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Message 1363681 - Posted: 2 May 2013, 19:28:18 UTC

Another reason why the EU is ineffective!

ECB's Draghi "ready to act if needed"

Well he acted & the Euro improved, then he had to open his mouth...euro then dropped drastically - who needs Market Sharks with fools like him in charge!

"Puzzle all you like about what the ECB might be about to do next. We shouldn't forget to be surprised that it has taken so long to do even this”"
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Message 1363690 - Posted: 2 May 2013, 19:47:36 UTC - in response to Message 1363681.  

ECB's Draghi "ready to act if needed"

"Inflation expectations in the euro area continue to be firmly anchored," he said.
Anchored by what?...This geaser's a ruddy fool, high interest rates anchor
inflation not low one's like 0.5%. If you've got low inflation then under these
conditions it's because the economy has become deflationary due to people not
spending so prices fall.

"The cut in interest rates should contribute to support a recovery later in the year."
If you truly saw recovery occurring later in the year then you'd have kept your
interest rate set at 0.75% to off-set the expected early rise in inflation.
The fact is, Draghi, you do not see events improving at all.

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Message 1366051 - Posted: 9 May 2013, 14:15:08 UTC

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Message 1367582 - Posted: 13 May 2013, 17:33:17 UTC

We need a Prime Minister who will stand firm & apply what dear old Winnie did...

...& it's also one for our resident Sir Humphrey to consider......

“Diplomacy is the ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they look forward to the trip.”

... & one for "Call Me Dave" himself to peruse.....

“The price of greatness is responsibility.”
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Message 1367588 - Posted: 13 May 2013, 17:56:51 UTC - in response to Message 1367586.  
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We need a Prime Minister who will stand firm & apply what dear old Winnie did...

Yes we do.

...& it's also one for our resident Sir Humphrey to consider......

“Diplomacy is the ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they look forward to the trip.”

In the trade it's called the iron fist in the velvet glove, and an approach I have always adopted. The other one is the perennial ultimate question "Have you stopped beating your wife yet?"

... & one for "Call Me Dave" himself to peruse.....
“The price of greatness is responsibility.”

You've been reading too much Richard Littlejohn :-)



It's really saddening for one who fights tooth & nail to be described as an Englishman that he does not know his history!

That was not Littlejohn but Sir Winston Spencer Churchill himself.
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Message 1367612 - Posted: 13 May 2013, 19:14:48 UTC - in response to Message 1367600.  

Sigh ........

I was referring to "Call me Dave" !! I know full well that the “The price of greatness is responsibility.” quote was made by Sir Winston Churchill receiving an honorary degree at Harvard in 1943.

You do me a disservice Sir!


Gotta keep you on your toes! Apologies (sure you didn't google it?) :)
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Message 1367643 - Posted: 13 May 2013, 20:58:09 UTC - in response to Message 1367617.  

OK fess up, yes of course I knew it was Sir Winston, and back in WWII, but not exactly where and when. So I had to look up the details.

BTW

Obama backs Call me Dave


As I have stated in theses threads previously Obama would dearly like the UK to
stay with the EU. For the US government can gain a certain amount of policy
influence/direction through the back door via it's close connections with the UK.
Fully understandable as this wish to have some influence on the direction of the
EU will be severely hampered if the UK leaves. It's possible that Cameron's
dithering over the saga of our EU membership may be down to a certain amount of
pressure coming from America for us to stay in hence protect their interests to
a certain degree. How much pressure?...don't know, yet is Obama resided now to
the fact that his influence over the mater of the UK staying in is now not
going to be sufficient to stop a vote on our continuing membership of the EU.

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Message 1367644 - Posted: 13 May 2013, 21:04:31 UTC - in response to Message 1367643.  

More than likely as 50% of the country didn't vote for him in the 1st place, so just like Del-boy, they're cooking the books!
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Message 1368457 - Posted: 16 May 2013, 14:35:00 UTC

Waking up at last?

Tory MP takes forward bill on EU Referendum

"He told the BBC: "It's about time the people had a say and this issue was dealt with properly.""

