Originally posted by Blakemore
Nationalising energy companies, like nationalising the railways would be terrible ideas.People would still be paying the taxes even if the services aren't being used.
Nah that's a Right wing talking point.
All nationalised in the UAE. And they don't even have to charge taxes.
Heck France have just done it recently. Only way to avoid extortionate prices at these times. Of course supply may still be any issue but any profits would belong to the tax payer.
Originally posted by Darth ThorIt happened when the railways were nationalised. Ever heard of the British Rail sandwich meme? It looks like a miserable old piece of shit that's probably a few days old because nobody ****ing wants it. But, there are more reasons why nationalising them won't solve any problems, it's not going to change the variety of trains and railway lines and customers prices soared after 95. Mostly because people are employed to stop train hoppers.
Nah that's a Right wing talking point.
All nationalised in the UAE. And they don't even have to charge taxes.You mean the trillionaire oil conglomerate tax haven? 🙄
Heck France have just done it recently. Only way to avoid extortionate prices at these times. Of course supply may still be any issue but any profits would belong to the tax payer.Yes, all the profits. By which you mean, losses, right?
Originally posted by Blakemore
It happened when the railways were nationalised. Ever heard of the British Rail sandwich meme? It looks like a miserable old piece of shit that's probably a few days old because nobody ****ing wants it. But, there are more reasons why nationalising them won't solve any problems, it's not going to change the variety of trains and railway lines and customers prices soared after 95. Mostly because people are employed to stop train hoppers.
Well they're not doing too well privatised either.
Originally posted by Blakemore
You mean the trillionaire oil conglomerate tax haven? 🙄
So what? Don't have to be on their scale now do we?
Point is there are other ways to do things than the typical pro-Capitalist talking points. Also I did mention France as well.
Originally posted by Blakemore
Yes, all the profits. By which you mean, losses, right?
Because we're giving customers a massive discount? Either way the consumer wins and families can afford their energy bills at a time when they are skyrocketing.
Originally posted by Darth ThorTicket sales have gone up since privatisation (I said sales, not prices 😉). Maintenance has improved. Security has improved. Even the sandwiches are better.
Well they're not doing too well privatised either.So what? Don't have to be on their scale now do we?
Point is there are other ways to do things than the typical pro-Capitalist talking points. Also I did mention France as well.
Because we're giving customers a massive discount? Either way the consumer wins and families can afford their energy bills at a time when they are skyrocketing.
Nationalism isn't some kind of magic wand that solves everything. Even if nothing improved or worsened under renationalisation, there would be no point.
In fact, I think your only gripe is the prices. Well, you have to pay more for better quality.
Originally posted by BlakemoreIn fact, I think your only gripe is the prices. Well, you have to pay more for better quality.
You don't get better quality with soaring energy prices though.
Not saying Nationalise everything. But energy companies should be for sure. Not sure why anyone would argue that right now with what's happening. Like literally families are going to struggle feeding their kids due to extortionate prices.
We've also been wayyyy too slow to switch to Renewables. The technology has been there for decades, we've just made the effort to invest and switch over. Why? Because the Private energy companies resisted it.
Originally posted by Darth ThorYou may be right. Now that we've gained control over our waters, we could use them for our citizens instead of the EU stopping us for global warming or whatever.
You don't get better quality with soaring energy prices though.Not saying Nationalise everything. But energy companies should be for sure. Not sure why anyone would argue that right now with what's happening. Like literally families are going to struggle feeding their kids due to extortionate prices.
We've also been wayyyy too slow to switch to Renewables. The technology has been there for decades, we've just made the effort to invest and switch over. Why? Because the Private energy companies resisted it.
Sorry mate, I like the weather. awesome
But I do agree, we need to invest in renewable energy. Tidal and wave might be a good start.
Originally posted by Blakemore
Nationalising energy companies, like nationalising the railways would be terrible ideas.People would still be paying the taxes even if the services aren't being used.
We do nationalise them. We just sell them to other nation's nationalised railway operators.
https://www.rmt.org.uk/news/70-of-uk-rail-routes-now-owned-by-foreign-states/
Originally posted by jaden_2.0but was this a result of being in the common market?
We do nationalise them. We just sell them to other nation's nationalised railway operators.https://www.rmt.org.uk/news/70-of-uk-rail-routes-now-owned-by-foreign-states/
Originally posted by Robtard
Is anyone ranking higher as the next likely PM yet?
It'll be Rishi Sunak. Because the Tories are in touch with the struggling common man during this unprecedented cost of living crisis and that's why they'll vote in the richest MP in the UK with a £700,000,000 fortune who, by his own admission in an interview, said he's never had any working class friends.
Originally posted by jaden_2.0Agreed 👆 missed this post somehow. Spot on!
It'll be Rishi Sunak. Because the Tories are in touch with the struggling common man during this unprecedented cost of living crisis and that's why they'll vote in the richest MP in the UK with a £700,000,000 fortune who, by his own admission in an interview, said he's never had any working class friends.
Originally posted by BlakemoreNah, Liz Truss is a Tory, she cares only about herself.
Anyway, Liz Truss cares more about the struggles of intelligent people who went to comprehensive school because of Labour's bullshit of "we're all the same"We're not. They're evil dirty stupid robbing bastards and they can **** off.