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So are you here to educate us or just sneer?
I would say the ludicrous hyperbole of the radical remainers over the last few years has made Stockholm Syndrome look like a curious quirk and the term EUSSR seem more relevant than ever.
https://www.nytimes.com/1990/01/12/world/upheaval-...
Interesting reading
I would say the ludicrous hyperbole of the radical remainers over the last few years has made Stockholm Syndrome look like a curious quirk and the term EUSSR seem more relevant than ever.
https://www.nytimes.com/1990/01/12/world/upheaval-...
Interesting reading
JuanCarlosFandango said:
So are you here to educate us or just sneer?
I would say the ludicrous hyperbole of the radical remainers over the last few years has made Stockholm Syndrome look like a curious quirk and the term EUSSR seem more relevant than ever.
https://www.nytimes.com/1990/01/12/world/upheaval-...
Interesting reading
I’m here for neither and / or whatever you choose I would say the ludicrous hyperbole of the radical remainers over the last few years has made Stockholm Syndrome look like a curious quirk and the term EUSSR seem more relevant than ever.
https://www.nytimes.com/1990/01/12/world/upheaval-...
Interesting reading
Yep it is an interesting read.
Spent much time in Lithuania ?
Dont like rolls said:
Rude "person" keeps trolling people by being rude, change the record.
Give it up Flatty or whomever you wereYour tedious attempts to try and provoke a transgression per the recently stated rules are pathetically transparent and the very essence of trolling.
Have you spent much time in Lithuania ? What’s your view on how the former Soviet states fared post the fall ?
Brooking10 said:
Give it up Flatty or whomever you were
Your tedious attempts to try and provoke a transgression per the recently stated rules are pathetically transparent and the very essence of trolling.
Have you spent much time in Lithuania ? What’s your view on how the former Soviet states fared post the fall ?
Just calling out your endlessly tedious, repetitive insulting and swearing, it is very very boring.Your tedious attempts to try and provoke a transgression per the recently stated rules are pathetically transparent and the very essence of trolling.
Have you spent much time in Lithuania ? What’s your view on how the former Soviet states fared post the fall ?
As for your question, why on earth do you think anybody would wish to converse with you at all ? You will just come back with "idiot, stupid or
"Grow up ffs and try to be normal.
Edited by Dont like rolls on Sunday 19th January 19:08
JuanCarlosFandango said:
So are you here to educate us or just sneer?
I would say the ludicrous hyperbole of the radical remainers over the last few years has made Stockholm Syndrome look like a curious quirk and the term EUSSR seem more relevant than ever.
https://www.nytimes.com/1990/01/12/world/upheaval-...
Interesting reading
Crikey, you really think it's actually like the USSR.I would say the ludicrous hyperbole of the radical remainers over the last few years has made Stockholm Syndrome look like a curious quirk and the term EUSSR seem more relevant than ever.
https://www.nytimes.com/1990/01/12/world/upheaval-...
Interesting reading
JuanCarlosFandango said:
Never set foot there.
It’s a fascinating placeI spent three years working there as an advisor to the Central Bank when a Russian Oligarch plundered the largest indigenous bank which he had been using as a personal piggy bank and fled, ultimately, and with suspected state support, to Moscow defying a UK extradition order and international AW.
The country was on the verge of economic collapse as a result. As my pal Stongle will tell you such events don’t come along that often but when they do they are truly “stare into the abyss moments”. The EU and ECB played a pivotal role in ensuring many ordinary Lithuanian citizens (more than 1 in 3) didn’t lose their money and in putting the economy back on the rails.
None of that is a reason to say “oh ok then we shouldn’t leave the EU” but it is, in my experience, a strong reason as to why those states are best off distancing themselves from Soviet/former influence and why the EU proved a safe(r) haven.
Edited by anonymous-user on Sunday 19th January 20:02
crankedup said:
Getting back to the thread subject, my fireworks are two packs of multi shot cakes and four monster rockets.The display will only last for two minutes so start at 10.59pm and risk prosecution for breaking the law ignoring the 11.00pm firework curfew 
Yes I know, there’s still rebellion in the old fart 
Bottle of champ’s and beers with the music from Pet Shop Boys (not live obviously;)
Go West.
