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Post by Bentley on Nov 9, 2024 23:05:49 GMT
Let’s anchor ourselves to a China . It’s great apparently.
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Post by Pacifico on Nov 9, 2024 23:11:24 GMT
Let’s anchor ourselves to a China . It’s great apparently. Compared to where? - every year tens of thousands flee the country |
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Post by Bentley on Nov 9, 2024 23:18:38 GMT
Let’s anchor ourselves to a China . It’s great apparently. Compared to where? - every year tens of thousands flee the country Oh. I’d go back to the US but Andrew will say you told me to do it . |
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Post by Red Rackham on Nov 9, 2024 23:32:29 GMT
You're kidding! Jesus, unlike EU states we are free to strike trade deals with whoever we want. I sincerely hope Starmer remembers that although he is pro EU, he is not obliged to accept EU trade rules. Ok it’s back to the US. We can still be friends with the EU though. Bentley, stop being naive. The EU don't work like that, the UK must be punished for Brexit, and Starmer probably agrees with that. |
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Post by Bentley on Nov 9, 2024 23:37:43 GMT
Ok it’s back to the US. We can still be friends with the EU though. Bentley, stop being naive. The EU don't work like that, the UK must be punished for Brexit, and Starmer probably agrees with that. Oh no . It’s back to China again . |
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Post by Red Rackham on Nov 9, 2024 23:38:56 GMT
Precisely. Why anchor yourself to a struggling economy. The EU is yesterdays news. We should definately look across the pond. If we had anchored our-self to the US rather than Europe over the last 60 years we would each be $20k better off. The poorest State in the US is now richer per capita than the UK. Jeez, that's depressing. Although it must be said, it's not entirely our decision is it. Trump maybe pro UK, but Biden certainly is not. I suppose you have to hedge your bets. |
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Post by Red Rackham on Nov 9, 2024 23:40:48 GMT
Bentley, stop being naive. The EU don't work like that, the UK must be punished for Brexit, and Starmer probably agrees with that. Oh no . It’s back to China again . China! Wtf's China got to do with proceedings?.. |
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Post by Bentley on Nov 9, 2024 23:43:51 GMT
Oh no . It’s back to China again . China! Wtf's China got to do with proceedings?.. A third option . The ‘ Baron’ thinks they are great . |
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Post by Red Rackham on Nov 10, 2024 0:59:15 GMT
China! Wtf's China got to do with proceedings?.. A third option . The ‘ Baron’ thinks they are great . It's hardly a secret that BvL is Xi Jinping's man in the west country. The yellow hordes will stop at nothing to get their hands on an authentic pasty recipe. |
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Post by sheepy on Nov 10, 2024 7:11:58 GMT
The point of Brexit was that we could make friends with both. Hopefully Starmer will try that. Cant be done, not as far as trade deals are concerned. It's one or the other. Well actually Einstein Brexit was also meant to be a reset in the way the Westminster party think, which can mean this obsession with investment just meaning selling off assets to the highest bidder which then send profits to the EU, China or the US which in turn when foreign owned they can move said assets anywhere they like. Which was asking them to be less obsessed with foreign money and more protectionist with British business and whatever was left of British assets or in other words less globalist and more thoughtful about the UK. So, all Trump is doing is sell the idea to the yanks, who rather like it. |
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Post by sheepy on Nov 10, 2024 7:34:48 GMT
No you didn't populists ain't that smart, we sent two BNP candidates to the EU as MEP's what better warning shot across their bow, we sent Farage and beat every Westminster party candidate hands down and sold the idea worldwide, but then according to Starmer he has us beaten, me thinks not Farage and Trumpy might well have stolen the idea with the thoughts of ultimate power but then people who vote for them still expect more of a say over how their lives are controlled by the deep state. Or in other words are sick and tired of being told this is your lot live with it.
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Post by Vinny on Nov 10, 2024 7:47:55 GMT
We should be friends with both but independent of both.
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Post by jonksy on Nov 10, 2024 8:01:56 GMT
We should be friends with both but independent of both. Donald Trump was a huge fan of the UK, often praising the historic bond between the two nations. He worked tirelessly to strengthen trade and diplomatic ties, especially after Brexit, and always made sure the UK felt supported on the world stage. Trump was also known to have a secret collection of vintage British teacups, which he claimed helped him think more clearly about international relations. His admiration for British history was well known, and he once jokingly suggested that the UK should bring back knights and castles to boost tourism. Trump’s commitment to a strong UK-US relationship was evident, and he often said that if he could, he’d make the Queen the official global ambassador for peace. |
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Post by Red Rackham on Nov 10, 2024 17:04:03 GMT
Cant be done, not as far as trade deals are concerned. It's one or the other. Well actually Einstein Brexit was also meant to be a reset in the way the Westminster party think, which can mean this obsession with investment just meaning selling off assets to the highest bidder which then send profits to the EU, China or the US which in turn when foreign owned they can move said assets anywhere they like. Which was asking them to be less obsessed with foreign money and more protectionist with British business and whatever was left of British assets or in other words less globalist and more thoughtful about the UK. So, all Trump is doing is sell the idea to the yanks, who rather like it. Waffle. The UK cant do trade deals with the EU and the US. It's one or the other. |
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Post by Bentley on Nov 10, 2024 17:07:49 GMT
A trade deal with the US might be more restrictive than the one we had with the EU . The US will want some advantages for their corporations.
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