However, "Houston, we have a problem"........

......"Private member's bills face a struggle to become law and the Conservative EU bill is likely to be opposed by the Lib Dems and Labour".
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Message 1368885 - Posted: 17 May 2013, 12:26:03 UTC

And now the french don't like the EU.

'Je t'aime?': France falls out of love with the EU
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Message 1370138 - Posted: 20 May 2013, 22:39:20 UTC

Doesn't say much for the current mop of muppets! Also shows those sensible enough to realise that should these muppets win a clear majority in 2015, there is no way in hell we'll get a referendum on Europe.

Way to Go Nigel, keep turning the heat up!
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Message 1370261 - Posted: 21 May 2013, 9:49:34 UTC - in response to Message 1370259.  

The Mail has been openly hostile to the Coalition government since 2010, therefore it is no surprise that they are giving prominence to almost anything said about UKIP. The anti establishment and anarchist folk are loving every bit of it.



Careful there Boyo, when they get in, the secret police will be watching......
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Message 1370359 - Posted: 21 May 2013, 20:53:16 UTC - in response to Message 1370327.  

the secret police will be watching......

Well at least when they hold their Balls they will be getting Amnesty :-))


If she gets her way, she'll be quite happy to grab yours
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Message 1370703 - Posted: 22 May 2013, 19:49:12 UTC

Further proof that the EU is only there for the "legalised con-artists, thieves & muppets that call themselves politicians"....

EU leaders to sidestep Lisbon Treaty Rule

Jusy WHY are some member states against this?


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Message 1370851 - Posted: 23 May 2013, 7:33:31 UTC

Promises, Promises

"Government will focus on 'economy, welfare and education' in run up to 2015 election."

Amazing how the soundbites come out in force heading to an election......

Iceland says NEI!

Common sense prevails in Iceland at least!
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Message 1370863 - Posted: 23 May 2013, 8:43:56 UTC - in response to Message 1370861.  
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Well as the Euro trough is extremely large, it's about time we got paid for our votes!

Lib-Dems = £1000
Labour = £5000
Tory = £10,000
UKIP = 6 pints & a monkey

That's per voter of course!
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Message 1370884 - Posted: 23 May 2013, 10:49:27 UTC - in response to Message 1370882.  

UKIP = 6 pints & a monkey

Sorry you got it back to front!

UKIP is run by 6 monkeys sharing 1 pint ;-)))



Well they should do more of that as according to most polls taken this week, they are in 3rd place....

...relegating your mob to 4th which is where they belong!
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Message 1370896 - Posted: 23 May 2013, 11:10:52 UTC - in response to Message 1370895.  

...relegating your mob to 4th which is where they belong!

Really, well well, I am quaking in my boots I really am ...... another G&T Nick?

Reality



Think it's you that should face reality. Just WHAT are the Lib-Dems but a fledgling party.

UKIP are currently on 22% in most polls, but as you stated many times before: - A week is a long time in politics with 2 years being a lifetime.

So be prepared for a massive shock come 2015. Just to upset you as you didn't like me gambling on the Olympics, I'm going to be betting a monkey that Lib Dems will end up 4th or lower - unlike you, I'm prepared to lose!
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Message 1370905 - Posted: 23 May 2013, 12:01:08 UTC - in response to Message 1370904.  
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Sorry, not really my money, I took it off Camelot. Oh & got 7 numbers last night.. :)

3 for a tenner & a hot pick 2 for £40....money for old rope as they say :)

As for people starving, talk to your friend in the House & demand where all the overseas aid is going!
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Message 1371919 - Posted: 25 May 2013, 19:56:15 UTC - in response to Message 1371741.  

This is getting really worrying .....

Sweden


Really? You think so? OMG, better get the Anderson Shelters ready!

Let's see....Madrid, Paris, Athens, Nicosia, London, Stockholm with Lisbon possibly next......

..Naw nothing to worry about, just little hiccups. All will be right with the world when you wake up tomorrow morning.
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