Have a sneaking feeling. that I’m the only brexiteer in our road! anyhow inviting brexiteer pals and family.
Not my daughter and hubby though as they were staunch remainers and I don’t want to offend them
so it’s a little awkwood.
As for the bongs, must have a recording of Jules Holland’s Hootenanny somewhere and I can edit down the bonging number. We will not fly the Union flag just in case Emily four bellies is around, she doesn’t like that sought of thing apparently.
Start as you mean to go on huh, break the law for your own self gratification. Yes I know, there’s still rebellion in the old fart Bottle of champ’s and beers with the music from Pet Shop Boys (not live obviously;)Go West.
Have a sneaking feeling. that I’m the only brexiteer in our road! anyhow inviting brexiteer pals and family.
Not my daughter and hubby though as they were staunch remainers and I don’t want to offend them
so it’s a little awkwood.
As for the bongs, must have a recording of Jules Holland’s Hootenanny somewhere and I can edit down the bonging number. We will not fly the Union flag just in case Emily four bellies is around, she doesn’t like that sought of thing apparently.
Wont somebody think of the children and animals.
Brooking10 said:
Digga said:
Worked out nicely for Greece hasn't it?
Sure, they are culpable on many levels, but that was a train wreck even I could see happening, right from the heady days of 'free money' just after the millennium. The arc was clear, everyone within the EU shares responsibility for that stupidity.
The enormous danger within top-down regimes is groupthink. Watching the (excellent) Chernobyl series over Xmas really reminded me of this effect. Concentration of power is very dangerous.
Greece is not reflective of Soviet era thinking.Sure, they are culpable on many levels, but that was a train wreck even I could see happening, right from the heady days of 'free money' just after the millennium. The arc was clear, everyone within the EU shares responsibility for that stupidity.
The enormous danger within top-down regimes is groupthink. Watching the (excellent) Chernobyl series over Xmas really reminded me of this effect. Concentration of power is very dangerous.
If anything it’s reflective of unrestrained opportunistic capitalism.
Stay in Bed Instead said:
crankedup said:
Getting back to the thread subject, my fireworks are two packs of multi shot cakes and four monster rockets.The display will only last for two minutes so start at 10.59pm and risk prosecution for breaking the law ignoring the 11.00pm firework curfew Yes I know, there’s still rebellion in the old fart Bottle of champ’s and beers with the music from Pet Shop Boys (not live obviously;)
Go West.
Have a sneaking feeling. that I’m the only brexiteer in our road! anyhow inviting brexiteer pals and family.
Not my daughter and hubby though as they were staunch remainers and I don’t want to offend them
so it’s a little awkwood.
As for the bongs, must have a recording of Jules Holland’s Hootenanny somewhere and I can edit down the bonging number. We will not fly the Union flag just in case Emily four bellies is around, she doesn’t like that sought of thing apparently.
Start as you mean to go on huh, break the law for your own self gratification. Yes I know, there’s still rebellion in the old fart Bottle of champ’s and beers with the music from Pet Shop Boys (not live obviously;)Go West.
Have a sneaking feeling. that I’m the only brexiteer in our road! anyhow inviting brexiteer pals and family.
Not my daughter and hubby though as they were staunch remainers and I don’t want to offend them
so it’s a little awkwood.
As for the bongs, must have a recording of Jules Holland’s Hootenanny somewhere and I can edit down the bonging number. We will not fly the Union flag just in case Emily four bellies is around, she doesn’t like that sought of thing apparently.
Wont somebody think of the children and animals.
Digga said:
Brooking10 said:
Digga said:
Worked out nicely for Greece hasn't it?
Sure, they are culpable on many levels, but that was a train wreck even I could see happening, right from the heady days of 'free money' just after the millennium. The arc was clear, everyone within the EU shares responsibility for that stupidity.
