Quote Originally Posted by Eric Cartman View Post
Why would it need to come near to funding it to be worthwhile? Are you going to have the same opinion when the government cuts services to pay for this increase in debt? 'there is no point cancelling that as it won't fully pay off the debt', I doubt it.

I remember seeing a figure of 30-40 billion over 2 years being very achievable. That covers a decent part of the cost and ensures that people buy into it as those currently with the broadest shoulders have paid what appears to be a fair share.

The alternative is that oil and gas companies spend the next few years profiting from war, every British person funding their excess. That tickle your fancy?
If the profits to be made are as high as quoted, would we not receive a figure close to this through standard corporation tax anyway?