What would you say was the biggest bane of today's society? (25)

Jun 27, 2010 1:34 PM CST What would you say was the biggest bane of today's society?
Peacocke
PeacockePeacockeGlasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK9 Threads 85 Posts
I think it's spin. Which does of course go way back to the Sophists who were master rhetoricians but it seems to be the accepted way of doing things these days whether via broadcasting, politicising or to get your way through work, you need only watch The Apprentice.

What do you think?
Jun 27, 2010 5:17 PM CST What would you say was the biggest bane of today's society?
Zellarrone1
Zellarrone1Zellarrone1Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England UK33 Threads 4 Polls 7,644 Posts
Peacocke: I think it's spin. Which does of course go way back to the Sophists who were master rhetoricians but it seems to be the accepted way of doing things these days whether via broadcasting, politicising or to get your way through work, you need only watch The Apprentice.

What do you think?
Chavs professor
Jun 27, 2010 5:24 PM CST What would you say was the biggest bane of today's society?
Peacocke
PeacockePeacockeGlasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK9 Threads 85 Posts
Zellarrone1: Chavs


Oh yeah, nice one.

Although up here we call them 'Neds'

Me and my friends fantasise running them over in our cars 'ten ned bowling' we call it :D
Jun 27, 2010 5:35 PM CST What would you say was the biggest bane of today's society?
Zellarrone1
Zellarrone1Zellarrone1Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England UK33 Threads 4 Polls 7,644 Posts
Peacocke: Oh yeah, nice one.

Although up here we call them 'Neds'

Me and my friends fantasise running them over in our cars 'ten ned bowling' we call it :D
laugh That's funny.
Jun 27, 2010 6:08 PM CST What would you say was the biggest bane of today's society?
Peacocke
PeacockePeacockeGlasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK9 Threads 85 Posts
jonnt: They banned that now , ever sinse the Romans pulled out


I know -pity.

There are a few TV Evangelists I'd happily see devoured for a 'gift' of $2
Jun 27, 2010 6:20 PM CST What would you say was the biggest bane of today's society?
lint874
lint874lint874Leeds, West Yorkshire, England UK3 Threads 1 Polls 414 Posts
England's results in World Cups and European Championships every 2 years.
Jul 5, 2010 6:34 AM CST What would you say was the biggest bane of today's society?
tumak
tumaktumakportsmouth, Hampshire, England UK3 Posts
spending money on wars. these people will forever argue i really cant see the piont in spending billions of pounds each year playing god or getting back at people how really might not of had anything to do with it?
Jul 5, 2010 8:17 AM CST What would you say was the biggest bane of today's society?
Goddess4u
Goddess4uGoddess4uThe Capital, Greater London, England UK15 Threads 3,131 Posts
The 'I can't be bothered, it's not my problem' attitude that seems prevalent in todays societies. sigh
Jul 5, 2010 8:20 AM CST What would you say was the biggest bane of today's society?
Amity
AmityAmityDodging Daggers, Wiltshire, England UK49 Threads 6,217 Posts
Goddess4u: The 'I can't be bothered, it's not my problem' attitude that seems prevalent in todays societies.


thumbs up agreed
Oct 4, 2010 12:23 PM CST What would you say was the biggest bane of today's society?
Cherryr121
Cherryr121Cherryr121GLASGOW, Strathclyde, Scotland UK8 Posts
The Anti-Social of our world today...........Oh how I would love to get rid of all them.!!! very mad
Oct 5, 2010 5:16 AM CST What would you say was the biggest bane of today's society?
haunebu2
haunebu2haunebu2Broadstairs, Kent, England UK4 Threads 1,910 Posts
Cherryr121: The Anti-Social of our world today...........Oh how I would love to get rid of all them.!!!


Especially the moronic ill bred monosyllabic puss heads who insist on talking very loudly into their mobile phones and texting with the bleeper on so that those of us with no interest, more brain cells and good manners are all forced to endure *their* inane social crap !!!!! very mad
Oct 5, 2010 6:17 AM CST What would you say was the biggest bane of today's society?
rytcharlie
rytcharlierytcharlieprovincia di Lodi, Lombardy Italy34 Threads 2 Polls 1,412 Posts
the fact 'adivile' isnt a word frustrated laugh

probably not so important really tho .. might just be my priviliged life making me think so ..

how about having to walk 15 miles to the nearest water source .. and then not knowing if that water is healthy and going to help my family survive another day or full of deadly bacteria and is going to kill them all ..
Oct 11, 2010 5:30 PM CST What would you say was the biggest bane of today's society?
Smoothcoco2010
Smoothcoco2010Smoothcoco2010Greater Manchester, England UK2 Posts
Our obsession with celebrities, I just don't get it.
Oct 11, 2010 6:08 PM CST What would you say was the biggest bane of today's society?
TheThievingGypsy
TheThievingGypsyTheThievingGypsyOn your land, tax free, Greater Manchester, England UK121 Posts
Simon Cowell
Oct 11, 2010 6:09 PM CST What would you say was the biggest bane of today's society?
rytcharlie
rytcharlierytcharlieprovincia di Lodi, Lombardy Italy34 Threads 2 Polls 1,412 Posts
Smoothcoco2010: Our obsession with celebrities, I just don't get it.


In the UK I have to agree with you .. it's a joke .. however that ìs the flower not the root - the real issue is the press with nothing better to report and using 'celebrities' to fill their pages with non-news items ..
Oct 12, 2010 2:50 AM CST What would you say was the biggest bane of today's society?
RDM59
RDM59RDM59Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland UK92 Threads 5 Polls 14,070 Posts
....the speed of this UK Forum ....... doh

laugh wave
Oct 12, 2010 3:40 AM CST What would you say was the biggest bane of today's society?
scottyburd
scottyburdscottyburdglasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK6,016 Posts
Drugs and alcohol very mad
Oct 12, 2010 4:17 AM CST What would you say was the biggest bane of today's society?
rytcharlie
rytcharlierytcharlieprovincia di Lodi, Lombardy Italy34 Threads 2 Polls 1,412 Posts
scottyburd: Drugs and alcohol


I agree .. drugs and alcohol - and the fact the off licence closes so darn early ..laugh
Oct 12, 2010 4:37 AM CST What would you say was the biggest bane of today's society?
scottyburd
scottyburdscottyburdglasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK6,016 Posts
rytcharlie: I agree .. drugs and alcohol - and the fact the off licence closes so darn early ..


Our off licences keep on getting held up,so we dont have many left,Supermarkets making a killing now on the cheap booze..grin
Oct 12, 2010 5:08 AM CST What would you say was the biggest bane of today's society?
haunebu2
haunebu2haunebu2Broadstairs, Kent, England UK4 Threads 1,910 Posts
scottyburd: Our off licences keep on getting held up,so we dont have many left,Supermarkets making a killing now on the cheap booze..


Get yourself a DIY Still

Simples
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