[the truth]

bono is one of the biggest preachers for poor sick people and world peace, yet he allegedly avoids as much tax as possible abroad. its htis hypocrisy too that these types of shows make even worse. take comic relief, the likes of the awful jimmy carr, preaching to us to donate, when hes paying less percentage in tax than a bin man

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by the truth

bono is one of the biggest preachers for poor sick people and world peace, yet he allegedly avoids as much tax as possible abroad. its htis hypocrisy too that these types of shows make even worse. take comic relief, the likes of the awful jimmy carr, preaching to us to donate, when hes paying less percentage in tax than a bin man

Get off jimmys back... He learnt the 'trick' used by 100's of David Camerons mates on 10 o'clock live.
If anyones a hypocrite he is, allowing the corporate tax loopholes... then having the cheek to berate plumbers and electricians for doing the odd cash in hand job and not declaring it!

[InOne]

Originally Posted by kizzy

Get off jimmys back... He learnt the 'trick' used by 100's of David Camerons mates on 10 o'clock live.
If anyones a hypocrite he is, allowing the corporate tax loopholes... then having the cheek to berate plumbers and electricians for doing the odd cash in hand job and not declaring it!

I actually agree with you for once kizzy

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by InOne

I actually agree with you for once kizzy

fanks!

[the truth]

Originally Posted by kizzy

Get off jimmys back... He learnt the 'trick' used by 100's of David Camerons mates on 10 o'clock live.
If anyones a hypocrite he is, allowing the corporate tax loopholes... then having the cheek to berate plumbers and electricians for doing the odd cash in hand job and not declaring it!

No. I dont like him, I dont like his material and I dont like his enormus tax dodge which saves him millions and costs us millions. the little man reduces his taxes by tiny amounts, maybe hundreds of pounds, a man earning millions saves millions , thats a far greater offence. I do agree though cameron and co are kronies and are even guiltier than carr himself. total greedy hypocrites, as for carr, Unless he is seen to pay his fair share he should also be banned for life from all comic relief, 1) because hes not funny and 2) because hes a tax dodger and should contribute his fair share

[Livia]

Originally Posted by the truth

No. I dont like him, I dont like his material and I dont like his enormus tax dodge which saves him millions and costs us millions. the little man reduces his taxes by tiny amounts, maybe hundreds of pounds, a man earning millions saves millions , thats a far greater offence. I do agree though cameron and co are kronies and are even guiltier than carr himself. total greedy hypocrites, as for carr, Unless he is seen to pay his fair share he should also be banned for life from all comic relief, 1) because hes not funny and 2) because hes a tax dodger and should contribute his fair share

Bono's Irish. I don't see how he's cost us (in the UK) millions

Rich people have employed accountants to find tax loopholes for them ever since there's been tax. I don't think Cameron can take the all credit for this one.

[Omah]

It ruins a good evening's telly .....

[Me. I Am Salman]

First time I didn't properly watch it

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Livia

Bono's Irish. I don't see how he's cost us (in the UK) millions

Rich people have employed accountants to find tax loopholes for them ever since there's been tax. I don't think Cameron can take the all credit for this one.

Not sure but I think he means jimmy not bono.
It is not a secret loophole, it is a well known tax avoidance scheme.
You would think that during a worldwide recession, when public money is being used to bail banks sums running into billions that government would not allow this practice to continue.
Especially as it makes him look so ridiculous for berating joe bloggs when his annual avoidance is a drop in the ocean compared to corporations?
Not to mention hypocritical when branding Mr Carr 'immoral' for being in the 1% club along with many tory party supporters....
I know of course he can't do this, it would be career suicide to stab his beloved fatcats in the back ...thats why he has to go.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Nathan

and not really a fan because you're being guilt tripped into giving loads of moneys by celebrities who're rich beyond their dreams and don't realise how worse off the rest of us are

I suppose stand up to cancer was alright, because there was a focus for money, but with these others ones it's really wide and the money that goes to africa might not even go to the things it was put there for..I would much rather get rid of these Leaders who do nothing for their country but oh wait there's no oil for us to steal..instead we just give them a few million here and there to paper over the cracks

Children in Need is for children in THIS country, it doesn't go abroad. I think that's Comic Relief.

[Shaun]

The 'entertainment' is extremely kitsch but has the difficult task of trying to appeal to every audience available. There's usually something for everyone, but this year's was quite poor. That said, it's a great charity and one I always donate to.

