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Title: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: FitnessFrenzy on November 27, 2013, 08:44:59 AM
http://www.timeslive.co.za/world/article10413118.ece
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: Skylge on November 27, 2013, 10:53:45 AM
Please remember that Amsterdam is not representative for The Netherlands   ;D
It's a bit like NYC and the rest of the USA

That said, local government in Amsterdam is quite weird and relatively corrupt
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: bradistani on November 27, 2013, 11:09:27 AM
amsterdam, here i come  :D
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: Tito24 on November 27, 2013, 11:14:43 AM
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Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: CalvinH on November 27, 2013, 11:49:12 AM
shitso would lick the streets clean!
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: irishdave on November 27, 2013, 11:51:06 AM
Please remember that Amsterdam is not representative for The Netherlands   ;D
It's a bit like NYC and the rest of the USA

That said, local government in Amsterdam is quite weird and relatively corrupt

Yes, visiting Amsterdam would actually have you almost believe the Dutch have the possibility to be friendly...but when you visit the more rural towns you realise they're not so friendly and very, very, very arrogant. Most arrogant in Europe? After the French, for sure
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: Papper on November 27, 2013, 12:06:17 PM
sounds like a good idea

let the drunks be drunk like they want to be and make some use of 'em
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: Kwon_2 on November 27, 2013, 12:22:57 PM
Amsterdam really is different from many cities in the world

Red Light District, Paying people in Beer, all the Weed etc

Seems like a happy city in general

Whats the crime-rate in Amsterdam compared to, let's say Detroit?
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: Teutonic Knight on November 27, 2013, 12:46:44 PM
Yes, visiting Amsterdam would actually have you almost believe the Dutch have the possibility to be friendly...but when you visit the more rural towns you realise they're not so friendly and very, very, very arrogant. Most arrogant in Europe? After the French, for sure

and let me guess, you don't speak the dutch or french ? but you expect that everyone else must speak english
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: arce1988 on November 27, 2013, 01:29:10 PM
 :D ;D
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: _aj_ on November 27, 2013, 01:30:26 PM
I thought the thread title was "Amsterdam pays in anabolics to clean the streets" was thinking maybe a part-time job...
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: King Shizzo on November 27, 2013, 01:33:45 PM
You guys make me sick.
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: MrUniverse on November 27, 2013, 02:01:08 PM
You have this project also in Amersfoort another city in the netherlands.
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: irishdave on November 27, 2013, 02:02:07 PM
and let me guess, you don't speak the dutch or french ? but you expect that everyone else must speak english

Right on!

I left your shit country last year, couldn't handle you wankers anymore. I hope you enjoy having Muslims run your country in a few years you bunch of pussies
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: MrUniverse on November 27, 2013, 02:03:45 PM
Right on!

I left your shit country last year, couldn't handle you wankers anymore. I hope you enjoy having Muslims run your country in a few years you bunch of pussies

LOL
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: irishdave on November 27, 2013, 02:07:17 PM
I have a real chip on my shoulder against the Dutch. I fucking hated living there. I was over visiting friends 2 weekends ago and I got caught for 2 speeding tickets by the immigration guy at airport. You wanna know how much it cost me to get outta there without going to jail? 650 euros on the spot. The fines were ramped up plus I was late paying my APK by a month (Dutch vehicle road worthyness cert) before selling the car/leaving the country. FUCKING WANKERS!!!!
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: The Showstoppa on November 27, 2013, 02:27:18 PM
Amsterdam really is different from many cities in the world

Red Light District, Paying people in Beer, all the Weed etc

Seems like a happy city in general

Whats the crime-rate in Amsterdam compared to, let's say Detroit?

The only city I ever had anyone attempt to rob me was Amsterdam.  Me and a buddy got off the beaten path a bit and a group of Africans tried.  We told them to go fuck themselves and they walked away bewildered.  Probably thought were tourist wussies from France.  Lol. 
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: Mr Nobody on November 27, 2013, 02:31:53 PM
The only city I ever had anyone attempt to rob me was Amsterdam.  Me and a buddy got off the beaten path a bit and a group of Africans tried.  We told them to go fuck themselves and they walked away bewildered.  Probably thought were tourist wussies from France.  Lol. 
Always carry change to keep them off you.
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: galeniko on November 27, 2013, 03:07:44 PM
but dave atleast you have found a very good looking dutch girl there, i was only there for 1 weekend, and couldnt manage to find one that would shower more frequently than what smeeled like every forthnight :-X
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: Kwon_2 on November 27, 2013, 04:15:18 PM
The only city I ever had anyone attempt to rob me was Amsterdam.  Me and a buddy got off the beaten path a bit and a group of Africans tried.  We told them to go fuck themselves and they walked away bewildered.  Probably thought were tourist wussies from France.  Lol. 

Africans yet again!

Are there lot of them in Amsterdam?
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on November 27, 2013, 04:58:09 PM
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Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: Knooger on November 27, 2013, 05:07:50 PM
shitso would lick the streets clean!

There is no way he would clean streets for beer when he can suck the cocks that he loves for his alcohol.
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: Voice of Doom on November 27, 2013, 05:32:34 PM
So they're taking away work that could be done by a private company creating jobs and hiring people.  Since that company would be incentivized to keep the contract they do a better job, create a better product and increase the salaries on trained employees.  Instead you have government spending tax money that could be used for private investment, monopolizing work/labor and reducing the tax base.  Better yet it encourages alcoholics by providing them means to continue their addiction.

