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Shirley Serious
Imperial Academy
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Posted - 2008.06.05 18:10:00 -
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 Originally by: Kirjava
Originally by: Shirley Serious
Allegedly, if you study certain archive pictures of her during PMQT, then you can observe her nipples becoming erect upon being questioned.
 DO NOT WANT TO KNOW
And now you know.
As Optimus Prime used to say:
Originally by: Optimus Prime
Knowing is half the battle. Don't do drugs, kids. And remember to wear reflective clothing at night.
But then again, that was the 80's.
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Smith
Destructive Influence
Band of Brothers
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Posted - 2008.06.05 20:30:00 -
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Tories and Labour are so similar it aint funny and the lib dems are too weak and fairy like to ever be taken seriously. Bring back the monarchy!
But seriously it wouldnt matter if it was Brown or Cameron in charge because the economy really has little to do with them, although we the joe public seem to think they can wave a magic wand cut all the taxes and its all better. Mind you the profiteering from the labour government trying to claw back overspends through raising fuel duty at a time when oil prices are at an all time high and plans to effectively back date green taxes is somewhat scandelous.
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Fink Angel
The Merry Men
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Posted - 2008.06.05 21:22:00 -
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Originally by: Shirley Serious
Margaret Thatcher enjoyed Prime Ministers Question Time a little too much, so I've heard.
Allegedly, if you study certain archive pictures of her during PMQT, then you can observe her nipples becoming erect upon being questioned.
Why d'you think they called her the Iron Lady, eh?
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Adonis 4174
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Posted - 2008.06.05 22:49:00 -
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Originally by: Smith
But seriously it wouldnt matter if it was Brown or Cameron in charge because the economy really has little to do with them,
Who cares about the economy? I care that Brown has lost it and is working through a long list of people who aren't criminals yet with a view to reducing wrongful arrests to 0 by making sure everyone gets charged with something.
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Keorythe
Terra Rosa Militia
Sev3rance
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Posted - 2008.06.06 03:18:00 -
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Originally by: Smith
But seriously it wouldnt matter if it was Brown or Cameron in charge because the economy really has little to do with them, although we the joe public seem to think they can wave a magic wand cut all the taxes and its all better.
Its the same in many countries. When the economy is good someone or something gets credit. When its bad its the leader's fault. I remember hearing people complain about the stimulus program and then later complain that their checks aren't coming fast enough to pay off the massive credit card bills they've racked up or other expenditures they couldn't afford in the first place. Go figure.
It would be nice if they took some responsibility for themselves.
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ReaperOfSly
Lyrus Associates
The Star Fraction
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Posted - 2008.06.06 14:55:00 -
[36]
Originally by: Keorythe
Originally by: Smith
But seriously it wouldnt matter if it was Brown or Cameron in charge because the economy really has little to do with them, although we the joe public seem to think they can wave a magic wand cut all the taxes and its all better.
Its the same in many countries. When the economy is good someone or something gets credit. When its bad its the leader's fault. I remember hearing people complain about the stimulus program and then later complain that their checks aren't coming fast enough to pay off the massive credit card bills they've racked up or other expenditures they couldn't afford in the first place. Go figure.
It would be nice if they took some responsibility for themselves.
You could argue that's one of the primary functions of a leader. To take the blame when the **** hits the fan, even if they weren't personally at fault. Anyway, the PM does have some measure of influence in the economy, simply by setting tax levels and interest rates.
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Patch86
Di-Tron Heavy Industries
Atlas Alliance
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Posted - 2008.06.06 17:49:00 -
[37]
Originally by: ReaperOfSly
Originally by: Keorythe
Originally by: Smith
But seriously it wouldnt matter if it was Brown or Cameron in charge because the economy really has little to do with them, although we the joe public seem to think they can wave a magic wand cut all the taxes and its all better.
Its the same in many countries. When the economy is good someone or something gets credit. When its bad its the leader's fault. I remember hearing people complain about the stimulus program and then later complain that their checks aren't coming fast enough to pay off the massive credit card bills they've racked up or other expenditures they couldn't afford in the first place. Go figure.
It would be nice if they took some responsibility for themselves.
You could argue that's one of the primary functions of a leader. To take the blame when the **** hits the fan, even if they weren't personally at fault. Anyway, the PM does have some measure of influence in the economy, simply by setting tax levels and interest rates.
He doesn't set interest rates. The Bank of England's MPC does that. The MPC is 9 members, 4 of which are selected by the Treasury, and the other 5 not. Technically he doesn't set tax either (the Treasury does, and the Chancellor doesn't have any obligation to do as the PM asks), but its probably fair to say the PM has huge influence there.
Bearing in mind there is massive economic downturn all over the world (including the USA, the "engine of the world economy") its not really fair to blame any UK individuals for it. In fact, the only suggestion that the Tory opposition have put forward as their alternative is for "better regulation"- which is odd, considering what regulation there is now (the FSA, for example) was set up under Blair & Browns first term in office (and the Tories complained about it at the time). Fact is, no-one can reasonably say what Labour could have done differently to avoid this situation.
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Xen Gin
Universal Mining Inc
Forged Dominion
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Posted - 2008.06.06 23:57:00 -
[38]
Originally by: Patch86
Originally by: ReaperOfSly
Originally by: Keorythe
Originally by: Smith
But seriously it wouldnt matter if it was Brown or Cameron in charge because the economy really has little to do with them, although we the joe public seem to think they can wave a magic wand cut all the taxes and its all better.
Its the same in many countries. When the economy is good someone or something gets credit. When its bad its the leader's fault. I remember hearing people complain about the stimulus program and then later complain that their checks aren't coming fast enough to pay off the massive credit card bills they've racked up or other expenditures they couldn't afford in the first place. Go figure.
It would be nice if they took some responsibility for themselves.
You could argue that's one of the primary functions of a leader. To take the blame when the **** hits the fan, even if they weren't personally at fault. Anyway, the PM does have some measure of influence in the economy, simply by setting tax levels and interest rates.
He doesn't set interest rates. The Bank of England's MPC does that. The MPC is 9 members, 4 of which are selected by the Treasury, and the other 5 not. Technically he doesn't set tax either (the Treasury does, and the Chancellor doesn't have any obligation to do as the PM asks), but its probably fair to say the PM has huge influence there.
Bearing in mind there is massive economic downturn all over the world (including the USA, the "engine of the world economy") its not really fair to blame any UK individuals for it. In fact, the only suggestion that the Tory opposition have put forward as their alternative is for "better regulation"- which is odd, considering what regulation there is now (the FSA, for example) was set up under Blair & Browns first term in office (and the Tories complained about it at the time). Fact is, no-one can reasonably say what Labour could have done differently to avoid this situation.
They do set what can be taxed and at which rate to be used.
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