Duke of Marmalade
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I did not mean to cause offence. I have amended OP to show proper respect.I must say that I find offensive , as a Union member , the reference to union leaders/members as " beards " - a bit juvenile & generalising don't you think ?
Jack O'Connor is quite simply playing the political game in calling for the gradual abolition of the deeply unpopular but extremely lucrative USC in the knowledge that such a reduction seems to be resonating with some Labour & FG TDs who appear to favour such a reduction as opposed to a reduction in the top rate of tax.
I did not mean to cause offence. I have amended OP to show proper respect.
Incidentally Boards.ie , an infinitely more popular & more socially representative site has banned the terms " beards " & " bearded brethern " & other linked references as being offensive .
He's not calling for the end of it. He's calling for lower rates for his members.Anyone who calls for the end of the USC is OK by me because I am sick of paying it.
He's not calling for the end of it. He's calling for lower rates for his members.
Well I want to go further than that. I want it gone because if it doesnt go soon it will become "part of the furniture" and what was once seen as an emergency tax will be seen as a standard tax.
You would hardy expect the Generalissimus to be against water charges. How else can we pay for his members' performance related pay?Jack was blindsided by the ferocity of the Water protests, given that he had stayed quiet/supported Labour on the issue.
Well I want to go further than that. I want it gone because if it doesnt go soon it will become "part of the furniture" and what was once seen as an emergency tax will be seen as a standard tax.
Jack actually wants the overall income tax burden to increase, for most people.
I could be wrong but I dont think I took that from what he was saying.
Excellent , I have no difficulty with the terms - Comrade , brother or sister !
Incidentally Boards.ie , an infinitely more popular & more socially representative site has banned the terms " beards " & " bearded brethern " & other linked references as being offensive .
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