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FTFY.Originally posted by Old Greg View PostTo be fair, he did say that he and his family would be turning off the heating in the servants quarters and wrapping up this winter in panda skins.
Although the advice is good IMHO.
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He'll spin any old yarn to get a vote.Originally posted by Old Greg View PostTo be fair, he did say that he and his family would be turning off the heating and wrapping up this winter in solidarity.
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AK47 to the head (Cameron's that is). Then nationalise the energy industries.
I'm not much of a wimp when it comes to political solutions. If you don't agree I couldn't give a ****, kneel down in the queue.
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...or buy Gazprom shares, sit back and enjoy the ride...
The more people pay for their gas bills, the richer the shareholders
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His JOB is to make sure people in the country can afford heating in winter and a nice Sunday roast, at the very least!Originally posted by Old Greg View PostTo be fair, he did say that he and his family would be turning off the heating and wrapping up this winter in solidarity.
What a fokwit - cut taxes for North Sea exploration for next 50 years to ensure investment goes on without next Govt bringing in taxation.
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To be fair he didn't actually say that, but otherwise it's factually correctOriginally posted by AtW View PostFrom our man in Downing Street -
Downing Street: People faced with rising energy bills should consider wearing jumpers
Downing Street: People faced with rising energy bills should consider wearing jumpers - Telegraph

Can't believe I voted for this cretin.
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To be fair, he did say that he and his family would be turning off the heating and wrapping up this winter in solidarity.Originally posted by SueEllen View PostFrom a very wealthy politician who is Prime Minster?
From you, me or any normal non-political person? Fair enough.
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