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But you lived in the golden age. I don't think NI is 2 quid a week any more. And the pension age is increasing. The payout is pathetic as well. The fact it is mandatory is just another big state money grab. I paid into it for 8 years and then fortunately escaped to Thailand. No national insurance, no tax on company car or fuel, and thanks to the ltr visa a flat rate of 17%. VAT also low. Viva thailand.

You do. On sorry, you said intelligent Americans.

Ummm, you seem unable to read my posts.

Anyone who pays into government pension scheme is a mug IMO. Pay into it for 40+ years and you might get a few years where they give a pittance back assuming they don't raise the age again. Better investing the money privately so you can control when you can get to it. Not wait until you're in your late 60's to get it then drop dead at 71.

I often get served peanuts with my beer by similarly dressed girls in an establishment around 50 metres from Asoke MRT. It's a wonderful experience.

Dumb cops meet dumb ex con. If either party had an ounce of common sense this incident could have been avoided. Should be a good excuse for some looting though.

I noticed. I also noticed that "UK Labour" support people that don't want to work. I noticed that "Progressives" want to put race relations back 50 years with segregated spaces and 'positive' discrimination. I noticed that "Democrats" want to remove political opponents via the courts and elect a senile puppet that they can control. What a time to be alive! 😄

In modern Britain? The former.

Unless they're not actually fascists, but law abiding decent people who wish for them and their families to be able to live in their own country in peace without being stabbed to death by someone shouting Aluha Ahkbar.

This thread is about Weinstein, not Diddy.

These intimidation tactics appearing in the workplace too. I recently saw a video of a construction worker being heckled in the break room for eating his lunch during Ramadan. If only someone had warned of the dangers. 😄

A good solution to the soi dog problem. Take one of these with you on your morning stroll.

She slapped him twice. Once at the desk, once in the car park. The second time he retaliated and smacked her in the chops, which is exactly what Karen deserved. Hopefully she learns a valuable from this.

Got what she deserved. If you throw the first punch, don't complain if it comes back harder. I believe the acronym is FAFO. She found out. This is equality in action. True equality. Hopefully no action against the security guard who was attacked by this entitled, disrespectful woman. If he struck first and she knocked him out, I'd commend her. However, that's not what went down.

I prefer ICE. A more rewarding riding/driving experience and more convenient. Hybrids are a decent compromise. I believe in 20 years or so we will look back at EV as a failed technology. OK for 10-20 minute commutes around congested cities though, which is what I use my E-Bike for when I can be bothered to carry the battery up to my condo for charging.

What on earth are you babbling on about now? Here's a tip for you... More Bam, less nutsak.

I have an E-Mountain bike. Last electric vehicle I'll be buying.

Maybe you could direct your question to a Trump supporter?

Well, we have the British royal family. You have the Kardashians. Jealousy is a terrible affliction 😄.

Except the stats on climate related deaths.

Well, it seems we finally agree on something. Oh really? https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jun/13/uk-jamaica-deportation-flight-blocked-road-brook-house-gatwick-activists-acquitted Not to mention the bogus asylum seekers themselves of course. Often lodging legal appeals which take months or years to resolve.

Weinstein acted alone. Epstein involved many powerful people in his crimes. He thought having dirt on them would protect him. In reality, the opposite was true.

Never liked the Giants. I'm a Cowboys fan.

Cool story, Bros. Playtime is over. Back to your cells.

You know what scares me, Bill? Hillary.