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Would you be happy to pay an increase in tax to make work optional?

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    finkfink Posts: 2,364
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    You've done your bit to row the boat. If you want a rest I'd support it. Hopefully once you've rested you'll come back and row the boat some more.

    Why don't you row the boat? In fact, why don't we just throw you over the side to make the rowing that bit easier for everyone else. :p
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    koantemplationkoantemplation Posts: 101,293
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    fink wrote: »
    Why don't you row the boat? In fact, why don't we just throw you over the side to make the rowing that bit easier for everyone else. :p

    I've tried rowing the boat a few times but my disability meant I cause more problems than I was a help.
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    Hugh_Hugh_ Posts: 951
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    fink wrote: »
    Why don't you row the boat? In fact, why don't we just throw you over the side to make the rowing that bit easier for everyone else. :p


    He took my place, an Im not going back lololol
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    Hugh_Hugh_ Posts: 951
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    I've tried rowing the boat a few times but my disability meant I cause more problems than I was a help.


    What's your physical disability that means you can't row?
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    Shirley CarterShirley Carter Posts: 382
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    You've done your bit to row the boat. If you want a rest I'd support it. Hopefully once you've rested you'll come back and row the boat some more.

    Why when he can sit back and watch some other rmug row?
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,579
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    I've tried rowing the boat a few times but my disability meant I cause more problems than I was a help.

    If you don't work well with other you can do the shift in the craw's nest. otherwise your overboard.
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    Shirley CarterShirley Carter Posts: 382
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    I've tried rowing the boat a few times but my disability meant I cause more problems than I was a help.

    You can sit there quietly and row.
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    finkfink Posts: 2,364
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    Will this be the same Government who from October will consider those working under 35 hours a week and claiming Universal Credit "parasites"?

    What are you talking about? :confused:

    We were discussing this theoretical model of citizen's income. Take your boring Tory bashing elsewhere.
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    Hugh_Hugh_ Posts: 951
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    I've tried rowing the boat a few times but my disability meant I cause more problems than I was a help.


    We are also very tolerant so will be focusing on what you're capable of, so those around you will be understanding and will help you until you feel comfortable with rowing. If you really can't row at all then there are many many things for you to do to help your fellows on the boat which you will be eager to do.
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    abivanabivan Posts: 754
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    Work defines you.

    It is how others see you, your family and your children.

    It allows you to live for yourself (aside from personal obligations)

    Work is everything. It is a pain in the arse getting up at 6 every morning but it is such a fundamental part of a human existence that I really pity those who can not see its worth.
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    koantemplationkoantemplation Posts: 101,293
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    You can sit there quietly and row.

    If I could sit quietly and row, I wouldn't have a disability.
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    Shirley CarterShirley Carter Posts: 382
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    If I could sit quietly and row, I wouldn't have a disability.

    How does aspergers stop you from picking up and oar and rowing?
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    Hugh_Hugh_ Posts: 951
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    If I could sit quietly and row, I wouldn't have a disability.

    Stop writing yourself off, we will find some thing you can do , we look at the ability on this boat, whatever it may be you'll find a job here. We will do everything we can to enable you to work.
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    mackaramackara Posts: 4,063
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    Why when he can sit back and watch some other rmug row?
    :D:D excellent
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    Shirley CarterShirley Carter Posts: 382
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    Hugh_ wrote: »
    Stop writing yourself off, we will find some thing you can do , we look at the ability on this boat, whatever it may be you'll find a job here. We will do everything we can to enable you to work.

    I have a feeling he would refuse everything and make excuses and just sit back.
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    finkfink Posts: 2,364
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    Hugh_ wrote: »
    Stop writing yourself off, we will find some thing you can do .

    He can clean the barnacles off the bottom.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,579
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    Hugh_ wrote: »
    Stop writing yourself off, we will find some thing you can do , we look at the ability on this boat, whatever it may be you'll find a job here. We will do everything we can to enable you to work.

    Craws nest would be ok I think. No dealing with people just looking our for pirates and icebergs all day. Not doing the hard work but still contributing. That works on my boat.
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    koantemplationkoantemplation Posts: 101,293
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    Why when he can sit back and watch some other rmug row?

    I assume they didn't think they were being a mug when they were 'rowing'. So why would they think somebody else doing the same job would be a mug?
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    Hugh_Hugh_ Posts: 951
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    I assume they didn't think they were being a mug when they were 'rowing'. So why would they think somebody else doing the same job would be a mug?


    They changed their mind, it happens. They stopped rowing and decided I do t have to go back to rowing, so they didn't.
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    Shirley CarterShirley Carter Posts: 382
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    I assume they didn't think they were being a mug when they were 'rowing'. So why would they think somebody else doing the same job would be a mug?

    They wold grow disheartened that's why, and again it's basic human nature which you've not taken into account.
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    Hugh_Hugh_ Posts: 951
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    The important thing is this is never going to happen, if it does happen I will be the first one to sign up to it. Give me money for free? I'm having some of that.

    Especially If all of sudden I'm expected to take a pay cut in the form of higher taxes.
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    tghe-retfordtghe-retford Posts: 26,449
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    fink wrote: »
    What are you talking about? :confused:

    We were discussing this theoretical model of citizen's income. Take your boring Tory bashing elsewhere.
    As much as you wish to dismiss it, these are the people whom will be targeted under current welfare reform, never mind additional plans after the Philpott case. The so called "shirkers".
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    topcat3topcat3 Posts: 3,109
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    your question doesnt make sense!

    if you dont work you dont pay tax. So it would be others paying more tax so you dont have to work
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    skp20040skp20040 Posts: 66,874
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    So basically if you don't want to work then fine you get a very basic living wage and no questions asked. If you decide you want to work again as your sick of living on basics then you get a job.

    This way everyone has the choice.

    It will stop the government telling people they HAVE to get a job.

    A more liberal society is a better society I think.

    So I would say yes I would pay more tax and if need be we can always top up any shortfall by cutting oversea aid.

    Do you agree? or are you very conservative.

    And what happens if everyone decides not to work ? where does the money come from . And who would staff the essential servcies and shops for basics , or would some poeple be forced to work ?
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    TardisSteveTardisSteve Posts: 8,077
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    Hugh_ wrote: »
    Stop writing yourself off, we will find some thing you can do , we look at the ability on this boat, whatever it may be you'll find a job here. We will do everything we can to enable you to work.

    perhaps all the people who can't work on this boat due to medical issues should be drowned eh Hugh :rolleyes:
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