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non-conformist - new print giveaway x2, by RoboJ on May 4, 2016 5:09:19 GMT 1, UK males are not sexist to my knowledge. I guess it depends which ones in particular it refers to?
It's the same as everything I guess. if it effects you, you will notice it. My wife gets it a lot at work from middle aged men in her male dominated industry. It's incredibally frustrating to think what people have to go through on a daily basis just because they are a different gender.
Great print, best of luck!
UK males are not sexist to my knowledge. I guess it depends which ones in particular it refers to? It's the same as everything I guess. if it effects you, you will notice it. My wife gets it a lot at work from middle aged men in her male dominated industry. It's incredibally frustrating to think what people have to go through on a daily basis just because they are a different gender. Great print, best of luck!
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Bansky's Dismaland - South Bank Sky Arts Award, by RoboJ on May 3, 2016 10:05:42 GMT 1, Well deserved. It was a stunning show. Anything really exciting coming up this year?
Well deserved. It was a stunning show. Anything really exciting coming up this year?
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LEICESTER CITY PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS, by RoboJ on May 3, 2016 7:32:07 GMT 1, My studio is right by the Villa ground... What a sad year! My friend is a Leicester fan and looks for any opportunity to rub it in haha.
My studio is right by the Villa ground... What a sad year! My friend is a Leicester fan and looks for any opportunity to rub it in haha.
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Art Print Storage in Plan Chests, by RoboJ on May 2, 2016 7:36:00 GMT 1, I think that's the exact same chest I use to store my pieces in! You can't beat original the quality of good old fashion plans draws.
I think that's the exact same chest I use to store my pieces in! You can't beat original the quality of good old fashion plans draws.
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Visit LOS ANGELES 🇺🇲 Street Art, Galleries, Events, by RoboJ on Apr 27, 2016 6:53:33 GMT 1, That's weird the pictures didn't show up? Take two!
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Visit LOS ANGELES 🇺🇲 Street Art, Galleries, Events, by RoboJ on Apr 26, 2016 18:12:50 GMT 1, Lots of of amazing art in LA around These Days Gallery and The Container Yard. Here are a few pics of my favourites.
Big thanks to The Container Yard. Here is my LA edition of the Cost of Freedom which highlights the cost of our freedom and how fragile they are, how people's worlds can be turned upside down.
instagram.com/p/BEpBzU0vDmE/
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Lots of of amazing art in LA around These Days Gallery and The Container Yard. Here are a few pics of my favourites. Big thanks to The Container Yard. Here is my LA edition of the Cost of Freedom which highlights the cost of our freedom and how fragile they are, how people's worlds can be turned upside down. instagram.com/p/BEpBzU0vDmE/http://instagram.com/p/BEpBzU0vDmE hope you like it!
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The UK's EU Referendum - 23rd June 2016., by RoboJ on Apr 19, 2016 6:26:17 GMT 1, So, Tory government says we should stay in. Labour support staying in. SNP say stay in. Lib Dems say we are safer and more prosperous in. Treasury tell us could be 8p extra on base rate of income tax if leave. CBI (170,000 businesses represented) say stay in. Institute of Directors strongly say stay in. Bank of England has warned of dangers of leaving. TUC says Britain poorer out if Europe. Surely those that want out must stop, pause, see the broad spectrum of organisations that say we should stay in, and question their beliefs?
Nail on the head there coach.
That said I wish there was an independent body that could give all the facts and consiquences of staying and leaving so we can make an educated decision rather than gut feelings.
So, Tory government says we should stay in. Labour support staying in. SNP say stay in. Lib Dems say we are safer and more prosperous in. Treasury tell us could be 8p extra on base rate of income tax if leave. CBI (170,000 businesses represented) say stay in. Institute of Directors strongly say stay in. Bank of England has warned of dangers of leaving. TUC says Britain poorer out if Europe. Surely those that want out must stop, pause, see the broad spectrum of organisations that say we should stay in, and question their beliefs? Nail on the head there coach. That said I wish there was an independent body that could give all the facts and consiquences of staying and leaving so we can make an educated decision rather than gut feelings.
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Donald Trump, by RoboJ on Apr 18, 2016 6:56:53 GMT 1, Trump terrifies me... It's so not funny how medieval, brash and aggressive his views are, and that there are seemingly vast numbers of people supporting him. No laughing matter
Trump terrifies me... It's so not funny how medieval, brash and aggressive his views are, and that there are seemingly vast numbers of people supporting him. No laughing matter
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Upfest • Street Art Graffiti Festival , by RoboJ on Apr 16, 2016 16:12:27 GMT 1, Gutted I missed the registration by 1 day as I was away on a commission. Defiantly come and see all the works. Will the forum have a meet up there?
Gutted I missed the registration by 1 day as I was away on a commission. Defiantly come and see all the works. Will the forum have a meet up there?
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Visit LOS ANGELES 🇺🇲 Street Art, Galleries, Events, by RoboJ on Apr 15, 2016 6:17:43 GMT 1, Just arrived in LA. Looking forward to seeing the street art and of course contributing just need to add the finishing touches to 100 Cost of Freedom butterflies before they can be freed! Il post pics as I go along. First stop Home Depot!
