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Once you produce one yourself you'd have some right to criticise the lack of links in others' posts; thus far, only Redleg has produced links in this particular thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by InsaneApache
Or do people only need to produce links if their opinions run contrary to your own? :san_undecided:
I was questioning AII use of figures. We (UK) keep hearing of how much we get from the EU in trade and employment. I find it difficult to find any unbiased figures.Quote:
Originally Posted by Geoffrey S
If you mean the GDP, then we are indeed fourth by these figures:Quote:
Originally Posted by InsaneApache
Link
These two statements contradict each other. You can't toast post industrial capitalism and free trade and at the same time rail against people doing tertiary jobs and buying junk.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShadesWolf
Poor teachers and civil servants? Well no I haven't seen them barefoot in the market place rummaging around in the garbage. But I'm not sure why you would want such a thing. I have spoken to many who can't afford a house though.
What kind of salary do you think is suitable for a newly qualified teacher? What salary for one with 15 years experience and extra responsibilities?
The problem is SW is that you just come out with this crap but don't really have much to back it up or any useful suggestions about change.
Swallow your bile. You're fifth from now on: http://money.cnn.com/2005/12/13/news...a.census.reut/Quote:
Originally Posted by InsaneApache
Making France sixth :san_wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ldvs
Rank does not speak to volume. United States GDP is $US 11.000 billion, Japan's is $US 5000 billion. China will soon overtake Japan. That is the top bracket.Quote:
Originally Posted by InsaneApache
Germany/Britain/France/Italy and some others are all in the $US 1000-2000 billion bracket. That is the medium bracketNo, you were calling me a liar.Quote:
Originally Posted by InsaneApache
See?Quote:
Originally Posted by InsaneApache
Keep this up and you will never convince anyone.
This white flag stinks... Without any move from france on subsidies what possible thing do we gain by this?
It doesn't upset me much :san_tongue:Quote:
Originally Posted by Marcellus
If Russia recovers from corruption and once India will have catched up we'll be booted out of the G7 anyway, so better be psychologically prepared :san_grin:
Nothing.Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Emperor
Simple, by paying your dues you gain political credit and you make the single market stronger, which is a long-term gain.Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Emperor
It does potentially give Britain a moral highground in future debates on the subject, as long as they still dispute the CAP; at least they can now say they did what was best for Europe in the longterm but not necessarily for Britain in the shortterm.
Yes yes whatever.Quote:
Originally Posted by Idaho
I agree with everything you and that state tell me.
Which state? That state? That one over there? Lithuania? Are you sure? :san_laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by ShadesWolf
Yes Yes Im sure
The southern state of Idaho land, where everything is rosy and we all live happily ever after. Everybody loves everybody else and we are all equal. :san_tongue:
Okay, who waterboarded ShadesWolf? :stare:Quote:
Originally Posted by ShadesWolf
EDIT by Ser Clegane to remove bad language
Well he's probabaly going to be lynched, and a sane (or at least seemingly) govt could save Blighty.
Oh wait, this is Britain, must hold the reserve what!