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Title: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: Nickbat on 06 September 2009, 20:44:47
How the Department for International Development spends its our money.

"£1.2 million given to the Trades Union Congress (TUC) since 2003 for activities including: lobbying, hiring new staff and an “international buffet and wine” event to celebrate “International Women’s Day” in the UK. DfID also paid the TUC to hold lessons in how to apply for DfID funds.

£300,000 to the National Union of Teachers (NUT) to “enable them [teachers] to become global agents of change”.

The creation of fake NGOs such as “Connections for Development” (CfD), supposedly a forum for black and ethnic minorities to engage “on issues relating to international development.” DfID created and is the only donor to CfD, providing it with £600,000 in its first two years, yet an independent review questioned “the purpose of the organisation.”

£10 million spent flying poor Brits to poor countries to work for free.

The report concludes: “The money DfID is wasting in this year alone could in principle treat 230 million people suffering from malaria,”

http://www.policynetwork.net/main/press_release.php?pr_id=150

This is OUR money they are wasting. In the light of possibility of purchasing the water purifiers mentioned in the other thread, throwing away cash on an "international buffet and wine" event to celebrate "international womens' day" (what??) is borderline criminal in my book.  >:( >:( >:(

What IS going on?
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 06 September 2009, 21:03:48
Nick, our wonderful government has a duty to ensure that these vital elements in our great nation are taken care of - nay - nurtured.

Appearance to those abroad - who know nothing of the real content of this government - is everything, plus the fact that it's easier to tend to the creampuff issues than it is the real and very unattractive nature of the modern Britain that New Labour has largely been responsible for creating.

What a bloody crew!!! 
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: albitz on 06 September 2009, 21:10:30
words fail me. >:(












I know,it doesnt happen very often. ::) :D
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 06 September 2009, 21:18:13
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words fail me. >:(












I know,it doesnt happen very often. ::) :D







....you'll find something A ;D ;D :y :y
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: albitz on 06 September 2009, 21:35:02
OK Z if you insist.I actually believe that trade unions can have a very relevant role in the industrial life of a country,providing they are run by intelligent people who look after the interests of their members and not power crazed commies.Having said that to provide taxpayers money to them especially when it should have gone to feed the hungry and provide medical help etc, for people in the developing world is rather outrageous.Its fraudulent,morally wrong and whoever in whitehall was responsible should be in a cell,but they wont be and they know it ,and thats the most maddening thing about this whole rotten business. >:( >:( >:( >:(








sorry couldnt help it.every day I promise myself I wont get involved in the politics threads but Im just a natural gobsh1te. :-[ ::)
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: Nickbat on 06 September 2009, 21:47:59
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OK Z if you insist.I actually believe that trade unions can have a very relevant role in the industrial life of a country,providing they are run by intelligent people who look after the interests of their members and not power crazed commies.Having said that to provide taxpayers money to them especially when it should have gone to feed the hungry and provide medical help etc, for people in the developing world is rather outrageous.Its fraudulent,morally wrong and whoever in whitehall was responsible should be in a cell,but they wont be and they know it ,and thats the most maddening thing about this whole rotten business. >:( >:( >:( >:(








sorry couldnt help it.every day I promise myself I wont get involved in the politics threads but Im just a natural gobsh1te. :-[ ::)

Join the club! We don't need secret handshakes to recognise one another, though, we just open our mouths!  ;) ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: albitz on 06 September 2009, 21:59:57
 :y :y :D ;D ;D..........I just hate politicians,they make me sooooooooo angry!!!! ::) ;D
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: unlucky alf on 06 September 2009, 22:14:09
as if thats not bad enough with our government how about this latest from the corruption club EU >:(
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1211513/First-lightbulbs-EU-bans-spotlights-kitchen-downlighters-thats-set-cost-British-homeowners-fortune.html
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: Nickbat on 06 September 2009, 22:22:15
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as if thats not bad enough with our government how about this latest from the corruption club EU >:(
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1211513/First-lightbulbs-EU-bans-spotlights-kitchen-downlighters-thats-set-cost-British-homeowners-fortune.html

When's the revolution, Alf? I've got a lamp post ready. >:( >:(
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: unlucky alf on 06 September 2009, 22:33:25
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as if thats not bad enough with our government how about this latest from the corruption club EU >:(
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1211513/First-lightbulbs-EU-bans-spotlights-kitchen-downlighters-thats-set-cost-British-homeowners-fortune.html

When's the revolution, Alf? I've got a lamp post ready. >:( >:(
i dunno nick but theyll probably tax that as well ;D >:(
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: albitz on 06 September 2009, 22:36:19
From the same paper,the voice of reason on the subject.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/columnists/article-1211409/PETER-HITCHENS-Windfarms-We-use-hamsters-treadmills.html

