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Left vs right - the unfillable gulf
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And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014 -
Globalisation is a metonym for imperialism - but one which masquerades as an egalitarian gesture.Comment
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Originally posted by MadDawg View PostGlobalisation is a metonym for imperialismAnd what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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all of us can and some do sell their labour or products anywhere in the world. It is becoming more common.
However the majority of peoples finances are anchored in one country, if there is inflation and wage erosion in a country its difficult to maintain a reasonable standard of living.
everyone moving to the UK will just result in wages going through the floor, once they start to raise as they are in India the vultures will move to another country or we will import more. There will be flood & drought alternately.Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Originally posted by Troll View PostSays it all really...
Lefties are limp wristed shandy drinkers...& yes it's in the DMWhat happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Originally posted by vetran View Poston eBay I can buy goods direct from a chinese supplier, I suspect many are individuals.
One thing we can take from this is that the mighty interweb has made enforcement of current barriers to trade, import duties and consumption taxes rather difficult.Last edited by doodab; 16 May 2013, 12:30.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Originally posted by vetran View Posteveryone moving to the UK will just result in wages going through the floor, once they start to raise as they are in India the vultures will move to another country or we will import more. There will be flood & drought alternately.
Or are you suggesting that markets for goods and services should be restricted just as the market for labour, to prevent 'vultures' moving to another country?And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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on eBay I can buy goods direct from a chinese supplier, I suspect many are individuals.
That isn't a free market, those goods are subject to import duties that those from a European supplier wouldn't attract.
BBC News - EU reports growth in fake goods from China
An EU report says 64% of fake or pirated goods seized in the 27-nation bloc last year came from China - a 10% increase on 2008.
BBC News - EU reports growth in fake goods from China
http://www.esc.org.uk/recall/Last edited by xoggoth; 16 May 2013, 12:47.bloggoth
If everything isn't black and white, I say, 'Why the hell not?'
John Wayne (My guru, not to be confused with my beloved prophet Jeremy Clarkson)Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostWhy do you think everyone will move to the UK? What makes the UK so special that 7 billion other people would want to live there? Most don't.
Or are you suggesting that markets for goods and services should be restricted just as the market for labour, to prevent 'vultures' moving to another country?
Free Healthcare
not at war seriously affecting the general population.
higher than average lifestyle (we may moan about it but compared to Somalia we life a darn nice life.)
etc.
people are willing to hang on to jet landing gear to get here, why do you think it won't be a popular destination?Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Originally posted by vetran View PostThere are a number of pull factors that would make it a popular destination.
Free Healthcare
not at war seriously affecting the general population.
higher than average lifestyle (we may moan about it but compared to Somalia we life a darn nice life.)
etc.
people are willing to hang on to jet landing gear to get here, why do you think it won't be a popular destination?And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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