Brits Own Up to Euro-Phobia

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AlfredJPruffock replied

9 January 2009, 13:21
Originally posted by Cyberman View Post

The pound has actually strengthened from 98p to 89p to the Euro recently.

Shirley shum mishtake CM - I thought we had all but capitulated to Brussels ??
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Cyberman replied

9 January 2009, 13:14
The pound has actually strengthened from 98p to 89p to the Euro recently.
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sasguru replied

9 January 2009, 12:15
Originally posted by Doggy Styles View Post

Is 'hamstrung' the correct expression?

Or what about 'Latin money-pits'?

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The correct expression is PIIGS
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Doggy Styles replied

9 January 2009, 12:14
Originally posted by sasguru View Post

Bet the Germans wish they had their mark now.

Is 'hamstrung' the correct expression?

Or what about 'Latin money-pits'?

They should look on the bright side - at least they haven't got to support the biggest basket case of all, the UK.
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sasguru replied

9 January 2009, 12:06
Bet the Germans wish they had their mark now.
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PM-Junkie replied

9 January 2009, 12:04
Originally posted by darmstadt View Post

Bit like all the quotes to all the British news sites posted here. Nice to get another perspective on things rather than being blinkered

Er why? Exactly what interest do you think there would be in posting an UK article on the currency used in Germany to a German website??

The Euro is not wanted here for a whole plethora of reasons. Deal with it.
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darmstadt replied

9 January 2009, 11:54
Originally posted by ratewhore View Post

a link to a german news site?

Nothing to see here - move along...

Bit like all the quotes to all the British news sites posted here. Nice to get another perspective on things rather than being blinkered
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ratewhore replied

9 January 2009, 11:47
a link to a german news site?

Nothing to see here - move along...
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PM-Junkie replied

9 January 2009, 11:46
Originally posted by darmstadt View Post

DEFIANCE AS POUND CRASHES

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So what??
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darmstadt started a topic Brits Own Up to Euro-Phobia

9 January 2009, 11:42
Brits Own Up to Euro-Phobia

DEFIANCE AS POUND CRASHES
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