Good point. But I think he has a brother and a sister, and of course he may have left money to various grandchildren. Then of course he died before his wife so Mrs Cameron will have inherited.
The whole ethos of the Thatcher/Reagan neoliberal experiment was that paying tax is a bad thing and should be avoided where possible. Unfortunately,it is only the wealthy who can employ tax dodgers to ensure they don't and the rest of us plebs have to pay extra to make up for it. If the Tories and their converts in New Labour etc were really serious about this system,they would allow us all to have our pay/pensions paid into a bank account in a tax haven of our choice. Of course,they aren't and all this B/S about free markets etc is just another scam to allow the rich to get richer at our expense.
When you think what could have been done and what we could have had in this country if it hadn't been for the aggressive tax evasion and avoidance of the super rich...
Quite possibly he did that too, Arbroath. Ties done up tight seem to be important in these people's words. Makes up for the time the rest of us spend on compassion.
So, Conan, you have to buy all that as well as pay the £40,000 fees? When you think that the Cameron's had four kids, that something like £200,000 a year. No wonder he turned to offshoring!
It is to be hoped that his dad did not buy a pig in a poke? Interesting that you think the Queen Mum - Gawd bless you, ma'am - was a bit like a disposable tie? Conan harking back to his time at Eton?
Maybe that was how he learned about pigs... Ah yes, perhaps I didn't phrase that too well, but you knew what I meant and you're just making mischief, so nothing new there... I thought that Conan went to Gordonston, but maybe he went to Eton as well. That would explain why he's so damned clever!
Umm ! eight pairs of underpants are a trifle extreme two is enough for moi wear one day turn inside out wear day two day three wash in toilet bowl (prior to use saving water wery eco friendly )hang out of tower block to dry and wear second pair using same process all over again....these pairs of underpanties are only ten years old..
Obviously conan goes about Highland style and bare erse to all yuk ! never sit on conans seat when he gets of the bus
His father would have said " David, why are there still libraries open, why is the NHS still not owned by Americans, why is that awful smelly steel plant still open, why do poor people still get benefits. David, you are too soft on the smelly poor, why did I bother hiding our family fortune away so you could call it a private matter, David you need to be more like you secret half brothers George and Ian".
It was a Panamanian adventure that helped get us into the Union. I hope this one helps to get us out.
On the mention of the Royals, I see Lizzie's Edinburgh pad needs ten million quids' worth of work done on it. Who is to pay for this? And would a large statue of James Connolly outside it be out of the question? (He was from Edinburgh after all).
I read that he inherited £300,000 from his father, and my first thought was "I wonder where he stashed the rest of the money?"
ReplyDeleteHi ejfj:
DeleteGood point. But I think he has a brother and a sister, and of course he may have left money to various grandchildren. Then of course he died before his wife so Mrs Cameron will have inherited.
Correction. He has two sisters.
DeleteGood one.
ReplyDelete:¬)
DeleteDon't forget, his mother (the one who thought he was going too far when her wee job got cut) benefited from her husband's company for 30 years.
ReplyDeleteYes indeed. And presumably will continue to benefit from the inheritance she received when Mr Cameron snr died.
DeleteThe whole ethos of the Thatcher/Reagan neoliberal experiment was that paying tax is a bad thing and should be avoided where possible.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately,it is only the wealthy who can employ tax dodgers to ensure they don't and the rest of us plebs have to pay extra to make up for it.
If the Tories and their converts in New Labour etc were really serious about this system,they would allow us all to have our pay/pensions paid into a bank account in a tax haven of our choice.
Of course,they aren't and all this B/S about free markets etc is just another scam to allow the rich to get richer at our expense.
When you think what could have been done and what we could have had in this country if it hadn't been for the aggressive tax evasion and avoidance of the super rich...
DeleteAre you sure his father didnae tell him to do up his tie Tris?
ReplyDeleteYou mean his white, disposable one?
