This is no laughing matter! (From Daily Echo)

Really?
I bet all the people claiming benefits are laughing,thats why more should be done for the workers instead of spending money on council estates all the time.

Nicole23 wrote:
Really?
I bet all the people claiming benefits are laughing,thats why more should be done for the workers instead of spending money on council estates all the time.

Not everyone in social housing is on benefits

Nicole23 wrote:
Really?
I bet all the people claiming benefits are laughing,thats why more should be done for the workers instead of spending money on council estates all the time.

ALL the money spent on council estates comes from the tenants rents, NOT general taxation. As the majority of the councils tenants are in work or retired you are looking in the wrong direction for your petty remark. As for years now the council's rental income has been taxed by central government and spent on bankers etc, it is you, not the council tenants, that have reason to laugh. The majority of those not in work are actually the tenants of housing associations and private landlords and it's C'morons friends, the proprty owning big landlords, that have most reason of all to laugh.

Why aren't I surprised with the monkeys at the helm running this city!

Priorities are screwed in this city and there is no sign of change :-(

This article comes as no surprise given that so many Southampton citizens are apathetic, groan, moan, criticise and seem to enjoy being miserable!

Nicole23 wrote:
Really?
I bet all the people claiming benefits are laughing,thats why more should be done for the workers instead of spending money on council estates all the time.

Ah, I see what's happened here. You typed echo, and not mail, by mistake when selecting a news site.
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I guess it's easily done.

You should be 'appy'..Titanic two is coming and this time there are no icebergs to worry about.
Go on..ave a titter me arties'

Nicole23 wrote:
Really?
I bet all the people claiming benefits are laughing,thats why more should be done for the workers instead of spending money on council estates all the time.

With the millions of pounds spent on Royston's Folly, that is going to cost the council tax payers a hell of a lot in repayment of loan and maintenance, I find it odd that you should object to money being spent on the actual welfare of people.

As a matter of interest, did you vote of Royston Smith's party?

The tone of your post would tend to indicate that you did.

georgetheseventh wrote:
You should be 'appy'..Titanic two is coming and this time there are no icebergs to worry about.
Go on..ave a titter me arties'

I'm not surprised with all the crap the council cause.

Ginger_cyclist wrote:

georgetheseventh wrote:
You should be 'appy'..Titanic two is coming and this time there are no icebergs to worry about.
Go on..ave a titter me arties'

I'm not surprised with all the crap the council cause.

I swear I didn't click on the quote button.

Nicole23 wrote:
Really?
I bet all the people claiming benefits are laughing,thats why more should be done for the workers instead of spending money on council estates all the time.

from a story about laughter to a misinformed rant about benefits in one post. is this a record?

i'm sure some people come on here with the sole intention of winding me up with their absolute stupidity.

nicole23 you are a cupid stunt.

People of Southampton.
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How can you possibly be miserable?
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After all, the city centre has not one, but TWO Starbucks cafés.
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It boasts a shopping centre with the same shops as practically every other city in the UK.
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Everything you're told you want is there for you to put on credit, then hike it back to your extortionately priced rented accommodation.
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All that boring history stuff has been obscured by so many plastic flat blocks that you'll never have to worry about tourism buying into the local economy. Just head to West Quay for bright lights and brand names. With so many sweatshop outlets to chose from, you'd be a fool not carry around, or even wear, free advertising for over-priced designer labels.
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Council after council has worked hard to turn this city into a soulless, flat-pack high street with nothing original to offer. They've done it all for YOU. If other flat-pack cities can laugh, why can't you?

Inform Al wrote:

Nicole23 wrote:
Really?
I bet all the people claiming benefits are laughing,thats why more should be done for the workers instead of spending money on council estates all the time.

ALL the money spent on council estates comes from the tenants rents, NOT general taxation. As the majority of the councils tenants are in work or retired you are looking in the wrong direction for your petty remark. As for years now the council's rental income has been taxed by central government and spent on bankers etc, it is you, not the council tenants, that have reason to laugh. The majority of those not in work are actually the tenants of housing associations and private landlords and it's C'morons friends, the proprty owning big landlords, that have most reason of all to laugh.

Inform al, you are correct of course but I was laughing at nicole23's stupid comment before you spoiled it. Cheers mate.

RadicalEmu wrote:
People of Southampton.
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How can you possibly be miserable?
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After all, the city centre has not one, but TWO Starbucks cafés.
.
It boasts a shopping centre with the same shops as practically every other city in the UK.
.
Everything you're told you want is there for you to put on credit, then hike it back to your extortionately priced rented accommodation.
.
All that boring history stuff has been obscured by so many plastic flat blocks that you'll never have to worry about tourism buying into the local economy. Just head to West Quay for bright lights and brand names. With so many sweatshop outlets to chose from, you'd be a fool not carry around, or even wear, free advertising for over-priced designer labels.
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Council after council has worked hard to turn this city into a soulless, flat-pack high street with nothing original to offer. They've done it all for YOU. If other flat-pack cities can laugh, why can't you?

