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charlie1966 · 03-02-10, 11:06 AM

This is too true to be funny.

The next time you hear a politician use the
Word 'billion' in a casual manner, think about
Whether you want the 'politicians' spending
YOUR tax money.

A billion is a difficult number to comprehend,
But one advertising agency did a good job of
Putting that figure into some perspective in
One of it's releases.

A.
A billion seconds ago it was 1959.

B.
A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive.

C.
A billion hours ago our ancestors were
Living in the Stone Age.

D.
A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet.

E.
A billion Pounds ago was only
13 hours and 12 minutes,
At the rate our government
Is spending it.

Building Permit Tax
Cigarette Tax

Value Added Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Income Tax
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Petrol/Diesel Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
(tax on top of tax)
Alcohol Tax
Luxury Tax
Marriage License Tax
Property Tax
Stamp Duty Tax
Service charge taxes
Social Security Tax
Road Tax
Local Tax
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Workers Compensation Tax

STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?

Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago...
And our nation was one of the most prosperous in the world.

We had absolutely no national debt...
We had the largest middle class in the world...
And Mum stayed home to raise the kids.

What happened?
Can you spell 'politicians!'

I hope this goes around the
UK
At least 100 times

What the hell happened?????

waqasahmed · 03-02-10, 03:25 PM

We borrow a lot more than we used to. Blame the US. Back before WW1, they were the worlds biggest lenders, now they are the worlds largest borrowers. The UK, being a puppet followed the US and this is where we are at now. If only we followed the German model in politics. They are emerging out of the recession, unlike us. BTW, there will be a carbon tax next for sure

Our economy needs a radical turnaround. All parties are basically going to do the same thing.We NEED to adopt a German model on how to run an economy not the US model. Better still, make our own model instead

charlie1966 · 03-02-10, 03:28 PM

Ireland already has introduced a carbon tax on motor fuel and home heating is due to follow in a few months. This is only the tip of that supposedly melting iceberg.

03-02-10, 11:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
charlie1966 GT user and abuser! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Co. Wicklow, Ireland Posts: 498 Thanks: 49 Thanked 108 Times in 89 Posts	How many zeros in a billion This is too true to be funny. The next time you hear a politician use the Word 'billion' in a casual manner, think about Whether you want the 'politicians' spending YOUR tax money. A billion is a difficult number to comprehend, But one advertising agency did a good job of Putting that figure into some perspective in One of it's releases. A. A billion seconds ago it was 1959. B. A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive. C. A billion hours ago our ancestors were Living in the Stone Age. D. A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet. E. A billion Pounds ago was only 13 hours and 12 minutes, At the rate our government Is spending it. Building Permit Tax Cigarette Tax Value Added Tax Corporate Income Tax Income Tax Fishing License Tax Food License Tax Fuel Permit Tax Petrol/Diesel Tax Inheritance Tax Inventory Tax (tax on top of tax) Alcohol Tax Luxury Tax Marriage License Tax Property Tax Stamp Duty Tax Service charge taxes Social Security Tax Road Tax Local Tax Vehicle License Registration Tax Vehicle Sales Tax Workers Compensation Tax STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY? Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago... And our nation was one of the most prosperous in the world. We had absolutely no national debt... We had the largest middle class in the world... And Mum stayed home to raise the kids. What happened? Can you spell 'politicians!' I hope this goes around the UK At least 100 times What the hell happened????? __________________ If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s, we’d grab ours back.

03-02-10, 03:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
waqasahmed Cost efficient muppet Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: W. Yorkshire TW area Posts: 4,510 Thanks: 2,373 Thanked 935 Times in 690 Posts	Re: How many zeros in a billion We borrow a lot more than we used to. Blame the US. Back before WW1, they were the worlds biggest lenders, now they are the worlds largest borrowers. The UK, being a puppet followed the US and this is where we are at now. If only we followed the German model in politics. They are emerging out of the recession, unlike us. BTW, there will be a carbon tax next for sure Our economy needs a radical turnaround. All parties are basically going to do the same thing.We NEED to adopt a German model on how to run an economy not the US model. Better still, make our own model instead __________________ Sat set up: Openmedia 500CS Sky mini dish 1m orbital+dodgy Motek motor TG585 v7 bridged modem DIR-615 D2 DD-WRT router Last edited by waqasahmed; 03-02-10 at 03:27 PM.

03-02-10, 03:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
charlie1966 GT user and abuser! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Co. Wicklow, Ireland Posts: 498 Thanks: 49 Thanked 108 Times in 89 Posts	Re: How many zeros in a billion Ireland already has introduced a carbon tax on motor fuel and home heating is due to follow in a few months. This is only the tip of that supposedly melting iceberg. __________________ If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s, we’d grab ours back.

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