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I think most would take offence at being referred to in that way - especially by a chap who was effectively a slave owner

But is the problem the owners perceived greed or the drivers complete apathy?

Down here we have journeymen working loads of hours, but when you ask them if they are happy working all those hours, for someones else's benefit, most seem content.

I doubt the trade in your manor is much different than mine, so maybe most journeymen are content with their lot.

To be honest I wish they weren't.

Skull wrote:

Sussex wrote:

It's the learned deference and ignorance of the drivers, their dependence on the system and the greed of the owners that keeps them all swimming around in the dregs at the bottom of the barrel. :-|

I don't think it is apathy, they have just learned not to question the system. :-|

You weren't denied your rights. You were issued with a licence to operate and you sold it,
having caught on to a money making scheme you applied for a second time and weren't denied your rights a again. You were issued another licence and you sold that on for a tidy profit also.
It was only when the gravy train was stopped and the city centre couldn't take any more taxis driving about the streets that the council restricted the numbers and your third application to make a quick buck for the third time was refused that you started making all this nonsense up.
Reading books indeed, you sit on a park bench watching your dogs steeped in bitterness.
While the rest of us find nothing wrong with just getting up in the morning, going to work and making a good living from our chosen profession

Nobody is forcing anyone to drive a taxi, no one forces anyone to drive a bus or a delivery van or be a joiner, plumber or roofer. We do to earn a living.
Bitterness is what is wrong with you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4w96HBq8yY

Les what has the topic of this thread got to do with me, personally?

This thread is about the term Cab****er and how it applies to the taxi trade? There were a few members on this forum seeking clarification... #-o

Now how can I help, on topic? :-|

I think most would take offence at being referred to in that way - especially by a chap who was effectively a slave owner

Author:	Skull [ Sat Apr 25, 2015 8:29 pm ]
Post subject:	Cabnr! (the toned down version)
Cabnr: a disparaging term used to describe a member of a socially, economically or politically deprived group. Where do you want to start? I know, what about the 3500 Cabn**rs in Edinburgh who have no political say in their trade, whatsoever and are denied unfettered access to the tools of that trade to earn a living? Or what about the rights denied to Cabnrs as a whole, when faced with an allegation from a member of the public? Oh and then there's the inordinate amount of hours spent in the saddle to pay a stipend to an "owner" just to earn a crust and to keep his pretendy little business afloat? And let's not forget that you can't own a plate and it has no intrinsic value. It is, in fact, public property and can't be legally sold or transferred. All you are buying is a job or access to the tools of your trade which should be yours by right. I could go on... Now does anyone want to explain how the term Cabn**r does not apply to you? PS. Socially you are excrement and economically, you've been Rodgered or do you need me to elaborate further?

Author:	Skull [ Sat Apr 25, 2015 8:30 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Cabnr! (the toned down version)
So you see hssc, Cabby John 1 you are a pair of Cabn****rs or do you want to tell me where I have gotten it wrong?

Author:	captain cab [ Sat Apr 25, 2015 8:31 pm ]
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thank you gary

Author:	Sussex [ Sat Apr 25, 2015 8:37 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Cabnr! (the toned down version)
But is the problem the owners perceived greed or the drivers complete apathy? Down here we have journeymen working loads of hours, but when you ask them if they are happy working all those hours, for someones else's benefit, most seem content. I doubt the trade in your manor is much different than mine, so maybe most journeymen are content with their lot. To be honest I wish they weren't.

Author:	captain cab [ Sat Apr 25, 2015 8:40 pm ]
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I think most would take offence at being referred to in that way - especially by a chap who was effectively a slave owner

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Author:	Skull [ Sat Apr 25, 2015 9:05 pm ]
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captain cab wrote: I think most would take offence at being referred to in that way - especially by a chap who was effectively a slave owner Aye well maybe they just don't want to look at the reality of their lot. How do you feel about being denied your rights and yielding to the will and judgement of others just to give them position and finding yourself powerless to do anything about it? It's the slave mentality all over again. Massa: get to the toolshed boy! oh yessa massa I gon be a gud nigga!

