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  1. oldtom

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    This lady has a strong view about trade deals...... watch Tom
  2. oldtom

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Is it....? Isn't that what a free market economy is all about....letting market forces dictate, etc......ad nauseum? Tom
  3. oldtom

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    A lot of holidaymakers who voted for 'Brexit' will now be questioning their decision if they are being offered rates such as in this article as they take their family off to err.......EU countries for the annual holiday. britons-travelling-to-europe-offered-just-88-euro-cents-to-the-pound Tom
  4. oldtom

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    This tickled me the first time I saw it but it's worth revisiting for the perception and accuracy of the person who created it: watch Tom
  5. oldtom

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Another day goes by and the UK position doesn't seem to have improved in spite of all the bluff and bluster from Davis & Co with their prepared news updates for their pet media. On a lighter note, this from the HIGNFY programme: On the other hand, this isn't in the least funny but if people...
  6. oldtom

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    That doesn't seem too hard to understand. "It'll hurt them just as much as it hurts us!" I heard some say........erm, I think not. Prices in mainland Europe shops and showrooms will remain steady as they have this far, whereas in the UK, we will see a gradual but inexorable hike in the price...
  7. oldtom

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    It seems to me that a great many people have forgotten that West Germany from 1989 onwards had to cope with an essentially bankrupt East Germany. They have managed that with consummate ease overall during their reunification process so for anyone to imagine that they will shed any tears over...
  8. oldtom

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Surely they have said pretty well exactly that....more than once? It is the UK side creating the problem with what boils down to, 'We want everything we consider a benefit for free instead of paying into the kitty. We also want the City of London casino bankers to continue to handle...
  9. oldtom

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    You have persisted in attempting to place blame on the EU for the shortcomings and sheer idiocy of British politicians who have driven this ridiculous divorce suit from the start with no plan and without regard for the interests of the people they are supposed to represent. It is simply...
  10. oldtom

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Clearly, care in the community is not working. Tom
  11. oldtom

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    And it seems to me that you just don't learn! You are wrong again - the 27....and I repeat that number....27 other sovereign nation states need us far less than we need them - the EU's post-'Brexit' trading policy is nothing to do with the UK. They will manage their situation and adapt...
  12. oldtom

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I have to disagree with your conclusion there Dave. The EU can and will overcome any financial loss through the UK welching on its commitments - it is the UK that will suffer... ....27 beats one every time! Tom
  13. oldtom

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    You have no idea what I see but as you are a stranger to the truth, perhaps you would like to reprise all my posts and identify where I have said anything to that effect. I may have said on several occasions that I hope good sense will prevail and we don't have to suffer the agonies which...
  14. oldtom

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    This is the here and now in Germany. Why do some British people imagine that by seceding from the EU, we will somehow improve our trading arrangements and become affluent like Germany? It wasn't breathtaking arrogance or some kind of god-given right that propelled Germany to become the most...
  15. oldtom

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I think you have lost the plot. Tom
  16. oldtom

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    The government has its priorities all wrong and this HS2 project is a nonsense, designed only to provide enormous income for the industry friends of the tory party with massive, untraceable 'bonuses' to the politicians responsible for driving the project through parliament. I really cannot...
  17. oldtom

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Here you have it - 'Brexit' in a nutshell! Tom
  18. oldtom

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Fair point Dieter......and very well presented! Tom
  19. oldtom

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I love it 'flecc'! Tom
  20. oldtom

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    PwC, apparently the biggest accountancy company in the world - I never knew that! - have produced some figures which suggest 'Brexit' may be costing the country more than anyone has ever though so far. This is from 'The Independent'...