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Benefits street, by curiousgeorge on Jan 28, 2014 23:09:38 GMT 1, Can't avoid discussions about this show on the forums I visit.Opened my eyes a lot to the power of the media(again!)
Left wing? Right wing? Let's here those thoughts…
Surprise surprise I think the majority of those on the show have had the pi55 taken out of them by channel 4
Can't avoid discussions about this show on the forums I visit.Opened my eyes a lot to the power of the media(again!)
Left wing? Right wing? Let's here those thoughts…
Surprise surprise I think the majority of those on the show have had the pi55 taken out of them by channel 4
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Benefits street, by Manty on Jan 28, 2014 23:17:28 GMT 1, I just feel sorry for them, Very much let down by the previous owners of Great Britain.
Would be good if Channel 4 could do a similar program on the sale of the Royal mail and how much was made by so few for f**k all when it was literally given away. Billions of pounds for the 'in' crowd.
wankers all of them
I just feel sorry for them, Very much let down by the previous owners of Great Britain.
Would be good if Channel 4 could do a similar program on the sale of the Royal mail and how much was made by so few for f**k all when it was literally given away. Billions of pounds for the 'in' crowd.
wankers all of them
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Benefits street, by Deleted on Jan 28, 2014 23:19:49 GMT 1, As usual the individual is targeted and then blamed for the successive failings of Governments.
As usual the individual is targeted and then blamed for the successive failings of Governments.
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Benefits street, by Deleted on Jan 28, 2014 23:24:15 GMT 1, I just feel sorry for them, Very much let down by the previous owners of Great Britain. Would be good if Channel 4 could do a similar program on the sale of the post office and how much was made by so few for f**k all when it was literally given away. Billions of pounds for the 'in' crowd. wankers all of them
The present government are like playground bullies - picking on the weak.
I just feel sorry for them, Very much let down by the previous owners of Great Britain. Would be good if Channel 4 could do a similar program on the sale of the post office and how much was made by so few for f**k all when it was literally given away. Billions of pounds for the 'in' crowd. wankers all of them Well said. The present government are like playground bullies - picking on the weak. |
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Benefits street, by iamzero on Jan 28, 2014 23:43:19 GMT 1, So the general feeling would be that these people on that show behave the way they do because the government are at fault?
So the general feeling would be that these people on that show behave the way they do because the government are at fault?
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Benefits street, by Deleted on Jan 29, 2014 8:57:51 GMT 1, So the general feeling would be that these people on that show behave the way they do because the government are at fault?
I am saying that the system is broken; not just the benefits system, but the market that allows those with power and wealth to accumulate more at the expense of those less fortunate. Now we can argue long and hard about whose responsibility that is, but the ones that can do most about this are Governments. They set the agenda.
And yet, as we are seeing, Governments are increasingly absolving themselves of responsibility, instead preferring to blame the individual and push things into the free market.
If those with power and influence - bankers, politicians, business leaders - cannot conduct themselves with any sense of decency then how do they expect those who's life is a constant struggle to not try and take what they can on occasions.
Why are television stations, and companies not attacking the landlord that rents out substandard property and takes huge profits from Housing Benefit? If this system is wrong then why do we attack the vulnerable?
You can't tell me that some of those residents are milking the system to enjoy an easy life. Now, landlords....that's another matter; but we won't see that programme.
Politicians ( of all persuasions ) are so far removed from the real world it's frightening. While I have no religion, it's interesting that the only ones who are saying the 'right' things at the moment are the church leaders.
So the general feeling would be that these people on that show behave the way they do because the government are at fault? No. Let me explain it carefully and slowly for you. I am saying that the system is broken; not just the benefits system, but the market that allows those with power and wealth to accumulate more at the expense of those less fortunate. Now we can argue long and hard about whose responsibility that is, but the ones that can do most about this are Governments. They set the agenda. And yet, as we are seeing, Governments are increasingly absolving themselves of responsibility, instead preferring to blame the individual and push things into the free market. If those with power and influence - bankers, politicians, business leaders - cannot conduct themselves with any sense of decency then how do they expect those who's life is a constant struggle to not try and take what they can on occasions. Why are television stations, and companies not attacking the landlord that rents out substandard property and takes huge profits from Housing Benefit? If this system is wrong then why do we attack the vulnerable? You can't tell me that some of those residents are milking the system to enjoy an easy life. Now, landlords....that's another matter; but we won't see that programme. Politicians ( of all persuasions ) are so far removed from the real world it's frightening. While I have no religion, it's interesting that the only ones who are saying the 'right' things at the moment are the church leaders. |
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Benefits street, by iamzero on Jan 29, 2014 9:37:42 GMT 1, I get your statement there fella... All but the first bit that comes across as very patronising. I'm guessing it wasn't meant as such.
