Should the US join the EEC ?

[SteveLaura 0]

I know what the tests are; it doesn't matter if they were passed at some point, they all must be passed at the same time before the Euro can be adopted. Also, they're pretty subjective so if public opinion is against it (as it is right now and will continue to be), then the government can simply state that the tests haven't been passed yet. Plus there's the problem of banknotes in NI and Scotland being issued by non-central banks and of crown dependencies such as Gibraltar, the Isle of Man, etc. who mint their own coins but who would be forbidden to do so if the UK adopted the Euro. Since many UK crown dependencies are wealthy tax shelters, you can bet they'll howl if they're tied to European monetary policy. :lol:

Plus, the UK and Denmark are both exempt from the particular requirement of the Maastricht Treaty that required current member states to adopt the Euro so in theory they could both refrain indefinitely.

:thumbs:

I wasn't suggesting you didn't know the tests. I was assuming that there were more than the two of us reading this page, and that they may not!

The fact that they are so subjective is why I believe they will definitely be passed. Who gets to decide? The government. Who will want it passed? The government. When those who most oppose it - the older generation, generally - are gone, the opposition will be lessened, I believe.

[Captain Oates 911]

Alan, I don't like you. I don't like your behavior and I don't like the way you try to take advantage of Americans and people in general who aren't as cynical as you, and you seem to mistake earnestness for naivete and you laugh at it.

I really hate your attitude.

Is this in any way unclear?

Dear HA - the snitchy girls at school didn't like me either.

I don't take earnestness for naivete but I take naivete for ignorance

I don't need to take advantage of anyone for any purpose as I am comfortable in my own skin, loved ,(by a beautiful young American with more money than me), I have my own wad and I am optimistic , healthy and building a new life..

You are defeated through your lack of adaptibility, and retreating back to Texas and conducting a 'scorched earth' policy as you go...

alan

Edited May 22, 2007 by saywhat

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

You are defeated through your lack of adaptibility, and retreating back to Texas and conducting a 'scorched earth' policy as you go...

Someone forgot to take their meds.

[Captain Oates 911]

You are defeated through your lack of adaptibility, and retreating back to Texas and conducting a 'scorched earth' policy as you go...

Someone forgot to take their meds.

She sure did - they don't sell steer-calm here

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Nothing like having a private joke with yourself that noone else understands

[Captain Oates 911]

Nothing like having a private joke with yourself that noone else understands

oh dear ereknose are you sure nobody else gets it ?

don't you know that texas produces steers ? did you think that was something to do with driving ?

I went to Texas and they said I would see nothing but steers and queers -

sure didnt see no steers

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Nothing like having a private joke with yourself that noone else understands

oh dear ereknose are you sure nobody else gets it ?

don't you know that texas produces steers ? did you think that was something to do with driving ?

I went to Texas and they said I would see nothing but steers and queers -

sure didnt see no steers

saywhat, I don't think this is the place for lamely-used movie quotes (from "Officer & Gentleman" in this case).

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Nothing like having a private joke with yourself that noone else understands

oh dear ereknose are you sure nobody else gets it ?

don't you know that texas produces steers ? did you think that was something to do with driving ?

I went to Texas and they said I would see nothing but steers and queers -

sure didnt see no steers

Believe it or not I've watched Stanley Kubrick movies too...

I don't see anyone clapping you on the back for your fine wit. Could it be that its not wit and its not fine?

Next you'll be saying that you're "Young, Black and Talented"

Do yourself a favour and stay on-topic.

Edited May 22, 2007 by erekose

[Ban Hammer 13,340]

Nothing like having a private joke with yourself that noone else understands

oh dear ereknose are you sure nobody else gets it ?

don't you know that texas produces steers ? did you think that was something to do with driving ?

I went to Texas and they said I would see nothing but steers and queers -

sure didnt see no steers

you obviously didn't make that joke while there, as i've not seen anything about you wearing dentures.

[Captain Oates 911]

Nothing like having a private joke with yourself that noone else understands

oh dear ereknose are you sure nobody else gets it ?

don't you know that texas produces steers ? did you think that was something to do with driving ?

I went to Texas and they said I would see nothing but steers and queers -

sure didnt see no steers

Believe it or not I've watched Stanley Kubrick movies too...

I don't see anyone clapping you on the back for your fine wit. Could it be that its not wit and its not fine?

Next you'll be saying that you're "Young, Black and Talented"

Do yourself a favour and stay on-topic.

The old ones are the best ones and worth revisting for other readers who have got a life and don't stay glued to dvd's like you

anyway its an anything goes forum and who's topic is it anyway ?

Who do you think you are marching in and making rules about what i can do and say in my own posting ?

do you suspect me of having wmd's so you can come and do as you want ?

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Believe it or not I've watched Stanley Kubrick movies too...

What did Kubrick have to do with "Officer & Gentleman"?

I don't see anyone clapping you on the back for your fine wit. Could it be that its not wit and its not fine?

Next you'll be saying that you're "Young, Black and Talented"

Do yourself a favour and stay on-topic.

As I termed it, saywhat's lame usage of movie quote.

[Ban Hammer 13,340]

oh this should be good, erekose has a challenger

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Nothing like having a private joke with yourself that noone else understands

oh dear ereknose are you sure nobody else gets it ?

don't you know that texas produces steers ? did you think that was something to do with driving ?

I went to Texas and they said I would see nothing but steers and queers -

sure didnt see no steers

you obviously didn't make that joke while there, as i've not seen anything about you wearing dentures.

Wouldn't that require more a permanent metal jaw-frame?

[Ban Hammer 13,340]

Wouldn't that require more a permanent metal jaw-frame?

more than likely.

[Captain Oates 911]

Nothing like having a private joke with yourself that noone else understands

oh dear ereknose are you sure nobody else gets it ?

don't you know that texas produces steers ? did you think that was something to do with driving ?

I went to Texas and they said I would see nothing but steers and queers -

sure didnt see no steers

you obviously didn't make that joke while there, as i've not seen anything about you wearing dentures.

I know about the immediate violent nature of American society and the physical rather than verbal response which is normal of a society which is encouraged to use violence as a response or even a pre-emptive strike - we have areas like that too - caveman stuff

(John Wayne's fault or was he reflecting society)

- so no I didn't.

That would be like staying at Dracula's party after sundown

alan