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Previously on "Where's it going to end?"

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  • expat
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    Originally posted by AlfredJPruffock View Post
    Those who know Darling from his University days and early days in Edinburgh South Council would tell you he is an unashamed Communist - its not by accident that he is presiding over the Nationalisation of the UKs economy.
    Hmm, just looked at it. IMG: if I recall, they were an invitation-only group of Trots who aimed at "entrism", i.e. planting followers in mainstream positions. Looks like they have succeeded.

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  • expat
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    Originally posted by ace00 View Post
    I think Carbon taxes is the plan as it is a new revenue stream.
    That sounds likely, the ground is well prepared. But remember Brown's penchant for looking around and prudently trying to maximise revenue from existing streams.

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  • AlfredJPruffock
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    Originally posted by expat View Post
    I should think so. Brown can hardly believe his luck, he's been dreaming of doing this all his life. For him, and Darling and a lot of people arouind them, nationalising is not an unfortunate necessity, but a happy opportunity.

    That is why I fear for private pensions: I should think that Brown is, with the best of intentions, convinced that he is the best one to run them (and make good use of the money in the meantime).
    I think you'll find its a bit more than that.

    Those who know Darling from his University days and early days in Edinburgh South Council would tell you he is an unashamed Communist - its not by accident that he is presiding over the Nationalisation of the UKs economy.

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  • Mich the Tester
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    Originally posted by DS23 View Post
    one thing is for sure it will end in a very big bang - just like it all began.
    BOOMED

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  • DS23
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    right here but in a long, long, long time. well, we are due a catastrophic event. so maybe not such a long, long, long time. maybe just a long, long time.

    one thing is for sure it will end in a very big bang - just like it all began.

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  • ace00
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    Originally posted by expat View Post
    That is why I fear for private pensions: I should think that Brown is, with the best of intentions, convinced that he is the best one to run them (and make good use of the money in the meantime).
    I disagree - that kind of action would raise red flags all over and those government bonds they're trying to flog would have even less buyers than they do now.
    I think Carbon taxes is the plan as it is a new revenue stream.

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  • BrilloPad
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    Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post
    £25bn

    Aiming small isn't going to help. I;ll flog them some preference shares in my company (and a kidney) for that sum, though.
    Would you sell it for 10p?

    This is where you reply "certainly not : do you think I am some sort of soulless non-entity" to which I reply "that we have already established - now we are just haggling over price"

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  • TheFaQQer
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    Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post
    Wny not write to GB and say your limited is about to go bust? £1m should see you through 2009....

    BOOMED!
    £25bn

    Aiming small isn't going to help. I;ll flog them some preference shares in my company (and a kidney) for that sum, though.

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  • TimberWolf
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    Originally posted by DiscoStu View Post
    Alternatively he may see my minimum wage salary, then demand a kidney from me
    Plans are already afoot to nationalise body parts. You kidneys are belong to us.

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  • expat
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    Originally posted by DiscoStu View Post
    Are we just going to continue to bail out every failing industry until everything's owned by UK PLC?
    I should think so. Brown can hardly believe his luck, he's been dreaming of doing this all his life. For him, and Darling and a lot of people arouind them, nationalising is not an unfortunate necessity, but a happy opportunity.

    That is why I fear for private pensions: I should think that Brown is, with the best of intentions, convinced that he is the best one to run them (and make good use of the money in the meantime).

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  • BrilloPad
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    Originally posted by DiscoStu View Post
    Alternatively he may see my minimum wage salary, then demand a kidney from me
    Just don't give it to my ex.........

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  • DiscoStu
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    Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post
    Wny not write to GB and say your limited is about to go bust? £1m should see you through 2009....

    BOOMED!
    Alternatively he may see my minimum wage salary, then demand a kidney from me

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  • Mich the Tester
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    Originally posted by DiscoStu View Post
    Shall I start sharpening my scythe for when I get conscripted to a collective farm?
    I can think of better uses for it.

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  • BrilloPad
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    Originally posted by DiscoStu View Post
    Are we just going to continue to bail out every failing industry until everything's owned by UK PLC? Shall I start sharpening my scythe for when I get conscripted to a collective farm?
    Wny not write to GB and say your limited is about to go bust? £1m should see you through 2009....

    BOOMED!

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  • DiscoStu
    started a topic Where's it going to end?

    Where's it going to end?

    Are we just going to continue to bail out every failing industry until everything's owned by UK PLC? Shall I start sharpening my scythe for when I get conscripted to a collective farm?

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