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Previously on "Angela Merkel decisively solves euro crisis"
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It does not count then, even if chances of them being caught are slim. If that's the case (like with uninsured drivers) it only means the state (UK) got no power to deal with tax cheats. This brings good question - can individuals/companies do the sort of tulip to "legally" avoid taxes in Germany like they do them here?
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Actually I think you will find that quite a few residents from brum have opted out of paying taxes... Not legally I will happily admit however they still had no tax bill...Originally posted by AtW View PostJust like UK those states don't have their own foreign policy
Can they opt out from Federal Taxes? No more than the resident of West Midlands can.
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So they have their own foreign policy then? They opt out of federal taxes?Originally posted by AtW View PostBecause their elected governors can tell even the President to fook right off if necessary.
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Why does California and Texas have more democracy than the UK?Originally posted by AtW View PostWhat democracy has got to do with currency?
California, Texas or any other place in US of A got far more democracy and rights than UK at the moment.
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So throw away democracy then?Originally posted by AtW View PostThis time England isn't part of world coalition - perhaps it's ze high time to take ze winning side?
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FTFYOriginally posted by AtW View Post<placeholder>
In related news - newly elected Labour Govt 2015 unanimously to join ze eurozone to capitulate to German rule.
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They'd be in like Flynn, especially with young Tony at the helm..
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I want to lead Europe (but not now).
Tony Blair has hinted that he would like to be president of the European Union.
The former Labour Prime Minister left open the option when he told BBC
Radio that he did not want a major job in the EU ‘at the moment’.
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Sun 17 June 2012
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Angela Merkel decisively solves euro crisis
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In related news - newly elected Labour Govt 2015 unanimously to join ze eurozone to capitalise on strength of unity single currency brings.Tags: None
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