Divide and rule

kermode · 30th November 2011, 02:49 PM

The latest episode; public sector v private sector. Fits nicely with various other ways people can squabble their way to nothing while the real villains get off with the loot.

Maxie · 30th November 2011, 02:55 PM

Well, thats what Dave C was after wasnt it!

Spot · 30th November 2011, 02:57 PM

where were all the public sector workers when jobs/standard of living was being eroded for the private sector, sitting on their safe jobs/early retirement/ over inflated final salary pensions thats where
oh boo hoo

mcq10 · 30th November 2011, 02:57 PM

In the mean time we also start preparations for war against Iran..........

Keep the public occupied with those public sector gold plated pensions and the eton brigade can spend a few more billion fighting Arabs........

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Originally Posted by Spot

where were all the public sector workers when jobs/standard of living was being eroded for the private sector, sitting on their safe jobs/early retirement/ over inflated final salary pensions thats where
oh boo hoo

Did those private sector workers join a union and ask for help?

no?

Then fuck off moaning then.

kermode · 30th November 2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Spot

where were all the public sector workers when jobs/standard of living was being eroded for the private sector, sitting on their safe jobs/early retirement/ over inflated final salary pensions thats where
oh boo hoo

Probably on strike in the 80s.

Spot · 30th November 2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mcq10

In the mean time we also start preparations for war against Iran..........

Keep the public If occupied with those public sector gold plated pensions and the eton brigade can spend a few more billion fitting Arabs........

Did those private sector workers join a union and ask for help?

no?

Then fuck off moaning then.

YorkMackem · 30th November 2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Spot

where were all the public sector workers when jobs/standard of living was being eroded for the private sector, sitting on their safe jobs/early retirement/ over inflated final salary pensions thats where
oh boo hoo

We certainly weren't baying for blood just because you have to watch Cbeebies with little Spot all day.

Stevie Freestein II · 30th November 2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Spot

where were all the public sector workers when jobs/standard of living was being eroded for the private sector, sitting on their safe jobs/early retirement/ over inflated final salary pensions thats where
oh boo hoo

It's not our fault that you're too selfish and individualistic to find some collective strength and bargaining power.

Did you refuse any company bonuses or perks during this 'erosion'?

Spot · 30th November 2011, 03:08 PM

unlike you I've worked all my life
when there was no work in the north east I got on my bike and found it elsewhere in the UK or Europe I'm not looking for a pat on the back i will only receive a basic state pension when I reach FULL retirement age I'm not after sympathy and neither should you be.
It's called life you play with the cards you are dealt with

Tadger · 30th November 2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Spot

unlike you I've worked all my life
when there was no work in the north east I got on my bike and found it elsewhere in the UK or Europe I'm not looking for a pat on the back i will only receive a basic state pension when I reach FULL retirement age I'm not after sympathy and neither should you be.
It's called life you play with the cards you are dealt with

So you're saying no matter how unfair it is, you should just accept it?