Bongo Heracles
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Post by Bongo Heracles on Aug 27, 2022 11:12:51 GMT
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Post by simple on Aug 27, 2022 12:57:32 GMT
Even just as an act of naked political survival I’m amazed that the Tories haven’t read the room well enough to actually propose anything to deal with the energy price hikes.
I know they’re slightly encumbered by Boris having checked out months ago but surely someone must realise that killing your voters isn’t a great electoral strategy.
Unless they’re so wedded to the ideology of market forces being all powerful that they think all this is worth it.
I feel like even Cameron and May would have sensed the “something must be done” vibe across the country as the Telegraph is printing lifestyle articles on why being cold and starving might not be all that bad.
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Post by Reviewer on Aug 27, 2022 13:16:25 GMT
Cutting income tax on a sliding scale and then increasing for the highest earners e.g £80k+ on a sliding scale would seem sensible, with a tax on profits for the energy companies to cover any gap seems an easy and obvious answer. Long term plan of a massive increase in solar and wind also seems easy and obvious.
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Post by Chopsen on Aug 27, 2022 13:21:37 GMT
Cutting income tax on a sliding scale and then increasing for the highest earners e.g £80k+ on a sliding scale would seem sensible, with a tax on profits for the energy companies to cover any gap seems an easy and obvious answer. Long term plan of a massive increase in solar and wind also seems easy and obvious. Just ditch NI completely, and make up the shortfall by raising all the income tax bands above basic, and by default capture other sources of income that would not be captured by NI tax (mostly passive income from established wealth).
The fact we tax income from labour more than income from wealth is stupid anyway. This would be the perfect way to give more people on lower incomes more take home to cope with increased costs.
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Post by Chopsen on Aug 27, 2022 13:23:16 GMT
Problem is that there is no executive. Even if someone *wanted* to do something, they can't do anything because Johnson is basically sulking. He won't be allowed to play at being PM so he's not going to let any governing happen. It's pathetic.
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Post by GigaChad Sigma. on Aug 27, 2022 13:26:25 GMT
Has anyone got any tips regarding cannibalism?
I've done a ittle research and there’s some evidence that keeping multiple victims in a cage can help reduce heating costs.
I'm just wondering about post meal storage. I don't want to splash out on a larger freezer if I can help it.
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Post by dasbooter on Aug 27, 2022 13:31:40 GMT
Pickling. Salting. Smoking.
.. So I've heard..
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Post by sport✅ on Aug 27, 2022 13:58:45 GMT
Has anyone got any tips regarding cannibalism? I've done a ittle research and there’s some evidence that keeping multiple victims in a cage can help reduce heating costs. I'm just wondering about post meal storage. I don't want to splash out on a larger freezer if I can help it. I'll build you a Biltong box bru. Extra large to accommodate the human rump. |
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brokenkey
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Post by brokenkey on Aug 27, 2022 15:04:03 GMT
You still have to feed them. It's not going to save you money in the long term.
Going to prison though. That's a money saver.
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Post by GigaChad Sigma. on Aug 27, 2022 16:53:34 GMT
3 meals, no rent, 24/7 heat and power.
Access to exercise equipment, a library and upskilling courses.
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Post by sport✅ on Aug 27, 2022 17:19:54 GMT
And a PS5
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Post by simple on Aug 27, 2022 17:21:00 GMT
I think I might actually be doomscrolling this more than I was Covid.
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Post by cubby on Aug 27, 2022 17:29:02 GMT
Well thanks BBC for dispelling the idea that I'm a middle earner. Fuck, today's been one kick in the teeth after another.
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Post by Bird Of Prey on Aug 27, 2022 17:48:36 GMT
I think I might actually be doomscrolling this more than I was Covid. Likewise and I think I'm going to stop it. Screw all I can do about it and reading the worst articles we can find about it is just going to scare me even more than I already am. |
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Post by simple on Aug 27, 2022 18:45:30 GMT
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Post by Sarfrin on Aug 27, 2022 19:22:24 GMT
I liked Scarfolk more when it wasn't reality.
