FACEBOOK Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Ha ha, I am truly sorry. Its literally my biggest annoyance and I tried so hard not to say it, but it just came out. Call it a form of OCD if you want? Friends? Ok, you've won me back over. That didn't take long did it. Continue with the thread, we've resolved our differences! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Hardie Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Hi We have just seen an Ethiopian win the London Marathon, with other Ethiopians finishing in the top ten. The winner was one of thirteen children, very poor. I assume that he would not have had the MMR to keep him well, and all the other benefits of the rich countries. Our own Olympic gold medalist was from a very poor country. Does our wealth make us lazy and in poor health? Modern western society is the only society in history where the poorest are obese and the richest are thin. Anyone that has travelled widely knows that there are no poor people in this country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vague_Boy Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Maybe his concern for the health of the poor is the main driver behind Osbornes austerity measures. Maybe not. Could it be the massive debts bequeathed us by the last government? 2000 IMF Warns Brown over Pre-Election Spending 2001 IMF warns Brown to cut spending 2002 IMF warns Brown over spending 2003 IMF gives Brown borrowing warning 2004 Spend less or tax more, Brown told 2005 Irate Brown rejects IMF's warning over deficit 2007 IMF warns Brown to curb spending 2009 Bad news for Brown as IMF says Britain's debt crisis is the worst among major economies Any yet that fraudulent charlatan then had the unmitigated gall to say the following in 2008: 'IMF should warn in advance on financial turbulence' Really Gordon? You think? Madness!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Web Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Modern western society is the only society in history where the poorest are obese and the richest are thin. Anyone that has travelled widely knows that there are no poor people in this country. Poverty is all relative, but its more about peoples lifestyle choices, education, what they can cook and what they prioritise rather than money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeX Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I would say the opposite. Look at the royals, they bloody live for ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Hi We have just seen an Ethiopian win the London Marathon, with other Ethiopians finishing in the top ten. The winner was one of thirteen children, very poor. I assume that he would not have had the MMR to keep him well, and all the other benefits of the rich countries. Our own Olympic gold medalist was from a very poor country. Does our wealth make us lazy and in poor health? Running in Ethiopia is what football is to our kids here, everyone wants to be a successful long distance runner. It's a sure way of escaping poverty for them, if they make something of it, so you can see why they would be more determined to make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 Running in Ethiopia is what football is to our kids here, everyone wants to be a successful long distance runner. It's a sure way of escaping poverty for them, if they make something of it, so you can see why they would be more determined to make it. Over here in the UK, sports centres dont allow kids into the training sessions, because they are not old enough. It will lead to gyms being taken to court for age discrimination, like in the thread about sex discrimination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I1L2T3 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 No, it is not healthier to be poor. Poor people also binge drink, take drugs and smoke much more than rich people. I'd of thought that was obvious. It's not obvious at all. Drinking amongst managerial and professional workers is higher than amongst low waged and unemployed people. The stats are similar for binge drinking. All the info is available on the net. You could find it yourself instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeX Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Over here in the UK, sports centres dont allow kids into the training sessions, because they are not old enough. It will lead to gyms being taken to court for age discrimination, like in the thread about sex discrimination. Sexual discrimination is baseless, while age discrimination is based on the persons ability and maturity, unless you think children should be able to own firearms, watch pornography, drive cars and vote in general elections that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 while age discrimination is based on the persons ability and maturity, unless you think children should be able to own firearms, watch pornography, drive cars and vote in general elections that is. Well thats the point, its not based on "the persons ability and maturity", its based on age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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