DeleteETON COLLEGE CLOTHING LIST
SCHOOL DRESS
2 tail suits (tailcoat, waistcoat, trousers)
2 pairs black walking shoes, polished leather
round toes, laced, traditional design
7 white school shirts, cotton or cotton mix,
detached collar
7 white school collars
6 front and back collar studs
12 white disposable ties
1 black v-necked pullover, short fitting
sleeveless to fit under waistcoat (machine
washable)
1 black overcoat long enough to cover tails
(optional)
1 pair gloves (optional)
1 navy/black scarf (optional)
1 umbrella (optional)
GAMES
Michaelmas & Lent
1 Eton College rain/tracksuit jacket
1 tracksuit bottom
2 reversible games shirts
2 outdoor games shorts
2 indoor games shorts
2 sports polo shirts
3 pairs outdoor games socks
3 x 1 pack indoor games socks
1 swim shorts
Summer Half
2 Eton cricket shirts
1 pair Eton cricket trousers
Cricket protection
UNDERWEAR
12 pairs black/grey socks
8 pairs underpants
6 handkerchiefs
Equipment
1 Eton College kit bag
1 pair football/rugby boots
1 pair indoor trainers (white)
1 pair outdoor trainers
1 pair shin pads
1 gum shield [shock doctor v2 max]
Rugby head and shoulder protection
Squash goggles
Sorbothane heel pad
FORMAL CHANGE (formal Non-School Dress)
2 pairs smart trousers – grey flannel/chino
1 blue blazer
1 pullover
2 smart shirts collar attached
1 tie
1 suit (optional)
LOCAL CHANGE (for use around the house & Eton)
2 pairs jeans or similar, T shirts
1 pullover
1 pair casual shoes – trainers or docksiders
OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS
2 pairs pyjamas or similar
1 dressing gown
1 pair slippers
4 bath towels
1 toothbrush, nailbrush and nail scissors
1 hairbrush and comb
1 clothes brush
2 pairs cuff links
Shoe cleaning kit
6 coat hangers (2 with bar)
What! No clip-on?
DeleteQuite possibly he did that too, Arbroath. Ties done up tight seem to be important in these people's words. Makes up for the time the rest of us spend on compassion.
DeleteSo, Conan, you have to buy all that as well as pay the £40,000 fees? When you think that the Cameron's had four kids, that something like £200,000 a year. No wonder he turned to offshoring!
DeleteJim, is that not what disposable ties are?
DeleteA bit like the Queen Mum, who apparently never wore anything twice.
It is to be hoped that his dad did not buy a pig in a poke? Interesting that you think the Queen Mum - Gawd bless you, ma'am - was a bit like a disposable tie? Conan harking back to his time at Eton?
ReplyDeleteMaybe that was how he learned about pigs... Ah yes, perhaps I didn't phrase that too well, but you knew what I meant and you're just making mischief, so nothing new there... I thought that Conan went to Gordonston, but maybe he went to Eton as well. That would explain why he's so damned clever!
DeleteUmm ! eight pairs of underpants are a trifle extreme two
ReplyDeleteis enough for moi wear one day turn inside out wear day two
day three wash in toilet bowl (prior to use saving water wery eco
friendly )hang out of tower block to dry and wear second pair using
same process all over again....these pairs of underpanties are only
ten years old..
Obviously conan goes about Highland style and bare erse to all
yuk ! never sit on conans seat when he gets of the bus
That's what I though. One day for each day of the week and two for Sundays?
DeleteSuch extravagance, I though. Like lads change their underwear every day!!!!
You're lucky you can still get into underpants that are ten years old!
Tris
ReplyDeleteHis father would have said " David, why are there still libraries open, why is the NHS still not owned by Americans, why is that awful smelly steel plant still open, why do poor people still get benefits. David, you are too soft on the smelly poor, why did I bother hiding our family fortune away so you could call it a private matter, David you need to be more like you secret half brothers George and Ian".
Bruce
LOL.. Reply: Papa, I'm doing my best. Come back in 2020 and judge me then.
DeleteIt was a Panamanian adventure that helped get us into the Union. I hope this one helps to get us out.
ReplyDeleteOn the mention of the Royals, I see Lizzie's Edinburgh pad needs ten million quids' worth of work done on it. Who is to pay for this? And would a large statue of James Connolly outside it be out of the question? (He was from Edinburgh after all).
Yeah, I saw that...that and Windsor castle.
DeleteI suppose we have to pay for it. We really can;t expect her to fork out for anything despite all the increases in pay she's been getting.
I dare say they'll just sanction sick people till it's paid. That's an example of Great British Values. Starve the sick so Liz can get decorated.
LOL, at the idea that this Panamanian stuff will get us out of the union. Please please please.
Erm, you might be asking a tad too much with the statuary!!