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  • #2192
    paddyandy
    Site Banned Posts: 2,037 ✭✭✭paddyandy


    RichieC wrote: »
    The life of the malcontent is tough indeed..

    I'm on the right road and not the easy one indeed !!!


  • #2193
    nicebutdim
    Registered Users Posts: 195 ✭✭nicebutdim


    Here's one after today

    Peter Stringer should be parachuted back into the Irish squad after the French game


  • #2194
    AngryBollix
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,536 ✭✭✭AngryBollix


    I dont understand the attraction of Georgia Salpa and I'm fed up looking at her.


  • #2195
    AngryBollix
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,536 ✭✭✭AngryBollix


    nicebutdim wrote: »
    Here's one after today

    Peter Stringer should be parachuted back into the Irish squad after the French game

    All Rugby players should be parachuted into the sea


  • #2196
    Paparazzo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,398 ✭✭✭Paparazzo


    focus_mad wrote: »
    Another thing, did no one have the cop on to not spend 300k on a former council house and instead buy a big house with a bit of land in a commuter area????

    I won't bother with what's wrong with the first bit. But what's the 3 most important things about buying property again?


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  • #2197
    blow69
    Registered Users Posts: 668 ✭✭✭blow69


    44leto wrote: »
    From another thread capitalism and it has lifed more people out of poverty then any other system tried in history.

    If you want to solve Africa's problems what they need is more sweat shops, then they will start to develop.

    As for sweat shops, I worked in one, in my first job in the 80s, low pay, shift work, no union and poor conditions as did a lot of people, but then because of those labour intensive jobs coming from foreign investment Ireland was lifted out of the malaise of our economic stagnation to become one of the wealthiest countries in the world.

    But now we may be heading back there but I seriously doubt to those depts. We still have it relatively good.


    Africa needs to help itself first. They are never going to develop with the levels of political corruption that hinders both development and progression.

    Until they remedy this, I see no point in countries funneling millions upon millions each year into their corrupt systems.

    And stop fcuking reproducing!


  • #2198
    Sonnenblumen
    Registered Users Posts: 5,834 ✭✭✭Sonnenblumen


    Support the Irish economy, make more use of food stamps to pay SW.


  • #2199
    Paddy Cow
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,576 ✭✭✭Paddy Cow


    Sonnenblumen wrote: »
    Support the Irish economy, make more use of food stamps to pay SW.
    Food stamps are a terrible idea as they don't pay for esb, rent, phone, loans etc. Everyone is going to have different bills so SW would have to access on an individual basis, how much each applicant spends on essentials and how much they spend on food. This would be time consuming and very expensive. Plus, would the food stamps be vouchers that you can use anywhere? If they were issued in amounts of €10 and you spend €6.35, would you get another voucher back for €3.65?

    I used to spend about €15 euro a week on food, so giving me food stamps for say, €30 would have meant that I was short €15 elsewhere. In theory they sound great but I don't see how it would be a realistic option as there are too many variables.


  • #2200
    PHIDIAS
    Registered Users Posts: 120 ✭✭PHIDIAS


    blow69 wrote: »
    Africa needs to help itself first. They are never going to develop with the levels of political corruption that hinders both development and progression.

    Until they remedy this, I see no point in countries funneling millions upon millions each year into their corrupt systems.

    And stop fcuking reproducing!

    Also what does not help the situation is the growing popularity of catholicism which preaches about abstinence and their staunch (out dated) opposition to contraception. The catholic church has a lot to answer for in my opinion unpopular as it may be....http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholicism_in_Africa rising numbers seen here..


  • #2201
    Zorbas
    Closed Accounts Posts: 194 ✭✭Zorbas


    blow69 wrote: »
    Africa needs to help itself first. They are never going to develop with the levels of political corruption that hinders both development and progression.

    Until they remedy this, I see no point in countries funneling millions upon millions each year into their corrupt systems.

    And stop fcuking reproducing!

    Check out this thread - for some reason it never gets listed under New Posts.

    navbits_finallink_ltr.gif Irelands 2012 budget: How much for Overseas AID?


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  • #2202
    Seomra Mushie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 548 ✭✭✭Seomra Mushie


    Sonnenblumen wrote: »
    Support the Irish economy, make more use of food stamps to pay SW.
    Paddy Cow wrote: »
    Food stamps are a terrible idea as they don't pay for esb, rent, phone, loans etc. Everyone is going to have different bills so SW would have to access on an individual basis, how much each applicant spends on essentials and how much they spend on food. This would be time consuming and very expensive. Plus, would the food stamps be vouchers that you can use anywhere? If they were issued in amounts of €10 and you spend €6.35, would you get another voucher back for €3.65?

