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Come Inside... => The Commons => Topic started by: Nick on August 08, 2011, 06:31:09 PM
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Well, the US stock market is plummeting as I write and clearly the Euro is now a dead duck, unless it is baled out with our money evil:
I have lots of tins in angel1
This will get a lot worse (even if they print more money, especially if they print more money ackchooly)
Tin foil hats on
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I agree with Nick! eeek:
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Back to the horsepickle quick eeek:
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Back to the horsepickle quick eeek:
surrender:
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Turnip futures are soaring. cloud9:
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I have Baldric planting more as I type. whistle:
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I have Baldric planting more as I type. whistle:
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"Part time dictators" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jouYeK_BvTg#)
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rubschin: Seems a fair summary.
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The ECB's elusive 2 trillion-euro bailout fund - Farage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7yDu2_lNA4#ws)
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I don't suppose there is something along the lines of an Oxford political dictionary is there? I just want to see what their definition of success is.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2051839/Euro-great-success-says-outgoing-head-European-Central-Bank---despite-bail-outs-rioting.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2051839/Euro-great-success-says-outgoing-head-European-Central-Bank---despite-bail-outs-rioting.html)
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Turnip futures are soaring. cloud9:
Will I be able to run me Growlermobile on the juice from them p'raps? eeek:
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Turnip futures are soaring. cloud9:
Will I be able to run me Growlermobile on the juice from them p'raps? eeek:
Oh yes. I should start stockpiling them now if I were you.
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Turnip futures are soaring. cloud9:
Will I be able to run me Growlermobile on the juice from them p'raps? eeek:
Oh yes. I should start stockpiling them now if I were you.
rubschin:
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Turnip futures are soaring. cloud9:
Will I be able to run me Growlermobile on the juice from them p'raps? eeek:
Oh yes. I should start stockpiling them now if I were you.
Go on then. I'll have a 5lbs bag then please, :thumbsup:
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No default then! :thumbsup:
They just don't have to pay half of it back.... ::)
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rubschin: I wonder if I can strike a similar deal with the building society.
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rubschin: I wonder if I can strike a similar deal with the building society.
You need to get in quick - I'm sure Spain, Portugal and Italy are thinking about it! lol:
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Don't suppose you have Santander's number to hand .... razz:
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Time to look to the future... (http://www.devilskitchen.me.uk/2011/11/time-to-look-to-future.html)
happ096
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Looks like elections in Greece now.... Popcorn:
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Looks like elections in Greece now.... Popcorn:
They have always been a randy lot.
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I hear on the news that Greeks with money are transferring it to banks in Cyprus and Switzerland.
Someone from the Greek Government said that they had an arrangement with the Swiss that they would be told who had moved money in this way .... the spokesman didn't mention arrangements with Cyprus rubschin:
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I hear on the news that Greeks with money are transferring it to banks in Cyprus and Switzerland.
Someone from the Greek Government said that they had an arrangement with the Swiss that they would be told who had moved money in this way .... the spokesman didn't mention arrangements with Cyprus rubschin:
The Cyprus banks are quite capable of turning a blind eye to holdalls full of cash.... whistle:
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I hear on the news that Greeks with money are transferring it to banks in Cyprus and Switzerland.
Someone from the Greek Government said that they had an arrangement with the Swiss that they would be told who had moved money in this way .... the spokesman didn't mention arrangements with Cyprus rubschin:
The Cyprus banks are quite capable of turning a blind eye to holdalls full of cash.... whistle:
As am I whistle:
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I hear on the news that Greeks with money are transferring it to banks in Cyprus and Switzerland.
Someone from the Greek Government said that they had an arrangement with the Swiss that they would be told who had moved money in this way .... the spokesman didn't mention arrangements with Cyprus rubschin:
The Cyprus banks are quite capable of turning a blind eye to holdalls full of cash.... whistle:
As am I whistle:
rubschin:
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I hear on the news that Greeks with money are transferring it to banks in Cyprus and Switzerland.
Someone from the Greek Government said that they had an arrangement with the Swiss that they would be told who had moved money in this way .... the spokesman didn't mention arrangements with Cyprus rubschin:
The Cyprus banks are quite capable of turning a blind eye to holdalls full of cash.... whistle:
One of the few benefits of the Euro is the 500 Euro note.
Half a holdall of those would do very nicely.
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I hear on the news that Greeks with money are transferring it to banks in Cyprus and Switzerland.
Someone from the Greek Government said that they had an arrangement with the Swiss that they would be told who had moved money in this way .... the spokesman didn't mention arrangements with Cyprus rubschin:
The Cyprus banks are quite capable of turning a blind eye to holdalls full of cash.... whistle:
One of the few benefits of the Euro is the 500 Euro note.
