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it was started off as that but know majority of people are very quick to use that term to try and putdown any woman (esp of a particular age) if they dare voice their opinion about something.
its definitely now used as term to belittle women and the fact that so many other girls/women are complicit in that is honestly sad.
whippersnapper
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The most beloved YouTubers use that term of phrase (Karen) frequently and I find it revolting > especially when they are wearing a T-shirt that says "Women are Incredible" and/or "Feminist"
grumpy-nosy-cow
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that advert makes me never want to book a holiday with on the beach..same with Jet 2!
i couldn't think of anything worse than going to one of these European all inclusive holidays, full of sunbed hoggers and the greed to get your monies worth at the buffet and pool bar so they never leave the hotel for the whole 2 weeks!
Thetruth123
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Yes but I think what the op was saying whether your working or not and you are in a council home you should live with in your means , the council does not owe you a duty “just cause” you want more children , people who own or private rent I imagine really factor in this decision due to the costs involved , where as council tenants (I am one by the way and work full time ) “generally” feel entitled to be housed into bigger properties due to their ever expanding families but due to the lack of homes now it’s really starting to show effect that people can’t click their fingers like the generations before them
Begborrowsteal
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Yes but I think what the op was saying whether your working or not and you are in a council home you should live with in your means , the council does not owe you a duty “just cause” you want more children , people who own or private rent I imagine really factor in this decision due to the costs involved , where as council tenants (I am one by the way and work full time ) “generally” feel entitled to be housed into bigger properties due to their ever expanding families but due to the lack of homes now it’s really starting to show effect that people can’t click their fingers like the generations before them
I get that, but its always the looking down on people thing. Our biggest issue in the uk is classism and this is just another extension of it.
I work in social housing and tbh, imo, it should be the norm and the first port of call for housing people. However, I also dont believe tenants should be allowed to buy the property and they should be encouraged, if possible, to move into their own properties at some stage
Thetruth123
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I love this
I used to work in my towns social housing department and omg the entitlement some …not all council tenants show is truly sickening.
They hold no accountability for the lifestyle choices they choose, (I am a council tenant pay full rent and myself abs hubby own our own business) we had a third child and we live in a 3 bed I have a 17 and 13 year old daughters who each have their own rooms trying ti get them to share now would be ww3! So my 2 year sold son is with us …..I do not expect the council to re house me at all it was my choice I need to live with it!! Exchange is not really an option as 4 beds are so rare so we are planning to RTB ( cost of living crisis dependent
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it not enough these families get the rent council tax free school meals free prescriptions free glasses free transport milk / veg tokens energy help etc etc etc
and yes I’m stereotyping massively (as I actually dealt with that demographic)
but they feel the world especially the council owe them everything on a plate whilst hard working couples / single people can’t afford to live let alone get a place to live
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The problem is previous governments have allowed people to live off the state who are frankly just bone idle and Lazy
of course if you have a real need and you can’t work and fall on hard times then there should 100% be a system in place to pick you up and help no question
but the town I live I know personally so many people who just “claim” to be depressed or bad back , or over egg their child asd need!!!!!
Even in my husbands family 5/6 brothers don’t work claim to be sick , never worked a day in their lives , 1 has 7 kids , 1 has 6 kids , both have disability car …..,nothing wrong with them , all given brand new homes is that fair?!
I don’t think saying it’s a class issue at all to want better out of life and not rely on the government to wipe my arse
it’s all about self pride and morals but if that’s all you know it’s a hard cycle to break
I used to work in my towns social housing department and omg the entitlement some …not all council tenants show is truly sickening.
They hold no accountability for the lifestyle choices they choose, (I am a council tenant pay full rent and myself abs hubby own our own business) we had a third child and we live in a 3 bed I have a 17 and 13 year old daughters who each have their own rooms trying ti get them to share now would be ww3! So my 2 year sold son is with us …..I do not expect the council to re house me at all it was my choice I need to live with it!! Exchange is not really an option as 4 beds are so rare so we are planning to RTB ( cost of living crisis dependent
)it not enough these families get the rent council tax free school meals free prescriptions free glasses free transport milk / veg tokens energy help etc etc etc
and yes I’m stereotyping massively (as I actually dealt with that demographic)
but they feel the world especially the council owe them everything on a plate whilst hard working couples / single people can’t afford to live let alone get a place to live
My unpopular opinion is….
If you are applying for council housing then you should not be able to have more children and/or have a right to request a move to a bigger property.
Example!
My friends son is 18. Knocked his girlfriend up as they “wanted to start a family early”….He’s an apprentice and she was a trainee. Truth of the matter is, both of them wanted to move out, couldn’t afford to, applied to the council and were told they didn’t score enough points for council property.
Therefore got pregnant, scored more points and ta dah! Got offered a 1 bed flat. She now doesn’t work as looking after the kid. 2 years later? She’s knocked up again and they’ve now applied for a bigger property. Want a house now due to the need for more bedrooms.
If you can’t afford to live within your means and require council housing then you should not be having more kids! You see it all the time on Facebook with some chav asking for an housing exchange as she’s expanding her role as “full time mummy” and needs a bigger council property.
To be honest, just sick of people having kids that they cannot afford in general to be honest.
Meanwhile my bf and I can’t afford to move out, work all hours and still live at home. Whose the mug here?!