Just arrived in LA. Looking forward to seeing the street art and of course contributing just need to add the finishing touches to 100 Cost of Freedom butterflies before they can be freed! Il post pics as I go along. First stop Home Depot!
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RoboJ, by RoboJ on Apr 13, 2016 17:40:12 GMT 1, It's been a super busy year so far! We have just finished filming the new series of Robot Wars which was an amazing commission. I've attached a sneaky pic but I hope fans like the new house robots
What's next? I'm heading to LA, Vegas & Dubai now to release the latest Cost of Freedom butterflies I've been creating. I will be releasing some framed variations very soo too. I hope you like them.
Finally, and most importantly, I have almost finished my new piece to raise money for the Children with Cancer Charity. Stand by for a raffle for a 1 off canvas version along with hand sprayed pieces being release again to raise as much as possible for such a worth charity.
It's been a super busy year so far! We have just finished filming the new series of Robot Wars which was an amazing commission. I've attached a sneaky pic but I hope fans like the new house robots What's next? I'm heading to LA, Vegas & Dubai now to release the latest Cost of Freedom butterflies I've been creating. I will be releasing some framed variations very soo too. I hope you like them. Finally, and most importantly, I have almost finished my new piece to raise money for the Children with Cancer Charity. Stand by for a raffle for a 1 off canvas version along with hand sprayed pieces being release again to raise as much as possible for such a worth charity.
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Breaking news - Panama papers, by RoboJ on Apr 13, 2016 13:27:25 GMT 1, The reason I feel the government has done a good job of the economy is because - - the jobless rate stands at 5.1% in December, the lowest in 10 years - uk has the greatest growth in Europe since 2008 - wages are rising dramatically - yes we are still borrowing but the rate is reducing, the budget deficit is reducing year on year. My opinion is that with a strong economy comes everything else. It shows that we currently still can't afford the services we have and so improving the economy is what I feel is the top priority to ensure we have a long term future for the NHS, education... BONGO HOPE YOU BETTER ARTIST THAN ECONOMIST BONGO SUGGEST THINKING IS GOOD START POINT WHEN USING NUMBERS BONGO WISH LUCK BUT NOT HOPEFUL OF SUCCESS
Thanks BONGO. I guess we will find out!
The reason I feel the government has done a good job of the economy is because - - the jobless rate stands at 5.1% in December, the lowest in 10 years - uk has the greatest growth in Europe since 2008 - wages are rising dramatically - yes we are still borrowing but the rate is reducing, the budget deficit is reducing year on year. My opinion is that with a strong economy comes everything else. It shows that we currently still can't afford the services we have and so improving the economy is what I feel is the top priority to ensure we have a long term future for the NHS, education... BONGO HOPE YOU BETTER ARTIST THAN ECONOMIST BONGO SUGGEST THINKING IS GOOD START POINT WHEN USING NUMBERS BONGO WISH LUCK BUT NOT HOPEFUL OF SUCCESS Thanks BONGO. I guess we will find out!
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Breaking news - Panama papers, by RoboJ on Apr 9, 2016 19:55:38 GMT 1, 50k in style advise?! That's messed up
It's easy to find negatives in everything but at the end of the day we have to base our decisions on something. All governments will use states to help their cause, labour as much as anyone. The independent numbers add up and so it makes sense. Of course that has come at a cost, we will probably not have a pension by the time we retire. But all these things you mention have a cost and if we can't afford the cut back services we currently get then how would all this extra get paid for?
50k in style advise?! That's messed up
It's easy to find negatives in everything but at the end of the day we have to base our decisions on something. All governments will use states to help their cause, labour as much as anyone. The independent numbers add up and so it makes sense. Of course that has come at a cost, we will probably not have a pension by the time we retire. But all these things you mention have a cost and if we can't afford the cut back services we currently get then how would all this extra get paid for?
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Breaking news - Panama papers, by RoboJ on Apr 9, 2016 19:29:37 GMT 1, The reason I feel the government has done a good job of the economy is because - - the jobless rate stands at 5.1% in December, the lowest in 10 years - uk has the greatest growth in Europe since 2008 - wages are rising dramatically - yes we are still borrowing but the rate is reducing, the budget deficit is reducing year on year. My opinion is that with a strong economy comes everything else. It shows that we currently still can't afford the services we have and so improving the economy is what I feel is the top priority to ensure we have a long term future for the NHS, education... ok, fair play for doing that. can't say i agree, but that is the basis for your opinion. But point one doesn't consider the mass removal of people from the statistics. IE zero hours contracts and the ton of people the job centres have made self employed who make nothing but can still claim in work benefits. so is a bit of look good politics rather than feel good politics. growth in Europe, have to say, i have no idea if thats true or not. i think some people are seeing wages rise, but would suspect they aren't the majority and include the CEO's who give themselves massive rises and MP's who somehow still manage to be awarded 10% pay rises. While dishing out 1% to public sector staff as "austerity bites". pretty sure i read or saw that the borrowing was predicted to be less, but since the 20 billion or whatever it was he "found" in the budget the other year was in fact non existent, he will have borrowed more rather by the time he has covered the fact that he decided to spunk the lot at once. . The NHS is deliberately underfunded so they can justify selling it off, and education, they are currently trying to give away. One thing they have been quite successful with is baffling people with intricate ways to use stats to provide the picture they require. but then hey, lies, damned lies and statistics.