Half a holdall of those would do very nicely.
And 6% at the Bank of Cyprus... whistle:
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I hear on the news that Greeks with money are transferring it to banks in Cyprus and Switzerland.
Someone from the Greek Government said that they had an arrangement with the Swiss that they would be told who had moved money in this way .... the spokesman didn't mention arrangements with Cyprus rubschin:
The Cyprus banks are quite capable of turning a blind eye to holdalls full of cash.... whistle:
As am I whistle:
rubschin:
I speak hypothetically of course but if a customer asked me if it were possible to pay cash, in Euros for example rather than being invoiced with the VAT at 20% in sterling then it might be worth considering.
Used Euros in a brown envelope could pay for a nice holiday after all Of course I'd never go through with it in reality angel1
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I hear on the news that Greeks with money are transferring it to banks in Cyprus and Switzerland.
Someone from the Greek Government said that they had an arrangement with the Swiss that they would be told who had moved money in this way .... the spokesman didn't mention arrangements with Cyprus rubschin:
The Cyprus banks are quite capable of turning a blind eye to holdalls full of cash.... whistle:
As am I whistle:
rubschin:
I speak hypothetically of course but if a customer asked me if it were possible to pay cash, in Euros for example rather than being invoiced with the VAT at 20% in sterling then it might be worth considering.
Used Euros in a brown envelope could pay for a nice holiday after all Of course I'd never go through with it in reality angel1
Of course [winks]
The fact is, the more they raise tax/duty the more people there are that feel it is too much and try to avoid it...
Nobody here of course.... whistle:
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It looks like Signor Bunga Bunga is going to follow in Papandreou's path whistle:
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It looks like Signor Bunga Bunga is going to follow in Papandreou's path whistle:
Most, most excellent! Sinister:
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That will give him more time to work on his 'album of love songs' eeek:
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That will give him more time to work on his 'album of love songs' eeek:
And polling the youth voters.
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That will give him more time to work on his 'album of love songs' eeek:
And polling the youth voters.
;D ;D ;D
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In case you didn't know how they got into this mess here's it all explained noooo:
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/go-greek-for-a-week (http://www.channel4.com/programmes/go-greek-for-a-week)
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Fuck you papandreou Song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkGojA_yiQw#ws)
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It looks like Signor Bunga Bunga is going to follow in Papandreou's path whistle:
I just need to add that rumours of Signor Berlusconi's resignation are completely unfounded. He's not going to resign ... ever... that's a NO. Not going to resign... Got it? No resignation. Clear?
Watch this space ... whistle:
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We have every confidence ................. whistle:
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Given that Silvio is supposed to have called Merkel "an unfuckable lard arse" a while back I suspect resignation will be the least of his problems. rubschin:
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He will fight to avoid resignation as once out of office he goes straight to gaol.
He may be trying to cut a deal before he goes of course. whistle:
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He will fight to avoid resignation as once out of office he goes straight to gaol.
He may be trying to cut a deal before he goes of course. whistle:
I think you have the measure of it there, old dog.
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http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/danielhannan/100115775/greek-elites-are-set-against-their-own-people-by-the-eu/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter (http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/danielhannan/100115775/greek-elites-are-set-against-their-own-people-by-the-eu/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter)
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17.37 Berlusconi has arrived at the Italian president's office.
whistle:
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Popcorn:
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The way the euros are flying out of Greece there should be some good Taverna's opening up in London soon rubschin: Followed by some more Italian restaurants whistle:
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Or tavernas even whistle:
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Another one for your bag of spares ;)
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Or tavernas even whistle:
redface:
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Spank2: Spank2: Spank2:
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So Bunga Bunga has said he will resign ................... but not just yet tunble:
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Would you sell your partner for £1m?
A fifth of UK adults would cash in their partner for £1 million or even less, new research has found. 21% of Brits currently in a
relationship admitted they would sell their partner for a sizeable fee if possible! :thumbsup:
That's the way to do it!! lol:
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So Bunga Bunga has said he will resign ................... but not just yet tunble:
Looks like it might be Saturday. It's taken some time to sort out his immunity clause whistle:
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History repeating itself ... noooo:
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-24008386-tfl-manager-plunges-to-his-death-at-hq-after-hearing-of-redundancy.do (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-24008386-tfl-manager-plunges-to-his-death-at-hq-after-hearing-of-redundancy.do)
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Compared to this, Greece was just a sideshow. Italy could blow Europe to pieces (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2059637/Italy-debt-crisis-Compared-Greece-just-sideshow.html)
The Greek crisis was never a serious threat to Europe. Greece accounts for less than two per cent of the EU’s economy. A default by Athens could be managed as a controlled explosion. A default by Rome, on the other hand, would blow the European economy to smithereens.
