Dr. Richard Kimble 0 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) From Guardian "According to official figures, the north east has the highest personal insolvency rate of anywhere in the country, at 35.2 per 10,000 adults. This is compared to a rate of 29.6 in the North West and 17.5 in London. "Wonga has chosen to target a region that has comparatively high numbers of people experiencing financial difficulty. Our experience tells us that many of those seeking high cost credit need professional advice for their financial problems, rather than accruing further debt." I'm not surprised. The North East puts its shoulder to the wheel and gets to be debt slaves in return. I totally understand the mind set of the American revolutionaries who wanted to break free of the usury ponces in London. Edited October 9, 2012 by Dr. Richard Kimble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10779 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 If we'd been sponsored by Nestle would people have kicked up as much of a stink? Coca Cola? Nike? The league we play in is sponsored by a bank who are culpable for the current financial crisis, nobody gives a shit about that because that institution is wrapped in a nice bow. Every advert we're bombarded by gurning idiots demanding we get to the computer and gamble on the sport, nobody complains about that. Wonga is a company that preys upon the financially fucked and the naive. I know this is will be an unpopular opinion, but it's no secret that Wonga and all the other payday lenders are loan sharks, but it's open. It's not like nobody knows how dangerous it is to take out their loans. If you're in a situation where you have to take out that kind of loan, you've not got there overnight. Should there be a service provided by respectable banks (Hah!) or the government? Abso-fucking-lutely. But the way people are going on, it's like we've just announced a 4 year deal to be sponsored by the Tonton Macoute. I'd much prefer to be sponsored by Ted Baker, but what're you gonna do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 If we'd been sponsored by Nestle would people have kicked up as much of a stink? Coca Cola? Nike? The league we play in is sponsored by a bank who are culpable for the current financial crisis, nobody gives a shit about that because that institution is wrapped in a nice bow. Every advert we're bombarded by gurning idiots demanding we get to the computer and gamble on the sport, nobody complains about that. Wonga is a company that preys upon the financially fucked and the naive. I know this is will be an unpopular opinion, but it's no secret that Wonga and all the other payday lenders are loan sharks, but it's open. It's not like nobody knows how dangerous it is to take out their loans. If you're in a situation where you have to take out that kind of loan, you've not got there overnight. Should there be a service provided by respectable banks (Hah!) or the government? Abso-fucking-lutely. But the way people are going on, it's like we've just announced a 4 year deal to be sponsored by the Tonton Macoute. I'd much prefer to be sponsored by Ted Baker, but what're you gonna do? Very good point and I agree with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10779 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) Decent blog. http://ktd89.wordpre...ts-about-wonga/ Also, re: the return to St James' I'm unmoved, I never called it SDA, most pundits and Journos continued to call it St James' Park, the biggest plus is going to be the removal of the Sports Direct logos. Ashley is going to get his company's name mentioned in the national press for at least a week, as are Wonga. In their eyes it's a win win. Edited October 9, 2012 by The Fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Richard Kimble 0 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 So lets get this straight: the club dump a sponsor run a guy that's planning to put people into space. They then rplace him with wharf vermin that disease everyone they touch. I'm glad you're so cool as to not be pissed off by that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10779 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 So lets get this straight: the club dump a sponsor run a guy that's planning to put people into space. They then rplace him with wharf vermin that disease everyone they touch. I'm glad you're so cool as to not be pissed off by that. If we're getting thing straight, lets do that, instead of getting things emotionally weighted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy 12 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Before people call Wonga loan sharks and moan about their sponsorship, have a think about what's around you. A car on finance maybe? a mortgage? It's all a rip off and all it is , is percentages. Vulnerable people go to loan sharks because they can't get it anywhere else. It's vicious but then again , for anyone in a bad situation financial wise, everything in life is vicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4721 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 So lets get this straight: the club dump a sponsor run a guy that's planning to put people into space. They then rplace him with wharf vermin that disease everyone they touch. I'm glad you're so cool as to not be pissed off by that. Doing it for free is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 If we're getting thing straight, lets do that, instead of getting things emotionally weighted. LOL!! Great response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I suppose it's easy to dislike Wonga as they are immoral on the surface. Other companies just hide it