To a. I'd say money is a great motivator, it tends to override everything else. I'm not worried that is about to change. To b. I'd say Politics is more guess work than a lot of politicians would like to admit, and to be honest we are entering new territory here; it was not seriously envisioned...
I didn't mean to generalise too much, it is not just that the EU was seen as economically advantageous for countries like Greece, I also suspect wealthy members like the fact that it preserves the status quo in terms of the balance of power (political and economic). Recession is beginning to...
Correct, the Remain campaign apparently thought a few platitudes and threats of economic isolation was enough to keep the Proles in line.. Looks like they got that one wrong doesn't it? ;)
I think that may be part of the problem with the EU, most countries joined it because they thought it was a route to economic prosperity without the hard decisions, without the "personal responsibility" for poor governmental decisions or lack of a cultural "work ethic". The EU will always be...
Sure, once upon a time I was quite a fan of the EU, but as time went on I began to see it as another layer of administration, the value of which was questionable at least. I agree that the referendum campaign was poor; the arguments were generally dumb and scaremongering. I have to admit that I...
So Webster's says:
"Definition of stupid
1a : slow of mind : obtuseb : given to unintelligent decisions or acts : acting in an unintelligent or careless mannerc : lacking intelligence or reason : brutish
2 : dulled in feeling or sensation : torpid still stupid from the sedative
3...
Ah, interesting, forgot about the ferry option. It would be my first choice I think, I love the sea! Hire a car in the UK? Unless it is a Fiesta it tends to be "ouchville" to the wallet, but horses for courses I suppose. I use the Northern Line "bone shakers" to visit my old mum in Barnsley on...
Not for the first time we are lacking a definition in the OP, so come on Mr Firth, how do you define "stupid"? Someone who lacks social skills/social awareness? Someone who dismisses the bible as something worth bothering about? Someone who values scientific theory over religious doctrine...
I knew you would! Of course the old heart strings keep pulling you back, I think you made a good decision migrating to France. You don't even need to step on a plane to get here! Trains are so much more civilised and commuter friendly ;)!
I don't want to turn a joke thread into a serious debate, and I respect your decision to move somewhere else. Why not? It's your call, and if you are happy in France and feel you have a better future there why wouldn't you move?
For me, it has to be Blighty, I know I'd only miss it otherwise...
I feel the need to bring a "Pascal's Wager" type proposition to the climate change deniers (aka theists). If the scientists with all the qualifications, all the learning, all the data say there is a sh*t storm coming our way, shouldn't we err on the side of caution and listen to them? If they...
It is in a "transitional" state at the moment, but it's not the first time lets face it. I think the positives still outweigh the negatives, we remain one of the most progressive countries in the world when it comes to democracy, freedom of speech and social inclusiveness.
Don't let a few noisy...