They come from the office for national statistics and independent offices. Considering the living wage has just come in that's a relatively big jump for the minimum wage staff. The PM gets paid 150k a year. Considering the responsibility I think that's incredible value for money. I certainly wouldn't do his job for that. When we look at the facts that our economy has grown the fastest in Europe and yet we still can't afford the services we currently get after all these cuts you have to ask where on earth is this money going to come from to pay for higher wages, nhs services, education because we simply can't afford it. That's what my opinion lays on.
The reason I feel the government has done a good job of the economy is because - - the jobless rate stands at 5.1% in December, the lowest in 10 years - uk has the greatest growth in Europe since 2008 - wages are rising dramatically - yes we are still borrowing but the rate is reducing, the budget deficit is reducing year on year. My opinion is that with a strong economy comes everything else. It shows that we currently still can't afford the services we have and so improving the economy is what I feel is the top priority to ensure we have a long term future for the NHS, education... ok, fair play for doing that. can't say i agree, but that is the basis for your opinion. But point one doesn't consider the mass removal of people from the statistics. IE zero hours contracts and the ton of people the job centres have made self employed who make nothing but can still claim in work benefits. so is a bit of look good politics rather than feel good politics. growth in Europe, have to say, i have no idea if thats true or not. i think some people are seeing wages rise, but would suspect they aren't the majority and include the CEO's who give themselves massive rises and MP's who somehow still manage to be awarded 10% pay rises. While dishing out 1% to public sector staff as "austerity bites". pretty sure i read or saw that the borrowing was predicted to be less, but since the 20 billion or whatever it was he "found" in the budget the other year was in fact non existent, he will have borrowed more rather by the time he has covered the fact that he decided to spunk the lot at once. . The NHS is deliberately underfunded so they can justify selling it off, and education, they are currently trying to give away. One thing they have been quite successful with is baffling people with intricate ways to use stats to provide the picture they require. but then hey, lies, damned lies and statistics. They come from the office for national statistics and independent offices. Considering the living wage has just come in that's a relatively big jump for the minimum wage staff. The PM gets paid 150k a year. Considering the responsibility I think that's incredible value for money. I certainly wouldn't do his job for that. When we look at the facts that our economy has grown the fastest in Europe and yet we still can't afford the services we currently get after all these cuts you have to ask where on earth is this money going to come from to pay for higher wages, nhs services, education because we simply can't afford it. That's what my opinion lays on.
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Breaking news - Panama papers, by RoboJ on Apr 9, 2016 18:46:33 GMT 1, The reason I feel the government has done a good job of the economy is because -
- the jobless rate stands at 5.1% in December, the lowest in 10 years - uk has the greatest growth in Europe since 2008 - wages are rising dramatically - yes we are still borrowing but the rate is reducing, the budget deficit is reducing year on year.
My opinion is that with a strong economy comes everything else. It shows that we currently still can't afford the services we have and so improving the economy is what I feel is the top priority to ensure we have a long term future for the NHS, education...
The reason I feel the government has done a good job of the economy is because -
- the jobless rate stands at 5.1% in December, the lowest in 10 years - uk has the greatest growth in Europe since 2008 - wages are rising dramatically - yes we are still borrowing but the rate is reducing, the budget deficit is reducing year on year.
My opinion is that with a strong economy comes everything else. It shows that we currently still can't afford the services we have and so improving the economy is what I feel is the top priority to ensure we have a long term future for the NHS, education...
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Jim'll Paint It - Charity Tribute Prints, by RoboJ on Apr 9, 2016 17:40:33 GMT 1, Come on guys they are only trying to raise money for charity. Best of luck.
Come on guys they are only trying to raise money for charity. Best of luck.
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Breaking news - Panama papers, by RoboJ on Apr 9, 2016 17:03:00 GMT 1, The only opinion I offered was that I felt the government had made a good job of sorting out the economy. I have not at any point said I am right or you are wrong and I've no interest in explaining why I feel my opinion is my opinion for you to nit pick and correct me. End of.
The only opinion I offered was that I felt the government had made a good job of sorting out the economy. I have not at any point said I am right or you are wrong and I've no interest in explaining why I feel my opinion is my opinion for you to nit pick and correct me. End of.
