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Previously on "Crikey... £1 approaching $1.60"

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  • Bob Dalek
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    Originally posted by Nicky G View Post
    There is the population to exterminate and the land and natural resources to steal.

    http://en.epochtimes.com/news/5-8-8/31055.html




    Inside job? Operation Northwoods? Controlled demolitions?
    All of your linked-to sites are nothing more than the psychotic ramblings of paranoid alcoholics, you know.

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  • wc2
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    1.00 GBP

    =

    1.58465 USD
    www.xe.com

    DOOOOMED

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  • BlasterBates
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    Originally posted by d000hg View Post
    I'm waiting for my $9000 US cheque to clear, which is taking a couple of weeks with Abbey. I think the rate was about $1.75-1.80 when they got it so potentially the value of my cheque has varied by £800 during that time.

    Does anyone know what date they will choose to base the rate on? The day they receive it? The day it enters their system properly? The day it clears? I opted for them to only credit my account once the cheque had properly cleared from the US bank it was drawn on.
    good question, one thing you can guarantee is that it will be lowest rate in that period.

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  • d000hg
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    I'm waiting for my $9000 US cheque to clear, which is taking a couple of weeks with Abbey. I think the rate was about $1.75-1.80 when they got it so potentially the value of my cheque has varied by £800 during that time.

    Does anyone know what date they will choose to base the rate on? The day they receive it? The day it enters their system properly? The day it clears? I opted for them to only credit my account once the cheque had properly cleared from the US bank it was drawn on.

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  • BoredBloke
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    Originally posted by Nicky G View Post
    Russia and China will take advantage of this economic crisis. Sep 11th was designed to destroy the US economy, but it didn't work. The next terror attack will, without doubt. It's coming people, you mark my words. Oh yes, it be a coming.
    Oh bugger I'm off to New York tomorrow....oh Hange on it's Nick G. Had me worried for a sec there

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  • Liability
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    Originally posted by Nicky G View Post
    Russia and China will take advantage of this economic crisis. Sep 11th was designed to destroy the US economy, but it didn't work. The next terror attack will, without doubt. It's coming people, you mark my words. Oh yes, it be a coming.
    Bit too conspiracy theory even to me.

    Russia, China and India are all collapsing slowly - just look at their stock markets.

    Russie NEEDS Europe and USA - it does NOT like them but THEY are it's consumers -

    China - Yes with over $1.9 Trillion in foreign Reserves you have a point - BUT it is in USD! If USD collapse China will be in severe problems. Yes they are trying to move to Euro's as their currency and have started paying for oil in Euros, but to offload that amount of currency will self defeating.

    India - Massive tragedy waiting to happen -

    China and India are around 18 months behind what WE are seeing now - but when it hits them - it will be VERY bad

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  • Nicky G
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    Originally posted by PM-Junkie View Post
    You've clearly had your head up your backside for the last 4 weeks then. It has clearly escaped your attention that the US economy is toast, and is busily imploding.

    So, prey tell, exactly what is there left to destroy?
    There is the population to exterminate and the land and natural resources to steal.

    http://en.epochtimes.com/news/5-8-8/31055.html


    ....and a "terrorist incident" will only occur sometime within the next 10 days as a last attempt by the GOP to get McCain elected.
    Inside job? Operation Northwoods? Controlled demolitions?

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  • PM-Junkie
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    Originally posted by Nicky G View Post
    Russia and China will take advantage of this economic crisis. Sep 11th was designed to destroy the US economy, but it didn't work. The next terror attack will, without doubt. It's coming people, you mark my words. Oh yes, it be a coming.
    You've clearly had your head up your backside for the last 4 weeks then. It has clearly escaped your attention that the US economy is toast, and is busily imploding.

    So, prey tell, exactly what is there left to destroy?

    ....and a "terrorist incident" will only occur sometime within the next 10 days as a last attempt by the GOP to get McCain elected.

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  • bogeyman
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    Originally posted by Nicky G View Post
    Russia and China will take advantage of this economic crisis. Sep 11th was designed to destroy the US economy, but it didn't work. The next terror attack will, without doubt. It's coming people, you mark my words. Oh yes, it be a coming.
    Ok. Who's handywork are you exactly?

    Who's been furiously knitting sockpuppets again?

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  • Nicky G
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    Originally posted by HeliCraig View Post
    Alright, calm down, who are you? The Daily Mail?
    Russia and China will take advantage of this economic crisis. Sep 11th was designed to destroy the US economy, but it didn't work. The next terror attack will, without doubt. It's coming people, you mark my words. Oh yes, it be a coming.

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  • Jog On
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    I just paid in a USD cheque

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  • Liability
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    Originally posted by Platypus View Post
    "Usual" is a matter of perspective, it was "usually" much lower than $1.85 in the 10 years before it was $1.85 (approx 1993-2003).
    Very true - but then USA didnt have $9 Trillion debt.

    The currency is being pushed down due to Forex tradining mainly - and the false sense of security right now and the bad news being revealed in the UK Economy. Within 6 months itll bounce up - by then USA will be in deeper tulip with very high unemployment and I wouldnt be surprised if we see over $2.

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  • HeliCraig
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    Originally posted by Nicky G View Post
    It will end when there is Russian backed nuke terrorism on America's shores. WW3 coming up, Russian commies in control.
    Alright, calm down, who are you? The Daily Mail?

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  • Nicky G
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    Originally posted by HairyArsedBloke View Post
    This is not a long term trend. Not sure when it will end, but it will and then the Dollar will resume it's devaluation.
    It will end when there is Russian backed nuke terrorism on America's shores. WW3 coming up, Russian commies in control.

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  • SantaClaus
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    Originally posted by Bagpuss View Post
    Good news if you want to contract in the US. Or you like the sight and sound of fat American tourists asking where Liesesster square is?
    Cant wait to start directing them to Nelson's Colon too

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