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Just how much financial tulip is Greece in?
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And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014 -
Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostIt sounds like quite an extreme statement. I can understand your reasoning, that people might want something to make their lives seem worthwhile, but I really struggle with the idea that people need the promise of paradise or the threat of damnation to keep on living.Insanity: repeating the same actions, but expecting different results.
threadeds website, and here's my blog.Comment
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So what are we saying here? Greece is in the tulip or do they just need a new toaster?"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Originally posted by scooterscot View PostSo what are we saying here? Greece is in the tulip or do they just need a new toaster?
After all, Italy’s not balanced the books since the fall of Rome, but life seems OK there.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View Post
After all, Italy’s not balanced the books since the fall of Rome, but life seems OK there.
Well there's a difference, Italians have style we have tracksuits and benefit cheats"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Originally posted by scooterscot View PostWell there's a difference, Italians have style we have tracksuits and benefit cheatsLast edited by Mich the Tester; 23 April 2010, 12:21.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostIndeed. But there's a serious point here. I once read an article in the Economist suggesting that Italy has never really got to grips with its economic problems, partly because despite economic hardship and difficulty in finding jobs, life is basically pretty good when the family get round the table for their weekend meal. The climate’s perfect, scenery is fantastic, food and wine are simply the best and the way of life is more than bearable, even for those with modest means. Anything that might threaten that, like having to work a longer hours, having to give up on long lunches or afternoon sleep, cutting granddad’s pension etc might seem a good idea in the heat of the moment, but when they really think about it they put it off until some time in the future that never arrives.Comment
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Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostContrast with the UK. GDP. Higher GDP. Higher population. Economic growth. Increase GDP. GDP. GDP.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by threaded View PostWithout some moral basis that comes from an established religion, yes.
That it's okay for your daughters to get drunk and sleep with you? (Lucky Lot...)
That you are required to kill gays? (Leviticus 20:13)
That you should cut the hands off thieves? (Quran 5:38)
That if a woman gets raped it's her own fault unless there are four men to corroborate her story? (Quran 4:15)Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostWhen they sit down under a tree on a warm day with a bottle of wine, some fresh fish and salad and a few chums for an evening meal, will they really care about being broke?
After all, Italy’s not balanced the books since the fall of Rome, but life seems OK there.
More generally, if you think, as we often allow ourselves to do, that money is the most important thing, then you are missing a lot. I must be getting old. (not gettin gold).
They always used to say that in Britain the situation is serious but not a crisis. In Italy it is a crisis, but that is not serious.Comment
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