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  • Take a tip from the Police on this issue, "never get involved in domestics".


    This post and the subsequent thread are typical of modern news reporting, one-sided and only give you a taste of the whole story.


    Give him the benefit of the doubt, maybe he's giving all proceeds to Oxfam.
    Just for one moment, thought I'd found my way.
  • tiff
    tiff Posts: 6,608 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Savvy Shopper!
    Take a tip from the Police on this issue, "never get involved in domestics".


    This post and the subsequent thread are typical of modern news reporting, one-sided and only give you a taste of the whole story.


    Give him the benefit of the doubt, maybe he's giving all proceeds to Oxfam.

    Screwing me for charity? I dont think so!
    “A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went.” - Dave Ramsey
  • Spendless
    Spendless Posts: 24,962 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Take a tip from the Police on this issue, "never get involved in domestics".


    This post and the subsequent thread are typical of modern news reporting, one-sided and only give you a taste of the whole story.


    Give him the benefit of the doubt, maybe he's giving all proceeds to Oxfam.
    LOL_ I'd be delighted to hear the opposite side of the story and the justification. Perhaps you'd like to enlighten us-lol
  • mah_jong
    mah_jong Posts: 1,284 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee!
    I was going to say ....if it works for them ....then let them got on with it!

    ma
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