Should the UK pay up? UK told to pay £1.7bn extra to EU

[davesparks]

You made the statement, so the onus is on you to provide the evidence.

Innocent until proven guilty!

 

[dingledong]

Oh come on there have been statements on here where no one has shown facts to go with what they are saying ! !

 

[trev]

Do your own research.

That is always the idiotic answer from someone who makes a statement and cannot back it up with facts when asked.

 

[Marvo]

Do your own research.

That's a bit of a cop-out. If you state things as fact it's reasonable to expect you to be able to back them up with evidence.

 

[trev]

Here's a few questions for you-
During "the troubles" were all Irish people a threat?
During the 70s were all Germans a threat because of the activities of the Baader Meinhoff group?
Are all Christians to blame for the activities of the Westboro Baptist Church?
If my neighbour who is of a similar demographic to me commits a crime am I somehow implicated in it because we're both middle aged white blokes?

Incidentally Mick, I see you dodged every one of those questions mate

 

[Rockingit]

Incontivertible proof from a credible source for that please

I'm absolutely not wading into this one, but the following link may assist some members.

Putin confused hijab with burqa | islam.ru

 

[micknew]

Google the subject to gain the knowledge Trev lol.

Incidentally Mick, I see you dodged every one of those questions mate

 

[micknew]

Just one link.
Brent Beleskey - RUSSIAN KORAN BAN

 

[Guest77]

That is always the idiotic answer from someone who makes a statement and cannot back it up with facts when asked.

I thought Mick had replied, I didn't see dongleberry reply Trev :biggrin:

 

[micknew]

I thought Mick had replied, I didn't see dongleberry reply Trev :biggrin:

Grow up.

 

[Octopus]

Hum. You guys have ruined my thread.

 

[Darkwood]

If this thread doesn't get back on track then I suggest we close it - how we got onto Islam or why it was even meantioned in a thread about EU contributions is beyond me as I see no common ground here. Don't get me wrong here, Islam although been sensitive topic is a good thread choice but its in the wrong place on this occasion so can we get back on track here...

 

[Darkwood]

Hum. You guys have ruined my thread.

You've been thraped!!

 

[trev]

OK back on track.
I see that over the last few days the government have been claiming that
A This comes as a surprise
B The EU are using this as a stick to beat Britain with
C (Ok this one isn't a claim but) Cameron is using this as an opportunity to play Mr Tough Guy.

So, some questions have to be asked.
How did the EU come up with this figure of £1.7 billion?
Well the treasury is required to come up with figures on GDP and GNP which are then sent to the EU who then base their financing requirements on them. This happens for all EU members.
How long ago was this done?
At least 6 months ago.
Why does it then come as a shock to the government?
It bloody doesn't! It's a perfect opportunity for Cameron to act the big man, he saw it coming and is milking it. If it does come as a shock then it's further proof that Gideon is unfit for purpose.
NB If this was happening under a Labour government I'd have said exactly the same things.
Don't believe the hype people.

 

[telectrix]

so how long are we going to continue supporting a corrupt union of countries that want to become collectively superior to the USA? God put the english channel there for a reason. OUT<OUT<OUT!