No - but it's a mindset.

And of course they do - they earn the most money; it's a statement of the bleedin obvious that they contribute more.

In fact, the poorest 10% of households pay around 42% of their income in combined taxation, whereas the wealthiest 10% pay only around 30%; I guess that's because the average joe can't employ a tax avoidance specialist, ask his employer to pay him dividends instead of salary, funnel his income through offshore vehicles or beneficial trusts, transfer his taxable assets to his children or spouse, or any of the other countless ways that wealth inequality is enabled by the system we currently operate - by wealthy people, for the benefit of wealthy people.

In short - the little guy always gets screwed over - which is exactly what's happening with the whole NM debacle; which is a neat segue to being back on topic, so I won't get sent to the gulag.

I agree broadley speaking, but what I don't get is there must be any number of fancy financial vehicles, scams, plans, schemes and whatever else of varying moral dubiousness for people to try and manipulate a few extra quid out of the system without resording to ting on your own doorstep. Especially after paying out of your own pocket for the club possibly more than once (this appears fact, how he may or may not have been paid off at this point appears to be pure speculation only at this point).

That's what I struggle to square off in my mind.

Well said.

Rodders got his Knighthood for services to sport, being helpful supporting organisations glad-handing all the right people, being seen as Mr Magnanimous, plenty of grand gestures, charity and good cause supporting all round Sir Nice-man. As for money like many before him once the snout is in the trough it's hard to leave it out and miss out on another truffle or two, some notable downfalls for some, maybe Newcold will be Rodders Nemesis

Truffles aren't generally served in the trough to pigs.

Indeed they don't, a touch of the mixed metaphors

A strange scenario if true. Why didn't the RFL loan WT the money at more favourable terms rather than allowing money to haemorrhage from the game by allowing walker to act as intermediary?

might not of trusted the owner at the time

Do you know some people are never what they seem. They are able to build a false image of themselves which is quick to impress and can last years before people start to realise otherwise. Typical example is the football scam of Kaisor, well worth a read.

For instance you can give yourself a certain type name or job description which at first glance sounds grand and can open doors by people who are easily impressed and don't look to deep, Once this happens you can continue to add other bits to reinforce this perception and eventually build up an highly impressive profile.

Wakefield Civic Society,object.

Quote: Joe Banjo "Wakefield Civic Society,object.'" In 2008, concerned about proposals (now abandoned) to build a sports stadium in Thornes Park, we held a public meeting and called for volunteers to establish a new community group to work with the council and other stakeholders to improve and protect the three parks - Clarence Park, Homfield Park and Thornes Park. This led to the creation of The Friends of CHaT Parks, an independent group group run by volunteers who care about these parks. https://chatparks.org.uk/ but is happy to promote the athletics stadium https://chatparks.org.uk/topics/visitor-attractions/ well that's nice of them does it say what they are object to Kevin Trickett seems to be a name at the top running the website

Quote: Joe Banjo "Wakefield Civic Society,object.'" In 2008, concerned about proposals (now abandoned) to build a sports stadium in Thornes Park, we held a public meeting and called for volunteers to establish a new community group to work with the council and other stakeholders to improve and protect the three parks - Clarence Park, Homfield Park and Thornes Park. This led to the creation of The Friends of CHaT Parks, an independent group group run by volunteers who care about these parks. https://chatparks.org.uk/ but is happy to promote the athletics stadium https://chatparks.org.uk/topics/visitor-attractions/ well that's nice of them does it say what they are object to Kevin Trickett seems to be a name at the top running the website

I spoke to Kevin Trickett at a WCS exhibition on one of the Wakefield Artwalk evenings, seems a decent bloke. He showed nothing but disdain for Peter Box and Wakefield Council, referred to them as 'this bloody lot'.

How many members have WCS?

According to rlhttps://www.civicvoice.org.uk/societies/wakefield-civic-society/rl

Individual Members: 193
Life members: 19