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Old 16-01-2015, 16:03   #5
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Re: Osborne's 'Pensioner bonds' - bribing OAPs with everyone else's money

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Originally Posted by Chris View Post
No, it isn't. It's just not surprising.

Blair/Brown identified a middle class client group and bought its votes with tax credits. Cameron/Osborne have identified retired boomers and are attempting to buy theirs.
I kinda got the economic point with tax credits - they arrested the GINI increase somewhat and hence ensured there was more money flowing around the economy. This, however, has no economic case I'm aware of that can be made for it.

I welcome education on this matter.
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