Author:	Skull [ Sat Apr 25, 2015 9:25 pm ]
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Sussex wrote: But is the problem the owners perceived greed or the drivers complete apathy? Down here we have journeymen working loads of hours, but when you ask them if they are happy working all those hours, for someones else's benefit, most seem content. I doubt the trade in your manor is much different than mine, so maybe most journeymen are content with their lot. To be honest I wish they weren't. It's the learned deference and ignorance of the drivers, their dependence on the system and the greed of the owners that keeps them all swimming around in the dregs at the bottom of the barrel. I don't think it is apathy, they have just learned not to question the system.

Author:	captain cab [ Sat Apr 25, 2015 11:02 pm ]
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I'm going to allow these last few posts as banter - but be warned - I'm watching and if I deem posts unsuitable, personalised [edited by admin] I'll ban or delete - you should be aware - the entire Scottish section is under serious observation (yes that's a melodramatic serious) and may well be deleted if the tone doesn't improve. ffs you are all grown up's - behave! ffs

Author:	captain cab [ Sat Apr 25, 2015 11:24 pm ]
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Skull wrote: Skull wrote: Sussex wrote: But is the problem the owners perceived greed or the drivers complete apathy? Down here we have journeymen working loads of hours, but when you ask them if they are happy working all those hours, for someones else's benefit, most seem content. I doubt the trade in your manor is much different than mine, so maybe most journeymen are content with their lot. To be honest I wish they weren't. It's the learned deference and ignorance of the drivers, their dependence on the system and the greed of the owners that keeps them all swimming around in the dregs at the bottom of the barrel. I don't think it is apathy, they have just learned not to question the system.

Author:	captain cab [ Sun Apr 26, 2015 12:07 am ]
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEHFGMw ... wY&index=2

Author:	captain cab [ Sun Apr 26, 2015 12:16 am ]
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it stands

Author:	Skull [ Sun Apr 26, 2015 12:18 am ]
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les mcvay wrote: You weren't denied your rights. You were issued with a licence to operate and you sold it, having caught on to a money making scheme you applied for a second time and weren't denied your rights a again. You were issued another licence and you sold that on for a tidy profit also. It was only when the gravy train was stopped and the city centre couldn't take any more taxis driving about the streets that the council restricted the numbers and your third application to make a quick buck for the third time was refused that you started making all this nonsense up. Reading books indeed, you sit on a park bench watching your dogs steeped in bitterness. While the rest of us find nothing wrong with just getting up in the morning, going to work and making a good living from our chosen profession Nobody is forcing anyone to drive a taxi, no one forces anyone to drive a bus or a delivery van or be a joiner, plumber or roofer. We do to earn a living. Bitterness is what is wrong with you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4w96HBq8yY Les what has the topic of this thread got to do with me, personally? This thread is about the term Cab****er and how it applies to the taxi trade? There were a few members on this forum seeking clarification... Now how can I help, on topic?

Author:	captain cab [ Sun Apr 26, 2015 12:22 am ]
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Skull wrote: Les what has the topic of this thread got to do with me, personally? This thread is about the term Cab****er and how it applies to the taxi trade? There were a few members on this forum seeking clarification... Now how can I help, on topic? stay on topic chaps - I will lock - which may obviously suit some. nut I may delete off topic, which may suit others. I may of course subject you all to Frankie goes to Hollywood too

Author:	Private Reggie [ Sun Apr 26, 2015 12:26 am ]
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Sussex wrote: But is the problem the owners perceived greed or the drivers complete apathy? Down here we have journeymen working loads of hours, but when you ask them if they are happy working all those hours, for someones else's benefit, most seem content. I doubt the trade in your manor is much different than mine, so maybe most journeymen are content with their lot. To be honest I wish they weren't. One word Gary Willing The vast majority of whom you talk about are Willing players, I've never heard any other since you and bubble gums show concern about how the trade in Edinburgh works, like the pub leasing system the trade works fine

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