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Old 22-02-2014, 12:04   #952
martyh
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Re: The state benefits system mega-thread. Many merged.

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Originally Posted by Gary L View Post
I don't know.
I have never understood why people approach someone like The Sun with a story like this. have their photo taken and published.
and then on top of your photo have "WARNING: This story will make your blood boil"

it's a lot easier just to get an 'actor' to do it.
I think it's hilarious that in this case you are prepared to doubt the story as factual because it shows a benefit claimant in a bad light ,yet when the story is about claimants "suffering" and losing out you believe it unconditionally .

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Originally Posted by peanut View Post
£160 a week? She must be using her kids allowance too then. I bet they don't wear shoes and live on a bread and water.
Wouldn't she be classed as disabled now ? i can't read the article because it's behind a paywall and i'm damned if i'm going to pay to read such crap
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