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I don't know about you but I think the bank bail out is a great idea. The concept of pumping billions of pounds into a system where people have siphoned off millions already is the best plan since Ratner decided to take over his own sales promotion.

By Stefanie Ives | Published Oct 16, 2008 | comments

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Let's break the government bailout down to its simplest form.

Basically you are going to hand over your money to a bank who will then, very kindly, give it back to you plus 7 per cent interest. This is fantastic!

Why have I struggled for years as an honest citizen when all along I could have behaved like an idiot with a penchant for Bollinger?

That's it. As a result I have decided to indulge in a Delboy-esque money making scheme in an attempt to finally live a champagne lifestyle without my current beer salary.

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