Putting flags on lampposts

[JimmyJeffers]

Quick show of hands who likes a flag up a lamppost then lads?

 

[edge]

Quick show of hands who likes a flag up a lamppost then lads?

I like flags all over the show.
Brighten the place up, well unless there kopite ones.

 

[Rita_Poon]

I'm going to make it so there's flags next to username of where that member is posting from.

For a small fee, you'll be able to remove it.

 

[Noisy noise annoys]

He honestly still thinks that killing each other for your queen/king is a good thing

Dinosaur

Also, when the time comes…. Who is the current enemy he is referring to? I’ll give you a clue… it’s the same lot that Shallomy Robinson is telling us is the enemy….

 

[edge]

I think the biggest issue is the narrative, because in essence the likely upcoming tax rises will be in many cases used to retain the status quo.

Part of that is investment in infrastructure, the NHS and whatnot, but it wouldn't be new cash per se, yet rather not having to cut spending or take on debt.

If they raise taxes AND raise spending, you're only shifting the balance to the side, rather than trying to get public finances on an even footing.

This is the reality of the situation, however we all know that many of the masses want to hear about tax cuts and extra spending, even if fanciful.

Personally, like you, I would much rather they focused on efficiencies in the truest sense of the word, where productivity and impact are enhanced.

This isn't Musk and DODGE style ripping it apart to help the wealthy; instead, I'd love to see the likes of the NHS remove the excessive, needless waste.

My wife was telling me that the DfE have spent nigh on £80bn on pupil premium money since 2012 (supporting disadvantage), with no impact at all.

If we're going to spend that type of money, which I am happy for them to do if they feel there is a need, then let's make sure it actually does the job.

Got a lot of family in the NHS badly needs looking at agency staff ect.
Seems its near impossible to sack people taking the P on sickness ect as well.
The student loans system needs looking at as well.
To many going to uni,
for let's face it no end product for themselves or the country
Would do away with the loans myself .
Make a courses like medical, science, engineering ect and make them free as long as they garrenteed to work in the UK for a certain number of years afterwards.
Not cutting for the sake of it, just more efficient use of what we spend.

 

[Rita_Poon]

He honestly still thinks that killing each other for your queen/king is a good thing

Dinosaur

That lemon got shifted on from channel 4 (that 'sas let's have some scran' rubbish) because he was doling out rollockings to certain contestants and then being a bit keen on being 'hands on', specifically with the prettier women. I'm not knocking the world he's come from, but I did chuckle that he's gone to aus (for tv) and seems to be considered quite a forward thinking man of the world type.
As for sacrifice, he set fire to his career, the production company found some army type from the u.s. that was him only taller and hunkier.

"The cemeteries of the world are full of indispensable men"

 

[Rita_Poon]

Got a lot of family in the NHS badly needs looking at agency staff ect.
Seems its near impossible to sack people taking the P on sickness ect as well.
The student loans system needs looking at as well.
To many going to uni,
for let's face it no end product for themselves or the country
Would do away with the loans myself .
Make a courses like medical, science, engineering ect and make them free as long as they garrenteed to work in the UK for a certain number of years afterwards.
Not cutting for the sake of it, just more efficient use of what we spend.

spelling and grammar here are off the scale, benefit of doubt, you're typing on a phone and are outside and it's freezing?

 

[edge]

spelling and grammar here are off the scale, benefit of doubt, you're typing on a phone and are outside and it's freezing?

Yep both and dyslexic bad mix all together.

 

[PhilM]

Got a lot of family in the NHS badly needs looking at agency staff ect.
Seems its near impossible to sack people taking the P on sickness ect as well.
The student loans system needs looking at as well.
To many going to uni,
for let's face it no end product for themselves or the country
Would do away with the loans myself .
Make a courses like medical, science, engineering ect and make them free as long as they garrenteed to work in the UK for a certain number of years afterwards.
Not cutting for the sake of it, just more efficient use of what we spend.

University is an odd one. The research out there would suggest that a large percentage of the population attending university has real economic benefits.

This includes a positive impact on GDP, increased revenue (including taxes), supporting industry and economic output, and improved social mobility.

I would say, perhaps, as a layman the issue may be more to do with the rigour of the courses available and what people are choosing to study.

Science and engineering should be prioritised as you mention, including languages.

 

[edge]

University is an odd one. The research out there would suggest that a large percentage of the population attending university has real economic benefits.

This includes a positive impact on GDP, increased revenue (including taxes), supporting industry and economic output, and improved social mobility.

I would say, perhaps, as a layman the issue may be more to do with the rigour of the courses available and what people are choosing to study.

Science and engineering should be prioritised as you mention, including languages.

Just going off my own kids and there mates.
Mine have a masters in phycology.
Oldest Works in admin in NHS
Middle one, Law decree,
Bank internal fraud investigation.
Business strategy decree
Works in a law firm
All pretty much said they are sorry they went to Uni because of the loans not the experience of uni.
They are all doing OK.
Most of there mates are the same doing OK but not at what they went to uni for, saying that maybe it did do some good as they are all doing good in the workforce.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

University is an odd one. The research out there would suggest that a large percentage of the population attending university has real economic benefits.

This includes a positive impact on GDP, increased revenue (including taxes), supporting industry and economic output, and improved social mobility.

I would say, perhaps, as a layman the issue may be more to do with the rigour of the courses available and what people are choosing to study.

Science and engineering should be prioritised as you mention, including languages.

Without disputing you, or indeed the evident virtue of learning new languages, that has been a sector really hammered by AI (from a professional perspective). What's more, it's been particularly hard on entry-level roles.

 

[COYBL25]

University is an odd one. The research out there would suggest that a large percentage of the population attending university has real economic benefits.

This includes a positive impact on GDP, increased revenue (including taxes), supporting industry and economic output, and improved social mobility.

I would say, perhaps, as a layman the issue may be more to do with the rigour of the courses available and what people are choosing to study.

Science and engineering should be prioritised as you mention, including languages.

Industry based degrees should be given priority too, as at some time in then very near future there`ll be a deficit of people like Surveyors, Geologists, Electrical engineers etc.

For some reason, they`re seen as being less worthy degrees, but these are the people who help keep the country going and the lights on.

 

[BITTER TWISTED & BLUE]

Quick show of hands who likes a flag up a lamppost then lads?

Is that a euphemism for a knee trembler?
Count me in

 

[Brett Angell Delight]

Rolled up to Warrington today because I’m going to a gig this evening. Lamppost flags everywhere. Guess I’m turning into John Rambo tonight.

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

Me air fryer?
No chance...