    I used to spend about €15 euro a week on food, so giving me food stamps for say, €30 would have meant that I was short €15 elsewhere. In theory they sound great but I don't see how it would be a realistic option as there are too many variables.

    Food stamps are also terribly stigmatising. Lots of people are on SW these days who have never been before in their lives and are trying to secure new employment. Why should they have to produce food stamps at the supermarket before judging eyes?


  • #2203
    mickydoomsux
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,290 ✭✭✭mickydoomsux


    Seomra Mushie wrote: »
    Food stamps are also terribly stigmatising. Lots of people are on SW these days who have never been before in their lives and are trying to secure new employment. Why should they have to produce food stamps at the supermarket before judging eyes?

    The poor flowers :(

    What will the Murphys think if they see that?


  • #2204
    eth0
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,635 ✭✭✭eth0


    mickydoomsux wrote: »
    What will the Murphys think if they see that?

    One can says to another "why are they buying Beamish?"
    "because they're cheaper than us lot you muppet"


  • #2205
    mel1
    Registered Users Posts: 367 ✭✭mel1


    Foreigners should only get social welfare in accordanse to the amount to tax they have paid to ireland, ie. never worked = no benefits. and after that if they have no job after a six month period they should be sent home to there own country as they are no benfit to the irish economy.
    Ireland has always been to soft on these people who only come here to take take take!


  • #2206
    The King of Moo
    Registered Users Posts: 8,207 ✭✭✭The King of Moo


    mel1 wrote: »
    Foreigners should only get social welfare in accordanse to the amount to tax they have paid to ireland, ie. never worked = no benefits. and after that if they have no job after a six month period they should be sent home to there own country as they are no benfit to the irish economy.
    Ireland has always been to soft on these people who only come here to take take take!

    Isn't that pretty much how it works though?
    I'm fairly sure they need to have built up tax credits of about two years' work's worth in order to claim.

    Also, your opinions are very popular.


  • #2207
    hunglikeaflee
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭hunglikeaflee


    The King of Moo wrote: »
    Isn't that pretty much how it works though?
    I'm fairly sure they need to have built up tax credits of about two years' work's worth in order to claim.

    Also, you're opinions are very popular.

    What world do you live in??????


  • #2208
    The King of Moo
    Registered Users Posts: 8,207 ✭✭✭The King of Moo


    hunglikeaflee wrote: »
    What world do you live in??????

    Moo.


  • #2209
    hunglikeaflee
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭hunglikeaflee


    sparrowcar wrote: »
    Father Ted was sh*t.

    Poor comedy, bad acting and always thought it was trying too hard to be funny.

    With you on this. I never got it.


  • #2210
    Loomis
    Registered Users Posts: 2,692 ✭✭✭Loomis


    Justin Bieber is a terrific musician, an even better human being and a great role model for young children.


  • #2211
    dr.bollocko
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 35,943 Mod ✭✭✭✭dr.bollocko


    mel1 wrote: »
    Foreigners should only get social welfare in accordanse to the amount to tax they have paid to ireland, ie. never worked = no benefits. and after that if they have no job after a six month period they should be sent home to there own country as they are no benfit to the irish economy.
    Ireland has always been to soft on these people who only come here to take take take!

    Hello Face.
    This is Palm.


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  • #2212
    mel1
    Registered Users Posts: 367 ✭✭mel1


    The King of Moo wrote: »
    Isn't that pretty much how it works though?
    I'm fairly sure they need to have built up tax credits of about two years' work's worth in order to claim.


    Also, your opinions are very popular.

    Anyone from any country can walk into s/w office with bunch kids look for money and accomodation and be given it, i saw it with my own eyes while with my friend whose husband had abandoned her and her kids, she need some cash to tide her over and was not given any help, a negro went in before her and got cash in hand and other person (as above) got what he was looking for! bit unfair i think. and no i am not racist but i think its every country for themselves now!

    yes you are right but most see my opinion as being racist and that in itself is said to be unpopuluar even though i recon most think it but think its politicaly incorrect to speak their mind!


  • #2213
    mel1
    Registered Users Posts: 367 ✭✭mel1


    dr.bollocko wrote: »
    Hello Face.
    This is Palm.


    See unpopular already, thats why i dont have many close friends.:D


  • #2214
    Maximus Alexander
    Registered Users Posts: 13,080 ✭✭✭✭Maximus Alexander


    mel1 wrote: »
    Anyone from any country can walk into s/w office with bunch kids look for money and accomodation and be given it, i saw it with my own eyes while with my friend whose husband had abandoned her and her kids, she need some cash to tide her over and was not given any help, a negro went in before her and got cash in hand and other person (as above) got what he was looking for! bit unfair i think. and no i am not racist but i think its every country for themselves now!

    yes you are right but most see my opinion as being racist and that in itself is said to be unpopuluar even though i recon most think it but think its politicaly incorrect to speak their mind!

