Why do we all just take it?

35 replies

Cantkeepmyeyesopenmuchlonger · 28/02/2023 20:55

Price increases in food are just ridiculous now..electricity, petrol, mortgages etc…what’s going to happen and why is everyone just accepting it?
I’m British but don’t live in the U.K. at the moment…the same is happening where I am, but the country is less known for ever really making a stand..but Britain? We always did, didn’t we?
Where is it all going to end?

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Hbh17 · 28/02/2023 22:21

Well, mortgage rates have been ridiculously low for years. Unfortunately, people just treated it as normal and didn't make any provision for rates going back to a more usual (say) 7%. We can't just lap up the good times and then make a fuss when things get a bit tougher - we should know that there will always be economic ups and downs.

Whyisitsososohard · 28/02/2023 22:10

I feel like we have collective peasant brain.

Nowthatlovehasperished · 28/02/2023 22:06

Do what exactly? And how many people would need to do that to have any influence?

Most people are too busy working etc to start a revolution.

JustFrustrated · 28/02/2023 22:03

For the reasons mentioned.

And also, not everyone is suffering. A large proportion of people...notice the increases, but actually....it doesn't make much difference to their lives.

Tootsey11 · 28/02/2023 21:26

Was thinking the exact same thing Op. This is affecting millions of people, yet we all just sit by and accept it.

butterfliedtwo · 28/02/2023 21:22

Because we're exhausted making a living to pay those higher bills. I also don't see what we're meant to do. Politicians don't give a fuck about anyone but themselves.

girlfriend44 · 28/02/2023 21:20

What are you suggesting op, we all turn Suffragette.
There are reasons why the food has gone up not sure civil disobedience would help.

Lcb123 · 28/02/2023 21:19

But what are we Meant to do? Mortgages rates are returning to average rates, and it will benefit the economy. Most people are too busy working and caring for their family to do anything else

Unananana · 28/02/2023 21:17

I'm working too much to pay the bills I would be protesting/making a stand whatever that means against. As a single parent, its just me that keeps our household afloat.

When do you suggest I protest or take any other action? How am I meant to house and feed my DC if I take time off work to 'make a stand'?

Most people are 'taking it' because, like me, they have no choice.

Stopthebusplease · 28/02/2023 21:01

It seems like most Brits are too idle to piss downhill these days OP, hence they just accept what they're given, and moan about it without actually doing anything. Unfortunately I'm seriously disabled and so can't do anything but sign petitions and write to my MP, but at least I do what I can.

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