Is the UK going to be the next zimbabwe?
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I have little doubt we're in for a bumpy ride, but next Zimbabwe - not a chance. For all old Blighty's faults, we have an abundance of educated people with more skills than you can shake a stick at. I know that on PH we seem to enjoy knocking our own country, but the reality is, that we'll get through this tricky period. Labour will lose the the next election and a new Tory government will begin the long task of rebuilding our country. Pretty much as Margaret Thatcher had to do last time. I expect once the Tories have repaired the damage inflicted by Blair/Brown and Co; the foolish British electorate will vote in another profligate labour Government; to complete the cycle and drive us back to near bankruptcy. That seems to be the story since WW2 and until we learn that the Socialists are incapable of running the economy properly, we are doomed to repeat the same mistake over and over again.
ianash said:
I have little doubt we're in for a bumpy ride, but next Zimbabwe - not a chance. For all old Blighty's faults, we have an abundance of educated people with more skills than you can shake a stick at. I know that on PH we seem to enjoy knocking our own country, but the reality is, that we'll get through this tricky period. Labour will lose the the next election and a new Tory government will begin the long task of rebuilding our country. Pretty much as Margaret Thatcher had to do last time. I expect once the Tories have repaired the damage inflicted by Blair/Brown and Co; the foolish British electorate will vote in another profligate labour Government; to complete the cycle and drive us back to near bankruptcy. That seems to be the story since WW2 and until we learn that the Socialists are incapable of running the economy properly, we are doomed to repeat the same mistake over and over again.
I disagree, I think we will have a one term tory government followed by a Labour government - which each new administration being worse than the one that proceeds it.benoli said:
Shaw Tarse said:
Our leader was elected!
Oh hang on
err . . but Mugabe was elected(ish)Oh hang on
at least he didn't just seize power like a man who's name sounds like 'Clown'
ianash said:
I think our politicians are chancers, bordering on dishonest. In Zimbabwe, they are outright crooks and murderers. If anyone thinks they can draw parallels between Zimbabwe and the UK, they seriously need counseling.
Depends on interpretation. Our politicians are all in it for themselves, not for the greater good of the community/country, and thats where it starts to go very wrong.Edited by ianash on Thursday 5th March 23:03
Take Ms Smith - YES, you're 'honest' in that you've playe by the books, to the letter of the policies, but basically she's done all she could to take he tax payer for in excess of £100k because she's "entitled" to it.
Does it make it right? It would be nice if people like her did what was morally right instead of feathering their nests.
It seems to be if you can deliver and ear those sorts of benefits, you work in industry. If you're incapable, the governent is there for you.
ianash said:
I think our politicians are chancers, bordering on dishonest. In Zimbabwe, they are outright crooks and murderers. If anyone thinks they can draw parallels between Zimbabwe and the UK, they seriously need counseling.
Your talking about a UK government who just burried the fact that they prosecuted an illigal war and cost many 10,00's or 100,000's of lives...Pork said:
ianash said:
I think our politicians are chancers, bordering on dishonest. In Zimbabwe, they are outright crooks and murderers. If anyone thinks they can draw parallels between Zimbabwe and the UK, they seriously need counseling.
Depends on interpretation. Our politicians are all in it for themselves, not for the greater good of the community/country, and thats where it starts to go very wrong.Edited by ianash on Thursday 5th March 23:03
Take Ms Smith - YES, you're 'honest' in that you've playe by the books, to the letter of the policies, but basically she's done all she could to take he tax payer for in excess of £100k because she's "entitled" to it.
Does it make it right? It would be nice if people like her did what was morally right instead of feathering their nests.
It seems to be if you can deliver and ear those sorts of benefits, you work in industry. If you're incapable, the governent is there for you.
Edited by ianash on Thursday 5th March 23:24
KANEIT said:
Rude-boy said:
KANEIT said:
'No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new heaven to the human spirit'.
(Helen Keller)
And what was it that happened to her (Helen Keller)
thebullettrain said:
benoli said:
Shaw Tarse said:
Our leader was elected!
Oh hang on
err . . but Mugabe was elected(ish)Oh hang on
at least he didn't just seize power like a man who's name sounds like 'Clown'
Back on topic... no, UK will not go the same way as Zimbabwe. As already mentioned, Japan has done this before without any detrimental effect to their economy.
Edited by triggersbroom on Thursday 5th March 23:43
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