Do you want to discuss boring politics? (84 Viewers)

[Ian1779]

People don't trust the government when they say there's no shortage of toilet roll, food, fuel etc yet keep voting them in. The very fact the government is having to assure people they will have food to eat and the lights won't go out should be enough to ring alarm bells.

They just manipulate the electorate - Brexit, the constant stoking up fear of immigrants, demonising those in the welfare system… they have no shame at all and people swallow it because it plays on their insecurities.

If we were to go full fuel/energy crisis - expect the blame to fall at the feet of everyone except them.

 

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[skybluetony176]

They just manipulate the electorate - Brexit, the constant stoking up fear of immigrants, demonising those in the welfare system… they have no shame at all and people swallow it because it plays on their insecurities.

If we were to go full fuel/energy crisis - expect the blame to fall at the feet of everyone except them.

Basically they’re Waitrose Nazi’s

 

[Sick Boy]

Beep beep beep. Attention, this government is reversing.

Boris Johnson ready to relax UK visa regime to tackle truck driver shortage

Temporary scheme for up to 10,000 foreign workers in transport and food in wake of fuel and supply disruption

amp.ft.com

No doubt the first of many where rules end up being relaxed.

 

[Nick]

They just manipulate the electorate - Brexit, the constant stoking up fear of immigrants, demonising those in the welfare system… they have no shame at all and people swallow it because it plays on their insecurities.

If we were to go full fuel/energy crisis - expect the blame to fall at the feet of everyone except them.

That's the thing though, there isn't a petrol crisis.

However as soon as the media are all over it there is then because people are panicking.

Then you have people just sat about whinging about brexit for everything.

If the media werent stirring it all up there would be no queues at petrol stations.

 

[Skybluefaz]

That's the thing though, there isn't a petrol crisis.

However as soon as the media are all over it there is then because people are panicking.

Then you have people just sat about whinging about brexit for everything.

If the media werent stirring it all up there would be no queues at petrol stations.

Brexit has significantly impacted on the shortage of drivers though. It's not the only thing but it can't be ignored in this instance.

 

[Nick]

Brexit has significantly impacted on the shortage of drivers though. It's not the only thing but it can't be ignored in this instance.

Just depends if people want to hide behind Brexit or not for everything. Same with covid for the DVLA.

 

[Ian1779]

That's the thing though, there isn't a petrol crisis.

However as soon as the media are all over it there is then because people are panicking.

Then you have people just sat about whinging about brexit for everything.

If the media werent stirring it all up there would be no queues at petrol stations.

There would be nothing to stir up if there was even a basic level of competence on government would there?

 

[wingy]

Just depends if people want to hide behind Brexit or not for everything. Same with covid for the DVLA.

You mean like party in power parroting Covid for everything when it's blatantly not .
We have a shortage of120,000 drivers , 40,000 of those are appently due to Covid with no testing.We have known for five years something needed to be arranged to cope .
The previous prime minister was attempting to do a Brexit where this wouldn't have become an issue.
The current prime minister along with his cohorts staged a coup doing a deal with no option of employees from the continent filling the gaps .
That's not Brexit this, Brexit this, that is the situation as it stands where he parked us.

 

[clint van damme]

Just depends if people want to hide behind Brexit or not for everything. Same with covid for the DVLA.

Hide behind Brexit, Haha!!

 

[Nick]

Hide behind Brexit, Haha!!

Look at some posters on here.

Would blame Brexit for everything and anything they could.

 

[skybluetony176]

Hide behind Brexit, Haha!!

Imagine how bad brexit would have been if it didn’t have Covid to hide behind.

 

[Nick]

Imagine how bad brexit would have been if it didn’t have Covid to hide behind.

Your brain might explode

 

[skybluetony176]

Look at some posters on here.

Would blame Brexit for everything and anything they could.

Must be trait we learned from leaves blaming the EU for everything.

 

[Nick]

Must be trait we learned from leaves blaming the EU for everything.

Point proven

 

[clint van damme]

Look at some posters on here.

Would blame Brexit for everything and anything they could.

As opposed to those who excuse what it quite clearly a fucking disaster at every turn

 

[skybluetony176]

Your brain might explode

Doubtful. I’ve spent the past 5 years preparing mentally for this. Although I will admit it’s already worse than I ever thought it would be. Imagine having voted for this expecting greatness.

 

[Nick]

Doubtful. I’ve spent the past 5 years preparing mentally for this. Although I will admit it’s already worse than I ever thought it would be. Imagine having voted for this expecting greatness.

Imagine spending your days getting worked up about it.

 

[skybluetony176]

Imagine spending your days getting worked up about it.