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Space Rocket Lands Back to Earth on a Platform at Sea, by RoboJ on Apr 9, 2016 16:33:11 GMT 1, this is incredible really. Especially as they landed it on the sea. just remarkable
this is incredible really. Especially as they landed it on the sea. just remarkable
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Breaking news - Panama papers, by RoboJ on Apr 9, 2016 16:31:45 GMT 1, I'm not getting into a politics debate with you of who is right and wrong. You have your views and I have mine. I could give a list of headline positives too but unless we both fully understood the situations in each case (and we certainly don't) then it just becomes the case as always on forums where the loudest voice is heard. I am certain if we had the time the majority of points we would agree on. Back on topic, hope tax havens are sorted... ok, please do provide the headline positives. Im very interested to hear them. Its not enough to say you won't debate it, we already are. You just don't seem to want to back your case.
No your not, your not interested in what I'm saying or willing to hear a different point of view, merely waiting to tell me I'm wrong. I'm at the studio at the moment and dont have time or the interest to research each topic to put an alternative point of view in front of you so you can shoot it down. Thats not a debate. Your pinning a label on me for one opinion on one subject. Ive absolutely no interest in discussing it further with you sorry.
I'm not getting into a politics debate with you of who is right and wrong. You have your views and I have mine. I could give a list of headline positives too but unless we both fully understood the situations in each case (and we certainly don't) then it just becomes the case as always on forums where the loudest voice is heard. I am certain if we had the time the majority of points we would agree on. Back on topic, hope tax havens are sorted... ok, please do provide the headline positives. Im very interested to hear them. Its not enough to say you won't debate it, we already are. You just don't seem to want to back your case. No your not, your not interested in what I'm saying or willing to hear a different point of view, merely waiting to tell me I'm wrong. I'm at the studio at the moment and dont have time or the interest to research each topic to put an alternative point of view in front of you so you can shoot it down. Thats not a debate. Your pinning a label on me for one opinion on one subject. Ive absolutely no interest in discussing it further with you sorry.
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Breaking news - Panama papers, by RoboJ on Apr 9, 2016 14:38:17 GMT 1, Again I state that I feel the government have done a good job tackling the economy. I can't tell you what has and what hasn't been cut or who is effected but I do have a fundamental belief that if you get £10 in you can't continue spending £12. There will be a colapse as has happened. Everyone is going to feel the cuts, yes some more than others but fundamentally every one is having to take it to try and get the basics correct. Is it the best way, I don't know, but it's easy to condem with the benefit of hindsight. When it comes to the mega rich such as bankers and footballers, they get paid what they are worth to the company. Do I think footballers get paid too much l? Absofriginloutly but the clubs who pay their wages wouldn't say so. That's because they bring in more value. As do bankers and every single person paid to do what they do. It would be much better if footballers were on 30k and the excess better used to fund the NHS but the reality is if one club doesn't pay them the next one will.... Unless we turn to communism of course. Great job, borrowed more money than any chancellor ever, sold more public assets than any chancellor ever, has a higher national debt than any chancellor ever. NHS f**ked/ sold off/intentionally underfunded, steel (was to be left for dead, but thats now too risky so its all hands on deck), Schools all being sold out of state control (sorry by sold i mean given away!), tax avoidance is rampant and it seems lauded as its technically legal, spiralling costs everywhere, unaffordable houses, record homelessness, huge amounts of public sector workers headed for mass strike action in a desperate attempt to save the services they know we need and blatant mass manipulation and even the hiding of statistics that would expose the shameful results of their economic practices. i could give you more examples if needed. Im hoping you will point out their successes, or at least an insight into how you think they have done a good job. But as you say, your not really paying attention, more lip service. While claiming I have been spoon fed.
I'm not getting into a politics debate with you of who is right and wrong. You have your views and I have mine. I could give a list of headline positives too but unless we both fully understood the situations in each case (and we certainly don't) then it just becomes the case as always on forums where the loudest voice is heard. I am certain if we had the time the majority of points we would agree on.
Back on topic, hope tax havens are sorted...
Again I state that I feel the government have done a good job tackling the economy. I can't tell you what has and what hasn't been cut or who is effected but I do have a fundamental belief that if you get £10 in you can't continue spending £12. There will be a colapse as has happened. Everyone is going to feel the cuts, yes some more than others but fundamentally every one is having to take it to try and get the basics correct. Is it the best way, I don't know, but it's easy to condem with the benefit of hindsight. When it comes to the mega rich such as bankers and footballers, they get paid what they are worth to the company. Do I think footballers get paid too much l? Absofriginloutly but the clubs who pay their wages wouldn't say so. That's because they bring in more value. As do bankers and every single person paid to do what they do. It would be much better if footballers were on 30k and the excess better used to fund the NHS but the reality is if one club doesn't pay them the next one will.... Unless we turn to communism of course. Great job, borrowed more money than any chancellor ever, sold more public assets than any chancellor ever, has a higher national debt than any chancellor ever. NHS f**ked/ sold off/intentionally underfunded, steel (was to be left for dead, but thats now too risky so its all hands on deck), Schools all being sold out of state control (sorry by sold i mean given away!), tax avoidance is rampant and it seems lauded as its technically legal, spiralling costs everywhere, unaffordable houses, record homelessness, huge amounts of public sector workers headed for mass strike action in a desperate attempt to save the services they know we need and blatant mass manipulation and even the hiding of statistics that would expose the shameful results of their economic practices. i could give you more examples if needed. Im hoping you will point out their successes, or at least an insight into how you think they have done a good job. But as you say, your not really paying attention, more lip service. While claiming I have been spoon fed. I'm not getting into a politics debate with you of who is right and wrong. You have your views and I have mine. I could give a list of headline positives too but unless we both fully understood the situations in each case (and we certainly don't) then it just becomes the case as always on forums where the loudest voice is heard. I am certain if we had the time the majority of points we would agree on. Back on topic, hope tax havens are sorted...
