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Previously on "Things are on the whole quite good."

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  • DimPrawn
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    Originally posted by shaunbhoy View Post
    Blimey, Swindon has really gone downhill!!
    One of those is Syria, the other Swindon.






    Sometimes it hard to tell which is which.

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  • The Plantswoman
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    Originally posted by original PM View Post
    Why can’t we see that we’re living in a golden age?

    According to the stats in the above article.

    But is the spectator actually a believable publication? (serious question!)
    Find a cure for the big C and I'd probably agree with that.

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  • shaunbhoy
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    Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
    World is not safe with Islamic terrorism. Human race needs to eradicate Islamic terrorism. Can't call it a "Golden Age" when people are driving lorries into children, putting bombs in airports, cutting people's heads off, throwing them off buildings, shooting people in cafes and restaurants, week in and week out.
    Blimey, Swindon has really gone downhill!!

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  • Mordac
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    Originally posted by vetran View Post
    already has unfortunately. Obviously the spouse had a paper bag and a thing about shagging really annoying stupid people.
    I think we all did that once - or maybe twice - p'raps twice and a bit.

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  • vetran
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    Originally posted by Mordac View Post
    Please tell me he's not allowed to breed?
    already has unfortunately. Obviously the spouse had a paper bag and a thing about shagging really annoying stupid people.

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  • CretinWatcher
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    Anyway back on track to the theme of this thread - yes we've never had it so good.
    Dim is moaning about the Islamic terrorists - but in reality, what pathetic enemies they are.
    The best they can do is 9/11.
    In the second World War the Germans were doing a 9/11 every day for months/years on end.
    Get some fooking perspective, FFS

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  • Mordac
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    Originally posted by vetran View Post
    yeah I suppose your sprog needs extra help to get decent marks like mine do.
    Please tell me he's not allowed to breed?

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  • eek
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    Originally posted by CretinWatcher View Post
    Just goes to show how crap the qualification system is nowadays if your kids are getting B's and C's.
    FTFY

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  • CretinWatcher
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    Originally posted by vetran View Post
    yeah I suppose your sprog needs extra help to get decent marks like mine do.
    Just goes to show how crap the educashun system is nowadays if your kids are getting B's and C's.

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  • vetran
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    Originally posted by CretinWatcher View Post
    Or even that there's 2 nice incomes coming in, eh?
    Gotta pay the school fees somehow - wouldn't want the sprog ending up like yours.
    yeah I suppose your sprog needs extra help to get decent marks like mine do.

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  • CretinWatcher
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    Originally posted by vetran View Post
    I suppose its better than your other half earning it while you play with your crayons.
    Or even that there's 2 nice incomes coming in, eh?
    Gotta pay the school fees somehow - wouldn't want the sprog ending up like yours.

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  • vetran
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    Originally posted by CretinWatcher View Post
    I'll say ...
    And not only did you get a low rate all your life but your wife took it all, eh?
    I suppose its better than your other half earning it while you play with your crayons.

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  • CretinWatcher
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    Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
    Yes, I've struggled by on about £600 p/d for 15 years. It's been a terrible way to live.
    I'll say ...
    And not only did you get a low rate all your life but your wife took it all, eh?

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  • OwlHoot
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    Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

    World is not safe with Islamic terrorism. Human race needs to eradicate Islamic terrorism. Can't call it a "Golden Age" when people are driving lorries into children, putting bombs in airports, cutting people's heads off, throwing them off buildings, shooting people in cafes and restaurants, week in and week out.
    Didn't you read the article?

    As the author points out, it's bad luck for anyone killed by terrorism, but hardly anyone in Europe is. You're, literally, probably more likely to be struck by lightning.

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  • DimPrawn
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    Originally posted by Mordac View Post
    Wish I was still on 1999 rates. 750 p/d for a 6 monther, pre IR35, floated my boat for sure. Paid off most of the mortgage, and a blowout in Vegas shortly afterwards. I probably wasted the rest. Or drank it. Or a bit of both.
    Yes, I've struggled by on about £600 p/d for 15 years. It's been a terrible way to live.

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