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On the off chance that Debt Slaves get represented in the QT audience... on 13:32 - Nov 14 by Darth_Koont
Not going to happen on QT but this is the question I really want answering: “Why don’t we have more evidence-based politics?”
There is plenty of evidence and serious research re: underlying socio-economic issues and solutions. But our politics instead revolves around abstract, ideological, subjective or even imaginary narratives and non-solutions.
How is this a way to run a country? Is it any wonder we’ve ended up with worse and worse governments and a UK that’s splitting apart at the very seams that are meant to keep everything together?
Because there would be less room for people to be Busy and Important. Fewer chances to Make A Name For Yourself (and/or make lots of money).
Tho, in reality, it mainly comes down to people having different ideas on how best to solve a set of problems.
On the off chance that Debt Slaves get represented in the QT audience... on 09:45 - Nov 14 by bluelagos
I know housing affordability is an issue close to your heart. And I think I am right in saying Suffolk has a rate of second home ownership second only to Cornwall (in England)
So I'd ask something around that - and the fact many local people can not afford homes in part due to second home owners who are in residence for barely a few weeks of the year...
Good call but I think they were in Cornwall a couple of weeks ago and dealt with it then.
"They break our legs and tell us to be grateful when they offer us crutches."
I am currently thinking along the lines of...."Can the bond and equity markets be kept happy while addressing issues of social justice and climate change in a meaningful manner?" Not sure I'll be invited somehow!
"They break our legs and tell us to be grateful when they offer us crutches."
On the off chance that Debt Slaves get represented in the QT audience... on 10:58 - Nov 14 by bluelagos
You'll need to ask someone who's a bit more scholarly when it comes to scripture Keno. I just ask the awkward questions :-)
For your benefit despite the whoosh ... there is a suggestion that the Eye of the Needle was a very narrow gap between two cliff faces or walls in Jerusalem, although there is no evidence for the existence of such an opening. The more likely understanding is that it is hyperbole which Jesus used quite a lot.
On the off chance that Debt Slaves get represented in the QT audience... on 19:05 - Nov 14 by BanksterDebtSlave
I am currently thinking along the lines of...."Can the bond and equity markets be kept happy while addressing issues of social justice and climate change in a meaningful manner?" Not sure I'll be invited somehow!
Very good question.
Maybe simplify it to: "Can we properly tackle the cost of living and climate crises AND keep the markets happy? Or do we need to choose?"
Follow up question after all the fumbling and bumbling: "We're f@@@ed, aren't we?"
On the off chance that Debt Slaves get represented in the QT audience... on 19:05 - Nov 14 by BanksterDebtSlave
I am currently thinking along the lines of...."Can the bond and equity markets be kept happy while addressing issues of social justice and climate change in a meaningful manner?" Not sure I'll be invited somehow!
You've never seen the programme if you hope to get a meaningful reply to that.
From the incumbent's rep you'll get some tosh about 'delivering' and some random figures that are supposedly being thrown at particular projects but without context or explanation.
From the others you'll get a snippet of something intelligible before them and you being shut-down and being moved onto something else not relevant.
Then some overweight bloke in the audience will say something about immigrants and get an applause.
It is the bit when they come back to you, and say, what do you think of what the panel has said.
In which case, if it were me, I would point out I am not a f**king idiot, I would ask them to stop being condescending pr1cks, state the MPs should be embarrassed to be parroting mindless guff, and and then politely request they put some thought and effort in, try again and answer properly.
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On the off chance that Debt Slaves get represented in the QT audience... on 21:30 - Nov 14 with 1623 views
On the off chance that Debt Slaves get represented in the QT audience... on 14:23 - Nov 14 by Guthrum
Because there would be less room for people to be Busy and Important. Fewer chances to Make A Name For Yourself (and/or make lots of money).
Tho, in reality, it mainly comes down to people having different ideas on how best to solve a set of problems.
"Tho, in reality, it mainly comes down to people having different ideas on how best to solve a set of problems."
well quite. and they can all cite evidence to back up their answers. evidence needs to be interpreted - it never speaks for itself.
And so as the loose-bowelled pigeon of time swoops low over the unsuspecting tourist of destiny, and the flatulent skunk of fate wanders into the air-conditioning system of eternity, I notice it's the end of the show
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On the off chance that Debt Slaves get represented in the QT audience... on 21:32 - Nov 14 with 1611 views
On the off chance that Debt Slaves get represented in the QT audience... on 21:32 - Nov 14 by BanksterDebtSlave
In relation to my question I think my reply to them would be..."So that's a 'no' then."
go with the question about 2nd homes.
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And so as the loose-bowelled pigeon of time swoops low over the unsuspecting tourist of destiny, and the flatulent skunk of fate wanders into the air-conditioning system of eternity, I notice it's the end of the show
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On the off chance that Debt Slaves get represented in the QT audience... on 21:36 - Nov 14 with 1584 views
On the off chance that Debt Slaves get represented in the QT audience... on 19:47 - Nov 14 by Darth_Koont
Very good question.
Maybe simplify it to: "Can we properly tackle the cost of living and climate crises AND keep the markets happy? Or do we need to choose?"
Follow up question after all the fumbling and bumbling: "We're f@@@ed, aren't we?"
or you could ask "can you expect people to lend you money cheaply if they think there's a significant risk you won't be able to pay them back?"
And so as the loose-bowelled pigeon of time swoops low over the unsuspecting tourist of destiny, and the flatulent skunk of fate wanders into the air-conditioning system of eternity, I notice it's the end of the show
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On the off chance that Debt Slaves get represented in the QT audience... (n/t) on 21:40 - Nov 14 with 1569 views
On the off chance that Debt Slaves get represented in the QT audience... (n/t) on 21:33 - Nov 14 by lowhouseblue
go with the question about 2nd homes.
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"Now that local workers are priced out of owning or renting, where do you think the trailer parks should be built so that the houses can be cleaned, shops staffed and restaurant meals served?" Something like that?
"They break our legs and tell us to be grateful when they offer us crutches."
On the off chance that Debt Slaves get represented in the QT audience... on 10:25 - Nov 14 by bluelagos
Is it in Norway that all tax returns are a matter of public record? You can check what every single citizen earns / declares / pays in taxes.
That would be interesting - would expect a lot of push back from the wealthy / tax dodgers in society to that ever happening here.
It's so in Sweden. They sometimes publish people's salaries in the newspaper, and you always have the right in pay talks with management to request the salaries of your colleagues in advance.
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On the off chance that Debt Slaves get represented in the QT audience... on 22:49 - Nov 14 with 1500 views
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