Matt Ridley's column in the Times has some interesting comments on the divisiveness of left-wing identity politics - especially in universities.
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Northern Rock would certainly have benefited from a more diversified investment portfolio.Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostMatt Ridley's column in the Times has some interesting comments on the divisiveness of left-wing identity politics - especially in universities.My subconscious is annoying. It's got a mind of its own. -
125% mortgages looked bad in 2008. But they will be back. Its the only way the Ponzi economy can be kept going.Originally posted by pjclarke View PostNorthern Rock would certainly have benefited from a more diversified investment portfolio.Comment
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I will always remember the Aussie contractor who turned up at client co. He had left Australia to escape being chased for debt. Within eight weeks he had a Northern Rock 125% mortgage and bought a car with the surplus.Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post125% mortgages looked bad in 2008. But they will be back. Its the only way the Ponzi economy can be kept going."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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why?Originally posted by pjclarke View PostNorthern Rock would certainly have benefited from a more diversified investment portfolio.Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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Them bloody students. Get them in to Uni and suddenly every one of 'em is an expert in Politics. Might have understood it if they still sat on milk crates in Student Union bars called 'The Nelson Mandela bar' or something of that ilk discussing it all day but it's all Shots and Cocktail bars now from what I hear.Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostMatt Ridley's column in the Times has some interesting comments on the divisiveness of left-wing identity politics - especially in universities.
They'll be coming out of Uni with a half baked degree expecting the world to give them a living next!!'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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