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Breaking news - Panama papers, by RoboJ on Apr 9, 2016 13:40:43 GMT 1, The issue is governments & organisations that have an objective create stats like this to back their particular cause, its propoganda & all sides do it. I am merely stating this clearly doesnt give all the information. Unless you know the full story, whats involved in processing both investigations your just accepting what your being spoon fed. Its just like the EU vote. How anybody can make an educated decision I do not know. All the information out there has some form of twist on it to back a specific side. Lots of it completely contradictory. As I mentioned I have issues, issues that arnt mine but that i see in society and those are the things that are important to me and what I feel is important to the country. Im not going to go into them because I dont expect you to care what I think. I am not a tory through and through. I work a lot with charities and fund raising and I am seeing what your saying from your point of view as well as my own. Hence I dont make personal remarks about you and I will only criticise myself. You state pretty clearly that you don't see much issue with the way they have run the country. Mainly because the problems havnt effected you!! how do you step away from that? its tory rhetoric to the max. Maybe you see it as a personal attack, but i see it as me representing what i perceive as your view, and the reasoning for it. which i have to say, i perceive as an I'm alright Jack attitude. Im challenging your point based on the fact i would like to live in a fair system, not the crippling one we have where the few are ok, so since they are in charge, the world doesn't need change! My appooigies for being more interested in the well being of the many rather than the few!! I just watched dodgy dave, He said the will publish the information the goes into his tax return. He very very nearly said he would publish his tax return, but he very carefully pulled himself back in and changed to "the information" . That pretty much shows he is still playing the dodgy card, you could read the pain in his face as he realised what he had said.
Again I state that I feel the government have done a good job tackling the economy. I can't tell you what has and what hasn't been cut or who is effected but I do have a fundamental belief that if you get £10 in you can't continue spending £12. There will be a colapse as has happened. Everyone is going to feel the cuts, yes some more than others but fundamentally every one is having to take it to try and get the basics correct. Is it the best way, I don't know, but it's easy to condem with the benefit of hindsight.
When it comes to the mega rich such as bankers and footballers, they get paid what they are worth to the company. Do I think footballers get paid too much l? Absofriginloutly but the clubs who pay their wages wouldn't say so. That's because they bring in more value. As do bankers and every single person paid to do what they do. It would be much better if footballers were on 30k and the excess better used to fund the NHS but the reality is if one club doesn't pay them the next one will.... Unless we turn to communism of course.
The issue is governments & organisations that have an objective create stats like this to back their particular cause, its propoganda & all sides do it. I am merely stating this clearly doesnt give all the information. Unless you know the full story, whats involved in processing both investigations your just accepting what your being spoon fed. Its just like the EU vote. How anybody can make an educated decision I do not know. All the information out there has some form of twist on it to back a specific side. Lots of it completely contradictory. As I mentioned I have issues, issues that arnt mine but that i see in society and those are the things that are important to me and what I feel is important to the country. Im not going to go into them because I dont expect you to care what I think. I am not a tory through and through. I work a lot with charities and fund raising and I am seeing what your saying from your point of view as well as my own. Hence I dont make personal remarks about you and I will only criticise myself. You state pretty clearly that you don't see much issue with the way they have run the country. Mainly because the problems havnt effected you!! how do you step away from that? its tory rhetoric to the max. Maybe you see it as a personal attack, but i see it as me representing what i perceive as your view, and the reasoning for it. which i have to say, i perceive as an I'm alright Jack attitude. Im challenging your point based on the fact i would like to live in a fair system, not the crippling one we have where the few are ok, so since they are in charge, the world doesn't need change! My appooigies for being more interested in the well being of the many rather than the few!! I just watched dodgy dave, He said the will publish the information the goes into his tax return. He very very nearly said he would publish his tax return, but he very carefully pulled himself back in and changed to "the information" . That pretty much shows he is still playing the dodgy card, you could read the pain in his face as he realised what he had said. Again I state that I feel the government have done a good job tackling the economy. I can't tell you what has and what hasn't been cut or who is effected but I do have a fundamental belief that if you get £10 in you can't continue spending £12. There will be a colapse as has happened. Everyone is going to feel the cuts, yes some more than others but fundamentally every one is having to take it to try and get the basics correct. Is it the best way, I don't know, but it's easy to condem with the benefit of hindsight. When it comes to the mega rich such as bankers and footballers, they get paid what they are worth to the company. Do I think footballers get paid too much l? Absofriginloutly but the clubs who pay their wages wouldn't say so. That's because they bring in more value. As do bankers and every single person paid to do what they do. It would be much better if footballers were on 30k and the excess better used to fund the NHS but the reality is if one club doesn't pay them the next one will.... Unless we turn to communism of course.
