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[Diver Fred]

Why is this country becoming more like USA? There people trust Industry more than the government but the UK (used to) trust the government more than industry.

Best answer to me is Frank Zappa's words in 'I am the Slime'

 

[teaboyjim]

Unfortunately most are naive enough to believe that once the government see how easily we give up small freedoms they won't be back for more. Thin end of the wedge. Some seem worryingly keen to live in a world where every movement is proscribed by the government. "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the Government, and I'm here to help. " Ronald Reagan

The basis of what Regan is saying is true. We have to be careful what freedoms we give up, for how long and in what circumstances.

 

[teaboyjim]

Why is this country becoming more like USA? There people trust Industry more than the government but the UK (used to) trust the government more than industry.
Best answer to me is Frank Zappa's words in 'I am the Slime'

That's a really good thought.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Why is this country becoming more like USA? There people trust Industry more than the government but the UK (used to) trust the government more than industry.

That trust in the US is, of course, misplaced. They should trust neither.

 

[Trazor]

That trust in the US is, of course, misplaced. They should trust neither.

Yeah, just trust everyone on a DIYnot site................

 

[EFLImpudence]

Not wrong though.

 

[teaboyjim]

Yeah, just trust everyone on a DIYnot site................

As an aside trazor - what's happened to the picture of the owl?

 

[noseall]

The thin end of the wedge is long gone...

We're well on the way to the thick end...

Such a drama queen. It's like proving your age or showing a passport only easier now that we have the ubiquitous smart phones.

Get a grip.

 

[Mottie]

Aww bless...

Gender recognition isn't your greatest asset is it...

Or maybe mr creepy is playing the five fingered widow earlier than usual?

Not getting enough at home?

Yep, I’ve definitely rattled her cage - she’s taken to posting meaningless insults now. Poor lonely old cow.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Such a drama queen. It's like proving your age or showing a passport only easier now that we have the ubiquitous smart phones.

Get a grip.

You may as well get the brain implant then. No need to carry a phone.

 

[Mottie]

I wonder what Lally says when asked to provide I.D. when she's dropping off rubbish at the local recycling centre, or tip, as they used to be known? Probably says something like...

 

[noseall]

You may as well get the brain implant then. No need to carry a phone.

Can't I just have it in my forearm like a ski pass?

 

[EFLImpudence]

https://www.bbc.com/news/55970801

 

[EddieM]

Let's all get a programmable vaccine chip implant, hurrah!

 

[John the plumber]