^QuiteIt is bonkers; they are building an aircraft carrier when the UK has been questioning the budget of our replacement carriers, and we are a maritime nation; and simply pay for their's
(
Jahled Three shades of black,
Wed 26 May 2010, 0:33,
archived)
Maybe they'll lend us one if we have a crisis with a Falklands oil rig or something.We are quite friendly with India. Maybe we can have a go on their rockets, too. *sips tea*
(,
Wed 26 May 2010, 0:38,
archived)
According to the figures I can find, in 2007 we only gave 0.36%;it's the UN target that's 0.7%. But then the EU as an entity in its own right also gives foreign aid, and we contribute to the EU, so it all goes a bit runny. Excuse me, I'm off to call sexface some names now.
( Crystal Magnet Like a diamond geezer, but better,
Wed 26 May 2010, 0:40,
archived)
Public finances are indeed runnyI don't think I've ever heard a more suitable adjective to describe taxation. The whole procedure is just so goddam runny from start to finish, and it probably smells of mushrooms.
(,
Wed 26 May 2010, 0:45,
archived)
It was quoted on Channel Four news dudeI noted this detail whilst waiting for my capitalist pizza to arrive
( Jahled Three shades of black,
Wed 26 May 2010, 1:00,
archived)
Does it have a rich sauce?(Alternate punchline : when it arrives, do you say to the deliveryperson "That's a bit rich, coming from you"?)
(
Tribs 🦇 ↓ dn ʎɐʍ sᴉɥʇ ↓🦇,
Wed 26 May 2010, 1:05,
archived)