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Breaking news - Panama papers, by RoboJ on Apr 9, 2016 12:45:12 GMT 1, I think the word 'scrounger' gets banded about too much in the media and by government, to the point that anyone claiming benefits is seen as seen under scrutiny. People who I used to work with in my previous community job, people who had been in benefits all their lives seemed to be outraged about benefit 'cheats', because that is all they hear. The amount of money owed by corporation tax avoidance and offshore 'legal' trust pales in comparison, but is not talked about because it serves to benefit Murdoch, etc. The fit for work test have caused so much distress to the most vulnerable in society, for example if you have conditions like MS, some days you can be mobile, others you cannot move. Mental health problems do not always have an obvious outward 'symptoms', the brain is such a complex organ that it is difficult to diagnose by doctors, let alone the DWP www.theguardian.com/society/2015/nov/16/fit-for-work-tests-serious-toll-mental-health-work-capability. totally agree
I think the word 'scrounger' gets banded about too much in the media and by government, to the point that anyone claiming benefits is seen as seen under scrutiny. People who I used to work with in my previous community job, people who had been in benefits all their lives seemed to be outraged about benefit 'cheats', because that is all they hear. The amount of money owed by corporation tax avoidance and offshore 'legal' trust pales in comparison, but is not talked about because it serves to benefit Murdoch, etc. The fit for work test have caused so much distress to the most vulnerable in society, for example if you have conditions like MS, some days you can be mobile, others you cannot move. Mental health problems do not always have an obvious outward 'symptoms', the brain is such a complex organ that it is difficult to diagnose by doctors, let alone the DWP www.theguardian.com/society/2015/nov/16/fit-for-work-tests-serious-toll-mental-health-work-capability. totally agree
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Breaking news - Panama papers, by RoboJ on Apr 9, 2016 12:43:50 GMT 1, Although I don't know all the facts I'm fairly sure there is a reason for the at least some of the difference in numbers. That image is made specifically to provoke a reaction from people. It's not showing all the facts, just the one that helps create the reaction they need. I'm not aware of what's required to investigate benefit fraud but I am aware that for vat inspections it requires one person to visit the companies office for half the day, they go through the vat reports and then that person creates a report. Pretty efficient process that doesn't require lots of people. yeah, that'll be it. what other figures would you want? id say it has kept to the specifics and clearly states the points of necessity. so far your point is revolving around the fact that you aren't effected by it so it isn't a problem. Thats a pretty insular set of facts to deal with, and pretty much shows a total lack of concern for your fellow man.It also pretty much encapsulates what is wrong with this government. Totally out of touch with real people/the majority, unable to have empathy for others and brimming with self interest. The issue is governments & organisations that have an objective create stats like this to back their particular cause, its propoganda & all sides do it. I am merely stating this clearly doesnt give all the information. Unless you know the full story, whats involved in processing both investigations your just accepting what your being spoon fed. Its just like the EU vote. How anybody can make an educated decision I do not know. All the information out there has some form of twist on it to back a specific side. Lots of it completely contradictory.
As I mentioned I have issues, issues that arnt mine but that i see in society and those are the things that are important to me and what I feel is important to the country. Im not going to go into them because I dont expect you to care what I think. I am not a tory through and through. I work a lot with charities and fund raising and I am seeing what your saying from your point of view as well as my own. Hence I dont make personal remarks about you and I will only criticise myself.
Although I don't know all the facts I'm fairly sure there is a reason for the at least some of the difference in numbers. That image is made specifically to provoke a reaction from people. It's not showing all the facts, just the one that helps create the reaction they need. I'm not aware of what's required to investigate benefit fraud but I am aware that for vat inspections it requires one person to visit the companies office for half the day, they go through the vat reports and then that person creates a report. Pretty efficient process that doesn't require lots of people. yeah, that'll be it. what other figures would you want? id say it has kept to the specifics and clearly states the points of necessity. so far your point is revolving around the fact that you aren't effected by it so it isn't a problem. Thats a pretty insular set of facts to deal with, and pretty much shows a total lack of concern for your fellow man.It also pretty much encapsulates what is wrong with this government. Totally out of touch with real people/the majority, unable to have empathy for others and brimming with self interest. The issue is governments & organisations that have an objective create stats like this to back their particular cause, its propoganda & all sides do it. I am merely stating this clearly doesnt give all the information. Unless you know the full story, whats involved in processing both investigations your just accepting what your being spoon fed. Its just like the EU vote. How anybody can make an educated decision I do not know. All the information out there has some form of twist on it to back a specific side. Lots of it completely contradictory. As I mentioned I have issues, issues that arnt mine but that i see in society and those are the things that are important to me and what I feel is important to the country. Im not going to go into them because I dont expect you to care what I think. I am not a tory through and through. I work a lot with charities and fund raising and I am seeing what your saying from your point of view as well as my own. Hence I dont make personal remarks about you and I will only criticise myself.
