economic conditions are worse the further you go

[AtW]

It's ****ing awesome in Birmingham - you should all move here!

On the other thought best not.

[Doggy Styles]

The right wing element is new to me but makes sense when you consider that right wingers are credulous and stupid.

No, by definition right-wingers are more likely to understand basic economics.

HTH

[vetran]

No, by definition right-wingers are more likely to understand basic economics.

HTH

He shoots he scores!

[Mich the Tester]

I agree lefties are generally the last people to help the poor and do seemingly altruistic/philanthropic stuff, but as regards Gordon Brown my understanding is that he has given most of his speech earnings to charitable causes.

It amazes me that people will pay to hear Gordon Brown speaking. Is there really nothing for which no market can be found?

[NotAllThere]

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The right wing element is new to me but makes sense when you consider that right wingers are credulous and stupid.

A opposed to the left wingers who are credulous and stupid.

I think that left wing credulity and stupidity is just a different flavour from right wing credulity and stupidity.

[BrilloPad]

A opposed to the left wingers who are credulous and stupid.

I think that left wing credulity and stupidity is just a different flavour from right wing credulity and stupidity.

Indeed. Political views are more a circle than a line. Extreme left and right wing get close.

[doodab]

right-wingers are more likely to understand basic economics.

I don't think understand is the right word here. Accept without questioning would be a better way of putting it, and the reason for that is that it tells them what they want to hear, which is what they already believe.

Unfortunately very few people on either side seem to understand complicated economics. Those that do tend toward the middle ground.

[Doggy Styles]

I don't think understand is the right word here. Accept without questioning would be a better way of putting it, and the reason for that is that it tells them what they want to hear, which is what they already believe.

Unfortunately very few people on either side seem to understand complicated economics. Those that do tend toward the middle ground.

If I didn't know you better I'd say that sounds like leftie waffle.

Basic economics is knowing you must balance the books, and you don't get something for nothing.

It's amazing how many politicians of all hues don't seem to grasp that.

[doodab]

Basic economics is knowing you must balance the books, and you don't get something for nothing.

Sorry, I thought you meant economics as in the academic subject. Game theory and demand curves and stuff.

[Doggy Styles]

Sorry, I thought you meant economics as in the academic subject. Game theory and demand curves and stuff.

Nah, I said the basics. You've got to keep your eye on the bottom line or your budget can disappear in a puff of theories and fiddling.

Rather like bank assets. Well, rather like UK plc actually, and several southern European eurozone countries.