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Fuel protest is back
hrox:
--- Quote from: "smurf" ---I'm sure most people like to have a good chat, and a good moan. I work for myself & get chatting with a lot of other folk from all areas of society. I also go for the odd pint & again people like to chat. The point I'm getting to is this - no matter who you talk to, whatever age, gender or profession, the conversation always start going the same way at some point. I don't need to point out any specific areas as i'm sure everyone knows what most peoples gripes are at the moment with this country & its government.
When these conversations get to the point of crossing the line what happens? everyone mumbles a few choice words then shuts up, followed by "someone should start standing up for what we want", or words to that effect.
Like most people a lot of these conversational points I agree with & some I do not. But, when people start to make a stand I feel that they should get the support they deserve. If you agree then make them aware, do not just hide away, then when your having your next pint start ranting about what is wrong with this place!
I think there should be a fuel protest, if nothing else it shows that we will not keep being walked over & when we disagree with a non democratic decision we will make ourselves heard!
We should stand up & make ourselves heard a lot more........ especially about the price of fuel & the benefit system.
These are my opinions & I do know others have their own opinions which I respect, like most people i'm no expert & I know there is no quick fix.
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I have to agree smurf, i think something should be done and a protest is more than likly & im willing to support, the last fuel protest the goverment said that it was up to the refinarys to keep the fuel flowing, so by protesting and blocking the refinarys are not really going to make much difference. an idea i have heard doing to rounds is basically bring london to a standstill with cars that wont be movable due to no fuel. if everyones got no fuel then there would be chaose and im sure the message would get through to the goverment as its them we need to get the message accross to . i would love to be in this protest as i need fuel for work as i pay the feul and get reimbursed via milage and if i go no where then that would mean im 25% down on the end month wages which then goes agains mortage and food etc... but its just not something i will be able to attend. this should also help in respect of the refinarys will still be able to deliver and there fore people can and will see be able to purchase fuel at what ever the cost. only people affected would be people in london but most of which use the underground etc. there would only be a few affected that use there own motors and buses.
appologies to anyone affended by the above
graham:
I run a business and would fully support a protest agree with above post.
v8kenny:
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--- Quote from: "v8kenny" ---
--- Quote from: "Lord Shagg-Pyle" ---Bring it on. If I can't get to work because I have no fuel, then whose problem is that? Certainly not mine. If my boss starts to say "All officers have to keeptheir cars full up,I'll send him the bill.
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Trouble with that is if you can't work you will still get paid
I work for myself and if I can't get fuel to run my business I will get nowt - any of the protesters thought who is going to feed my wife and three kids or pay my mortgage ?
Now you can say that is a selfish attitude, damn right,but no less selfish than starting a stupid protest that I want nothing to do with
Why should I suffer ?
The self same protesters will be the one's first in the queue at the filling stations making sure they have plenty of fuel and stuff anyone else
Bloody Hypocrites
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yet in the same breath you deny the right of the protesters to have their voice heard. I ran out of fuel last time but I was still there, as did many that were there. Please do get facts straight, first in were EMS before anyone else.
I'm not starting an argument and I can respect your opinion but be careful the words you use lest you be branded with them and check your fact. I was running a business at the time and I felt it more important to stand up and be counted at the time and take the hit.
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And where exactly in my post do I deny the right of protesters to have their say ?????
All I am saying is what gives them the damn right to think EVERYONE supports them - I certainly don't as I don't think fuel is too expensive, as has already been said elsewhere it's actually cheaper in real terms now than it used to be - so why should I suffer
Here's a plan - if you don't like the cost of fuel then simple - don't buy the stuff ! - that would get your point across without screwing up my day to day life
If you feel that strongly about it then I'm surprised you don't have an electric car anyway :roll:
Paul:
Can I please request that we move away from the personal member on member type posts and get back to a good general debate..
Be nice to each other guys :wink:
v8kenny:
--- Quote from: "Paul" ---Can I please request that we move away from the personal member on member type posts and get back to a good general debate..
Be nice to each other guys :wink:
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Fair point
I didn't mean my comments to be personal but I guess they kinda look that way - not trying to upset anyone, never mind anyone in particular
Just annoyed that they (the organisers of the protest) don't seem to mind who they drag into their argument with the government
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