A niece piece by Dan my main man... :thumbsup:
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Compared to this, Greece was just a sideshow. Italy could blow Europe to pieces (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2059637/Italy-debt-crisis-Compared-Greece-just-sideshow.html)
The Greek crisis was never a serious threat to Europe. Greece accounts for less than two per cent of the EU’s economy. A default by Athens could be managed as a controlled explosion. A default by Rome, on the other hand, would blow the European economy to smithereens.
A niece piece by Dan my main man... :thumbsup:
So good he had to get a female relative to write it for him? whistle:
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point: point: point: point:
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Compared to this, Greece was just a sideshow. Italy could blow Europe to pieces (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2059637/Italy-debt-crisis-Compared-Greece-just-sideshow.html)
The Greek crisis was never a serious threat to Europe. Greece accounts for less than two per cent of the EU’s economy. A default by Athens could be managed as a controlled explosion. A default by Rome, on the other hand, would blow the European economy to smithereens.
A niece piece by Dan my main man... :thumbsup:
So good he had to get a female relative to write it for him? whistle:
doh: redface:
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http://order-order.com/2011/11/11/a-very-european-coup-part-ii/ (http://order-order.com/2011/11/11/a-very-european-coup-part-ii/)
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So Bunga Bunga has said he will resign ................... but not just yet tunble:
Looks like it might be Saturday. It's taken some time to sort out his immunity clause whistle:
Mystic Mog eh whistle:
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'Twould seem so ... Mystic Mong is exclusively reserved for another VP member whistle:
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Can't be Nick, he'd knacker the crystal ball the moment he touched it. whistle:
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Worst case scenarios
The German chancellor - Angela Merkel - described the European debt crisis as "maybe Europe's most difficult hours since world war two". Merkel doesn't seem the kind of politician that over-cooks her messages. If this is indeed a moment of extreme crisis, then it is time to examine worst-case scenarios.
The European single currency is close to collapse. Already French and German civil servants are putting together a strategy whereby some of the Eurozone members re-introduce national currencies. When chaos is raging, technocratic solutions are beguiling. They provide a reassuring sense of order and calm.
If only the world could be crafted like the outlines of PowerPoint presentations and strategy papers. Unfortunately, once the Eurozone begin to disintegrate, those carefully drafted plans will be quickly consigned to the circular filing cabinets below minister's desks. There will be no orderly departures from the single currency. The eurozone collapse will be ugly and brutal.
It will start with Greece, who will set off a chain reaction of Eurozone departures. Like falling dominoes, one Eurozone country after another will be forced to reintroduce their national currency. There will be a race to the bottom as each exiting country devalues to steal jobs from their neighbours. The likeliest outcome will be 17 European currencies where there is currently only one.
Eurozone disintegration will be immediately followed by a massive surge in inflation. Countries like Greece can reasonably expect the value of the new currencies to drop by half, as exchange rates realign with underlying fundamentals. If Europe is lucky, it will avoid hyperinflation. If not, we can expect the value all European financial assets to be wiped out within months. Imagine a continent of ageing hippies without savings, and you will be about 10 percent of the way towards understanding what the post-EMU Europe will look like.
Inevitably, output will collapse, the financial system will disintegrate, and unemployment will go through the proverbial roof. The great depression will look like a gentle blip compared to the implosion of the Europe.
These are just the short run consequences of Eurozone disintegration.It is anyone's guess as to the political consequences of the total destruction of the European economy. Nevertheless, the very idea of the European Union will suffer catastrophic shock. Member countries will naturally begin a long and vicious period of mutual recrimination. Germany will blame Southern Europe; France will blame Germany, while many in Britain will say "I told you so". Efforts to create an "ever closer union" will be abandoned, probably forever. In the short run, the infrastructure of union is likely to remain, but few will take it seriously. The European Union would become a wretched institutional mess hanging over Europe.
Many will welcome the demise of the European Union. Certainly, European integration has been running at a pace far faster than the vast majority of ordinary Europeans were willing to accept. Animosity towards the EU had been growing across Europe long before the current crisis. European integration had become a cynical exercise where politicians routinely ignored the wishes of their electorates.
However, the European enterprise was created to conceal the deep and unpleasant truth. There was a time when Europe dominated the world, but for at least 50 years or possibly longer, Europe has been in decline. This retreat has taken many forms; political, demographic, military, economic, and cultural.
