Traktion Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 My wife saw this posted on a local Facebook group: Castlewellan CountyDown It has come to my attention that a Printing Firm in Newry Co, Down has been issued with a request to print hundreds of thousands of RATION BOOKS!!!! im sure that there are some printing firms from Newry on the Castlewellan CountyDown friends list that may know whats going on, or anyone from the Newry area..? This information has come from a Government source in England... This seems to be painting a bad picture as im sure this printing contract is not for overseas... Are in for bad times.....???? has anyone any answer?????? It's probably nothing, but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahoo Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 My wife saw this posted on a local Facebook group: It's probably nothing, but... I've been getting more and more concerned that the elite will be pushing (preparing) for war........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interestrateripoff Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 It wouldn't surprise me if that is the case, although it could be the next IMF measure need a bailout you'll get enforced austerity via rations. The black market is going to be huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer466 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I would suspect the Government would keep an amount of these ready at any time. 'Just in case' If there is any sort of strike action or other natural disaster it may become necessary to distribute these quickly and no doubt they would not want to be faffing about printing them then. Back in the Fuel protests in 2000 I worked in Safeway's distribution. The Supermarkets were 2 days away from empty shelves, army (fuel) delivery drivers were being silently positioned and I suspect whatever ration paperwork they had at that time moves into the National distribution network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Tulip Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 We are going to bomb Iran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 when the scum bomb Iran, I suspect we'll get fuel rationing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corevalue Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Maybe preparing for the general strikes? It also might be the equivalent of food stamps, especially if they are thinking of slashing benefits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie The Tramp Returns Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Ration Books On Their Way? One from the rumour mill With Ration Books comes a Dig For Victory Campaign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 How do ration books work? Genuine question, i assume you still pay for the food etc, but the ration book entitles you to a specific quantity. What stops the retailers hiking the prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer466 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Maybe preparing for the general strikes? It also might be the equivalent of food stamps, especially if they are thinking of slashing benefits. Is very probably the correct answer....... We all know the economy is about to go to hell in a handcart and there is no light at the end of the tunnel. The deficit reduction targets will be missed by a mile. What is the easiest way for a Government to reduce its spending? The only real question is what benefits are they going to go after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plummet expert Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 My wife saw this posted on a local Facebook group: It's probably nothing, but... Let someone copy the content of these ration books and post it on here with a proper explanation. It is quite possible for this crisis to cause food shortages. It will stop the people getting so fat and reduce obesity costs to the NHS? Perhaps that's the plan....unless you are part of the super rich. Downton Abbey will open its doors to the hungry and serve fine dining or cream teas to the rich in the room opposite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PricedOutNative Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 The government has to prepare for all reasonable eventualities.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr 0.01% Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 They can p off if they think: A ) I'm going to fight a war of their own making for them B ) having any of my liberties rationed C ) Both I've no time for the cancerous military industrial complex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmf Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I've been getting more and more concerned that the elite will be pushing (preparing) for war........ Sorry but I'm thinking this is ********! With who? Iran? Hardly going to be under siege, are we. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hectors House Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 My wife saw this posted on a local Facebook group: It's probably nothing, but... Look in the predictions thread for 2012 I said there will be rationing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuffy Chuffnell Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 We are going to bomb Iran. Yep. And with that war taking in Iraq and Saudi Arabia oil is going to f*cking shoot up. BRACE BRACE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traktion Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 We are going to bomb Iran. We? It will be nothing to do with me, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gardener Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=8555&view=next Seems it's an old rumour. Perhaps we should ration rumours. Right you've had your lot for this week, no more rumour-mongering till next week now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Zombie War ! No, not those kind of Zombies.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StainlessSteelCat Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 With Ration Books comes a Dig For Victory Campaign. Hard to grow much food in a one bed rabbit hutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahBell Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 How do ration books work? Genuine question, i assume you still pay for the food etc, but the ration book entitles you to a specific quantity. What stops the retailers hiking the prices? Restaurants were exempt from rationing ... but you were limited to only 16 quails eggs and only one lobster per meal. (Ok it was two courses only or something) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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