Any economic experts fancy sketching the European landscape one year on from today? Will the Euro/EU exist, will Greece, Italy, Ireland, Portugal, UK, be in it? Who will have defaulted, will we be at war, etc. Will we be in double dip land? Make your predictions here and we'll see if you're right in a year's time, assuming the internet exists.
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Feck knows, anyone who thinks they can predict can feck off.Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostAny economic experts fancy sketching the European landscape one year on from today? Will the Euro/EU exist, will Greece, Italy, Ireland, Portugal, UK, be in it? Who will have defaulted, will we be at war, etc. Will we be in double dip land? Make your predictions here and we'll see if you're right in a year's time, assuming the internet exists.
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AtW's never around when you need himOriginally posted by DimPrawn View PostAny economic experts ...

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I predict SAS and pooperscooter will be disagreeing and both with be wrong and taking unfounded unsubstantiated but opposing views.
That or it will just be more handbags with extra benchtime for all.
tulip, tulip and more tulip. But its usually entertaining.Beer
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I predict petrol prices will be cheaper here
"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Expert economist? That's shirley a oxymoron.Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostAny economic experts fancy sketching the European landscape one year on from today?
Of course it will.Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostWill the Euro/EU exist
Yes and no to the UK.Originally posted by TimberWolf View Postwill Greece, Italy, Ireland, Portugal, UK, be in it?
Possibly the UK, our debt continues to increase at present.Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostWho will have defaulted
We already are.Originally posted by TimberWolf View Postwill we be at war
As long as Dave and Gideon are in office yes. You can also expect the quality of living to continue its downward trend as inflation remains beyond the government's target.Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostWill we be in double dip land?Last edited by scooterscot; 15 November 2011, 20:55."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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