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Closer comparisions than you think can be made actually!?! the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) is in the primary stage of socialism, and that is exactly where this government is trying to take us, tax highly to oppress the population!
However, I wasn't drawing comparisions, just stating fact. Any change in this country is insignificant on a global scale!
Got to get on with some work though or I won't have a job to worry about!
However, I wasn't drawing comparisions, just stating fact. Any change in this country is insignificant on a global scale!
Got to get on with some work though or I won't have a job to worry about!
They may be bias towards socialism but they are still a frontier state ... whereas we are not. So their economic policy reflects this and socialism brings such economies initial stability. I don't agree that the present government is trying to take us onto a socialist platform ... however this argument has raged ever since the whole new labour era, so I'm happy to agree to disagree on this subject.
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It's all very well 1.7 million people signing the petition. However, when was the last time a petition changed anything????
What is needed is direct action. I.e: If all those who could be bothered to log onto the Downing Street Web Site & register their anger actually went out and voted come election time, PERHAPS, this current Administration maybe voted out just on this one issue alone.
I agree with Vtec. China, along with India and Russia (with the USA not far behind) are more responsible for climate change/pollution then anyone else. This is a Worldwide problem and needs to addressed Worldwide. Firstly, it would be nice for the US to agree to/be forced into signing up to the Kyoto agreement. However, whilst Bush is in the White House, he has to much vested interest in other things (i.e oil), then to agree to Kyoto.
All IMHO
What is needed is direct action. I.e: If all those who could be bothered to log onto the Downing Street Web Site & register their anger actually went out and voted come election time, PERHAPS, this current Administration maybe voted out just on this one issue alone.
I agree with Vtec. China, along with India and Russia (with the USA not far behind) are more responsible for climate change/pollution then anyone else. This is a Worldwide problem and needs to addressed Worldwide. Firstly, it would be nice for the US to agree to/be forced into signing up to the Kyoto agreement. However, whilst Bush is in the White House, he has to much vested interest in other things (i.e oil), then to agree to Kyoto.
All IMHO
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If everyone in this country stopped driving their cars tomorrow the growth in China alone would outstrip ANY benifit of us doing so. That is just one developing country!
This TAX and it is exactly that! would mean that I would be forced out of work! On the figures talked about (£1.30 per mile A1 and M25 at peak times - i.e. the workers of this country) I would need to find another £26k a year just to drive my car to get to work! I don't do this for fun, I do it to earn a fair salary and pay my taxes! (there is no public transport in place that could do my commute). Why the hell should I find another job or move from a place that I love to live because of this governments incompetence.
We already pay high fuel tax (approx 70% of what we pay for fuel), which was put in place to tax people who do high miles.
Add to our income tax all the hidden taxation and you will find we are one of the highest taxed nations in Europe, now higher than Germany. The fact that this government spunks it up the wall with every thing they do and feels they need more money but this time hide behind the guise of a green issues offends me. Back to the good old days of tax and spend!
Sweeden have a high upfront tax that is spent well, end of.
Sounds like I am not the only one listening to the propoganda..
They are sooooooo out of touch it is unreal.
Love you though mate
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i know F - ALL about politics, But i agree to the BOLD as that is what it feels like!!!
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To my Dearest Brian,
Thank you for taking the time to register your views about road pricing on the Downing Street website.
This petition was posted shortly before we published the Eddington Study, an independent review of Britain's transport network. This study set out long-term challenges........................................ ..
.......................... not rushing headlong into a national road pricing scheme. Before we take any decisions there would be further consultations. The public will, of course, have their say, as will Parliament.
Love from,
Tony B
Thank you for taking the time to register your views about road pricing on the Downing Street website.
This petition was posted shortly before we published the Eddington Study, an independent review of Britain's transport network. This study set out long-term challenges........................................ ..
.......................... not rushing headlong into a national road pricing scheme. Before we take any decisions there would be further consultations. The public will, of course, have their say, as will Parliament.
Love from,
Tony B
C'mon you blues (or reds!?)........... 
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