Aberdeen property

[Markovitch]

Why do you think Russians are happier now than under communism? If they had just printed money like the Americans they could have continued

[jiltedjohn]

Why do you think Russians are happier now than under communism? If they had just printed money like the Americans they could have continued

What Russians are happier now? The unemployed peasants that no longer have a job as multi-millionaire land owners have replaced them with modern machinery? Mr Gazprom with his fleet of super yachts? Don't kid yourself everyone in Russia is happy, the end of the cold war has opened up markets and the 'mafia' types are living it large by ripping off the people.

[Markovitch]

That was my point, they are much more miserable now than previously.

[moorlad]

Firstly how would they afford to build new properties? It would be down to council tax payers I'd suggest. Secondly councils don't employ nearly as many tradesmen as they used to so they'd need to use sub contractors, thus making it more expensive. Thirdly they'd of to think off of getting an return on their investment in these days, how could they do that if all their tenants were gan to be on the dole

Aye, the capitalist system is a stumbling block at every turn but many idiots are prepared to persevere with it.[/quote]

JJ, an Social ideal is really an wonderful idea, unfortunately it can't be made to work. Certainly not now that there's nowt left in State ownership. After all how much would it cost to buy any off of the old Nationalised industries back? What about the old council housing? Buy them back from the former tenants? Get housing back from housing associations? N

[jiltedjohn]

Firstly how would they afford to build new properties? It would be down to council tax payers I'd suggest. Secondly councils don't employ nearly as many tradesmen as they used to so they'd need to use sub contractors, thus making it more expensive. Thirdly they'd of to think off of getting an return on their investment in these days, how could they do that if all their tenants were gan to be on the dole

Aye, the capitalist system is a stumbling block at every turn but many idiots are prepared to persevere with it.[/quote]

JJ, an Social ideal is really an wonderful idea, unfortunately it can't be made to work. Certainly not now that there's nowt left in State ownership. After all how much would it cost to buy any off of the old Nationalised industries back? What about the old council housing? Buy them back from the former tenants? G

[moorlad]

Firstly how would they afford to build new properties? It would be down to council tax payers I'd suggest. Secondly councils don't employ nearly as many tradesmen as they used to so they'd need to use sub contractors, thus making it more expensive. Thirdly they'd of to think off of getting an return on their investment in these days, how could they do that if all their tenants were gan to be on the dole

Aye, the capitalist system is a stumbling block at every turn but many idiots are prepared to persevere with it.[/quote]

JJ, an Social ideal is really an wonderful idea, unfortunately it can't be made to work. Certainly not now that there's nowt left in State ownership. After all how much would it cost to buy any off of the old Nationalised industries back? What about the old council hou

[jiltedjohn]

In the past year there has been droughts in America and South America, there is also talk of climate change in other parts of the world where the breeding of livestock and crops could fail, we may not be able to afford gadgets in the future as we will be spending all our wonga on inflated food prices as shortages hit.

[cpw_cpw]

JJ, a step in the right direction for you scots.

if i were scottish, i'd vote for independence.

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[jiltedjohn]

JJ, a step in the right direction for you scots.

if i were scottish, i'd vote for independence.

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Salmond is full of good ideas but can't tell you how he's going to pay for them, he's an egotist, if Scotland gets independence he'll probably f*ck off abroad before the sh*t hits the fan.

[jiltedjohn]

21st century living in the worlds sixth biggest economy. (link) - view external link