observer Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Well, we were told that "we're all in together", that the austerity package would allow the rich to bare the bigger share of the burden - but as we cynics thought at the time - it seems the Institute of Fiscal Studies find the poor will be bearing the biggest burden of the cuts. Think the LibDems have signed their own electoral death warrant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inky pete Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 As someone pointed out on the radio this morning, if 75% of the rebalancing of the deficit is to come from reduced spending with 25% from increased taxation, then it's inevitable that the majority of the pain has to be felt by those who rely the most on the public purse. On the other hand, it's that same group who have benefited most from the past years of out of control public spending. So maybe it's not so unjust after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 - it seems the Institute of Fiscal Studies find the poor will be bearing the biggest burden of the cuts. No change there then. If we put as much effort into tax evasion as we do in attacking benefits then fair enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 I'm with Wolfie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted August 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Meanwhile the bankers escape on their golden parachutes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 I think you will find the bankers are big into tax evasion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted September 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Will Vince get them?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 We can but pray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted December 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Seems the Archbishop of Canterbury thinks things are unfair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 We are saved then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 LIFE ISN'T FAIR - no one ever said it would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 LIFE ISN'T FAIR - no one ever said it would be. You only get out, what you put in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 LIFE ISN'T FAIR - no one ever said it would be. You only get out, what you put in. If only that were true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted December 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Life's a lottery, some have more or less luck than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 I agree with Obs, and would add, that being in the right place at the right time helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 I agree with Obs, and would add, that being in the right place at the right time helps Especially if you have a bus to catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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