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 5p on plastic bags, nanny state or a good idea? Or really not bovvered?
	5p on plastic bags, nanny state or a good idea? Or really not bovvered?m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-27683240
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 10:43, 151 replies, latest was 11 years ago)
 Not  a problem.
	Not  a problem.What's pissed me off is the plan to change the method of childcare subsidies yet again, but without making it adequate to actually cover a reasonable level of childcare.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 10:48, Reply)
 Don't have kids if you can't be bothered to spend the time to look after them yourself.
	Don't have kids if you can't be bothered to spend the time to look after them yourself.(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 10:50, Reply)
 Well this wouldn't work for unplanned pregnancies, or rape, unless you are pro-abortion, which isn't very Christian.
	Well this wouldn't work for unplanned pregnancies, or rape, unless you are pro-abortion, which isn't very Christian.You haven't thought this argument through at all.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:00, Reply)
 Good point.
	Good point.Imma vote republican, 'cuz they know how to get things done.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:03, Reply)
 It's also ridiculous to provide state support for childcare for families with up to an income of £150k.
	It's also ridiculous to provide state support for childcare for families with up to an income of £150k.Reduce that to £60k and the number of hours each qualifying child would get could be increased.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 10:51, Reply)
 It's not ridiculous at all.
	It's not ridiculous at all.It should be open to everyone, means testing and arbitrary limits add costs and cause problems but save little. Universal childcare would provide a massive boost to the economy by allowing people to go back to work and earn and pay tax, as well as providing an immediate cash boost in peoples pockets which would be spent and would therefore also benefit the economy.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 10:54, Reply)
 If you have a total family income over £60k you should be able to afford childcare, unless you've over extended yourself with too large a mortgage or other outgoings.
	If you have a total family income over £60k you should be able to afford childcare, unless you've over extended yourself with too large a mortgage or other outgoings. (, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 10:58, Reply)
 
	 Universal childcare would provide a massive boost to the economy by allowing people to go back to work and earn and pay tax, as well as providing an immediate cash boost in peoples pockets which would be spent and would therefore also benefit the economy.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 10:58, Reply)
 
	 means testing and arbitrary limits add costs and cause problems but save little
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 10:58, Reply)
 My friend has one son and recently gave birth to twins
	My friend has one son and recently gave birth to twinsIts actually cheaper for her to hire a nanny than to send them to nursery
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:08, Reply)
 bollocks
	bollocks£60k between 2 people is not a lot of money when you take away tax, NI, mortgage, travel, council tax, food... what would improve things would be greater employer flexibility re hours and working from home, for those careers where it's possible. the idea that you have to be visible at your desk at all times is old-fashioned now that we can be 24/7 contactable.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:09, Reply)
 I'm on a roll here!
	I'm on a roll here!I agree with Swipey too! 'Presentism' is generally management power-tripping, disguised as 'teamwork', 'efficiency' or other such bollocks
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:21, Reply)
 Depends entirely on what job you are doing.
	Depends entirely on what job you are doing.I work remotely form our main office and it's actually a hindrance so I once I move I'll be back in the main office.
Some jobs can certainly be done remotely, but a lot of jobs do need people to be in a place during business hours as it's often more efficient to have a quick chat and show someone something than it is to make phone calls and send email.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:24, Reply)
 but if sometimes parents could start working from home at 7ish, then deal with school run, then be in office, then leave for school run and tea, then be back working online from 8ish
	but if sometimes parents could start working from home at 7ish, then deal with school run, then be in office, then leave for school run and tea, then be back working online from 8ishthat would help. instead of, you MUST be here 8.30-6.30 or whatever. so long as you meet your work deadlines well, are available to colleagues and clients, and are in the office a lot, the rigid hours aren't necessary like they used to be.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:28, Reply)
 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
	HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!Yeah, parents can do some work from home and then do the school run. Because children get themselves up, dressed, washed and fed without any input from a parent.
Oh swipe, you truly know nothing about children
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:29, Reply)
 Tha parent would be worn out, tired and stressed to hell more than the average worker.
	Tha parent would be worn out, tired and stressed to hell more than the average worker.(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:41, Reply)
 Back working online from 8ish? In the evening? After a day of work and running around after kids?
	Back working online from 8ish? In the evening? After a day of work and running around after kids?I think you've been dropped on your fucking head.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 12:01, Reply)
 I'm so looking forward to July when my childcare costs drop to about £10 a week
	I'm so looking forward to July when my childcare costs drop to about £10 a weekWho needs car allowance?!
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:07, Reply)
 Planning on slaughtering the calves eh
	Planning on slaughtering the calves ehThose freezers are pretty cheap to run
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:28, Reply)
 All the whinging pricks will be glad of it when natural gas reserves run out or become prohibitively expensive
	All the whinging pricks will be glad of it when natural gas reserves run out or become prohibitively expensive (, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 10:53, Reply)
 Shale gas is also expensive, and the plan is to export the vast majority of it which won't benefit you at all.
	Shale gas is also expensive, and the plan is to export the vast majority of it which won't benefit you at all.(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 10:54, Reply)
 I bet you have a shit hipster beard and pisshole eyes that look like you're already three sheets to the wind at 8.30am.
	I bet you have a shit hipster beard and pisshole eyes that look like you're already three sheets to the wind at 8.30am.(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:02, Reply)
 Good.
	Good.There's no need for so many plastic bags - there aren't enough kittens.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 10:57, Reply)
 these are quite amusing too
	these are quite amusing toowww.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2646691/I-left-ONE-minute-Meet-self-titled-Worlds-Best-Father-priceless-viral-photo-project.html
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:12, Reply)
 I always look at the Daily Mail. I shouldn't, but I do.