The enormous danger within top-down regimes is groupthink. Watching the (excellent) Chernobyl series over Xmas really reminded me of this effect. Concentration of power is very dangerous.
Greece is not reflective of Soviet era thinking.Sure, they are culpable on many levels, but that was a train wreck even I could see happening, right from the heady days of 'free money' just after the millennium. The arc was clear, everyone within the EU shares responsibility for that stupidity.
The enormous danger within top-down regimes is groupthink. Watching the (excellent) Chernobyl series over Xmas really reminded me of this effect. Concentration of power is very dangerous.
If anything it’s reflective of unrestrained opportunistic capitalism.
I was referring to how the international banks exploited Greece’s feckless behaviour when the inevitable meltdown came.
Brooking10 said:
Digga said:
Brooking10 said:
Digga said:
Worked out nicely for Greece hasn't it?
Sure, they are culpable on many levels, but that was a train wreck even I could see happening, right from the heady days of 'free money' just after the millennium. The arc was clear, everyone within the EU shares responsibility for that stupidity.
The enormous danger within top-down regimes is groupthink. Watching the (excellent) Chernobyl series over Xmas really reminded me of this effect. Concentration of power is very dangerous.
Greece is not reflective of Soviet era thinking.Sure, they are culpable on many levels, but that was a train wreck even I could see happening, right from the heady days of 'free money' just after the millennium. The arc was clear, everyone within the EU shares responsibility for that stupidity.
The enormous danger within top-down regimes is groupthink. Watching the (excellent) Chernobyl series over Xmas really reminded me of this effect. Concentration of power is very dangerous.
If anything it’s reflective of unrestrained opportunistic capitalism.
I was referring to how the international banks exploited Greece’s feckless behaviour when the inevitable meltdown came.
Digga said:
The meltdown was inevitable because no one took the steps to prepare the Greek economy, either fiscally, or commercially, for success. anyone could have seen the flaws, had they the least curiosity to investigate.
I’m not sure what point you are trying to make and why it is any way reflective of a Soviet style behaviour on behalf of the EU.Greece was on everybody’s watchlist for ages. It was not a surprise that came about because nobody investigated.
Edited by anonymous-user on Monday 20th January 12:00
Brooking10 said:
I’m not sure what point you are trying to make and why it is any way reflective of a Soviet style behaviour on behalf of the EU.
Greece was on everybody’s watchlist for ages. It was t a surprise that cane about because nobody investigated.
It is the EU "political structure" that is close to the Soviet style. Concentrate power at the top, diminish national government to increasingly minor choices etc etc.Greece was on everybody’s watchlist for ages. It was t a surprise that cane about because nobody investigated.
Dont like rolls said:
It is the EU "political structure" that is close to the Soviet style. Concentrate power at the top, diminish national government to increasingly minor choices etc etc.
What meaningful examples would you give ?Any with specific reference to how they have curtailed your own freedoms, beliefs or opportunity ?
Brooking10 said:
Digga said:
The meltdown was inevitable because no one took the steps to prepare the Greek economy, either fiscally, or commercially, for success. anyone could have seen the flaws, had they the least curiosity to investigate.
I’m not sure what point you are trying to make and why it is any way reflective of a Soviet style behaviour on behalf of the EU.Greece was on everybody’s watchlist for ages. It was not a surprise that came about because nobody investigated.
k all.That's the approach from the EU. The whole idea of hoovering up nations to add to their dominion, with no regard to the actual implications to those nations is very cynical.
Digga said:
One size fits all, fk all.
That's the approach from the EU. The whole idea of hoovering up nations to add to their dominion, with no regard to the actual implications to those nations is very cynical.
It’s a point of view .....k all.That's the approach from the EU. The whole idea of hoovering up nations to add to their dominion, with no regard to the actual implications to those nations is very cynical.
It’s not one I agree with entirely
No country has been forced to join the EU by the EU so the underlying suggestion of annexation is hyperbole.
Indeed one country, as well we know has unilaterally decided to exit the model.
Edited by anonymous-user on Monday 20th January 12:29
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