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Originally posted by electric6:
When I was working in school I took home a pencil, not the whole stationary cupboard.

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Originally posted by Pretty_P:

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Originally posted by electric6:
When I was working in school I took home a pencil, not the whole stationary cupboard.

because that was not within the rules - but had it been within the rules would you have taken more??

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Originally posted by electric6:
When I was working in school I took home a pencil, not the whole stationary cupboard.

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Originally posted by Pretty_P:

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Originally posted by electric6:
When I was working in school I took home a pencil, not the whole stationary cupboard.

because that was not within the rules - but had it been within the rules would you have taken more??

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Originally posted by onetoo:
I dunno!

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Originally posted by Pretty_P:

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Originally posted by onetoo:
I dunno!

I'm not saying what they did was right - all I an asking is how many ppl could honestly say they wouldn't if it was in the rules of their job!!

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Originally posted by JacksonB:

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Originally posted by Pretty_P:

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Originally posted by onetoo:
I dunno!

I'm not saying what they did was right - all I an asking is how many ppl could honestly say they wouldn't if it was in the rules of their job!!

but they are meant to be more noble than us, make huge decisions about the economy and about leading us into war... oh.. hang on...

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Originally posted by Pretty_P:

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Originally posted by onetoo:
I dunno!

I'm not saying what they did was right - all I an asking is how many ppl could honestly say they wouldn't if it was in the rules of their job!!

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Originally posted by StGeorgina:
I think I would have to change my entire personality in order to be able to say I'd do as the MP's have done, I guess that goes for anyone else who is up in arms with this debacle.

I've thought about it quite alot since the story burst into the news, and I have discussed it at length with various people, and I really don't think it would occur to me to do as they have done.

If something is within my budget, I buy it, if it is not, I save for it. I am comfortable with that way of living, it gives me piece of mind.

I wouldn't be comfortable if I had a considerable salary, and priviledged lifestyle, and then not pay for the things I decided to provide for myself and my family.

To me, this bunch of sorry specimins need taking to the tower without further ado. I do not wish to hear their wishy-washy excuses for being corrupt. They are fraudulent and I'd like to see the full strength of the law come down upon them, the same as it would with you or I.

In short, they have extracted the urine on a monumental scale and it's unacceptable.

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Originally posted by Pretty_P:

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Originally posted by onetoo:
I dunno!

I'm not saying what they did was right - all I an asking is how many ppl could honestly say they wouldn't if it was in the rules of their job!!

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Originally posted by Bigdaddyostrich:
Gawd: if I were elected to high office I'd be milking it for every farthing.

Reclining on silken cushions, being fed sweet grapes washed down by Krug by buxom maidens, to the lazy strains of strummed lutes...

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Originally posted by Yellow Rose:

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Originally posted by Pretty_P:

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Originally posted by onetoo:
I dunno!

I'm not saying what they did was right - all I an asking is how many ppl could honestly say they wouldn't if it was in the rules of their job!!

It's not exactly a "rule" that they can calaim for anything and everything, but a system that's allowed many to blatantly take advantage of that system, and then be backed up by those who sanction it. To me things like claiming for a mortgage that was paid up is tantamount to fraud. Things like claiming for top range wide screen tv's is taking advantage, as so many other claims are. Would I do that? no I wouldn't, I have a concience and if I was an MP I'd assume my duty was to them not to me, which is why I'm not an MP lol.

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Originally posted by onetoo:

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Originally posted by Bigdaddyostrich:
Gawd: if I were elected to high office I'd be milking it for every farthing.

Reclining on silken cushions, being fed sweet grapes washed down by Krug by buxom maidens, to the lazy strains of strummed lutes...

You winder upper you

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Originally posted by JacksonB:
but they are meant to be more noble than us, make huge decisions about the economy and about leading us into war... oh.. hang on...

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Originally posted by Bigdaddyostrich:

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Originally posted by onetoo:

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Originally posted by Bigdaddyostrich:
Gawd: if I were elected to high office I'd be milking it for every farthing.

