Tom Bombadil
Well-known member
Nice work Kalinski. The only way to deal with UKIP is to quote the facts which disprove the myths.
Westdene Seagull said:Fact - many people supported the UKIP. Does this make everyone racist ? No.
kalinski said:for reference:
"...a tide of humanity that sees Britain as the land of milk and honey."
Asylum seekers are not allowed to claim mainstream welfare benefits. If they are destitute, the only option for some is to apply for support with the National Asylum Support Service (NASS), the Government department responsible for supporting destitute asylum applicants. NASS support is very basic indeed. A single adult has to survive on £37.77 a week - 30% below the poverty line.
"Bogus asylum seekers are draining millions from the NHS"
This idea ignores the enormous contribution that asylum seekers, refugees and other immigrants make to the economic and cultural life of the UK. Refugees bring with them a wealth of skills and experience - even the Home Office has recognised this and made a commitment, though its Integration Unit, to put such skills to good use. The NHS relies heavily on foreign labour - according to the Greater London Authority, 23% of doctors and 47% of nurses working within the NHS were born outside the UK.
According to a recent Home Office study carried out last year, migrants, including asylum seekers and refugees - are far from being a burden on UK tax payers. On the contrary, in 1999-2000, they made a net fiscal contribution of approximately £2.5 billion, worth 1p on income tax.
Research carried out by Personnel Today in November 2001, found that 9 out of 10 employers want to take on refugees to meet skills' shortages, but do not due to ignorance of the law and confusing Home Office paperwork.
I could go on for the ignorant but frankly it would take some reading, which seems to be a skill lacking from UKip and BMP supporters
looney said:Resource problems. The Sudan has more water than the SE of England.
Voroshilov said:Nice work Kalinski. The only way to deal with UKIP is to quote the facts which disprove the myths.
looney said:Yea thats why UKIP votes are growing, the facts are beginning to blow away the leftist myths.
Highfields Seagull said:Is that in absloute terms, or per square metre?
Voroshilov said:Serious question Looney.
Do you think UKIP can retain this electoral success. How much was this a protest vote in an election which has little meaning to many uk voters.
This situation reminds me of the Green breakthrough a few years back. Their support soon receded after the government made some token efforts towards the enviroment.
kalinski said:seems to be a skill lacking from UKip and BMP supporters
Man of Harveys said:G
Western Europe has been peaceful for one of the longest spells ever in its history and war has, I would suggest, never been less likely amongst its major countries. That is very much down to the principles behind the EU.
Westdene Seagull said:This is a point that has been quoted many a time. As yet I've seen no evidence to either support or disprove it.
Who says the EU has helped keep the peace rather than NATO ?