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  1. mrtrench

    The EU: In, out, shake it all about....

    And also an awful lot of people who are not far anything. What's the point exactly? That some people with extreme views support Brexit? Sure, agreed. Just as some ginger-haired people do; some lesbians; some disabled people; some 18-year olds; some Liberals... EDIT: Not aimed at you Grendel.
  2. mrtrench

    The EU: In, out, shake it all about....

    Some mammals are cats. Some cats are grey. Therefore all mammals are grey.
  3. mrtrench

    The EU: In, out, shake it all about....

    Which British Brexiteers have said that they want to break up the whole EU? Who has said that they want the far right to gain power in Europe?
  4. mrtrench

    The EU: In, out, shake it all about....

    Should people younger than 23 stay in the eu and only people older leave? Has anyone any stats on the average height of those who voted each way in the referendum? Perhaps tall people leave and shorties remain?
  5. mrtrench

    The EU: In, out, shake it all about....

    Can you explain more? Intuitively low interest rates would cause a bubble and increasing demand would make it worse.
  6. mrtrench

    The EU: In, out, shake it all about....

    This is my earlier point. When an economy is growing well it needs higher interest rates to avoid a bubble. If Germany had its own currency they wouldn't be low. But Greece needs low interest rates.
  7. mrtrench

    The EU: In, out, shake it all about....

    I'm surprised that you are making this point, as it emphasises the relatively poor expectations of the Eurozone economy over the next 10 years compared to the UK. Fixed rate loan rates are calculated from the swaps market, which 'averages' expected rates over the next 10 years. Rates rise when...
  8. mrtrench

    Favourite Record Intros ?

    Hendrix - Cross Town Traffic & All Along the Watchtower (which always takes me back to the jag ride in Withnail). Little Johnny Jewel - Television
  9. mrtrench

    Daft and dumb things we have done

    I've been really dumb recently. I've tried to organise demonstrations in countries in danger of having right wing extremists voted in. When they denied me access I called them 'Nazi remnants' and my people have been rioting in the streets. Silly me, I shouldn't have done that.
  10. mrtrench

    The EU: In, out, shake it all about....

    Muni's are also usually fixed interest. Floating rate bonds are usually issued by corporates.
  11. mrtrench

    The EU: In, out, shake it all about....

    Government bonds are typically at a fixed interest rate. The issue would be further borrowing not existing.
  12. mrtrench

    The EU: In, out, shake it all about....

    I'm sure there are as well as some with vested interests to keep it together or to expand. I don't trust any politicians.
  13. mrtrench

    The EU: In, out, shake it all about....

    Haven't a clue what they are - reminder that I make my own mind up based on the facts I see and my knowledge and experience. It doesn't have to be a conspiracy theory; I'm not saying Germany did it cynically. However what has happened is exactly what I wrote - Greece is suffering and Germany...
  14. mrtrench

    The EU: In, out, shake it all about....

    No, they need to take back their currency so they can trade their way out. Greece suffers from a strong EUR (for them) so that Germany can enjoy the benefits of a relatively weak currency. EMU has shafted the weaker European countries. Greece was weak before it entered the EUR and every...
  15. mrtrench

    Robins pre-match ramble

    The game plan is to score lots of goals but not to concede any. I'd go further than Robins - I reckon if we can execute the plan we will win.
  16. mrtrench

    The EU: In, out, shake it all about....

    All decisions should be backed with 100% turnout and 100% agreement. This is why we can never decide on what to have for dinner in our house. Just two of us left now, the others having starved to death over time. Once the last one goes the survivor gets to eat.
  17. mrtrench

    Six Nations

    Good first half. This one is going to be close to the last minute. Looking forward to seeing the Vunipola brothers at some stage tomorrow. Also good to see Nowell gets a start.
  18. mrtrench

    The EU: In, out, shake it all about....

    You devil; how dare you make an excellent point! ;) I know why I think it's different and I know the points you are going to bring up in response and I'm going to have to say that in my opinion free market is better for that and we aren't going to reach a conclusion. But here goes. The free...
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    The EU: In, out, shake it all about....

    The three es. Education education education
  20. mrtrench

    The EU: In, out, shake it all about....

    OK, so you believe 330,000 more people (in addition to organic growth) per year is good for the country and we should just build more houses. Fair enough, I don't agree but neither of us know the sustainable number. But surely you must accept that there is a number which isn't sustainable? One...
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