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is it time to make a stand
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Why the hell are we allowing ourselves to be ripped of by these greedy grasping power supply firms,& more to the point why are they allowed to do it.
I can understand that prices do rise,but not at the unjustified rate that these capitalists are allowed to hype.
Even people in medieval England did not stand for such exploitation.
Why don`t we all make a stand & refuse to pay, till they realise that they need us, just as much as we need them, (in the winter anyway)
It is not only foreigh companies who are creaming us, there also British ones.
I can understand that prices do rise,but not at the unjustified rate that these capitalists are allowed to hype.
Even people in medieval England did not stand for such exploitation.
Why don`t we all make a stand & refuse to pay, till they realise that they need us, just as much as we need them, (in the winter anyway)
It is not only foreigh companies who are creaming us, there also British ones.
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it is my belief that the reason for the price hickes are simply that the state requires methods to adjust inflation and or to
manipulate the the population without themselves being accontable, this then would make sense in that, A, the goverment of the day remains whiter than white. B.when shifting the blame without saying a word.enables the powercompanies to collect the extra taxes for the government
and C. If the above is not the case why does all the parties remain silient ?
IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE ALL THIS ABSTAIN FROM VOTEING
it is my belief that the reason for the price hickes are simply that the state requires methods to adjust inflation and or to
manipulate the the population without themselves being accontable, this then would make sense in that, A, the goverment of the day remains whiter than white. B.when shifting the blame without saying a word.enables the powercompanies to collect the extra taxes for the government
and C. If the above is not the case why does all the parties remain silient ?
IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE ALL THIS ABSTAIN FROM VOTEING
Jbird you are spot on about the shallow political parties taking a back step, & by the way i do not vote, as you only end up with a shallow dictator.
Wood fellow When was the last time "we brits" stood up for a just cause when we became victims of a scam engineered by a bunch of greedy grasping shareholders?
"The pressure on our utility companies," dont make me laugh,,they thrive on that mentallity,
Wood fellow When was the last time "we brits" stood up for a just cause when we became victims of a scam engineered by a bunch of greedy grasping shareholders?
"The pressure on our utility companies," dont make me laugh,,they thrive on that mentallity,
Kathyan is right not voting changes nothing, if you don't participate in the poll how can you complain about the result?
You obviously have political beliefs, espouse them. Vote for them. If no-one in your area is promoting the policies you want, then stand yourself. You may sweep the hustings on the wave of popular revolt, or maybe not...
The privatisation of the utility companies is a prime reason for the price rises, blame the party that did that.
You obviously have political beliefs, espouse them. Vote for them. If no-one in your area is promoting the policies you want, then stand yourself. You may sweep the hustings on the wave of popular revolt, or maybe not...
The privatisation of the utility companies is a prime reason for the price rises, blame the party that did that.
The problem with attempting to change anything in this country is that the stranglehold that the two main parties have upon the electoral systems means that voters have a choice, effectively, of just two packages. These are now so similar as to be largely indistinguishable and neither represents the true wishes of the electorate. Instead, once elected the government of the day embarks upon a programme which benefits only a minority of the electorate � usually those who contribute little.
The problem is compounded by voter apathy. Not so much that people cannot be bothered to vote at all, but there is simply no apparent need to radically change things. So long as they have enough food, can manage a couple of holidays each year and can raise a loan to buy a new jeep or people carrier every couple of years they are happy.
As far as this particular question goes the country�s security of energy provision was compromised mainly by the privatisation of energy supplies. This by itself was not particularly damaging because, generally, businesses are better than governments at running things. However, what has happened with the UK�s energy (and indeed many other) industries is that they are now almost exclusively in the hands of foreign owners. As a result UK consumers are treated less favourably (hence the increasing use of the term �rip-off Britain�).
Major issues such as this will never be properly addressed to the benefit of British people whilst the cosy two party system prevails. There is too much at stake for politicians to jeopardise their comfortable Westminster careers (usually extended after they�ve been thrown out of Parliament by a stint in Europe) by rocking the boat.
The problem is compounded by voter apathy. Not so much that people cannot be bothered to vote at all, but there is simply no apparent need to radically change things. So long as they have enough food, can manage a couple of holidays each year and can raise a loan to buy a new jeep or people carrier every couple of years they are happy.
As far as this particular question goes the country�s security of energy provision was compromised mainly by the privatisation of energy supplies. This by itself was not particularly damaging because, generally, businesses are better than governments at running things. However, what has happened with the UK�s energy (and indeed many other) industries is that they are now almost exclusively in the hands of foreign owners. As a result UK consumers are treated less favourably (hence the increasing use of the term �rip-off Britain�).
Major issues such as this will never be properly addressed to the benefit of British people whilst the cosy two party system prevails. There is too much at stake for politicians to jeopardise their comfortable Westminster careers (usually extended after they�ve been thrown out of Parliament by a stint in Europe) by rocking the boat.
And to top it all , we could have affordable electricity if people were ready to embrace nuclear power (if delivered in a safe way) , that in itself shall eradicate the need for assistance from other countries, Heaven help us if anything was to happen in europe and they were to cut us off , This should never ever have been allowed to happen as we are not self sufficient at all....
Quite right, tufty. And this problem has been compounded by the ridiculous notion that Europe is one big happy family. Of course it isn�t and foreign suppliers treat their own nation�s customers far more favourably than they do ours. British companies supplying overseas customers, of course, play by the rules and, if anything, set their prices and conditions so as to disadvantage their home customers.
Buildrrs mate you are spot on, we are on our own, & getting fleeced in the process, & what is the energy watchdog doing about, they just inform us of what we can clearly see for ourselves.
One company starts the ball rolling & the bandwagon is in motion.
In the autumn the hard nosed -------- come knocking on your door, greet you with a smile & start asking personal questions as to which company supply your extortionately priced gas & electricity & promise lower bills in the year, when you know quite well you will not use as much in the autumn & summer months anyway.
Tufty & 123 Everton Another one of Thatchers legacy being allowed to function in the name of competitive business.
Oldgit The system you suggest already happens in local elections were the mps get a taste of public feeling, these elections are used as a proverbial kick in the backside.
Anyway I think we all agree that we are all the victims, of capitalist greed.
One company starts the ball rolling & the bandwagon is in motion.
In the autumn the hard nosed -------- come knocking on your door, greet you with a smile & start asking personal questions as to which company supply your extortionately priced gas & electricity & promise lower bills in the year, when you know quite well you will not use as much in the autumn & summer months anyway.
Tufty & 123 Everton Another one of Thatchers legacy being allowed to function in the name of competitive business.
Oldgit The system you suggest already happens in local elections were the mps get a taste of public feeling, these elections are used as a proverbial kick in the backside.
Anyway I think we all agree that we are all the victims, of capitalist greed.
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