In the past wars, civilains made major sacrifices so that money could be spent on funding the war effort. Rationing for example.
I propose we suspend the whole benefits system here until Iraq and Afghanistan is secured.
All those in agreement, say "aye"
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Originally posted by MailmanMore is spent on the benefit system in a day than so far this year in Afghanistan...but Id support any cuts to the benefit system you suggest
Mailman
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Originally posted by John GaltSo what cuts were made in other areas to fund the war then? Logically, if no additional funding was required from the tax payer there was either a slush fund or cuts were made in other areas.
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Originally posted by AlfredJPruffockEither pay your share of the War effort or stop moaning about high taxation.
As the Wars continue further tax hikes are necessary along with the closrue of such frivoulous non essential public spending such as hospitals, schools etc.
Guns before buttter anybody?
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Originally posted by MailmanHigh taxation was around long before the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Besides, this has already been argued at length on this forum...one the anti-war goons got a right royal rooting in
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Originally posted by MailmanHigh taxation was around long before the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Besides, this has already been argued at length on this forum...one the anti-war goons got a right royal rooting in
Mailman
As the Wars continue further tax hikes are necessary along with the closrue of such frivoulous non essential public spending such as hospitals, schools etc.
Perfect.
Guns before buttter anybody?
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Originally posted by MailmanThe more oppressive you make your tax regime...the more people will do to get out of paying.
Quite simple really.
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Originally posted by John GaltHow do you work that one out then Mailman
Besides, this has already been argued at length on this forum...one the anti-war goons got a right royal rooting in
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Originally posted by BBCThis is a website update to a Panorama film first broadcast on July 16 2006 called Do You Want To Be A Millionaire which investigated "carousel fraud" and confronted one convicted criminal, "Riviera" Ray Woolley. He was hiding in Switzerland having escaped from prison by hailing a taxi.Last edited by wendigo100; 22 September 2006, 12:44.
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ER yes, MM, please explain what flies in face of all logic. Surely somebody must be paying for it? Or do you just mean that Brown has raided contingency reserves and racked up national debt? ie we are not paying higher taxes for it YET?
£3.1bn a year back
Actually that soundsa lot less than I would have expected.
But then those are only the official figures
Our forces are about 10% of the US's aren't they?Last edited by xoggoth; 22 September 2006, 12:41.
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Originally posted by MailmanWe have been down this road already Alfred...one you got a right royal slapping on.
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have NOT contributed to increased taxation for the nation.
So yes, you never fail to amaze me too
Mailman
How do you work that one out then Mailman
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Originally posted by AlfredJPruffockMailMan
You never fail to amaze me !
On the one hand you demand increased millitary interventions,invasions and bombings to prop our failed foreign policy yet these require a massive amount of money courtesy of the Taxpayer.
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have NOT contributed to increased taxation for the nation.
So yes, you never fail to amaze me too
Mailman
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Nuclear weapons, now those are money well spent. Any country that looks at us in a funny way, we go "What's your problem? Oo you lookin at?" and nuke em. Then in 5000 years we march in, kill all the 300 foot mutant rats and take over.
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Originally posted by AtWBest way to minimise tax evasion is to minimise taxes ffs.
Interesting though that the UK is hit for VAT fraud much harder than any other EU state, I wonder why?
Yeah...doesnt take a genious to work that one out.....only a thick scottish chancellor !
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