- 'what happened here?' the labourer asks beyonce, staring at the void beneath them.
- 'i woke up like this, floorless'.
there, just thought of that for you guys. a freebie.
- 'i woke up like this, floorless'.
there, just thought of that for you guys. a freebie.
Musha_Soturi
Member
I don't get it
Musha_Soturi
Member
Wow, that's a really terrible joke
Musha is really bustin' balls today
show me your skeleton
Member
gosh, you guys are mean.
Rubbish King
The gift that keeps on giving
wouldn't it work better with george michael
Rubbish King
The gift that keeps on giving
who fucking tips
Musha_Soturi
Member
Knock knock
Who's there?
Ididup
>D
Who's there?
Ididup
>D
Juke Joint Jezebel
Member
Shit jokes thread? Shit jokes thread.
Why did the pasty wait on the corner?
Cause he was meat 'n potato.
Why did the pasty wait on the corner?
Cause he was meat 'n potato.
I like you so I suppose I'm ok.
I only get a my opinions on immigrants from the daily mail.
There will soon be so many arriving on the shores of southern England that the whole country will flip under the weight of them all and Scotland will end up somewhere in the south of France
Juke Joint Jezebel
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If they learn the language, get a job eventually, pay taxes, yadda yadda, then they're fine by me. But if they make no effort to intergrate themselves into society then fuck 'em.
Even if you've got a dish washer you'll just end up hating refilling that instead.
I just use paper plates and throw them over the French border these days.
Juke Joint Jezebel
Member
Be careful. Gentle breezes may make them fly through the air. The french would probably mistake them for enemy aircraft and would surrender again!
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