better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene_Clark 12 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Regardless of the terms of this new deal, our ground will always be the Sports Direct Arena to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Your Name Here Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Then you should have stopped supporting NUFC long ago. Care to expand on that absurd statement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 9298 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 If we'd been sponsored by Nestle would people have kicked up as much of a stink? Coca Cola? Nike? The league we play in is sponsored by a bank who are culpable for the current financial crisis, nobody gives a shit about that because that institution is wrapped in a nice bow. Every advert we're bombarded by gurning idiots demanding we get to the computer and gamble on the sport, nobody complains about that. Wonga is a company that preys upon the financially fucked and the naive. I know this is will be an unpopular opinion, but it's no secret that Wonga and all the other payday lenders are loan sharks, but it's open. It's not like nobody knows how dangerous it is to take out their loans. If you're in a situation where you have to take out that kind of loan, you've not got there overnight. Should there be a service provided by respectable banks (Hah!) or the government? Abso-fucking-lutely. But the way people are going on, it's like we've just announced a 4 year deal to be sponsored by the Tonton Macoute. I'd much prefer to be sponsored by Ted Baker, but what're you gonna do? Absolutely spot on. Btw In what sort of establishment, and where, does Mr Baker get his shit made ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Your Name Here Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I suppose it's easy to dislike Wonga as they are immoral on the surface. Other companies just hide it better. Spot on. Though it doesn't change perceptions or the negative associations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Regardless of the terms of this new deal, our ground will always be the Sports Direct Arena to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I'll happily put my form up against yours Rab C You and LBT need to decide whether I'm skinny or fat tbh Away and fuck aff ya wee bawbag at ye are. I'd gladly put mine up against yours as well. I'm a skinny cunt nuw, well 15st, but that's skinny for my frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 9298 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) Care to expand on that absurd statement? If you care about morality, why follow a sport where the stars are paid, by any measure, obscene amounts. surely £20k a week is more than enough, what's left could be given to the poor. Morality and football not in the same hotel let alone in the same bed. Stupid iPad !!! Re the pound nonsense Edited October 9, 2012 by Toonpack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene_Clark 12 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 here's a general point; it seems popular these days to describe any point of view you disagree with as "immoral," when in many instances it has nothing to do with personal morality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4721 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Away and fuck aff ya wee bawbag at ye are. I'd gladly put mine up against yours as well. I'm a skinny cunt nuw, well 15st, but that's skinny for my frame. we've the makings of a J69 v Stevie swimsuit competition here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Your Name Here Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 here's a general point; it seems popular these days to describe any point of view you disagree with as "immoral," when in many instances it has nothing to do with personal morality Morals are about discerning right from wrong. Using your logic the holocaust wasn't immoral, just a difference of opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 we've the makings of a J69 v Stevie swimsuit competition here I'd challenge him to a light heavyweight contest if I didn't have a metal plate under my eye. The owner of Wonga has just been on, South African, he said we've solved Newcastle's problem. Fuck knows what that means? We have a global fanbase of 6m allegedly, how is it a problem finding an adequate sponsor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy 12 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 You can all stop comparing sizes and body frames, whether boasting or not. The simple case is, nobody beats Gemmill and even though I saw him with his red rum legs on a pic he has grown up into a fine Giraffe. Beat that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene_Clark 12 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Morals are about discerning right from wrong. Using your logic the holocaust wasn't immoral, just a difference of opinions. i don't think that's what i was suggesting at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy 12 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Wonga is a fine helpful company, it's little old ladies and Earl who sit there and lend out their pension money to hard up people, whilst they sip tea and stuff. We should be glad, although there will be a bit of a stench of piss from them wafting about the stadium, should they turn up kitted out in their Toon tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I'll happily put my form up against yours Rab C You and LBT need to decide whether I'm skinny or fat tbh You're a skinny bloke with a fat heed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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