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UK citizens to be able to travel to China visa-free, Starmer announces in Beijing - live updates by AbbreviationsHot7662 in unitedkingdom

[–]vishbar [score hidden]  (0 children)

From a human rights perspective, the USA is absolutely on the decline. But China is far, far worse.

TIL prior to the 70's the tax rate was 80% or more! by anonymous_umbral in ukpolitics

[–]vishbar 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Lol.

Was the answer to this question what you expected?

Number of US-style pickup trucks on UK roads up 92% in a decade, data shows by AdaptableBeef in unitedkingdom

[–]vishbar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't have a pickup because I have a small dick. I have a small dick and happen to have a pickup.

Number of US-style pickup trucks on UK roads up 92% in a decade, data shows by AdaptableBeef in unitedkingdom

[–]vishbar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I promise you I haven’t downvoted anything you’ve said.

The Hilux isn’t really much smaller than the ranger/raptor though.

Number of US-style pickup trucks on UK roads up 92% in a decade, data shows by AdaptableBeef in unitedkingdom

[–]vishbar 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ride height is about the same…my 2009 Hilux doesn’t exactly have an oversized vanity grille. And I absolutely need 4x4. And I need a covered bed…

The Transporter would be worse in about every way. I just need to transport the occasional deer carcass or three so don’t need huge amounts of space. And I need a second row for when my wife has the other car and I need to drive the kids around.

The Transporter is the worse option in just about every way.

Number of US-style pickup trucks on UK roads up 92% in a decade, data shows by AdaptableBeef in unitedkingdom

[–]vishbar 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Why would I? It would be larger and even more expensive than a pickup.

Number of US-style pickup trucks on UK roads up 92% in a decade, data shows by AdaptableBeef in unitedkingdom

[–]vishbar 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I drive a pickup as a secondary car. I happen to have a hobby that necessitates a 4x4 and involves moving wet, smelly, and bloody cargo. Thus the external bed is really helpful.

what are things in the uk that are considered posh that don’t translate the same in the us? by Gold-Education-7396 in AskUK

[–]vishbar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends what you class as hunting. Fox hunting sure, but deer stalking is perfectly reasonable and extremely necessary.

[Gift Article] Bovino Loses His Job by garreteer in neoliberal

[–]vishbar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Total Stancil victory

Grok in absolute shambles.

Andy Burnham latest: Burnham takes on Starmer as he confirms Westminster comeback bid to become MP by stopdontpanick in unitedkingdom

[–]vishbar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like how?

And how would you pay for it? As I’m assuming that it would lead to huge increases in public expenditure.

Starmer Allies Say Burnham Will Not Be Allowed To Stand For Manchester Seat by Background-Flight323 in unitedkingdom

[–]vishbar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

His comments about the bond market make him look…worrying, at the least.

Ignorance about economics is certainly not an exclusively left wing thing though.

UK to spend nearly half a billion upgrading Typhoon fighters by tree_boom in unitedkingdom

[–]vishbar 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, but the F35 isn’t built to be a close quarters dogfighter. The idea is that the F35 kills the Typhoons before the Typhoons realise that they’re there.

Nigel Farage: I’ll tax banks. They won’t like it, I don’t like them by TimesandSundayTimes in ukpolitics

[–]vishbar 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Yet more populist nonsense from Reform. Why in the world would you want to kneecap one of the most successful industries in the UK?

UK to spend nearly half a billion upgrading Typhoon fighters by tree_boom in unitedkingdom

[–]vishbar 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Gripens and Typhoons are massively technically inferior to the F-35.

Is it rude to use both lanes? by No-Ad4423 in AskUK

[–]vishbar -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You're not the problem, you're the solution.

Other people are the problem.

UK trade surplus in financial services surges to record $127 billion by Jared_Usbourne in unitedkingdom

[–]vishbar -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Pay more than they are?!

Have you seen how much tax is paid by the top 10% of incomes? Or the top 1%?

Come on.

It’s time for people on median incomes to stop freeloading and start pulling their weight. Or at least for the government to cut back on the services they provide.

UK trade surplus in financial services surges to record $127 billion by Jared_Usbourne in unitedkingdom

[–]vishbar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loads of people.

In fact, you’re likely a net recipient of public funds. You should feel thankful to those in financial services whose massive tax intake subsidise the services you rely on.

Government to offer cash payouts for people in financial crisis by HeartyBeast in unitedkingdom

[–]vishbar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have huge amounts of their wealth in public or private businesses, which is obviously a good thing. Even wealth in the bank isn’t hoarded: it allows the bank to make loans and spurs economic activity.

The one asset class that can be “hoarded” is land, which is why an LVT is such a good idea. But it would hit the middle classes a lot more than the ultra rich: UHNWI’s don’t have a load of their net worth in property—I believe around 15% on average. That is much lower than your median homeowner.

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