As always when there’s a war on, there are profiteers waiting in the wings to make hay while the rain pours on the rest of us. How do they sleep at night? Sadly, probably very well…
Whenever there’s a crisis you can always be assured of one thing – someone will be profiting from it. It’s something we’ve seen repeatedly happen in recent years.
While ordinary households have been clobbered by soaring energy and fuel costs, greedy fatcats have been licking their lips at the thought of all the money they will make.
Well, surprise, surprise – it’s happening again.
BP has announced that its profits have more than doubled following a surge in oil prices since the outbreak of the Iran war.
The firm has boasted about enjoying an “exceptional” performance as it cashes in on the conflict.
It’s despicable.
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These thoughtless execs couldn’t care less about the hard-pressed customers who are left worrying about how they’ll afford to fill the tank or pay the bills.
Instead, they’re too busy laughing all the way to the bank.
They’re taking us all for fuels.
It’s a kit in the mutts
ADIDAS has sparked fury by cruelly snubbing Scotland from its World Cup dog football kits.
The sportswear giant tried to claim there would be insufficient demand for the pooch outfits.
But Scottish fans are understandably peeved.
It was a daft decision to exclude them.
In fact, it was barking mad.
Surely no nations should be deemed more worthy of inclusion than others.
This was an easy way to win the loyalty of dog-owning supporters and get the excitement building ahead of the tournament.
Instead, the company has shot itself in the foot.
Whoever was behind the decision should be sent homeward to think again!
Dirt poor
BRITS are sacrificing their personal hygiene to save money.
This cost-of-living crisis really stinks!
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