    The 'negro' was getting what they were entitled to under Irish law. If you have a problem with that, your problem is with Irish lawmakers. So lobby the government, get a protest going, or run for an office yourself. If enough people agree with you, you might get somewhere.

    It's lazy and xenophobic to sit around blaming foreigners.


  • #2215
    Temptamperu
    Registered Users Posts: 5,303 ✭✭✭Temptamperu


    mel1 wrote: »
    Anyone from any country can walk into s/w office with bunch kids look for money and accomodation and be given it, i saw it with my own eyes while with my friend whose husband had abandoned her and her kids, she need some cash to tide her over and was not given any help, a negro went in before her and got cash in hand and other person (as above) got what he was looking for! bit unfair i think. and no i am not racist but i think its every country for themselves now!

    yes you are right but most see my opinion as being racist and that in itself is said to be unpopuluar even though i recon most think it but think its politicaly incorrect to speak their mind!
    :pac:


  • #2216
    Logical Fallacy
    Registered Users Posts: 5,933 ✭✭✭Logical Fallacy


    mel1 wrote: »
    Foreigners should only get social welfare in accordanse to the amount to tax they have paid to ireland, ie. never worked = no benefits. and after that if they have no job after a six month period they should be sent home to there own country as they are no benfit to the irish economy.
    Ireland has always been to soft on these people who only come here to take take take!

    It's my opinion that most people can't figure out when their opinion is unpopular or not.


  • #2217
    The King of Moo
    Registered Users Posts: 8,207 ✭✭✭The King of Moo


    mel1 wrote: »
    Anyone from any country can walk into s/w office with bunch kids look for money and accomodation and be given it, i saw it with my own eyes while with my friend whose husband had abandoned her and her kids, she need some cash to tide her over and was not given any help, a negro went in before her and got cash in hand and other person (as above) got what he was looking for! bit unfair i think. and no i am not racist but i think its every country for themselves now!

    yes you are right but most see my opinion as being racist and that in itself is said to be unpopuluar even though i recon most think it but think its politicaly incorrect to speak their mind!

    You might not perhaps mean to be racist, but using that word sure makes you seem like you are!

    Where were these people looking for cash by the way?


  • #2218
    mel1
    Registered Users Posts: 367 ✭✭mel1


    Maximus Alexander wrote: »
    The 'negro' was getting what they were entitled to under Irish law. If you have a problem with that, your problem is with Irish lawmakers. So lobby the government, get a protest going, or run for an office yourself. If enough people agree with you, you might get somewhere.

    It's lazy and xenophobic to sit around blaming foreigners.


    Nobody is blaming foreigners, its just my opinion, isnt that the point of this thread.

    My opinion goes only so far to say no foreigner, be it negro or other, should come to this country only looking for a free ride as many of them do and should not be "entitled" to do so!


  • #2219
    mel1
    Registered Users Posts: 367 ✭✭mel1


    The King of Moo wrote: »
    You might not perhaps mean to be racist, but using that word sure makes you seem like you are!

    Where were these people looking for cash by the way?


    Like i said political correctness is not my strong point!

    I dont feel anyone should come to Ireland, be he negro, english, russian, turkish, or another race just for a free ride, so many of them do, i know this cause i listen to themselves chat about it every day.
    I have a lot of contact with non irish people and have as much respect for the honest decent ones as i do an Irish person.
    So no i dont think im racist cause i dont like Irish wasters either!

    Your local friendly social welfare office is where you go if your stuck for money or are just a scab looking for a free handout!


  • #2220
    The King of Moo
    Registered Users Posts: 8,207 ✭✭✭The King of Moo


    mel1 wrote: »
    Nobody is blaming foreigners, its just my opinion, isnt that the point of this thread.

    My opinion goes only so far to say no foreigner, be it negro or other, should come to this country only looking for a free ride as many of them do and should not be "entitled" to do so!

    You should really stop saying "negro," it can't see it going down well.

    Do you have any stats to back up your claim that many foreign people are coming here for a free ride?

    Anyway, they're not entitled to a free ride.
    EU immigrants have to build up tax credits to claim social welfare, just like us.
    Restrictions are much tougher for those outside the EU, and asylum seekers get €19 disposable income before probably being deported.

    I agree that people shouldn't go to another country just to get a free ride.
    Obviously there's always going to be a few people trying to cheat any system (from here and abroad) but I don't think many people come here to do so.


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  • #2221
    hunglikeaflee
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭hunglikeaflee


    The King of Moo wrote: »
    Moo.


    :D:D:D:D


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