Are the Lunatics Running the Asylum?

[Albionic68]

So surely if you dont have a digital ID card, it can be assumed you arent a citizen. Feels like a good idea to me!

I think they should just implant newborns with digital chips and be done with it. Track their movements and less lithium to recycle as we move away from phone technology all together.

Chip everyone who turns up for a flu jab at the same time whilst they are at it so they can be tracked too. Anyone in hospital. Chip. Waiting at the bar. Chip. Supermarket queue. Chip. Immigrants off a boat. Chip.

In the queue at a chip shop. Chip. That's what you came for and one more chip won't make much of a difference. All part of the service, no need for salt and vinegar and you can thank me later.

Why would anyone think it would be a good idea to chip everyone from birth or when they go for a flu jab or when minding their own business in a queue or when they get off a boat. No idea.

No idea why it's a good idea to do precisely the same thing when dressing it up as doing society a favour by downloading an app to their mobile phones either.

How do we sell the idea. Cutting out chips will help with the obesity crisis. Some people will buy anything if you know how to sell it. Crikey, some people are even gullible enough to buy Villa tops 😉 .

[SwedishBaggie]

I think they should just implant newborns with digital chips and be done with it. Track their movements and less lithium to recycle as we move away from phone technology all together.

Chip everyone who turns up for a flu jab at the same time whilst they are at it so they can be tracked too. Anyone in hospital. Chip. Waiting at the bar. Chip. Supermarket queue. Chip. Immigrants off a boat. Chip.

In the queue at a chip shop. Chip. That's what you came for and one more chip won't make much of a difference. All part of the service, no need for salt and vinegar and you can thank me later.

Why would anyone think it would be a good idea to chip everyone from birth or when they go for a flu jab or when minding their own business in a queue or when they get off a boat. No idea.

No idea why it's a good idea to do precisely the same thing when dressing it up as doing society a favour by downloading an app to their mobile phones either.

How do we sell the idea. Cutting out chips will help with the obesity crisis. Some people will buy anything if you know how to sell it. Crikey, some people are even gullible enough to buy Villa tops 😉 .

So you?re saying everyone should chip in!? 😇

[baggieal]

I think they should just implant newborns with digital chips and be done with it. Track their movements and less lithium to recycle as we move away from phone technology all together.

Chip everyone who turns up for a flu jab at the same time whilst they are at it so they can be tracked too. Anyone in hospital. Chip. Waiting at the bar. Chip. Supermarket queue. Chip. Immigrants off a boat. Chip.

In the queue at a chip shop. Chip. That's what you came for and one more chip won't make much of a difference. All part of the service, no need for salt and vinegar and you can thank me later.

Why would anyone think it would be a good idea to chip everyone from birth or when they go for a flu jab or when minding their own business in a queue or when they get off a boat. No idea.

No idea why it's a good idea to do precisely the same thing when dressing it up as doing society a favour by downloading an app to their mobile phones either.

How do we sell the idea. Cutting out chips will help with the obesity crisis. Some people will buy anything if you know how to sell it. Crikey, some people are even gullible enough to buy Villa tops 😉 .

Good post Dan and agree with it all except one point - immigrants off boats - change the chip to turnaround! The Inn is full!

[kettering_baggie]

So you?re saying everyone should chip in!? ��

No, we’ve had our chips, long ago!

[Omegstrat6]

Your data is everywhere Omeg. That horse has -already bolted.

True, but no point in making it too easy by putting too much of your data all in one place. Even if I had the technical know-how to do so, I wouldn't keep my bank details etc. on my mobile phone for example. I don't know if it helps, but I never save any passwords to my devices either and this is the only social platform I use. Various recent cyber attacks have shown the vulnerability of Big Data and the danger of keeping too many of our eggs in one basket. I may be paranoid, but I've even got Faraday pouches and RFID cards for car cards and debit cards-do you think I should invest in a tin foil hat too?😁

[WBA123]

Personally speaking I wouldn't trust our incumbent shower of s hit to run me one. A shower that is. The Digital ID system is fraught with potential abuse from those in power. Imagine if you will a world where Reform wins the next election. With a Digital ID system in place they would have access to your mobile phone and could potentially run checks on your movements, finances and place(s) of employment.

Things they could do now of course but with everything about you collated in one nice convenient place that you've indirectly granted them access to. Tell me of a world where you would feel comfortable with Nigel Farage and co having direct physical access to the pocket you keep your mobile in. Doesn't read very well does it? A bloke called Nigel rifling through the personals in your pocket when you go to the loo. Just saying 😉 .

Its fair to question who is in charge and their policies. But surely if the Digital ID system was regulated correctly, it would improve security in this country. People who are wanted for crimes or undocumented people who shouldn't be here can be identified quicker and easier.

The way I see it is its just like a driving licence, only its digital and on your phone. In the same way, are you concerned that the Passport office has your details? And in any case, whoever gets in in future elections - what has the general law abiding citizen got to be concerned about? I don't break any laws and I pay a lot of tax, what possible purpose would these people want with my information? I have nothing to hide so I have nothing to fear.

[Leicesterbaggie]

Its fair to question who is in charge and their policies. But surely if the Digital ID system was regulated correctly, it would improve security in this country. People who are wanted for crimes or undocumented people who shouldn't be here can be identified quicker and easier.

The way I see it is its just like a driving licence, only its digital and on your phone. In the same way, are you concerned that the Passport office has your details? And in any case, whoever gets in in future elections - what has the general law abiding citizen got to be concerned about? I don't break any laws and I pay a lot of tax, what possible purpose would these people want with my information? I have nothing to hide so I have nothing to fear.

Totally agree! Nothing to hide, nothing to fear.

[SwedishBaggie]

?Digital and on the phone?, hence trackable and traceable in a way a driving licence isn?t.

And to trust someone like, say Farage, not to misuse that!? Or Trump in another country!?

Well, I wouldn?t.

?Nothing to hide, nothing to fear? has been used by many leaders with a twisted view on democracy and the freedom and rights of citizens.

Orwellian times approaching!?

[baggieal]

?Digital and on the phone?, hence trackable and traceable in a way a driving licence isn?t.

And to trust someone like, say Farage, not to misuse that!? Or Trump in another country!?

Well, I wouldn?t.

?Nothing to hide, nothing to fear? has been used by many leaders with a twisted view on democracy and the freedom and rights of citizens.

Orwellian times approaching!?

The majority of the country would trust Farage over Starmer Swedish as they are hammering Labour in the polls! Many are sick of illegals and the cost and they are coming in big numbers so they all need deporting!

[WBA123]

The majority of the country would trust Farage over Starmer Swedish as they are hammering Labour in the polls! Many are sick of illegals and the cost and they are coming in big numbers so they all need deporting!

Not sure about trust, but the latest Ipsos poll has Starmer and Farage tied for approval ratings when pitted against each other.

Farage is similar to, and modelling himself on Trump. A lot of people really don’t like them, but a lot of people do, and that’s why they’re going to do well in a popular vote because they’re so polarising.