There's a new Japanese language film out called, Plan 75. The plot is based on a government program, named Plan 75, which requires people to be euthanized when the turn 75 years old, in order to control an aging population.
I believe, truly, truly believe, that such circumstances will eventually become reality; maybe in 50 years time, maybe in 75 years time, maybe in 100 years time but definitely, certainly, absolutely will eventuate.
Mike Harding said
10:18 PM Apr 23, 2023
I anticipate me, a Bunnings $7.50 charcoal BBQ and a *really* good single malt will do our thing sometime over the next ten years which will be before I turn 80.
that was the one that popped into my head first, where the old ones got recycled into food.
Derek Barnes said
09:23 AM Apr 28, 2023
I think a better idea would be to get rid of the "useless" people in the world, such as the "real housewives of ...", anyone who goes on a "reality" TV show, etc., etc. Anyone who reaches 75 has proven they are an asset and would probably be more useful to society than all the freeloader types.
Whenarewethere said
10:25 AM Apr 28, 2023
The other day on the radio they said that old people contribute $75 billion to the economy in volunteer work annually.
It our block of units it's only the old people doing all the maintenance.
One neighbour is mid 80s & does volunteer work for SES, administrations.
dorian said
10:26 AM Apr 28, 2023
Derek Barnes wrote:
I think a better idea would be to get rid of the "useless" people in the world, such as the "real housewives of ...", anyone who goes on a "reality" TV show, etc., etc. Anyone who reaches 75 has proven they are an asset and would probably be more useful to society than all the freeloader types.
In the future, war, climate and political agendas have robbed America of its resources. An agency called "the Humanity Bureau" ensures citizens are efficient. Inefficient citizens are deported to a city called New Eden [which is actually a death camp].
peter67 said
10:59 AM Apr 28, 2023
Derek Barnes wrote:
I think a better idea would be to get rid of the "useless" people in the world, such as the "real housewives of ...", anyone who goes on a "reality" TV show, etc., etc. Anyone who reaches 75 has proven they are an asset and would probably be more useful to society than all the freeloader types.
I agree with your sentiments and would put social "influencers" at the top of the list for mandatory death no matter their age!
Whenarewethere said
11:11 AM Apr 28, 2023
I would actually suggest 'Hung, Drawn & Quartered'.
yobarr said
08:08 PM Apr 28, 2023
Derek Barnes wrote:
I think a better idea would be to get rid of the "useless people in the world" such as the "real housewives of ...", anyone who goes on a "reality" TV show, etc., etc. Anyone who reaches 75 has proven they are an asset and would probably be more useful to society than all the freeloader types.
Wishful thinking Derek, but I like your thoughts! People who are well capable of supporting themselves, but choose to be part of a long line of no-hopers on social welfare would be the first to go.
Social welfare is no longer considered a "helping hand" by grateful recipients, rather a lifestyle choice by bludgers.
And now there seems to be a push to give these no-hopers even more "pay". Been busy this week driving, but I seem to remember reading that these no-hopers, and their do-gooder mates are pushing for a "pay" rate of 95% of the aged pension.
What these clowns conveniently ignore is that the old-age pension is a well deserved support system for the thousands of Aussies who've worked hard and PAID TAX for decades. The modern social welfare bludger wouldn't even know how to spell "Tax", let alone undertake any activities where income Tax is likly to be payable. Cheers
-- Edited by yobarr on Friday 28th of April 2023 08:11:20 PM
dogbox said
08:20 AM Apr 29, 2023
this discussion about people paying tax an being entitled to the age pension has been done before, an if my memory serves correctly what was payed in tax does not cover what will be paid out in pension (we are living longer) what tax we pay today covers todays pension payout not into the future.
at some stage super will be classed as an asset and the OAP will morph into a welfare payment.
There's a new Japanese language film out called, Plan 75. The plot is based on a government program, named Plan 75, which requires people to be euthanized when the turn 75 years old, in order to control an aging population.
I believe, truly, truly believe, that such circumstances will eventually become reality; maybe in 50 years time, maybe in 75 years time, maybe in 100 years time but definitely, certainly, absolutely will eventuate.
I anticipate me, a Bunnings $7.50 charcoal BBQ and a *really* good single malt will do our thing sometime over the next ten years which will be before I turn 80.
The issue was explored in "Logan's Run".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan%27s_Run
that was the one that popped into my head first, where the old ones got recycled into food.
The other day on the radio they said that old people contribute $75 billion to the economy in volunteer work annually.
It our block of units it's only the old people doing all the maintenance.
One neighbour is mid 80s & does volunteer work for SES, administrations.
Sounds like The Humanity Bureau:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Humanity_Bureau
In the future, war, climate and political agendas have robbed America of its resources. An agency called "the Humanity Bureau" ensures citizens are efficient. Inefficient citizens are deported to a city called New Eden [which is actually a death camp].
I agree with your sentiments and would put social "influencers" at the top of the list for mandatory death no matter their age!
I would actually suggest 'Hung, Drawn & Quartered'.
Wishful thinking Derek, but I like your thoughts! People who are well capable of supporting themselves, but choose to be part of a long line of no-hopers on social welfare would be the first to go.
Social welfare is no longer considered a "helping hand" by grateful recipients, rather a lifestyle choice by bludgers.
And now there seems to be a push to give these no-hopers even more "pay". Been busy this week driving, but I seem to remember reading that these no-hopers, and their do-gooder mates are pushing for a "pay" rate of 95% of the aged pension.
What these clowns conveniently ignore is that the old-age pension is a well deserved support system for the thousands of Aussies who've worked hard and PAID TAX for decades. The modern social welfare bludger wouldn't even know how to spell "Tax", let alone undertake any activities where income Tax is likly to be payable. Cheers
-- Edited by yobarr on Friday 28th of April 2023 08:11:20 PM
at some stage super will be classed as an asset and the OAP will morph into a welfare payment.