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    Quote Originally Posted by Burney View Post
    Apart from the sheer envy underpinning the whole thing, what I find mystifying is their persistent belief that - contrary to a century of evidence - the state is competent to effectively redistribute wealth. It isn't. It takes money, pisses 90% of it up the wall on admin and jobs for the boys.
    They don't believe that; they just want your money. Or at least, they want you *not* to have it.

    Convincing everyone not to have children was genius really, as it took away the main reason, or injunction, anybody had to fight against high taxation, low wages and long working hours.
    "Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us.

    "But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."

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    Quote Originally Posted by redgunamo View Post
    They don't believe that; they just want your money. Or at least, they want you *not* to have it.

    Convincing everyone not to have children was genius really, as it took away the main reason, or injunction, anybody had to fight against high taxation, low wages and long working hours.
    I think it is children that have persuaded people not to have children, tbf.

  3. #3
    Quote Originally Posted by Ash View Post
    I think it is children that have persuaded people not to have children, tbf.
    I don't see that. Presumably you were a children, or child anyway, and you turned out alright. Why would you imagine children were a bad thing, if not for the reasons I've outlined?

    Of course, naturally, I too believe children are bad, which is why the sensitive man has as little to do with them as possible; as we agreed before, that's what wives are for. However, that is, imo, no excuse for actually not having them.
    "Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us.

    "But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."

  4. #4
    Quote Originally Posted by redgunamo View Post
    I don't see that. Presumably you were a children, or child anyway, and you turned out alright. Why would you imagine children were a bad thing, if not for the reasons I've outlined?

    Of course, naturally, I too believe children are bad, which is why the sensitive man has as little to do with them as possible; as we agreed before, that's what wives are for. However, that is, imo, no excuse for actually not having them.
    My dear old dad used to advise me as a small child: "Never have kids, Ash. They're a nightmare and a millstone round your neck. If I hadn't had kids I'd have a villa in the south of France by now."

    Sound advice, really. Especially as I struggle to even look after myself properly, let alone anyone else.

  5. #5
    Quote Originally Posted by Ash View Post
    My dear old dad used to advise me as a small child: "Never have kids, Ash. They're a nightmare and a millstone round your neck. If I hadn't had kids I'd have a villa in the south of France by now."

    Sound advice, really. Especially as I struggle to even look after myself properly, let alone anyone else.
    He will tell you that you lack confidence and that the wife is there to look after the kids.

    He hasn't met my wife

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    And how's the villa in France working out?

    That's the point I'm trying to make though; without kids you don't actually *need* a villa in France,
    do you. And are probably fairly happy to have spared yourself the trouble and expense. Even moreso as such dwellings always seem to attract wives and children

    So it doesn't much matter if the government takes all our money away in any case


    Quote Originally Posted by Ash View Post
    My dear old dad used to advise me as a small child: "Never have kids, Ash. They're a nightmare and a millstone round your neck. If I hadn't had kids I'd have a villa in the south of France by now."

    Sound advice, really. Especially as I struggle to even look after myself properly, let alone anyone else.
    "Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us.

    "But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."

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    Quote Originally Posted by redgunamo View Post
    That's the point I'm trying to make though; without kids you don't actually *need* a villa in France,
    do you. And are probably fairly happy to have spared yourself the trouble and expense. Even moreso as such dwellings always seem to attract wives and children

    So it doesn't much matter if the government takes all our money away in any case
    Um, my villa is some way off. Mainly because, as you say, I don't need one, don't want one and could really do without the hassle.

  8. #8
    Quote Originally Posted by Ash View Post
    Um, my villa is some way off. Mainly because, as you say, I don't need one, don't want one and could really do without the hassle.
    It's about achieving your dreams too and mine was always to have loads of hounds, for which I needed a "big villa in France." The place and the money and a' that is for them. Wives and their foul, guzzling brood are collateral.
    "Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us.

    "But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."

  9. #9
    Quote Originally Posted by redgunamo View Post
    I don't see that. Presumably you were a children, or child anyway, and you turned out alright. Why would you imagine children were a bad thing, if not for the reasons I've outlined?

    Of course, naturally, I too believe children are bad, which is why the sensitive man has as little to do with them as possible; as we agreed before, that's what wives are for. However, that is, imo, no excuse for actually not having them.
    I find your view of women's role in society hugely offensive. Or, rather, I would if I gave a **** about that sort of thing.

    I find children incredibly annoying. Why would I want one? Also, as I am a **** I am assuming they would be. So one **** fewer in the world and all thanks to me. You should thank me.

  10. #10
    Quote Originally Posted by Peter View Post
    I find your view of women's role in society hugely offensive. Or, rather, I would if I gave a **** about that sort of thing.
    Well, quite. It's none of your business, it is *their* business. Or do you also think men should decide what's right and best for them
    "Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us.

    "But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."

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