Hightower Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 WARNING: Image contains foul language, so be aware before enlarging! Wonder where I can get one of these:
featured_spectre Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 (edited) RUDE TAX DISC HOLDER - Go Fix Some F***** Potholes | eBay UK Enjoy! Edited June 8, 2011 by witch language triggered filters
mats Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 Ah, the old "road tax" myth. It's vehicle excise duty and it's just a tax. Nothing to do with fixing the roads. See ipayroadtax.com for more.
Hightower Posted June 7, 2011 Author Posted June 7, 2011 Ah, the old "road tax" myth. It's vehicle excise duty and it's just a tax. Nothing to do with fixing the roads. See ipayroadtax.com for more. I've had a really good think about this, like 5 minutes or so, and I've arrived at the conclusion that there's not one thing in the world that I care less about than that post......
Mcshammer_dj Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 I've had a really good think about this, like 5 minutes or so, and I've arrived at the conclusion that there's not one thing in the world that I care less about than that post...... 5 Minutes? more like 10 seconds
MK-2 Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 Ah, the old "road tax" myth. It's vehicle excise duty and it's just a tax. Nothing to do with fixing the roads. See ipayroadtax.com for more. from that url.... Motorists do not pay directly for the roads. Roads are paid for via general and local taxation OK, I pay council tax and various other taxes....now fix the f***ing pot holes
localzuk Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 I've had a really good think about this, like 5 minutes or so, and I've arrived at the conclusion that there's not one thing in the world that I care less about than that post...... If you were a cyclist and regularly heard 'I pay road tax, you don't' as an argument against you then you would care. But then, potholes are even more dangerous for cyclists. Hitting one on a bike can cause a serious accident, rather than just scuffing paintwork or damaging the car.
MK-2 Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 If you were a cyclist and regularly heard 'I pay road tax, you don't' as an argument against you then you would care. But then, potholes are even more dangerous for cyclists. Hitting one on a bike can cause a serious accident, rather than just scuffing paintwork or damaging the car. why does this have to turn into a cars vs bikes thing again? you've just admitted that potholes are dangerous, and even though you might think it only scuffs or damages the car (it can have just as serious consequences in a car) it affects both cars and bikes, so why suddenly turn this into another cars vs bikes argument?
localzuk Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 why does this have to turn into a cars vs bikes thing again? you've just admitted that potholes are dangerous, and even though you might think it only scuffs or damages the car (it can have just as serious consequences in a car) it affects both cars and bikes, so why suddenly turn this into another cars vs bikes argument? It is an issue of symantics. People should stop calling vehicle excise duty 'road tax' as it isn't a road tax. That name on its own leads to the arguments. As I said, it is more often than not the cyclists amongst us that are on the receiving end of that abuse, rather than being the ones who start the arguments. Not trying to have an argument here, more trying to point out that people shouldn't use 'road tax' as a term. 1
Hightower Posted June 7, 2011 Author Posted June 7, 2011 Well in that case we should probably stop calling 'handouts to lazy sods' benefits, and start calling it by what it is - handouts to lazy sods
Pottsey Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 Well I understand and agree with your post localzuk although it’s not just cyclists that get that problem. Being a horse rider I have had car drivers (motorbikes) stop and use the road tax excuse as a reason that they “own” the road and saying I shouldn’t be on it
mac_shinobi Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 Doesn't do my cars tracking, suspension , tyres or anything else much good when I end up going into and or over a pothole(s) , I can see the £££££ symbols going out the window when it happens ( which isn't very often ) but it still does damage to my property that I have to fork the money out for to fix
mats Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 It is an issue of symantics. People should stop calling vehicle excise duty 'road tax' as it isn't a road tax. That name on its own leads to the arguments. As I said, it is more often than not the cyclists amongst us that are on the receiving end of that abuse, rather than being the ones who start the arguments. Not trying to have an argument here, more trying to point out that people shouldn't use 'road tax' as a term. Well done, glad somebody got it. Now, who's up for an 'edugeekers bicycles' thread?
mac_shinobi Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 Not trying to have an argument here, more trying to point out that people shouldn't use 'road tax' as a term. Am confused here - most likely a simple answer, but what actually pays for the roads to get "fixed" supposdly , is it road tax ( vehicle excise duty ) or what exactly ? I will call it road tax as easier to type ( less characters etc )
GrumbleDook Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 As a pedestrian on a lane with no pavement / verge / walkway I have had the same. The road tax thing annoys me too. It is either ignorance from people who can't be bothered to read their paperwork, let alone the highway code when it gets revised (broad generalisation ... and a little trolling) or it is intentional use to hark back to the 'glory days' ... and is done by the same people who insist on converting to old money, never use a metric measurement, complain about the length of skirts (being too short that is ...) or question why anyone would want to use that modern, new-fangled eletrickery! At least those riding broomsticks can keep out of this ... and the less said about those cape-wearing, lycra-clad, muscle-bound super heros flying around everywhere the better!
