One thing I like about olo threads is the unexpected. The first post from runner on this thread was unexpected. I appreciate it, runner. Thank you. Because you generally differ from me I have built up a picture of you in my mind which apparently is unfair.

One thing I dislike about olo threads is the frequent assumption that people with a particular political viewpoint different from that of the poster are more liable to lie or have other character faults which those who agree with the viewer are less likely to have. I am guilty of that also.

It went to pay the pensions of those already on the pension while you were still working.
thinkabit,
Yes, that was the plan as I said earlier. We paid for those Pensioners before us & now the younger generation is paying for us as their successors will pay for them. It's a perfect system !
If only we could have a Flat tax, all would be better off !

So far on this thread we have explored the left and right of political views, the uselessness of academia, the welfare system. and registration of vehicles by State. That exposes us to a wide range of topics within a subject, whether on topic or not. The most educated persons on this forum do their research, and read widely on their subjects. They are known not by sprouting their University Degrees, but their contribution of facts to the discussion.

DAVID F...Always the voice of reason, and most probably the most intelligent contributor on OLO, followed by FOXY and her amazing intellect and research skills.

What do I like about OLO? The colourful characters, and the clear delineation between the Left and Right. The cerebral sparring, and the occasional bluster & bombast from people like me. When all mixed together, makes for an interesting session, I reckon. A panacea that just might keep dementia at bay for another day?

I am so happy that this topic appears to have taken
off in ways I hoped for but wasn't quite sure it
would. We're actually talking to each other. Yay!

Keep it up!

This may sound a bit cheesy - but I can honestly say
that in their own ways, each person has contributed
so much to this forum. Even fights and disagreements
have left many of us re-thinking certain things.

Basically, I believe that people are decent and good
underneath the facades that are often put up. And that
is something I have learned here. And that I'm sure I
shall keep on learning.

Anyway -

Take care.
Stay safe.

And thank you for taking the time to comment.