[the truth]

Originally Posted by Livia

Bono's Irish. I don't see how he's cost us (in the UK) millions

Rich people have employed accountants to find tax loopholes for them ever since there's been tax. I don't think Cameron can take the all credit for this one.

still a bleeding hypocrite

[the truth]

Originally Posted by kizzy

Not sure but I think he means jimmy not bono.
It is not a secret loophole, it is a well known tax avoidance scheme.
You would think that during a worldwide recession, when public money is being used to bail banks sums running into billions that government would not allow this practice to continue.
Especially as it makes him look so ridiculous for berating joe bloggs when his annual avoidance is a drop in the ocean compared to corporations?
Not to mention hypocritical when branding Mr Carr 'immoral' for being in the 1% club along with many tory party supporters....
I know of course he can't do this, it would be career suicide to stab his beloved fatcats in the back ...thats why he has to go.

all tories are in favour of the rich, camerons attack on carr was pitiful way to draw attention to an individual and distract from the fact hes done nothing for the working classes, but the fact theyre greedy selfish gits, doesnt excuse jimmy carr. hes a greedy selfish unfunny git too

[Livia]

Originally Posted by the truth

all tories are in favour of the rich, camerons attack on carr was pitiful way to draw attention to an individual and distract from the fact hes done nothing for the working classes, but the fact theyre greedy selfish gits, doesnt excuse jimmy carr. hes a greedy selfish unfunny git too

Of course New Labour, and all the Champagne Socialists who rough it on the mean streets of Hampstead are all very loving and giving... and Cameron has only brought in all these loopholes in the last two and a half years since he was elected. Right?

Jimmy Car was in the wrong. Diverting the attention to the working class working cash in hand is just procrastination. You make it sound like tax evasion is okay for the working class. At just what point does it become morally wrong, do you reckon?

[the truth]

Originally Posted by Livia

Of course New Labour, and all the Champagne Socialists who rough it on the mean streets of Hampstead are all very loving and giving... and Cameron has only brought in all these loopholes in the last two and a half years since he was elected. Right?

Jimmy Car was in the wrong. Diverting the attention to the working class working cash in hand is just procrastination. You make it sound like tax evasion is okay for the working class. At just what point does it become morally wrong, do you reckon?

I assure you Im just as disgusted by the labour party as the tories. My main concern is that the proportion of tax being paid is much smaller by the mega rich than anyone else. thats plain wrong and both parties have shamefully institutionalized this 2 tier society. my sympathy is for the vast majority of working class people , by working class I mean actually working...as the cost of living has exploded but their wages havent.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by the truth

I assure you Im just as disgusted by the labour party as the tories. My main concern is that the proportion of tax being paid is much smaller by the mega rich than anyone else. thats plain wrong and both parties have shamefully institutionalized this 2 tier society. my sympathy is for the vast majority of working class people , by working class I mean actually working...as the cost of living has exploded but their wages havent.

Oh me too, Poor jim whatever you think of his comedy he was unfortunately taken down like a gazelle for his tax...now lets get this right not evasion (like mr joe bloggs the plumbers cash in hand work) no, it's tax avoidance... the 1% club does not evade tax, it avoids it.
And is therefore perfectly legal.
As said it's not a club exclusive to tories, but i'm betting Mr Cameron won't be naming and shaming anyone anytime soon.
How morally right is it for a government to make the tax system so unfair?
To stigmatize those who evade paying tax whilst turning a blind eye to those who avoid it?
I agree it has been happening for a good many years, however due to the economy and the cuts that are crippling the UK is it not time to change the rules?
As seen squeezed as most are we give to charity because we as a society care, not because it is tax deductable.

[Munchkins]

Cant' stand it, seems like its the only day people care about children who need help, what happens for the other 364 days of the year?? also if all these celebrities put loads of money in, just imagine, no difference seems to be happening either..
I donate monthly to charities.. me and my family do, but i just dont understand how it can justified caring for one day, then just forgetting for the rest

[the truth]

Originally Posted by Munchkins

Cant' stand it, seems like its the only day people care about children who need help, what happens for the other 364 days of the year?? also if all these celebrities put loads of money in, just imagine, no difference seems to be happening either..
I donate monthly to charities.. me and my family do, but i just dont understand how it can justified caring for one day, then just forgetting for the rest

exactly. for me its a nice cheap way for famous people and politicians to put an elasto plast on the gaping wounds of the sick poor and disabled kids, what happens the other 364 days of the year.......its the same with the awful heroes show with carol cover yourself up you old trout vorderman....those injured soldiers dont even have any military hospitals to go to, nor a proper pay off or decent pension.....never mind lets invite them on a tv show where famous people can patronise them for 2 minutes then ignore them for alifetime.......its so fake, so shallow so materialistic, it makes me pewk!. the same with children in need, the celebs come on make themselves look good and get some good coverage for their careers. most of them were all paid until this year. the fact is we have a hell of alot in taxes and the children who are in need should be priority number 1 and receive all the tax they need to have a good quality of life....meanwhile these are all multi millionaire celebs and politicians who pay less percentage of tax than 99% of the people watching the show

charity has always been corrupt, it elevates sick scum like jimmy saville and puts sick vulnerable childrens lives in the hands of these monsters...NOTHING will change from all the enquiries, because sick children will always need charity because corrupt governments do not allocate enough to them from the taxes we pay, nor do they collect enough taxes from the stinking rich