I know its fashionable to knock the Mail,but I will admit to being an avid reader.I think that Nickbat,Zulu and myself should set ourselves a challenge - we wont rest until we have converted Bannjaxx to being a Daily Mail reader. :D ;D ;D ;D.
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 06 September 2009, 22:39:57
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From the same paper,the voice of reason on the subject.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/columnists/article-1211409/PETER-HITCHENS-Windfarms-We-use-hamsters-treadmills.html

I know its fashionable to knock the Mail,but I will admit to being an avid reader.I think that Nickbat,Zulu and myself should set ourselves a challenge - we wont rest until we have converted Bannjaxx to being a Daily Mail reader. :D ;D ;D ;D.


One day my son, one day he will see the light ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: albitz on 06 September 2009, 22:47:27
you think ?????????? ::) :-/ :D ;D
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 06 September 2009, 22:49:10
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you think ?????????? ::) :-/ :D ;D



...he's posting away on the other thread - wait until he sees this one ;D ;D
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: Nickbat on 06 September 2009, 23:02:44
I have thought about making up a fake Morning Star website carrying all the Daily Mail articles. That'll make BJ reach for the Diacalm!  ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D 
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: albitz on 06 September 2009, 23:04:56
Brilliant. :y ;D ;D ;D...........I think its something in the Scottish Water,everyone seems to lean to the left up there. ::)
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: Nickbat on 06 September 2009, 23:07:16
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Brilliant. :y ;D ;D ;D...........I think its something in the Scottish Water,everyone seems to lean to the left up there. ::)

I think it's the way their troosers are cut, personally! ;) ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: albitz on 06 September 2009, 23:11:21
Im surprised he hasnt noticed this thread yet. ::) ;D
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: Nickbat on 06 September 2009, 23:12:49
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Im surprised he hasnt noticed this thread yet. ::) ;D

He's obviously getting a lecture about mental health. Leave him be!  ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 06 September 2009, 23:13:13
...all good things to those who wait ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: unlucky alf on 06 September 2009, 23:15:35
my mrs works in mental health, it could explain alot about me ;D ;D :D
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: Banjax on 06 September 2009, 23:16:39
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From the same paper,the voice of reason on the subject.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/columnists/article-1211409/PETER-HITCHENS-Windfarms-We-use-hamsters-treadmills.html

I know its fashionable to knock the Mail,but I will admit to being an avid reader.I think that Nickbat,Zulu and myself should set ourselves a challenge - we wont rest until we have converted Bannjaxx to being a Daily Mail reader. :D ;D ;D ;D.

yes yes - very amusing  (the Daily Mail that is - always makes me chuckle)  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: albitz on 06 September 2009, 23:17:02
someone to do homework on. :y ;D
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: albitz on 06 September 2009, 23:18:32
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From the same paper,the voice of reason on the subject.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/columnists/article-1211409/PETER-HITCHENS-Windfarms-We-use-hamsters-treadmills.html

I know its fashionable to knock the Mail,but I will admit to being an avid reader.I think that Nickbat,Zulu and myself should set ourselves a challenge - we wont rest until we have converted Bannjaxx to being a Daily Mail reader. :D ;D ;D ;D.

yes yes - very amusing  (the Daily Mail that is - always makes me chuckle)  ;D ;D
YAY!!!! He caught us at last. ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: Banjax on 06 September 2009, 23:18:53
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Brilliant. :y ;D ;D ;D...........I think its something in the Scottish Water,everyone seems to lean to the left up there. ::)

I think it's the way their troosers are cut, personally! ;) ;D ;D ;D

its that North Easterly wind that blows - you have to lean into it to the left to keep your chips and deep fried mars bar warm in your right hand  :y
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: unlucky alf on 06 September 2009, 23:21:21
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someone to do homework on. :y ;D
yup, i thought i was in for a kinky session the other night when she suggested tying me up,,,she put a bleedin straight jacket on me :( :( :(
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: albitz on 06 September 2009, 23:23:55
they do say "dont knock it until you,ve tried it." :y ;D
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: unlucky alf on 06 September 2009, 23:27:53
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they do say "dont knock it until you,ve tried it." :y ;D
i wanted to knock it but couldnt hold on to anything :o
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: albitz on 06 September 2009, 23:29:19
 ;D ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Throwing our money away...again
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 06 September 2009, 23:32:27
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Brilliant. :y ;D ;D ;D...........I think its something in the Scottish Water,everyone seems to lean to the left up there. ::)

I think it's the way their troosers are cut, personally! ;) ;D ;D ;D

its that North Easterly wind that blows - you have to lean into it to the left to keep your chips and deep fried mars bar warm in your right hand  :y


 ;D ;D ;D :y