	I always look at the Daily Mail. I shouldn't, but I do.Mainly I read the articles on The Independent and then compare the "journalism".
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:40, Reply)
 It's not a problem.
	It's not a problem. The pub landlord thing has been a long time coming, and should see shit landlords of back end country pubs going bankrupt before being forced out.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:11, Reply)
 I saw a seagull caught up in a plastic bag yesterday
	I saw a seagull caught up in a plastic bag yesterdayIt was trying to fly away but the bag was acting like a parachute and fucking it up.
So yeah, more plastic bags please.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:18, Reply)
 Seagulls are cruel bastards.
	Seagulls are cruel bastards.I once saw one ambush a pigeon for the lols. Just lifted it up in the air and dropped it. Killed it dead.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:39, Reply)
 they are not nice birds
	they are not nice birdsnor are magpies. but it's not nice to think of one being damaged and hurt by a plastic bag that some cunt couldn't be bothered to dispose of properly
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:44, Reply)
 :(
	:(www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/woman-tells-how-seagull-dropped-1069936
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:45, Reply)
 I think he disposed of it rather well.
	I think he disposed of it rather well. There was a guy round here luring seagulls in to his shed and dyeing them funky colours. No one cared until he glued an action man hat and pair of boots on to one.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:47, Reply)
 They were attacking the ducks in the park for bread, last time we were coastways. Cunts.
	They were attacking the ducks in the park for bread, last time we were coastways. Cunts.(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:44, Reply)
 Not bothered.
	Not bothered.If it makes people reuse carrier bags then im all for it. I always recycle mine.
we are a bit of Nanny state though. Scared to say the wrong thing without offending someone.
Newsflash: No matter what you say or do, some cunt will always be offended.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:37, Reply)
 Anyone who says "You can't say anything any more without saying the wrong thing"
	Anyone who says "You can't say anything any more without saying the wrong thing"is simply someone who doesn't think before opening their mouths. The argument that someone will always be offended by something is only used by people who are used to saying offensive things and don't like it that the majority of people don't consider it acceptable to be offensive.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:45, Reply)
 Im on social media a lot and see people getting all up in arms about the slightest little things.
	Im on social media a lot and see people getting all up in arms about the slightest little things.Not just our country either.
Youtube comments are worse than Daily Mail comments.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:49, Reply)
 Darkies, pikeys and nancy boys. Hang 'em, flog 'em and send 'em back. Just saying.
	Darkies, pikeys and nancy boys. Hang 'em, flog 'em and send 'em back. Just saying.(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:43, Reply)
 *is offended*
	*is offended*I didn't mean things like that, as they are actually offensive.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:46, Reply)
 No they aren't, they are just words, stop being so over sensitive.
	No they aren't, they are just words, stop being so over sensitive.And fuck off.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:47, Reply)
 YOUN!
	YOUN!I don't get offended by words, personally. Otherwise I wouldn't be on here.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:50, Reply)
 take your pick, darling
	take your pick, darlingI hate faggot though. dunno why.
It's not the word, but the intent that does the damage.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:55, Reply)
 and women.
	and women.We don't like hateful, alcoholic, shortarses. so no biggie.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 12:07, Reply)
 He has a wife who is way too attractive to be with him.
	He has a wife who is way too attractive to be with him.  Unluckily for her, he was the only twerp in the village that she wasn't related to.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 12:39, Reply)
 She is a tad out of my league.
	She is a tad out of my league.The related thing is amusing though. Her ex boyfriend is now her step brother (her mum married his dad a few years ago) Her aunt is also her cousin once removed as her dads cousin married her mum's brother. This makes her cousin also her second cousin.
Understand?
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 12:48, Reply)
 I have a wife
	I have a wifeWho doesn't like it. She doesn't like it so I don't do it. I have a wife so I don't do it to anyone else. Therefore I don't stick my face in vaginas. This is because I am both faithful and understanding of my wifes sexual preferences.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 12:43, Reply)
 Doesn't bother me
	Doesn't bother meI'm a terrible povvo that shops in Aldi, so I either already pay for my bags, or bring a massive one from home.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 12:10, Reply)
 In France they don't even give you plastic bags in the supermarket
	In France they don't even give you plastic bags in the supermarketImagine that!!!
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 12:12, Reply)
 French plastic bag manufacturers?
	French plastic bag manufacturers?The people that lost their jobs when the plastic bag manufacturers went out of business?
The families of the people that lost their job who are now unemployed povos?
The friends and families attending the funerals of the people that lost their job at the plastic bag manufacturers, who killed themselves because they realised just how pathetic their sad life was?
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 12:26, Reply)
 I only hope in time we can reforge the relationship we had before this awful misunderstanding.
	I only hope in time we can reforge the relationship we had before this awful misunderstanding.(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 12:33, Reply)
 Swipe says she's never done any porn but I am sure this is her vagina
	Swipe says she's never done any porn but I am sure this is her vaginai.imgur.com/Fys0J0U.png
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 12:42, Reply)
 Except Kroney
	Except KroneyHe's been forced to belittle himself by becoming an IT monkey since he lost his job manning the Hudson Sharp MS1000
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 12:32, Reply)
 5p for A PLASTIC BAG?
	5p for A PLASTIC BAG?  Is this a priority for our troubled nation?
The Lib Dems don't know when to shut the fuck up do they?
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 12:34, Reply)
 If you're responding with a link to a post about cocks
	If you're responding with a link to a post about cocksplease avoid using Snipurl (and Tinyurl while I think about it.)
Cheers.
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 12:59, Reply)
 ha ha
	ha hawww.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/06/03/Man-buys-penis-enlarger-gets-magnifying-glass/
(, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 12:43, Reply)
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