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Post by technoish on Aug 27, 2022 21:55:06 GMT
Well thanks BBC for dispelling the idea that I'm a middle earner. Fuck, today's been one kick in the teeth after another. The median average salary for full-time workers in the UK is £31,285. so says Google. There will be regional differences - this will be skewed by London. |
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Post by elstoof on Aug 27, 2022 23:55:34 GMT
How long does biltong take to make now that the lightbulbs are all LED
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Post by mothercruncher on Aug 28, 2022 6:40:23 GMT
Just read somebody’s plan for the winter-
“From October I am looking at turning off the fridge, making coffee with cold water, no oven/microwave/hotplate so no hot food, cold water sink wash instead of shower, hand wash clothes in cold water. No TV or games console. I have to keep using my tiny electric fire as it’s the only heat I have and I need heat and I need to keep my phone charged in case my disabilities trigger a medical emergency so I can phone an ambulance and wait days for it.”
Meanwhile, Tories are heating their stables.
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Post by Zuluhero on Aug 28, 2022 7:58:09 GMT
It's an extreme case, but still tragic.
Was listening to Any Answers on radio 4 and quite a few OAPs calling in to say they'll be retreating to one room for the winter and wrapping up.
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Post by Rich on Aug 28, 2022 8:06:16 GMT
Not sure why OAPs are worried. Johnson gave them all bus passes to keep warm this winter.
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Post by brokenkey on Aug 28, 2022 9:36:26 GMT
It's an extreme case, but still tragic. Was listening to Any Answers on radio 4 and quite a few OAPs calling in to say they'll be retreating to one room for the winter and wrapping up. that's what these same people did during the blitz. That earlier post. They are going to have fun when their water pipes freeze. |
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Post by Reviewer on Aug 28, 2022 9:40:04 GMT
The blitz was almost 80 years ago. Most of the OAPs have never experienced this despite what the oldies on FB etc think.
Good point on the pipes though, a lot of people will end up with even more issues if they can’t afford the bare minimum heating.
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Post by mothercruncher on Aug 28, 2022 9:44:36 GMT
Frustrates me that’s regularly repeated (and the glory handily donned by gammons who conveniently fail to correct)- boomers didn’t fight and suffer through the war their parents did.
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Post by sport✅ on Aug 28, 2022 9:49:31 GMT
How long does biltong take to make now that the lightbulbs are all LED You actually don't need a light, but yeah, add on a couple of days. it's actually very easy to do at home and can show a box build in pics if anyone's interested. |
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Post by jono62 on Aug 28, 2022 9:51:55 GMT
Yes please.
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Post by anthonyuk on Aug 28, 2022 10:14:50 GMT
Personally read this as the tories saying they'll give money to everyone rather than be seen giving "handouts" only to the poor and at risk. Bit to charitable for the base otherwise and they can't upset them. Even the lack of action from Boris is a careful plan to let the world burn just as Truss takes over, in preperation for his return. Promising the next PM will help while hoping to the Ukraine for the occasional photo op between holidays. God I hate them. Energy bill wise it hasn't hit us yet, but I've a feeling our log burner will be worth it's weight in gold come winter. |
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Post by nexus6 on Aug 28, 2022 12:13:33 GMT
Just started looking at getting a bulk order of logs for the upcoming winter (of discontent)
All hardwood logs on 3-4 week order due to high demand. Lots of people having the same idea perhaps.
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Post by technoish on Aug 28, 2022 12:24:50 GMT
Just started looking at getting a bulk order of logs for the upcoming winter (of discontent) All hardwood logs on 3-4 week order due to high demand. Lots of people having the same idea perhaps. Not at the one I usually order at. Lekto still doing birch and oak (as well as various slow burning compressed logs), in boxes or pallets. |
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Post by minimatt on Aug 28, 2022 12:53:40 GMT
just a quick warning on wood prices - the prices at that lekto link are so high that I think even with gas prices as they are it'd be significantly cheaper to run central heating if you have it than burn logs their pricing of a pallet of 48 22litre boxes = 1m3 (of boxes, one hopes each box is filled) for £477 - that's well over four times the price commercial forestries will be selling for seasonal dried stuff delivered in spring |
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