Bravo. :-D

6 times a day.... I laugh more than that just looking at the Poopey football club news!

Norwegian Saint wrote:
6 times a day.... I laugh more than that just looking at the Poopey football club news!

what is there to be happy about apart from saints fc back in the premiership???
with the labour council who are heartless,ruthless and are only out for themselves! They dont give a **** about those who voted them to be where they are now! Do not listen or act in our best interests! Thats my opinion anyway!! oh and nicole your not related to any lab members by anychance????? is nicole even your real name??? just wandering!

cantthinkofone wrote:

RadicalEmu wrote:
People of Southampton.
.
How can you possibly be miserable?
.
After all, the city centre has not one, but TWO Starbucks cafés.
.
It boasts a shopping centre with the same shops as practically every other city in the UK.
.
Everything you're told you want is there for you to put on credit, then hike it back to your extortionately priced rented accommodation.
.
All that boring history stuff has been obscured by so many plastic flat blocks that you'll never have to worry about tourism buying into the local economy. Just head to West Quay for bright lights and brand names. With so many sweatshop outlets to chose from, you'd be a fool not carry around, or even wear, free advertising for over-priced designer labels.
.
Council after council has worked hard to turn this city into a soulless, flat-pack high street with nothing original to offer. They've done it all for YOU. If other flat-pack cities can laugh, why can't you?

Bravo. :-D

Spot on!

George4th wrote:
This article comes as no surprise given that so many Southampton citizens are apathetic, groan, moan, criticise and seem to enjoy being miserable!

More to smile about since May 3rd though.

lisa whitemore wrote:

Norwegian Saint wrote:
6 times a day.... I laugh more than that just looking at the Poopey football club news!

what is there to be happy about apart from saints fc back in the premiership???
with the labour council who are heartless,ruthless and are only out for themselves! They dont give a **** about those who voted them to be where they are now! Do not listen or act in our best interests! Thats my opinion anyway!! oh and nicole your not related to any lab members by anychance????? is nicole even your real name??? just wandering!

Did you get such a good deal from Rambo Royston? The electorate don't think so.

Maine Lobster wrote:

George4th wrote:
This article comes as no surprise given that so many Southampton citizens are apathetic, groan, moan, criticise and seem to enjoy being miserable!

More to smile about since May 3rd though.

The party in power makes no difference to the general malaise that permeates many of the people of Southampton.
(In passing, we have seen more calamities from the ruling council in a few months than we saw in the whole of the Tory rule! Labour only knows how to spend money - badly - and is the main reason we lag behind the better off councils run by the Tories - it's not rocket science - think about it!)

Inform Al wrote:

Nicole23 wrote:
Really?
I bet all the people claiming benefits are laughing,thats why more should be done for the workers instead of spending money on council estates all the time.

ALL the money spent on council estates comes from the tenants rents, NOT general taxation. As the majority of the councils tenants are in work or retired you are looking in the wrong direction for your petty remark. As for years now the council's rental income has been taxed by central government and spent on bankers etc, it is you, not the council tenants, that have reason to laugh. The majority of those not in work are actually the tenants of housing associations and private landlords and it's C'morons friends, the proprty owning big landlords, that have most reason of all to laugh.

Well you are not as informed as you like to think Al !!

andysaints007 wrote:

Inform Al wrote:

Nicole23 wrote:
Really?
I bet all the people claiming benefits are laughing,thats why more should be done for the workers instead of spending money on council estates all the time.

ALL the money spent on council estates comes from the tenants rents, NOT general taxation. As the majority of the councils tenants are in work or retired you are looking in the wrong direction for your petty remark. As for years now the council's rental income has been taxed by central government and spent on bankers etc, it is you, not the council tenants, that have reason to laugh. The majority of those not in work are actually the tenants of housing associations and private landlords and it's C'morons friends, the proprty owning big landlords, that have most reason of all to laugh.

Well you are not as informed as you like to think Al !!

As everything in my post was accurate I consider your comment to be moronic.

You only need to spend time reading the comments on this website to know the article is true. I've never seen so many bitter, angry, jealous and judgemental comments in my life - not specifically on this news story but in the echo comments generally.

Bring back compassion and Jongleurs I say.

Maine Lobster wrote:

lisa whitemore wrote:

Norwegian Saint wrote:
6 times a day.... I laugh more than that just looking at the Poopey football club news!

what is there to be happy about apart from saints fc back in the premiership???
with the labour council who are heartless,ruthless and are only out for themselves! They dont give a **** about those who voted them to be where they are now! Do not listen or act in our best interests! Thats my opinion anyway!! oh and nicole your not related to any lab members by anychance????? is nicole even your real name??? just wandering!

Did you get such a good deal from Rambo Royston? The electorate don't think so.

It's becoming pretty obvious that the electorate was fed BS.

And the name calling, oh dear, do grow up.

All the political parties are as bad as each other and to think otherwise is exactly what they want you to believe.