'cradle to grave...thanks big daddy!'   ::)
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: pedro01 on November 27, 2013, 05:55:16 PM
Yes, visiting Amsterdam would actually have you almost believe the Dutch have the possibility to be friendly...but when you visit the more rural towns you realise they're not so friendly and very, very, very arrogant. Most arrogant in Europe? After the French, for sure

Odd - I used to live in Breda and I found the Dutch great to work and party with.
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: irishdave on November 27, 2013, 06:44:35 PM
Odd - I used to live in Breda and I found the Dutch great to work and party with.

I wasn't far away, Eindhoven
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: The Showstoppa on November 27, 2013, 07:12:23 PM
Africans yet again!

Are there lot of them in Amsterdam?

Back then, not so much. Now?  I have no idea.
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: Teutonic Knight on November 28, 2013, 02:01:30 AM
Right on!

I left your shit country last year, couldn't handle you wankers anymore. I hope you enjoy having Muslims run your country in a few years you bunch of pussies

Not intending to brawl with another white man, but my friend Eire is still not free land.
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: Skylge on November 28, 2013, 02:26:54 AM
Amsterdam really is different from many cities in the world

Red Light District, Paying people in Beer, all the Weed etc

Seems like a happy city in general

Whats the crime-rate in Amsterdam compared to, let's say Detroit?

Less than Detroit, but unfortunately local government is very soft on crime. That's why there are so many eastern european pick pocketers around...they also do burglaries.

Violence usually comes from north-africans (from morocco and such) and blacks that mostly have a surinam or dutch antilles background.
Take the usual precautionary measures you would in any major city
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: sexpert on November 28, 2013, 02:30:34 AM
why not? People pay this jerk off to clean their toilets
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: Skylge on November 28, 2013, 02:33:36 AM
I have a real chip on my shoulder against the Dutch. I fucking hated living there. I was over visiting friends 2 weekends ago and I got caught for 2 speeding tickets by the immigration guy at airport. You wanna know how much it cost me to get outta there without going to jail? 650 euros on the spot. The fines were ramped up plus I was late paying my APK by a month (Dutch vehicle road worthyness cert) before selling the car/leaving the country. FUCKING WANKERS!!!!

650 euros (about 883 us dollars) is quite a lot for two speeding tickets...fines are ramped up if you don't pay them within the time period that is mentioned on the ticket.

APK (technical survey) is to make sure cars on the road are safe for both driver and other road users. It's a technical yearly or bi-yearly check-up of each car. It makes traffic a lot safer. Holland has about 30% less traffic deaths than say...Ireland for example   :P

www.worldlifeexpectancy. com/cause-of-death/road-traffic-accidents/by-country/
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: phreak on November 28, 2013, 05:45:01 AM
I have a real chip on my shoulder against the Dutch. I fucking hated living there. I was over visiting friends 2 weekends ago and I got caught for 2 speeding tickets by the immigration guy at airport. You wanna know how much it cost me to get outta there without going to jail? 650 euros on the spot. The fines were ramped up plus I was late paying my APK by a month (Dutch vehicle road worthyness cert) before selling the car/leaving the country. FUCKING WANKERS!!!!

If only all our criminals would piss off and leave this great country. So thanks for setting a good example.
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: Tito24 on November 28, 2013, 07:50:28 AM
these arabs destroy the world
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: Skylge on November 28, 2013, 10:52:24 AM
You have this project also in Amersfoort another city in the netherlands.

Also sponsored by Heineken    ;)
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: Tito24 on November 28, 2013, 11:09:25 AM
these maroccans are destroying our country.
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: Gregzs on January 06, 2014, 07:48:31 PM
This is still getting around; maybe other countries might try food instead of beer. Or food with beer.

http://guyism.com/lifestyle/alcohol/amsterdam-keeps-streets-clean-hiring-alcoholics-pick-trash-exchange-beer.html

Amsterdam keeps streets clean by hiring alcoholics to pick up trash in exchange for beer

Amsterdam furthers its claim as the coolest country in the world by supporting The Rainbow Group, which givie homeless alcoholics beer in exchange for picking up trash. It’s like “Cash for Gold” but way better.


Alcoholics are being paid in beer to clean the streets of Amsterdam as part of a project partly funded by the Dutch government – the organisers think other countries should abandon “old-fashioned political correctness” and adopt the same approach.

I’m sure this isn’t as helpful as tossing a backpack at the problem, but it sounds a lot more fun. Drinkers get to drink, and all they have to do is pick up a little trash? Where do I sign up?

I say that i jest, as I know homelessness and alcoholism is a serious issue, but when all else fails you can either give up on people or try something unconventional. In addition to beer, in quantities unknown, the Rainbow Group provides shelter and food to those in its program.

While not everyone will love the idea of feeding an addiction, apparently everyone in the neighborhood loves it. The area where the homeless congregate has also seen a drop in murders and stabbings, so the program is doing more than just beautifying the streets.

I highly doubt will see anything like this in the U.S. due to the inevitable moral outrage, but I’m glad someone is thinking outside the box.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25548061
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: jwb on January 06, 2014, 08:45:35 PM
Typical Irish trying to skip out on your debts.
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: Teutonic Knight on January 06, 2014, 11:30:20 PM
Australia's Darwin should follow Amsterdam example  :)
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: Skylge on January 07, 2014, 02:30:14 AM
Many alcoholics are beyond rescue, and cost society a lot of money (also crime related). This Amsterdam project will cost a lot of taxpayer money, but hopefully less than letting such addicts wander around. At least they do something useful now

Video:

www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25618339
Title: Re: Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets
Post by: Teutonic Knight on January 07, 2014, 12:52:38 PM
Many alcoholics are beyond rescue, and cost society a lot of money (also crime related). This Amsterdam project will cost a lot of taxpayer money, but hopefully less than letting such addicts wander around. At least they do something useful now

Video:

www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25618339

"Only" $ 300 000 per Abo drunk in Darwin rehab, something like 4 * resort acommodation for 3 months  ::)