*Wallace*   333 #25 Posted December 14, 2018 (edited) How often do you see programs on TV of layabouts who haven't worked a day in their life and no intention of ever doing so, yet they have £1000 phones in their hand, massive high-end TVs and subscription entertainment packages?   I suspect stolen phones and dodgy Sky boxes but you’re spot on with that one and I would add new expensive trainers. Edited December 14, 2018 by *Wallace* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Top Cats Hat   10 #26 Posted December 14, 2018 18 hours ago, bassett one said:  and gives a impression that all people on benefits are loaded with extra cash. With all the reports of high levels of poverty in the UK, the increase in food banks, problems with universal credit and even a UN advisor reporting about how bad things are, you would have to be incredibly stupid to think that all people on benefits are loaded because some clown spends all his money on scratch cards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
woodmally   10 #27 Posted December 14, 2018 Oh such a pleasant law abiding chap he is. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6495701/Unemployed-ex-bouncer-faked-200k-lottery-scratchcard-admits-JAILED.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mr Bloke   1,445 #28 Posted December 14, 2018 15 minutes ago, Top Cats Hat said: With all the reports of high levels of poverty in the UK, the increase in food banks, problems with universal credit and even a UN advisor reporting about how bad things are, you would have to be incredibly stupid to think that all people on benefits are loaded because some clown spends all his money on scratch cards. Hmmm... ... but the point being made here is that no-one on benefits should be "loaded" enough to be able to afford to spend £6,000 a year on scratch cards, yet some clearly are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
lobster   54 #29 Posted December 14, 2018 The moral is " When your in a big hole stop Digging " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Top Cats Hat   10 #30 Posted December 14, 2018 3 minutes ago, Mr Bloke said: Hmmm... ... but the point being made here is that no-one on benefits should be "loaded" enough to be able to afford to spend £6,000 a year on scratch cards, yet some clearly are. It's not a question of being loaded, it's a question of what you chose to spend your money on. I know quite a few alcoholics and heavy smokers who spend 90% of their PIP on drink and fags and very little on food, clothes or heating.  That is their choice, not yours! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
woodmally   10 #31 Posted December 14, 2018 20 minutes ago, lobster said: The moral is " When your in a big hole stop Digging " Yep and hes already been in prison once for it too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mafya   248 #32 Posted December 14, 2018 38 minutes ago, woodmally said: Oh such a pleasant law abiding chap he is. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6495701/Unemployed-ex-bouncer-faked-200k-lottery-scratchcard-admits-JAILED.html It was 33 bloody years ago ffs! I have also got convictions from 20yrs ago but that doesnt mean I’m still the same person I was Then does it? 🙄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
geared   318 #33 Posted December 14, 2018 His past aside, I still think he's poorly doctored the ticket.  I don't know why they're pushing it so far, if the case go's to court and the ticket is properly examined it will become obvious. He's already refused to let Camelot take a closer look at it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
woodmally   10 #34 Posted December 14, 2018 11 minutes ago, mafya said: It was 33 bloody years ago ffs! I have also got convictions from 20yrs ago but that doesnt mean I’m still the same person I was Then does it? 🙄 No but your not in the paper trying to pull the same trick again are you? Thats why its relevant. If he had learnt his lesson we wouldnt be discussing this now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Top Cats Hat   10 #35 Posted December 14, 2018 7 minutes ago, geared said: I don't know why they're pushing it so far, if the case go's to court and the ticket is properly examined it will become obvious. He's already refused to let Camelot take a closer look at it. This won't go anywhere near a court.  Unless he admits to doctoring the ticket, it will be impossible to prove that he tampered with it especially as he is in possession of any evidence.  I'm at a bit of a loss as to how this ended up in The Mail.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
alchemist   37 #36 Posted December 14, 2018 40 minutes ago, Top Cats Hat said:   I'm at a bit of a loss as to how this ended up in The Mail.  Er, "benefit scrounging"?? It IS the mail after all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...