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That's a US Citizen.
"Bruce Richall is an IT consultant based in the affluent Connecticut suburb of Westport. He describes how the loss of his job at a multinational bank triggered a rapid spiral into poverty. Having depleted his savings and unable to afford rent, he now sleeps in the back of his car. "
The UK one reads
"Bruce Richall is an IT consultant based in the affluent West London suburb of Richmond. He describes how the loss of his job at a multinational bank triggered a rapid spiral into poverty. Having depleted his savings and unable to afford rent, he now lives rent free in a £1.2M council house with his Afghan dog, Gordon."Comment
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"Me name's Bobby Chariot, on tablets fer me nerves, sleeping in me Jag, two children Laura and Ashley"The court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.
But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”Comment
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First thing he should of done was buy a place to live in and pay off the mortgage.Originally posted by moorfield View PostComment
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Yes because food, clothes, Council Tax, water, electricity, gas are all free.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostFirst thing he should of done was buy a place to live in and pay off the mortgage.
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I wonder how he spent his money when he was earning. I bet he did not shop at tesco/primark. Although this is speculation....Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostYes because food, clothes, Council Tax, water, electricity, gas are all free.

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I think my favourite comedy character of all time !Originally posted by Bagpuss View Post"Me name's Bobby Chariot, on tablets fer me nerves, sleeping in me Jag, two children Laura and Ashley"
Any idea of how I could watch an episdode or two ? Is it on t'internet ?Comment
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I have a Bobby Chariot t-shirt somewhere, he's probaby running Father's for Justice these daysOriginally posted by rootsnall View PostI think my favourite comedy character of all time !
Any idea of how I could watch an episdode or two ? Is it on t'internet ?
. Not sure if it's on youtube?
The court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.
But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”Comment
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