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[Merged]Brexit stuff (part 2)
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"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George Orwell -
Originally posted by Paddy View PostThat takes me back quite a few years to the 70s and 80s. Certainly I was surprised a the number of Brits working for Mercedes in Sindelfingen and BMW in Munich. Moreover, in those days money that I (and my friends) earned in Europe came back to the UK and was invested in businesses and it created new jobs. Even in those days there was an underlying resentment in the UK of people becoming successful; it does seem that same attitude continues today with the mentality of Brexiters with: I’ve never had the opportunity to work or live in Europe so I am damned if I let you…
“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostAs I recall, over half the engineers in the automotive industry in Germany are British. The reason's are simple - Germany pays more than the UK, there aren't many jobs for engineers in the UK and the Germans have a high opinion of British engineers.
I would say that you should stick to only talking about stuff where you have some real knowledge, but that would mean you never post here...
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...a word of advice; you should stick to only talking about stuff where you have some real knowledge.Comment
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Originally posted by Paddy View PostThat takes me back quite a few years to the 70s and 80s. Certainly I was surprised a the number of Brits working for Mercedes in Sindelfingen and BMW in Munich. Moreover, in those days money that I (and my friends) earned in Europe came back to the UK and was invested in businesses and it created new jobs. Even in those days there was an underlying resentment in the UK of people becoming successful; it does seem that same attitude continues today with the mentality of Brexiters with: I’ve never had the opportunity to work or live in Europe so I am damned if I let you…
You lot still can't get your heads around the idea that you can work and engage with other countries without being controlled by them.Comment
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Originally posted by GB9 View PostDid Clinton win?
Are we still at the back of the queue for a trade deal with the US?Comment
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Originally posted by westtester View PostI don't suppose Sturgeon's comments about Trump will have done it any favours.Comment
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Originally posted by GB9 View PostDid Clinton win?
Are we still at the back of the queue for a trade deal with the US?
I'm alright JackComment
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Originally posted by GB9 View PostOn the contrary. Carry on working there and feel free to take up citizenship.
You lot still can't get your heads around the idea that you can work and engage with other countries without being controlled by them.
What do you mean by "controlled by them"? Please give at least one example."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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