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Breaking news - Panama papers, by RoboJ on Apr 9, 2016 11:56:30 GMT 1, Some council and social security departments, staff are involved in the fraud also the same in passport and other departments where staff are not vetted properly.
Although I don't know all the facts I'm fairly sure there is a reason for the at least some of the difference in numbers. That image is made specifically to provoke a reaction from people. It's not showing all the facts, just the one that helps create the reaction they need. I'm not aware of what's required to investigate benefit fraud but I am aware that for vat inspections it requires one person to visit the companies office for half the day, they go through the vat reports and then that person creates a report. Pretty efficient process that doesn't require lots of people.
Some council and social security departments, staff are involved in the fraud also the same in passport and other departments where staff are not vetted properly. Although I don't know all the facts I'm fairly sure there is a reason for the at least some of the difference in numbers. That image is made specifically to provoke a reaction from people. It's not showing all the facts, just the one that helps create the reaction they need. I'm not aware of what's required to investigate benefit fraud but I am aware that for vat inspections it requires one person to visit the companies office for half the day, they go through the vat reports and then that person creates a report. Pretty efficient process that doesn't require lots of people.
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Breaking news - Panama papers, by RoboJ on Apr 9, 2016 11:22:37 GMT 1, Your right Rufus those things have not effected me and so I can only judge and make decisions based on the world as I have seen it. I agree there are many many areas that should receive more funding, but where is the money going to come from for that? All the issues you mention there, and I agree they are real issues, are all linked to money. To cure the problem I believe you have to cure the fundamental problem of affording it. Regarding benefits, again I can only give my opinion on the world as I have seen it and I'm sorry but there are so many scroungers who are on benefits because it's better than getting a job, many that claim disability to get around the system. I am sure the majority must be genuine cases however from the people I know, it's infuriating that I go to work to help pay for them to stay at home. I have no problem with rich people that have earned their money. They have every right to be a high earner if they bring that value to a company. So long as they pay the correct tax. We aren't a communist country after all. Wow!! Your first line sums it up real well. I've not been effected, and so screw the rest of you, I'm not worrying about that!!! How Tory to the core of you. Ignorance to the facts, I'm alright jack, it's those lazy people on benefits. The only thing you forgot is the immigrants and you'd have a full hand of Tory bulls**t propaganda to play with.
Im not a tory but I agree I am ignorant to many of these particular facts. I dont pretend to know all the problems, what they cost, who is effected. Those very particular issues havnt effected me so im not going to claim to be an expert on them. I see the world I live in and make my decisions based on what I personally think is the best thing to do for the country.
I am however aware of many other issues though, those that do effect me and maybe not yourself. I wouldnt expect others to care or have as much knowledge as much as myself about those issues and therefore wouldnt expect people to make decision about their life based on mine.
Your right Rufus those things have not effected me and so I can only judge and make decisions based on the world as I have seen it. I agree there are many many areas that should receive more funding, but where is the money going to come from for that? All the issues you mention there, and I agree they are real issues, are all linked to money. To cure the problem I believe you have to cure the fundamental problem of affording it. Regarding benefits, again I can only give my opinion on the world as I have seen it and I'm sorry but there are so many scroungers who are on benefits because it's better than getting a job, many that claim disability to get around the system. I am sure the majority must be genuine cases however from the people I know, it's infuriating that I go to work to help pay for them to stay at home. I have no problem with rich people that have earned their money. They have every right to be a high earner if they bring that value to a company. So long as they pay the correct tax. We aren't a communist country after all. Wow!! Your first line sums it up real well. I've not been effected, and so screw the rest of you, I'm not worrying about that!!! How Tory to the core of you. Ignorance to the facts, I'm alright jack, it's those lazy people on benefits. The only thing you forgot is the immigrants and you'd have a full hand of Tory bulls**t propaganda to play with. Im not a tory but I agree I am ignorant to many of these particular facts. I dont pretend to know all the problems, what they cost, who is effected. Those very particular issues havnt effected me so im not going to claim to be an expert on them. I see the world I live in and make my decisions based on what I personally think is the best thing to do for the country. I am however aware of many other issues though, those that do effect me and maybe not yourself. I wouldnt expect others to care or have as much knowledge as much as myself about those issues and therefore wouldnt expect people to make decision about their life based on mine.
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Breaking news - Panama papers, by RoboJ on Apr 9, 2016 8:56:05 GMT 1, Your right Rufus those things have not effected me and so I can only judge and make decisions based on the world as I have seen it. I agree there are many many areas that should receive more funding, but where is the money going to come from for that? All the issues you mention there, and I agree they are real issues, are all linked to money. To cure the problem I believe you have to cure the fundamental problem of affording it.
Regarding benefits, again I can only give my opinion on the world as I have seen it and I'm sorry but there are so many scroungers who are on benefits because it's better than getting a job, many that claim disability to get around the system. I am sure the majority must be genuine cases however from the people I know, it's infuriating that I go to work to help pay for them to stay at home.