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I come from a working class background built our business from literally nothing , I was the teenage mum at 16 so I have been there , I don’t think it’s a class issue.
The problem is previous governments have allowed people to live off the state who are frankly just bone idle and Lazy
of course if you have a real need and you can’t work and fall on hard times then there should 100% be a system in place to pick you up and help no question
but the town I live I know personally so many people who just “claim” to be depressed or bad back , or over egg their child asd need!!!!!
Even in my husbands family 5/6 brothers don’t work claim to be sick , never worked a day in their lives , 1 has 7 kids , 1 has 6 kids , both have disability car …..,nothing wrong with them , all given brand new homes is that fair?!
I don’t think saying it’s a class issue at all to want better out of life and not rely on the government to wipe my arse
it’s all about self pride and morals but if that’s all you know it’s a hard cycle to break
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LydiaDeetzHat
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I was under threat of being thrown out by my flatmate once and I went to the council to get out on the list.. they said are you pregnant/have kids/ junkie/alcoholic/asylum seeker? No . Well we won't do anything for you. mind you this was a few years ago
Phil Anne Throw Pee
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Personally, the main problem with benefit scroungers isn't the poor and working class, it's the tax dodgers like Gary bleeping Barlow and all these tax loopholes that are a far bigger waste of money and resources. The media love characters like White Dee and their ilk and to vilify them, but they're a drop in the ocean compared to rich people and tax evasion.
Begborrowsteal
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This all just proves my initial thoughts tbh.
Social rent is incredibly difficult to get. The majority of housing now is affordable rent (far from affordable, mind). It isnt a life of luxury. I dont begrudge them having cheap housing if theyve met the criteria for it. I am jealous though lol.
Social rent is incredibly difficult to get. The majority of housing now is affordable rent (far from affordable, mind). It isnt a life of luxury. I dont begrudge them having cheap housing if theyve met the criteria for it. I am jealous though lol.
Misbehaving
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It's just a shame that Jeremy Corbyn wasn't elected as prime minister in my opinion, as he really wanted to tackle Britain's housing crisis, and had some good ideas that he wanted to implement.
Particularly involving social housing and trying to provide decent and affordable accommodation for everyone.
www.ibblaw.co.uk
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Particularly involving social housing and trying to provide decent and affordable accommodation for everyone.
Jeremy Corbyn Proposes Rent Controls to Reform “Dysfunctional Housing Market” - IBB Law
In his recent Labour party conference speech in Brighton, Jeremy Corbyn pledged the introduction of rent controls, in which local...
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Ensay
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I'm not sure there's a universally agreed term for men who act like that, but 'head' is probably the most common one and certainly one I'd use.Unless there is a term of equal degradation applied to "over entitled" men it's a form of sexism. Sexism - as in any form of prejudice - is used to manipulate, demean and control. If we make excuses - for any form of prejudice - we have failed as a society
Purrrrrrr
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Its like Chav. that came about to describe a certain type of person then jut become anyone you didn't like
This Is Not An Ad
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Where I live a lot of the affordable housing for first time buyers has been bought by developers who have turned these houses into student housing as we have a Uni in the town. It’s not a big town at all!! But it’s almost impossible to find a family home to rent here now. All these houses are being rented to students because the Landlord can rake it in renting by the bedroom!! There can be up to 5/6 cars per student house where I live which is a lovely estate predominantly made up of families and elderly. On road parking now is ridiculous!! They’ve leeched all the affordable housing surrounding the town centre and have now rippled out towards the family estates in the town.
My UO with this is that these Landlords should be paying council tax. But because they’re student housing no one pays council tax! Their bins are still being emptied though, they’re still using the roads! Someone should be liable for these people who are using the towns amenities and not paying a penny for them!
My UO with this is that these Landlords should be paying council tax. But because they’re student housing no one pays council tax! Their bins are still being emptied though, they’re still using the roads! Someone should be liable for these people who are using the towns amenities and not paying a penny for them!
witchofwestbyfleet
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I think it did, that's why so many families with kids are stuck in "bed and breakfast" accommodation despite the law saying that anyone with a child under 16 (including pregnant women) should not be housed there for longer than 6 weeks
Prefrontalmedialcortex
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I HATE the cold. I HATE the wind. I HATE the rain. I HATE winter.
Give me spring/summer all year round please. ☀
Give me spring/summer all year round please. ☀
witchofwestbyfleet
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Agreed! I have nothing in common with people who love autumn / winter. Each year I get a little more enraged as people cheer for cold and snow ...
I have a friend who once lived in California and she said it was "like being in a bio-dome" as it was hot and sunny all year round with little to no seasonal variation. She said this was bad for her mental health, I personally would love it
Prefrontalmedialcortex
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I don’t understand what there is to like about winter?
❄ Cold, grey, dark and all I want to do is hibernate. Can I swap places with your friend in Cali? 
Whereas in the summer months I feel so much more alive and motivated and energised. Sun worshipper. ☀
I come from a hot country and have never gotten used to the UK weather. 
Yes i agree. I remember someone claiming they just wanted to give her a cuddle (the mother, not poor Star!!!). And so many people were making excuses for her; and whilst i agree the other monster was absolutely manipulative and cruel, Star's mother was not little miss innocent in all that. So many times i had to bite my tongue on that thread.
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