I live it, why wouldn’t I. There isn’t a part of my life that this hasn’t impacted me.

 

[chiefdave]

That's the thing though, there isn't a petrol crisis.

All I can tell you is there's a garage at the bottom of my road and when I went past it about 6:30pm there were queues in every direction to get in. They'll be disappointed when they reach the front of the queue as the pumps are closed

 

[Nick]

All I can tell you is there's a garage at the bottom of my road and when I went past it about 6:30pm there were queues in every direction to get in. They'll be disappointed when they reach the front of the queue as the pumps are closed

Yeah people rushing and panicking.

 

[Ian1779]

Imagine spending your days getting worked up about it.

Imagine getting worked up about people getting worked up about it….

 

[Liquid Gold]

I need to get some petrol in my car pretty soon. Made it back from the game tonight on fumes but I'm not queuing at the petrol statiion as I don't want to be lumped in with all the idiots.

it's a toughy

 

[CCFCSteve]

I need to get some petrol in my car pretty soon. Made it back from the game tonight on fumes but I'm not queuing at the petrol statiion as I don't want to be lumped in with all the idiots.

it's a toughy

If you need petrol, you need petrol mate. I’m down to a quarter after the football as well. It’s the idiots on half/two thirds of a tank queuing to fill back up when they usually wouldn’t bother until they’re on red, that’s the problem.

At least any car thieves are pretty much guaranteed to have a full tank when they nick anything off peoples drives this weekend.

Im also just wondering if the same petrol station idiots are sat at home with the heating on full blast because they heard energy companies are going bust so they may as well heat their house for winter now, just incase.

Anyway, I’m off to CostCo to get my bogroll in early this time

 

[wingy]

If you need petrol, you need petrol mate. I’m down to a quarter after the football as well. It’s the idiots on half/two thirds of a tank queuing to fill back up when they usually wouldn’t bother until they’re on red, that’s the problem.

At least any car thieves are pretty much guaranteed to have a full tank when they nick anything off peoples drives this weekend.

Im also just wondering if the same petrol station idiots are sat at home with the heating on full blast because they heard energy companies are going bust so they may as well heat their house for winter now, just incase.

Anyway, I’m off to CostCo to get my bogroll in early this time

Ok Steve,do that but get yer bike out.

Leccy scooters being the next hot item Lol, especially for Christmas,oh if we can get em from China then onto lorries to shelves.

 

[CCFCSteve]

Ok Steve,do that but get yer bike out.

Leccy scooters being the next hot item Lol, especially for Christmas,oh if we can get em from China then onto lorries to shelves.

One step ahead of you wingy. Early start but sorted

 

[wingy]

One step ahead of you wingy. Early start but sorted

Hehehe.

 

[skybluetony176]

One step ahead of you wingy. Early start but sorted

That’s a step through not a step ahead.

Disclaimer. It’s a motorcycle nerd joke so apologies if it’s gone over anyone’s head.

 

[Liquid Gold]

If you need petrol, you need petrol mate. I’m down to a quarter after the football as well. It’s the idiots on half/two thirds of a tank queuing to fill back up when they usually wouldn’t bother until they’re on red, that’s the problem.

At least any car thieves are pretty much guaranteed to have a full tank when they nick anything off peoples drives this weekend.

Im also just wondering if the same petrol station idiots are sat at home with the heating on full blast because they heard energy companies are going bust so they may as well heat their house for winter now, just incase.

Anyway, I’m off to CostCo to get my bogroll in early this time

I also can’t be bothered to queue for an hour to fill up.

I’m lucky that I don’t need it day to day because I don’t commute far or anything. I just need to find a quiet window some time before next Saturday so I can get up to Cov again.

 

[jimmyhillsfanclub]

I'm only guessing but I bet theres no queues at motorway service stations.....

.....proving that the panic buyers are not only stupid and selfish but also penny pinchers....

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Hoping everyone's filled their car up before I need fuel, because it might actually prove a challenge to get some diesel at this rate...

 

[Skybluefaz]

What a mess, check out the thread

 

[Grendel]

Going well so far

Covid news: Omicron subvariant spreads as UK cases surge - as it happened

Coronavirus cases are steadily increasing after lifting of restrictions last month

www.google.co.uk

 

[clint van damme]

Ladies and gentlemen, the Tories!

 

[shmmeee]

Ladies and gentlemen, the Tories!

Wow.

But Diane Abbott right guys?

 

[skybluetony176]

Ladies and gentlemen, the Tories!

I’ve got 20 pallets I need delivering, send the van round would you. What’s that? Weight you say 1500kgs each. What do you mean a van can only take one at a time because of its weight limit ? Well send 20 then.

Not sure he’s thought this through.