I have no problem with rich people that have earned their money. They have every right to be a high earner if they bring that value to a company. So long as they pay the correct tax. We aren't a communist country after all.
Your right Rufus those things have not effected me and so I can only judge and make decisions based on the world as I have seen it. I agree there are many many areas that should receive more funding, but where is the money going to come from for that? All the issues you mention there, and I agree they are real issues, are all linked to money. To cure the problem I believe you have to cure the fundamental problem of affording it.
Regarding benefits, again I can only give my opinion on the world as I have seen it and I'm sorry but there are so many scroungers who are on benefits because it's better than getting a job, many that claim disability to get around the system. I am sure the majority must be genuine cases however from the people I know, it's infuriating that I go to work to help pay for them to stay at home.
I have no problem with rich people that have earned their money. They have every right to be a high earner if they bring that value to a company. So long as they pay the correct tax. We aren't a communist country after all.
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Breaking news - Panama papers, by RoboJ on Apr 8, 2016 18:35:33 GMT 1, As I said it's not perfect but I'd rather have my own opinion than follow the crowd . Just playing.
All parties are no where near but I personally feel the torys are the right people to keep our economy on track and at the time of voting that was my priority, I think so far they are doing a good job on that front.
Yes I agree tax havens should be sorted as that isn't morally correct but they were there when labour were around so it's not a Tory specific thing. It's just 1 of many many things that need addressing and it's only as bad as people fraudulently claiming benefits for no reason. I'm just saying if loopholes or opportunities exist I don't know of many people who wouldn't take them. It's not a Tory thing it's a human trait.
As I said it's not perfect but I'd rather have my own opinion than follow the crowd . Just playing. All parties are no where near but I personally feel the torys are the right people to keep our economy on track and at the time of voting that was my priority, I think so far they are doing a good job on that front. Yes I agree tax havens should be sorted as that isn't morally correct but they were there when labour were around so it's not a Tory specific thing. It's just 1 of many many things that need addressing and it's only as bad as people fraudulently claiming benefits for no reason. I'm just saying if loopholes or opportunities exist I don't know of many people who wouldn't take them. It's not a Tory thing it's a human trait.
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Breaking news - Panama papers, by RoboJ on Apr 8, 2016 13:26:29 GMT 1, There's 2 things here. Tax dodging/saving and illegal money laundering.
I'm not condoning anything but it's very easy for people to point fingers at those in schemes etc to save tax (I am not in one!). I am not aware of a single person that will voluntarily pay as much tax as possible to help fund the state.
I know I'm probably in the minority on here being a street art forum and very anti Tory. but I feel the torys have done a good job so far. Yes it's not perfect but i feel in a better position than when we started. When it comes to tax dodging, in the world as I have seen it, it's full of people trying to take advantage of schemes and people to keep/get as much as they can. Whether that's Saving taxes or getting benefits they shouldn't be on. I know lots of people on benefits that have no intention of working to help pay for society and yet they also have the loudest voices when it comes to condemning others. I'm not pointing fingers at all. Just its frustrating as a tax payer. Both extremes want as much as they can get while giving very little in return.
There's 2 things here. Tax dodging/saving and illegal money laundering.
I'm not condoning anything but it's very easy for people to point fingers at those in schemes etc to save tax (I am not in one!). I am not aware of a single person that will voluntarily pay as much tax as possible to help fund the state.
I know I'm probably in the minority on here being a street art forum and very anti Tory. but I feel the torys have done a good job so far. Yes it's not perfect but i feel in a better position than when we started. When it comes to tax dodging, in the world as I have seen it, it's full of people trying to take advantage of schemes and people to keep/get as much as they can. Whether that's Saving taxes or getting benefits they shouldn't be on. I know lots of people on benefits that have no intention of working to help pay for society and yet they also have the loudest voices when it comes to condemning others. I'm not pointing fingers at all. Just its frustrating as a tax payer. Both extremes want as much as they can get while giving very little in return.
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I can't believe this Art is still available!, by RoboJ on Apr 6, 2016 20:15:54 GMT 1, I'm not at all surprised that a $1,500 print in an edition of 350 is still available. I think for a Howard Hodgkin that represents terrific value. I can vouch for the quality. I have one and it looks incredible. Funny thing is one of these has sold at auction for £4k and one only very recently for £2k and is still available at source.
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Auctions can be very strange, I went to the Manor F1 auction and people were paying more then the new price for off the shelf standard tools that anyone could pick up from a machine mart. Didn't even have their logo sticker on. Absolute madness.
I'm not at all surprised that a $1,500 print in an edition of 350 is still available. I think for a Howard Hodgkin that represents terrific value. I can vouch for the quality. I have one and it looks incredible. Funny thing is one of these has sold at auction for £4k and one only very recently for £2k and is still available at source. Love that Ruggs Auctions can be very strange, I went to the Manor F1 auction and people were paying more then the new price for off the shelf standard tools that anyone could pick up from a machine mart. Didn't even have their logo sticker on. Absolute madness.
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