Reclining on silken cushions, being fed sweet grapes washed down by Krug by buxom maidens, to the lazy strains of strummed lutes...

You winder upper you

WTF?

What's the point, if ya can't get your snout well into the trough.

Bet Berlusconi and his pals are truly bewildered about all this carry-on

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Originally posted by Soozy woo:

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Originally posted by JacksonB:
but they are meant to be more noble than us, make huge decisions about the economy and about leading us into war... oh.. hang on...

Who said they're meant to be more noble than us? Where is that written ........in the grand scheme of things they don't earn a fraction of those high up in industry/banking/finance etc. - that doeasn't excuse anything I know but .............if it's in their remit to claim expenses the ..........surely they will.

How are MP's nobler than the common man?

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Originally posted by Orchid:


Hi there! I was hoping I would see you! You won't remember me, I guess but I remember you from C4 I have started my Law degree at last.

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Originally posted by Pretty_P:

The thing that gets me is they get paid roughly £60,000 a BBC news reader gets £92,000 - that to me is just wrong!!!

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Originally posted by Bigdaddyostrich:

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Originally posted by Orchid:


Hi there! I was hoping I would see you! You won't remember me, I guess but I remember you from C4 I have started my Law degree at last.

Oh Lawdy!

Switch to something fun, before it's too late. Latin, higher mathematics.... Just save yourself!

(well done - how's it going? Dull as ditchwater, innit? )

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Originally posted by Pretty_P:

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Originally posted by Soozy woo:

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Originally posted by JacksonB:
but they are meant to be more noble than us, make huge decisions about the economy and about leading us into war... oh.. hang on...

Who said they're meant to be more noble than us? Where is that written ........in the grand scheme of things they don't earn a fraction of those high up in industry/banking/finance etc. - that doeasn't excuse anything I know but .............if it's in their remit to claim expenses the ..........surely they will.

How are MP's nobler than the common man?

The thing that gets me is they get paid roughly £60,000 a BBC news reader gets £92,000 - that to me is just wrong!!!

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Originally posted by Duckypup:

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Originally posted by Pretty_P:

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Originally posted by Soozy woo:

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Originally posted by JacksonB:
but they are meant to be more noble than us, make huge decisions about the economy and about leading us into war... oh.. hang on...

Who said they're meant to be more noble than us? Where is that written ........in the grand scheme of things they don't earn a fraction of those high up in industry/banking/finance etc. - that doeasn't excuse anything I know but .............if it's in their remit to claim expenses the ..........surely they will.

How are MP's nobler than the common man?

The thing that gets me is they get paid roughly £60,000 a BBC news reader gets £92,000 - that to me is just wrong!!!

I saw that interview where the MP asked what the news reader earned. I too was shocked. I didn't even know who she was!

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Originally posted by Kaytee:

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Originally posted by Orchid:

It is a very 'dry' subject and it is challenging. I remember telling you about it two years ago. I couldn't decide on Psychology or Law. I am doing 'intention' and recklessness at the moment. I have an assignment but I think my clients would all end up in jail lol. Nice to see you again.

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Originally posted by Pretty_P:

that's what i thought - imagine what the ones who we actually know are earning - to me when you look at it like that MPs are grossly underpaid!!

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Originally posted by Bigdaddyostrich:

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Originally posted by Orchid:

It is a very 'dry' subject and it is challenging. I remember telling you about it two years ago. I couldn't decide on Psychology or Law. I am doing 'intention' and recklessness at the moment. I have an assignment but I think my clients would all end up in jail lol. Nice to see you again.

Caldwell and Cunningham

Takes me back

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Originally posted by Orchid:

I have to work within the context of Criminal Damage Act 1971 and OAPA 1861.

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Originally posted by Bigdaddyostrich:

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Originally posted by Orchid:

I have to work within the context of Criminal Damage Act 1971 and OAPA 1861.

Several of my former clients did similarly

I advise most strongly against it :nono: