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Social Reform - Back to Work
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Monday, 21 September 2009

There are entire families in the UK that have nobody working. The children of parents who have never worked in the last twenty or thirty years do not have a work ethic. They are often referred to in the media as "The Lost Generation".

The current welfare system is not entirely encouraging for people to enter at the bottom of the work force.
If you are to take a job you lose all the other benefits as well as the dole within 4 weeks of starting work. You are entitled Help with housing costs (1) for four weeks, whilst the other benefits that last longer are not applicable to most teenagers as they relate to children & disability.

This can mean that in real terms you are actually earning less money by working rather than claiming the dole. I would like to see a change brought in where those on a low income to still gain some of the benefits whilst they stay under an income threshold, mainly free public transport.

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Listened To - Are You?
Written by Brian   
Tuesday, 08 September 2009

Does your elected representative listen to you?
Politicians are old fashioned & senior citizens are more likely to vote, which is why more emphasis is placed on "traditional values".

Physical letters to Councillors & MPs (Congressman, Senators & Governors in the US) have a remarked impact on influencing the opinion of legislators. Emails are not viewed in the same light, despite the fact that it could be the exact same message just electronically sent.

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Schlieffen Plan - Game Start
Written by Brian   
Monday, 07 September 2009

Schlieffen Plan


Game Start Announcement
Country preferences have being received from all players and the game is ready to begin.
5 players requested countries and all got their first choice.
Reminder of House Rules for Diplomacy on BrianOFarrell.

Deadlines for Schlieffen Plan will be Thursday 12.00 GMT


Spring 1901 deadline is Thursday 24th September.

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