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  1. Aj12's Avatar
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    Re: The Commons Bar Mk V
    Is murdoch asleep or as he died?
  2. Adorno's Avatar
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    (Original post by AlexInWonderland)
    Hmm, difficult one.

    So far I don't think Cameron has done anything corrupt/wrong, and if it turns out this possibility is true, I would find that wrong. Yes, employing Coulson was a mistake, but nothing more.

    It would have surprised me if you had suggested this a few weeks ago, I believe Cameron to be a decent man of conviction.

    That said, in the context of this situation, very little would surprise me now =/
    You have to be under 20 to say that with a straight face.
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    Oh Thunder and Jazz.
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    (Original post by Adorno)
    You have to be under 20 to say that with a straight face.
    How so?
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    (Original post by Aj12)
    Is murdoch asleep or as he died?
    I was just thinking the same thing. He seems to have woken up now though.
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    (Original post by AlexInWonderland)
    How so?
    Well the notion that any modern politician, particularly one whose background lies in privileged wealth and public relations is a "man of deep conviction" (or whatever the phrase) is laughably naive.
    Last edited by Adorno; 19-07-2011 at 16:31.
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    (Original post by TheCrackInTime)
    I was just thinking the same thing. He seems to have woken up now though.
    Perhaps his son kicked him under the table
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    also, why does Rupert keep hitting the table?
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    Last edited by Melancholy; 19-07-2011 at 16:44.
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    (Original post by Adorno)
    Well the notion that any modern politician, particularly one whose background lies in privileged wealth and public relations is a "man of deep conviction" (or whatever the phrase) is laughably naive.
    Please rate some other members before rating this member again.
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    (Original post by SciFiBoy)
    also, why does Rupert keep hitting the table?
    Have you ever been in a meeting or talked to someone? Hand gestures are a major part, when I am in a meeting I hit the table like
    Murdoch everyone has a style.
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    (Original post by tehFrance)
    Have you ever been in a meeting or talked to someone? Hand gestures are a major part, when I am in a meeting I hit the table like
    Murdoch everyone has a style.
    He is not giving a board meeting though, its seems very inappropriate
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    (Original post by tehFrance)
    Have you ever been in a meeting or talked to someone? Hand gestures are a major part, when I am in a meeting I hit the table like
    Murdoch everyone has a style.
    Hitting the table is deliberately aggressive though. There are better ways of engaging.
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    (Original post by Adorno)
    Suddenly Labour's VAT cut to 15% looks helpful eh. The Tories always put VAT up.
    Indeed. In saying that, I don't think the proposed NI rise from Labour's end instead is a particularly good idea either.

    I really would love to see tax made much more transparent. Labelling should be done as 'Cost of TV: £400' 'Government charge to buy TV: £80'. Likewise, I'd like to see all of people's wages deposited into their account with a tax bill to pay. It would make people realise that we really do pay extortionate amounts in tax. Mutiny!
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    Whilst people are fixated on Murdoch: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2...urteen-billion

    This is getting to be ridiculous.
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    Is Murdoch seriously suggesting MPs should be paid millions a year? LOL
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    (Original post by Adorno)
    Whilst people are fixated on Murdoch: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2...urteen-billion

    This is getting to be ridiculous.
    ****ing hell, thats just stupid, £14bn is obscene.
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    (Original post by jesusandtequila)
    Indeed. In saying that, I don't think the proposed NI rise from Labour's end instead is a particularly good idea either.
    Yeah but NI only hits you if you have a job. VAT hurts everyone from pensioners on fixed incomes to people who are unemployed. It's massively less fair than "the tax on jahbs".
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    (Original post by Adorno)
    Whilst people are fixated on Murdoch: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2...urteen-billion

    This is getting to be ridiculous.
    What's wrong with this exactly? If they can offer a better service then fine. It's not like you will suddenly have to start paying for healthcare. Did't Labour start doing this with the NHS as well?
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