Maggie Thatcher Dies

Milk Thief

Well, who would have thought Maggie Thatcher would be causing more problems after her death?
The people of the United Kingdom have cheered, mourned and even got the record 'Ding-Dong The Witch is Dead' into the UK Top Ten charts. 

I grew up in the 1980's, when Mrs Thatcher was beginning to make a right old noise and showing true Conservative power by pretty much shitting on the poor to make the rich more wealthy. Hmm, similar kind of story with our current Conservative government today.
She crippled the working class by hiking VAT from 8% to 17.5%, stopped free milk for school children, caused a massive rise in unemployment, tried to reduce what powers trade union's had resulting in several strikes including the massive miners' strike, which saw the closure of several mines and the loss of thousands of jobs across the country. But the best was yet to come with the introduction of the Poll Tax which would see rioting in London before eventually being forced out of power by her own party and leadership handed to John Major (erm.. sounds familar *cough* Tony Blair and Gordon Brown).

As soon as her death was announced on the BBC News at One on the 8th of April. The country was soon divided by the news. Many celebrated and held street parties, while other's mainly supporters of Thatcher mourned and vented their disgust at people's comments and celebrations. But what's really annoyed many of the UK citizen's is that Thatcher is to have a ceremonal funeral with full military honours costing the tax payer £8 million. Money which the current Conservative government claimed we didn't have resulting in job cuts and tax increases. Then, oh no, Maggie dies and we now have £8 million to spend on a person more than half the country hated, and had every reason to do so. But this just proves my point regarding the government, they take from poor to give to the rich. Maggie Thatcher in my opinion doesn't deserve such a send off unlike many previous Prime Minister's that did. She was just an old lady with health problems who didn't give a shit about the people of this country, she was someone who did a job and was sacked by her own government and I bet if this country was still under a Labour government, she would not have got the funeral the television networks will ram down our throats on Wednesday. But not many of us will be watching that crap as they'll be thousands of tax payers lining up outside the tax offices across the UK demanding a refund.

May God have mercy on her soul!

London 2012 Is Here!

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Hey all! 
It's been a while since I've done any blogging, but I've had a busy past couple of weeks. 


Anyhow, the 2012 Olympics in London are well under way and as expected not without controversy.


On Friday, billions watched the fantastic three and a half hour opening ceremony which was created and directed by Danny (Trainspotting) Boyle.
The man couldn't have shown the world how much Britain has changed as a country as well as what this country has given to the world, such as the Internet and its music any better than he did that night.


However, a certain Conservative Member of Parliament Aidan Burley, thought the ceremony was "The most leftie opening ceremony I have ever seen - more than Beijing, the capital of a communist state! Welfare tribute next?".

Tory Tosspot MP Aidan Burley - Copyright: ITV Central

This comes from an MP who's party/government are destroying what thousands have worked hard to build - a decent country.

The opening ceremony celebrated the creation and the success of the National Health Service (NHS), something which the government are trying to cripple by its continuous cuts to its budget and lack of support to its staff.

Right now, the government are devising a plan to sack doctor's from their jobs and offer them a new contract with less pay. If they refuse to take the new contract they become unemployed. Brilliant idea to stop doctors and NHS staff from striking over their pay - NOT!

We also saw the history of the British Industrial revolution and how its grown over the years because of its hard working people. 
However, like most countries our industry and work force is shrinking fast thanks to the recession and yet again our government. 
After being told to make cuts to VAT, fuel duties and other crippling taxes to help this country and its industry get back on its feet. Our government have turned a blind eye and continued to help unemployment figures increase, businesses and well-known stores to go bankrupt and public sector services such as fire and police face severe budget cuts resulting in officers being laid off and their pensions being cut. 


So Mr Aidan Burley, before you criticise the working man's history just bloody well remember how this country was built. By the working class people who voted you in on a count of trust. The working class people who pay their taxes to fund your family holiday's and refurbishments to your little office. The working class people who are fast becoming unemployed because your government's greed. The working class people who stuck the silver spoon in your toff mouth and hope you bloody well choke on it you utter utter moron.

Other than that, the opening ceremony was pure gold and made everyone us more proud to be British.

In the Press.

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Well let's start with the sad news of singer and actress Whitney Houston.
A great musical talent who like Michael Jackson, has now left a great void in the music industry with her untimely death.

At the time of publishing, there is (as usual) rumours and speculation to how she died. But the truth behind her death won't be known for a while, so instead of pondering on what's happened, just remember how she lived.


Snow Joke!

Europe is freezing its ass off as temperatures plummet to -30C. 

Countries such as Rome, South of France and Spain who all should enjoying Spring like weather right now are being hit with snow storms causing huge problems. 

However, for once the UK has escaped the big freeze with the country having its first major snowfall this winter last week as temperatures dipped to around -18C. But this was short lived as temperatures have since risen back into double figures for some parts.

UK Petrol Price Update.

Well nothing much has really happened. 

The British government have done sweet fanny adams into getting prices down as they refuse to do anything help. 

In the UK, petrol is taxed twice (yes twice!) basically because our government is... well, greedy!

If the government removed one of these taxes, that would bring fuel costs right down in line with most of Europe and the U.S., but they won't. Why? Because it would leave a big hole in their pockets that's why. 

It makes me laugh when the government keep borrowing to help with the recession and the country's debt. However, we as people get advisers telling us that obtaining another loan to pay off a loan is wrong and will only get you into more debt. So what the hell are the government doing then?

Why don't the government just make sufficient cuts not just to public services, but to things that will make a difference and help get the economy moving again such as VAT.

They sit there in Parliament with their smug looks, thinking they're all doing us a favour when the truth is - you're making matters worse! 

If they cut taxes, petrol prices and more, they would see the economy begin to move as people will have the money to spend again.

But this is only a pipe dream as the British government seriously don't care about the UK people, just themselves and their pockets.