Eric Blair
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Comment on: Right to buy letter under fire for ‘irresponsibility’
RTB is a form of sub-prime lending; which was what sparked off a global recession in the first place. Apparently this government thinks that the solution to financial meltdown is to reintroduce the cause of the initial problem! Aside from that, council homes aren't meant to be sold off, and this is just the beginning of a reinvigorated housing crisis.
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Comment on: Social landlords hit as housing starts plummet
I think the way to end the systemic double-dip experience is to invest in construction. This is logical, because according to the ONS that's the driver behind our shrinking economy. Not that this 'growth' would have a direct impact on Tory induced job cuts, etc. But sinking some money into construction in a carefully planned way would pull us out of recession for the time being.
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Comment on: Homeless face losing council housing guarantee
It's quite hard to be in work when you're homeless, so I think this is a case of a council playing Pontius Pilate.
Work + homelessness = workhouses. What planet are these people from? And what does Andrew Johnson contribute to society? Misery perhaps. -
Comment on: Council wrong to refuse housing to dying man
@Venk - inhuman.
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Comment on: Government seeks to stop London exodus
@Gavin Rider | 27/04/2012 10:17 am
Gavin - prices are not just rising in cities. Rural areas are also very costly in terms of housing, and petrol prices have to be factored in for transport. What's happening is as a direct result of this government's mindless tinkering. You're in denial.
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Posted in: Can violence ever be a valid form of protest against the cuts?
@Anon - 02/04/2011 8:47 am
The things you've mentioned are a form of orchestrated state violence as far as I'm concerned, but I wouldn't be inclined to respond by rioting or attacking people. Somehow, that approach doesn't improve things. The way to respond is through legitimate non-violent action, organised protest and by trying to educate people about what's happening. A thankless task perhaps, but I don't know of another way that wouldn't compromise my integrity.
I think a lot of people are politically naive and won't take action until they are directly affected by these cuts. I sincerely hope the coalition don't last too long in government; they are dreadful people who are damaging the delicate fabric of our society.
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Posted in: Can violence ever be a valid form of protest against the cuts?
Personally I can not support violence as a legitimate part of a protest. It's a question of degree though. If the state came for my friends and family in the night I might consider it, but in the context you're asking - Melvin - no.
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Posted in: Being a housing officer
Hi David
I work in housing, but I don't have a 'public facing' role. I've never been a housing officer, but it seems to be a bit like Marmite: either you love it or - my colleagues say - you can become disillusioned over time.
Some of the kindest people I've ever met work in social housing. Staff can be inclusive, friendly and sociable. I'm happier working in housing than I've been in any other sector. It's not all wine and roses, and I've heard bad things too - but of course, that can happen anywhere. If an organisation has a reputation for treating its staff well, that's worth its weight in gold these days.
I think housing would be an ideal career for a sociology graduate: your degree should be highly relevant, and as Julie said you could really make a difference! Social housing is a very complex topic, so there's always something new to learn.
- Eric