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30th October 2019, 05:11 AM
#61
Re: UK Population.
Whilst the UK did take in many migrants after WW2 most found work and did well.
Much of London transport would have come to a standstill had the numbers from Jamaica and other countries not come.
That was fine until UK joined up with Europe.
The initial concept of a Common Trading Market was good, but then it went pear shaped when it morphed into what it is now.
An extremist socialistic concept where the rich will support the poor and those unwilling to contribute.
Over the years the UK has become a dumping ground for refugees, bludgers, no hopers and those who think the EU is a well of support for those for whom work is a disease.
Successive govs of both sides have not had the balls to do anything about it, the gravy train was far too good for that.
Until strict border control is upheld the situation will continue to decline.
Make December 12th count if you want a better situation.
Happy daze John in Oz.
Life is too short to blend in.
John Strange R737787
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30th October 2019, 08:25 AM
#62
Re: UK Population.
Originally Posted by
happy daze john in oz
Dave, I well know what any one now has to do to get inhere legally, and that is the way it should be.
Here in Oz, and the USA as well as a few other nations we welcome with open arms any one who has a skill we need, is willing to work and contribute to the benefit of the nation..............
We do take in refugees, but they are screen very heavily and if found not to be what they say then out they go.
Worst part of all is the fact that many Western nations give overseas aid to these countries, what the hell do they do with it?
John,
you should see the application form for a visa to enter India, it is very comprehensive and you will need a good memory, they even want to know your grandparents names and occupations.
Last edited by Chris Allman; 30th October 2019 at 08:47 AM.
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30th October 2019, 11:42 AM
#63
Re: UK Population.
Slightly of thread, but in the u.k and especially if your Scottish and wish for Scotland's independence, you should be aware of the coming into force of the Lisbon treaty in 2020. This effectively turns the e.u. into a federal state and extends Schengen non borders to all member countries.
Rgds
J.A.
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30th October 2019, 07:21 PM
#64
Re: UK Population.
John ,it does not matter who wins the election polititions over decades have never listened to the man in the street,to myself they are a load it Gobshites and all p---s in the same pot.the amount of money I see wasted every day I could save them millions .
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30th October 2019, 08:20 PM
#65
Re: UK Population.
The biggest problem I have with this is the harder I look the less likely I feel I am to see a final solution I just hope that whatever happens regardless of who wins that we do resolve this three years of idiocy
Rob Page R855150 - British & Commonwealth Shipping ( 1965 - 1973 ) Gulf Oil -( 1973 - 1975 ) Sealink ( 1975 - 1986 )
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30th October 2019, 11:47 PM
#66
Re: UK Population.
Originally Posted by
robpage
The biggest problem I have with this is the harder I look the less likely I feel I am to see a final solution I just hope that whatever happens regardless of who wins that we do resolve this three years of idiocy
Rob, I agree with what you say.
As much as I watt o see the country of my birth free once again, somehow I think the idiots will win and you will be cactus in the end.
Bloody well hope I am so wrong on that.
Happy daze John in Oz.
Life is too short to blend in.
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31st October 2019, 12:40 AM
#67
Re: UK Population.
I never thought I would see the day when i said this, but I hope to see that idiot with a beard Corbin that is leading Labour at the moment lose his seat.
Des
Last edited by Des Taff Jenkins; 31st October 2019 at 12:58 AM.
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31st October 2019, 12:54 AM
#68
Re: UK Population.
Sadly, those in power have themselves in the last
three years alone mis-managed all.
K.
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4th November 2019, 05:44 AM
#69
Re: UK Population.
Originally Posted by
Des Taff Jenkins
I never thought I would see the day when i said this, but I hope to see that idiot with a beard Corbin that is leading Labour at the moment lose his seat.
Des
Des, if only half of what I hear about his policies is true than all I can say is heaven help them if they are stupid enough to put him in.
He wants to tax the super rich at a higher rate then the current rate of about 70%, but 23% of tax comes from them.
Happy daze John in Oz.
Life is too short to blend in.
John Strange R737787
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4th November 2019, 06:05 AM
#70
Re: UK Population.
Surely, best leave politics till after the election,
last thing needed is more from both sides.
K.
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