The creation of a quasi-European state sustained the pretence that Europe still mattered. European politicians in rapidly diminishing states like France, Italy and the UK could argue that Europe still mattered. Rather like the Greek public debt numbers, the claim was based on false accounting. Adding together 27 decrepit and ossified countries does not create a dynamic superstate. Once the Eurozone goes, that conceit will be finally exposed.
Clicky (http://ukhousebubble.blogspot.com/2011/11/worst-case-scenarios.html)
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How the hell is letting in even more migrants into the country supposed to help the UK or any member of the EU. Surely this will only lead to one of two outcomes, either they take a job which means less available for those already there or they end up on benefits meaning a greater burden for the taxpayer.
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/284639/Brussels-orders-Britain-to-let-in-more-migrants-from-around-the-world (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/284639/Brussels-orders-Britain-to-let-in-more-migrants-from-around-the-world)
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** head-desk **
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So the big day is tomorrow allegedly ::) . A solution will be found? Yes, of course noooo:
Meanwhile preparations have been going on for some time ...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/8943029/Tesco-plans-for-eurozone-break-up.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/8943029/Tesco-plans-for-eurozone-break-up.html)
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So the big day is tomorrow allegedly ::) . A solution will be found? Yes, of course noooo:
Meanwhile preparations have been going on for some time ...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/8943029/Tesco-plans-for-eurozone-break-up.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/8943029/Tesco-plans-for-eurozone-break-up.html)
I can't see how it could be as bad as they all say...? Shrugs:
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Tesco didn't get where they are by not being at least two steps ahead of their bankers and the rest of the market.
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Zackly!
This is what a "banker" said today, Jon Corzine, ex Goldman Sachs...
Former MF Global chief Jon Corzine apologised to customers, employees and investors who have suffered because of the brokerage firm's collapse, but said he does not know where missing customer money is.
“Their plight weighs on my mind every day — every hour,” Corzine, a former US senator, said in 21 pages of remarks prepared for delivery on Thursday before the House Agriculture Committee.
“I simply do not know where the money is, or why the accounts have not been reconciled to date,” he said.
That's $1.2 Billion... eeek: More deep doo doo to come no doubt ::)
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Zackly!
This is what a "banker" said today, Jon Corzine, ex Goldman Sachs...
Former MF Global chief Jon Corzine apologised to customers, employees and investors who have suffered because of the brokerage firm's collapse, but said he does not know where missing customer money is.
“Their plight weighs on my mind every day — every hour,” Corzine, a former US senator, said in 21 pages of remarks prepared for delivery on Thursday before the House Agriculture Committee.
“I simply do not know where the money is, or why the accounts have not been reconciled to date,” he said.
That's $1.2 Billion... eeek: More deep doo doo to come no doubt ::)
Easily done - I often misplace $1.2 Billion when I change my trousers to go out in the evening like.... ::)
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How the hell is letting in even more migrants into the country supposed to help the UK or any member of the EU. Surely this will only lead to one of two outcomes, either they take a job which means less available for those already there or they end up on benefits meaning a greater burden for the taxpayer.
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/284639/Brussels-orders-Britain-to-let-in-more-migrants-from-around-the-world (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/284639/Brussels-orders-Britain-to-let-in-more-migrants-from-around-the-world)
These migrants will either take jobs, thus making our unemployment situation worse, or end up on benefits costing the state even more money.”
Tory MP Philip Hollobone said: “Most British people will be absolutely horrified by this latest proposal from the European Commission.
“It flies in the face of their fundamental concern that, as a country, we are already full up and there is no space for any more migrants.
I cannot beleive I'm reading this! Explode:
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[/quote] :thumbsup: we should be more like Australia and shoot 'em as they come across
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Aren't you planning on emigrating to New Zealand rubschin:
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http://youtu.be/0uBuRLC-0lE (http://youtu.be/0uBuRLC-0lE)
Has Camermong finally grown a pair - or is he lying through his teeth...?
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Aren't you planning on emigrating to New Zealand rubschin:
Yes he is.and bloody goood luck to him.
I'm envious, but unlike this shit hole of a turgid crappy cuntry, they don't accept bone idle scrounging tossers that just want to sponge off the tax payers and state.
Go for it Bodybum, go for it mate! :thumbsup:
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http://youtu.be/0uBuRLC-0lE (http://youtu.be/0uBuRLC-0lE)
Has Camermong finally grown a pair - or is he lying through his teeth...?
I'll be interested to see the 'fury' of Clegg and co as this probaby buggers his hopes of an EU commissioner post when he gets booted out.
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:thumbsup: