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Benefit bashing posts

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  • Spendless
    Spendless Posts: 24,814 Forumite
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    bf lived 7 doors away - the key phrase which meant that that OP wasn't committing any fraud.
    I'm afraid she was black saturn as someone who sounded like s/he worked for the fraud dept of the DSS came on to say. It was called collusive seperation (sp:o ). I have no objection to people pointing these things out , what I have an objection to is 'why should the tax payer pay' when something legal is mentioned as that is a debating issue and rightly as looby says belongs in DT.
  • Graham_Devon
    Graham_Devon Posts: 58,560 Forumite
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    Scarlett1 wrote:
    all the more for me then *rubs hands in glee*

    :eek: I have a feeling I'm in for some pain :D

    :T
  • Graham_Devon
    Graham_Devon Posts: 58,560 Forumite
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    Spendless wrote:
    I'm afraid she was black saturn as someone who sounded like s/he worked for the fraud dept of the DSS came on to say. It was called collusive seperation (sp:o ). I have no objection to people pointing these things out , what I have an objection to is 'why should the tax payer pay' when something legal is mentioned as that is a debating issue and rightly as looby says belongs in DT.

    BUT this is what BS is referring to and calling us witches for. Just because we don't share the same opinion that that is fraud pure and simple.

    Then she's taken it off on another tangent and havign a go at us for simply not saying 'your boyfriend should go for every single benefit he should get'.

    You cannot be serious about referring this to the abuse team. By all means go ahead, but referring to an abuse team just because we happen not to share the same view is quite frankly pathetic. Same as this crying post.
  • pipkin71
    pipkin71 Posts: 21,821 Forumite
    The thread about the pregnant OP whose boyfriend lived a few doors away was deleted.

    On another note, rather than keep posting about benefits being paid to immigrants maybe you should write to an MP or go and see your local MP or something like that but don't come on here shouting about it

    Perhaps you're still feeling under the weather, which would explain such a controversial post bs.

    edited to say: post wasn't deleted, as I've just seen, it was closed, and bs, what is the difference in skintio claiming benefits because her partner lives seven doors away, gives her money - which she should declare but doesn't because it would affect her benefits -but hey, you don't class that as fraud, yet, you reported an elderly couple to the fraud department because their son was living with them but gave them NO money? Had no intention of giving them any money and was freeloading off them whilst they struggled?
    There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they'll take you - Beatrix Potter
  • peter999
    peter999 Posts: 7,102 Forumite
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    lottee wrote:
    Me too! Don't worry, my mate Pete will be along again I'm sure, to tell me to grow up.
    Graham_Devon grow up & stop "playing" with your "Xbox" !!

    The best way to end a flame war is not to answer.
    Threads like this should be consigned to a Flame Pit, where people can rant off-topic forever.

    Some people have to have the last word.

    I cannot see what problem some of you have with black-saturn's sensible request
    in post #1.

    peter999
  • Graham_Devon
    Graham_Devon Posts: 58,560 Forumite
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    peter999 wrote:
    Graham_devon grow up & stop playing with your "Xbox" !!

    The best way to end a flame war is not to answer.
    Threads like this should be consigned to a Flame Pit, where people can rant off-topic forever.

    Some people have to have the last word.

    I cannot see what problem some of you have with black-saturn's request.

    peter999

    Ok, cool.

    I request that everyone puts a line in their signature stating 'I support theft'.

    Would that be a problem?

    It's not about having the last word. It's about sticking up for yourself when your being got at for no reason.
  • lottee
    lottee Posts: 1,389 Forumite
    You cannot be serious about referring this to the abuse team. By all means go ahead, but referring to an abuse team just because we happen not to share the same view is quite frankly pathetic. Same as this crying post.

    Well I'm sure you'd be up for a little spanking for being naughty :rotfl:
    And I've already been told off once today, (Uncle Peter ;) ) so can you guys wait until tomorrow, pleeeaaassse. :D

    I always make a point of saying, & I will again just for you BS: I have nothing against people claiming benefits/grants/lottery wins ;) WHATEVER, it's the people who don't want to help themselves/commit fraud. Honestly, if my OH walked out on me tomorrow, I would 'go get' everything that is put in place, as should every other legitimate case.
    :D I am in the future you know...
    ...9 hours ahead to be exact !:D
  • krisskross
    krisskross Posts: 7,677 Forumite
    This is the funniest thread i have read for ages.

    I always think very quietly to myself bs by name etc......just a bit unfortunate really. When bs loses an argument her buzz words are always the same. Bullying and witch hunt. Find myself having a little bet how many posts in the thread before they appear.
  • tomstickland
    tomstickland Posts: 19,538 Forumite
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    I've not been party to any benefit bashing, but when you claim no benefits then live seems to consist of a long list of taxation and fees. It tends to nark people off a bit if it APPEARS that someone is trying to claim fraudelently.
    In most cases I'd rather pay tax and enjoy the benefits of my job, so those in more difficult situations have my sympathy.
    Happy chappy
  • lottee
    lottee Posts: 1,389 Forumite
    Just for you Devon, as I know you will find this funny = well you are childish & I need to grow up. (sorry, so need to get over that!)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1J895TjQi8
    :D I am in the future you know...
    ...9 hours ahead to be exact !:D
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