localzuk Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 Am confused here - most likely a simple answer, but what actually pays for the roads to get "fixed" supposdly , is it road tax ( vehicle excise duty ) or what exactly ? I will call it road tax as easier to type ( less characters etc ) It is your income tax and council tax. The funds for highway repairs come from central government funds, some goes direct to central departments to repair motorways etc... and some is given as grants to local authorities to do their local networks, which is added to by council tax. So, VED may end up being used, but only because it comes from a central pot.
MK-2 Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 the less said about those cape-wearing, lycra-clad, muscle-bound super heros flying around everywhere the better! i always had you down as one of them super-heroist types, you just cant stand us and our ability to fly in a loop eating lead pipes while invisible can you!!!! you disgust me!
GrumbleDook Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 i always had you down as one of them super-heroist types, you just cant stand us and our ability to fly in a loop eating lead pipes while invisible can you!!!! you disgust me! You super-heros are nothing, I tell you. Only us True Gods deserve a special place in this world. You can't even put your underwear on underneath your clothes! We can just wrap a bedsheet around us and still make it look stylish! Get thee back to the cot of yorn mother before I smite thee to the core. *muttermumbleflippingcapejockeysalwayssavingtheworldandthelesssaidaboutbowtiesthebettermuttermumble*
MK-2 Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 You super-heros are nothing, I tell you. Only us True Gods deserve a special place in this world. You can't even put your underwear on underneath your clothes! We can just wrap a bedsheet around us and still make it look stylish! Get thee back to the cot of yorn mother before I smite thee to the core. *muttermumbleflippingcapejockeysalwayssavingtheworldandthelesssaidaboutbowtiesthebettermuttermumble* Talk to the hand http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/danomyte/danomyte1002/danomyte100200033/6469389-superhero-hand-holding-card.jpg cos the (nicely painted) face ain't listening http://www.wearysloth.com/Gallery/ActorsR/14932-1293.gif
Linux_Nut Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 At least those riding broomsticks can keep out of this ... and the less said about those cape-wearing, lycra-clad, muscle-bound super heros flying around everywhere the better! While they may be able to avoid 'Road Tax' issues (what about walking across the road?) do they pay aviation charges or are we going to hear about airline pilots winding down the window to yell at said superheroes/broomstick users or trying to catch them in the blades of their aircraft (Remember kids capes are dangerous)
GrumbleDook Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 While they may be able to avoid 'Road Tax' issues (what about walking across the road?) do they pay aviation charges or are we going to hear about airline pilots winding down the window to yell at said superheroes/broomstick users or trying to catch them in the blades of their aircraft (Remember kids capes are dangerous) Due to the lack of registration of these flying fools, they pay no extra form of tax. They take off and land where ever they want, they don't chug down aviation fuel and they certainly don't pay import duties when they fly back from abroad with their latest goodies ... I don't care if they have saved Australia from falling into a crack in the earth, they should pay tax on all that wine they are given as a thank you! Tax the bristles, tax the capes, tax the sequins, tax the pointy hats ... obviously we should not tax the facepaint as there are some legitimate uses of that ... and I hope my proposal for Smugness Tax is accepted. That'll sort them out!
MK-2 Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 Due to the lack of registration of these flying fools, they pay no extra form of tax. They take off and land where ever they want, they don't chug down aviation fuel and they certainly don't pay import duties when they fly back from abroad with their latest goodies ... I don't care if they have saved Australia from falling into a crack in the earth, they should pay tax on all that wine they are given as a thank you! Tax the bristles, tax the capes, tax the sequins, tax the pointy hats ... obviously we should not tax the facepaint as there are some legitimate uses of that ... and I hope my proposal for Smugness Tax is accepted. That'll sort them out! Just like government, your stupid taxes on capes, sequins and pointy hats will affect all the kind old wizards as well as the wicked witches. Always beating down the common wizard aren't you. Plus, if these taxes are to be put in place, you'll probably be down one mod on here....naming no names.......
korifugi Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 *muttermumbleflippingcapejockeysalwayssavingtheworldandthelesssaidaboutbowtiesthebettermuttermumble* Hey! [ATTACH=CONFIG]10346[/ATTACH] Bow ties are cool
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