Europe, Referendum & Brexit (formerly Europe..IN or OUT??)

I don't feel like adding any smileys.
The irony of knighting Lewis Hamilton at the same time!

I don't agree with knighting probable tax avoiders, he fucked off to Monaco for a reason. I don't like the guy, never have.

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2017/no...ise-papers

he only gets away with it because they dont change the rules becauase they are all at it themselves remember cameron attacking jimmy carr about tax dodging and then when the panama papers were released he was profiting from the same fucking thing

the Like of Rees Moggs are making millions from doing it why should hamilton or its it only white toffs allowed to buck the system and not black guys I mean rashford was getting attacked for buying properties the other week

The same Lewis Hamilton that is pushing for black history lessons in schools.

Perhaps we should start with current history in Africa?

That'll be an eye opener.

Another thing that annoys me is that I see the Americans taking some sensible steps, straightaway. Even the Russians trying to complain about their police stste, even there at least being a direction with the virus.

So that for me focusses my disatisfaction on our Trump and his cronies.

Anyoner encountered the extra fees for goods bought from Europe yet? think someone bought a sheepskin coat from Germabny and had to hand over an extra £80 I think it was before the delivery handed the parcel for it over.

(24-01-2021 13:11 )skully Wrote:  I don't agree with knighting probable tax avoiders, he fucked off to Monaco for a reason. I don't like the guy, never have.

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2017/no...ise-papers

It isn't his tax status that bothers me, it is the fact that as an F1 driver (so what) someone has deemed him worthy of the highest honour that can be bestowed purely for being that F1 driver. He is now the 'equal' of other knighthood recipients who acted for their country and their fellow man in what ever capacity they did so.......right?? No he bloody ain't the equal of those people just because he created yet another populist bandwagon! There needs to be a root and branch review of the honours system - introducing - if we must - a stand alone medal for sporting/entertainment success! I include the Ashes awards of '05' ( and many more) in my tirade against the system.

On his tax affairs, I often wonder how many of those that argue against his right to reduce his tax liabilities - or anybody else in the same position - would be doing so, if they earnt enough to justify doing the same. Are they saying they would be such upstanding citizens in those circumstances, or so altruistic, that they wouldn't seek to use the system to offset tax, and keep more of what they get??

They hand out knighthoods like tickets at a deli counter so it all becomes a bit cliché.

When he first started out I was totally behind him.... but then the talking started.... and it just didn't stop.

Now I think he's a sanctimonious, supercilious, jumped -up little prick.

(24-01-2021 20:04 )Bandwagon Wrote:  They hand out knighthoods like tickets at a deli counter so it all becomes a bit cliché.

When he first started out I was totally behind him.... but then the talking started.... and it just didn't stop.

Now I think he's a sanctimonious, supercilious, jumped -up little prick.

I will save my fingers with a long drawn out reply! I agree with every word!

(24-01-2021 20:04 )Bandwagon Wrote:  They hand out knighthoods like tickets at a deli counter so it all becomes a bit cliché.

When he first started out I was totally behind him.... but then the talking started.... and it just didn't stop.

Now I think he's a sanctimonious, supercilious, jumped -up little prick.

My sentiments exactly!! I had thought of getting one with my morning paper at the shop, but decided against it!