I get your statement there fella... All but the first bit that comes across as very patronising. I'm guessing it wasn't meant as such.
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Benefits street, by Deleted on Jan 29, 2014 10:16:59 GMT 1, I get your statement there fella... All but the first bit that comes across as very patronising. I'm guessing it wasn't meant as such.
Cheers for not biting back.
I get your statement there fella... All but the first bit that comes across as very patronising. I'm guessing it wasn't meant as such. Sorry if it came across as such. Incompetence at work yesterday didn't disappear over night. Cheers for not biting back. |
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Benefits street, by iamzero on Jan 29, 2014 10:47:17 GMT 1, No worries dude, the Hancock picture can go a long way in diffusing a situation... Genius of a man.
I would imagine that Benefit Street has the potential to divide opinion. Fact is that politicians are out of touch but there are also a lot of lazy people out there too.
I think there are many people on both sides of the divide that need locking in the naughty porch.
No worries dude, the Hancock picture can go a long way in diffusing a situation... Genius of a man.
I would imagine that Benefit Street has the potential to divide opinion. Fact is that politicians are out of touch but there are also a lot of lazy people out there too.
I think there are many people on both sides of the divide that need locking in the naughty porch.
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Benefits street, by Coach on Jan 29, 2014 11:03:03 GMT 1, I listened to a piece about this on radio 4 the other day.
They reported that the residents are not happy with their portrial by the programme makers. They also said that people on that street who work had been involved with the filming but left out if the final programme. Someone from the production company was interviewed and said that this was because a decision had been made to reduce the number of programmes. Make if that what you will.
I have watched a little of the programme. The one thing that struck me was ghat the residents of that street (and many like it I imagine) could teach a lot of people a thing or two about community spirit.
I listened to a piece about this on radio 4 the other day.
They reported that the residents are not happy with their portrial by the programme makers. They also said that people on that street who work had been involved with the filming but left out if the final programme. Someone from the production company was interviewed and said that this was because a decision had been made to reduce the number of programmes. Make if that what you will.
I have watched a little of the programme. The one thing that struck me was ghat the residents of that street (and many like it I imagine) could teach a lot of people a thing or two about community spirit.
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Benefits street, by Hubble Bubble on Jan 29, 2014 11:34:56 GMT 1, sean, iamzero
you are proper gents, you are
Nice to see a civilised chat between two grown ups
sean, iamzero you are proper gents, you are Nice to see a civilised chat between two grown ups |
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Benefits street, by curiousgeorge on Jan 29, 2014 13:32:39 GMT 1, I have watched a little of the programme. The one thing that struck me was ghat the residents of that street (and many like it I imagine) could teach a lot of people a thing or two about community spirit.
This!
I have watched a little of the programme. The one thing that struck me was ghat the residents of that street (and many like it I imagine) could teach a lot of people a thing or two about community spirit. This! |
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Benefits street, by Deleted on Jan 29, 2014 14:56:26 GMT 1, Why are they on benefits?
Why can't they find jobs?
Why are they on benefits?
Why can't they find jobs?
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Benefits street, by Deleted on Jan 29, 2014 15:08:28 GMT 1, accusatory or uninformed or both?
accusatory or uninformed or both?
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Benefits street, by Deleted on Jan 29, 2014 15:48:31 GMT 1, accusatory or uninformed or both? I never watched benefits street, just seen some stuff about it online.
accusatory or uninformed or both? I never watched benefits street, just seen some stuff about it online.
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Benefits street, by curiousgeorge on Feb 1, 2014 21:54:11 GMT 1, Daily Mail strikes again!
Daily Mail strikes again!
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