BBassic
I changed this.
- Jul 28, 2011
- 13,036
I get and agree with the sentiment but do reconsider. You're one of the good'uns.
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[Politics] Is Anyone Here, Looking to House a Ukranian Refugee?
- Thread starter NorthstandRacoon
- Start date
I get and agree with the sentiment but do reconsider. You're one of the good'uns.
With the cost of everything going up and in an unsure industry its a no
UK tax payers also pay for you.
I'm sure you'll be back when 'Partygate' kicks off again.
jakarta
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To quote Edmund Burke:
When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle
In other words, stay and fight your corner (although not in the Bear Pit)...
Nobby Cybergoat
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- Jul 19, 2021
- 8,617
It's a wonderful thing to do if you are in the position to do so. But nobody should ever have to justify why they aren't going to do it. If you're not in the position to or you don't want to, then fine, that's nobody else's business.
There are other things you can do. You might be in the position to donate to one of the charities which are doing such great work. Or you could write to your MP, asking them for maximum sanctions n Russia or asking them to support renewable energy initiatives
There are other things you can do. You might be in the position to donate to one of the charities which are doing such great work. Or you could write to your MP, asking them for maximum sanctions n Russia or asking them to support renewable energy initiatives
Why? Are people not allowed to have different views? I don't understand why people want to live in echo-chambers. There is nothing they have posted on this thread that is overly offensive.
Don't leave NSC please. Your posts are sometimes good, sometimes insightful, and sometimes mental. You add something.
worthingseagull123
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- May 5, 2012
- 2,683
If anyone has any doubts, then I’d urge caution.
It is a longer term committment.
I live alone in a 2 bed house, but owing to COVID I know work 3-4 days a week at home and have had to turn the spare room into an office.
- Aug 7, 2003
- 8,073
We’ve had friends come to stay for a few days and been relieved when they’ve left. Not because there’s anything wrong with the friendship, but people are just different in many respects and just aren’t compatible living under the same roof. How would this be overcome should a refugee enter this category? You can’t just ask them to leave.
Phoebes Mum
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- May 5, 2019
- 9
I am eligible, as a single occupant for a 25% reduction in Council Tax. Does anyone know if this would be affected?
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Nobby Cybergoat
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- Jul 19, 2021
- 8,617
Yeh.
The two posters in question have never said a single thing I agree with, and I guess most of the time they are just looking for a reaction, but you can't ignore the truth that they do represent a swathe of opinion which doesn't really exist on NSC but does in the country
Anything said which is racist should of course be punished with permanent bans
Nobby Cybergoat
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- Jul 19, 2021
- 8,617
Possibly.
I expect the majority though will just want to find some work and move into their own place as soon as possible.
On the other side of it, there may be some who are traumatised who might need a bit more time.
I echo this. I am happy to disagree with what you may have to say, ppf, but coherent argument deserves respect. Far better than the irritating one-line drivel you are known for.
As much as I'd like to, I won't be.
We're still coming to terms with the tiny overlord that has taken up residence in our house. As much as it would be an improvement on being bombed, there are likely to be many more homes where they won't be woken up regularly during the night and then for good at around 4 E V E R Y F U C K I N G M O R N I N G.
We're also out in the sticks - a 45 minute walk to get to a bus stop unless you time it right for the 2 or 3 buses per week that go through the village itself.
A tip of the hat to anyone that does - it's the right thing to do for people whose circumstances allow it.
We're still coming to terms with the tiny overlord that has taken up residence in our house. As much as it would be an improvement on being bombed, there are likely to be many more homes where they won't be woken up regularly during the night and then for good at around 4 E V E R Y F U C K I N G M O R N I N G.
We're also out in the sticks - a 45 minute walk to get to a bus stop unless you time it right for the 2 or 3 buses per week that go through the village itself.
A tip of the hat to anyone that does - it's the right thing to do for people whose circumstances allow it.
- Jul 10, 2003
- 27,701
Agree completely but apparently the mods don't. Short term bans are given each time for repeated instances of racism, homophobia, holocaust denial, nazi apologism, antisemitism, etc
erkan
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As fully signed up members of the virtuous middle-class we regard it as our duty to seriously consider this and have registered on the .gov website.
No idea how it is going to pan out.
VERY concerned about the possibility of being responsible for looking after someone severely traumatised who doesn't speak English. I guess that is the most challenging case scenario but it will be common.
No idea how it is going to pan out.
VERY concerned about the possibility of being responsible for looking after someone severely traumatised who doesn't speak English. I guess that is the most challenging case scenario but it will be common.
That couldn't be further from the truth.
Pogue Mahone
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- Apr 30, 2011
- 10,945
I'll be very disappointed if you leave. You're a force for good, cogently and sensibly holding the despicable posters that you mention to task.
I would also like to see them gone. I never respond to either of them, or to 3 or 4 others, as I don't trust myself not to get abusive. I am always grateful that you, and others do, and impressed at your ability to do so calmly and without temper.
Please stay, [MENTION=33848]The Clamp[/MENTION].
Iggle Piggle
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- Sep 3, 2010
- 5,932
For anyone doing this, great stuff, you are better people than I am, but I won't be.
These people have come from a war zone. Some will need conselling and have all sorts of mental health issues, some - as per any cross section of society - will be ********s,some will probably wake up in the night screaming for the next 6 months and some will have dead relatives and be in bad stages of grief. Whilst the £350 strategy seems to be well meaning from this government for once, it does seem fraught with all sorts of safeguarding issues.
On other social media sites, it's like people thnk refugees are going to be like a new dog. Unquestioning thanks and love. I fear the reality of Ukraniain's in peoples houses until August will come home to roost.
These people have come from a war zone. Some will need conselling and have all sorts of mental health issues, some - as per any cross section of society - will be ********s,some will probably wake up in the night screaming for the next 6 months and some will have dead relatives and be in bad stages of grief. Whilst the £350 strategy seems to be well meaning from this government for once, it does seem fraught with all sorts of safeguarding issues.
On other social media sites, it's like people thnk refugees are going to be like a new dog. Unquestioning thanks and love. I fear the reality of Ukraniain's in peoples houses until August will come home to roost.
