...when it wasn't actually that bad? Economists have put the cost of Black Wednesday to the British economy as being in the region of £3.3Bn which is nothing really when compared against the cost of Labour's 2 week jamboree planned for 2012. They also agree that Black Wednesday was necessary to bring sterling interest rates back down to a sustainable level and the long-term effects on the economy where beneficial for everyone. So why do Labourites keep holding up 'Black Wednesday' as some sort of bogey-man? Is it because they haven't got a clue about how the economy works?
2007-11-28 09:11:06 · 10 answers · asked by slıɐuǝoʇ 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
This is an easy one. It's the only thing that Labour can hang their hat on.
Labour's past performance makes it very difficult for the Tories. Chanting Black Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, just doesn't have the same focus.
As most people have their own favourite Labour Bloomer,
it's very difficult to unite them on this issue.
It has been suggested that the BBC make a sequel to
"Aunty's Bloomers" under the banner "Labour's Bloomers"
however it was finally decided that it would run for too long!!!!
2007-11-28 10:17:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
This is a British board and I do care, and they keep going on about it as they've made such a mess of their time in power they have to try and shift people attention off them. ''Look at what the conservatives did 15 years ago, so you'll forgive us for being incompetent tossers please.'' Why don't they accept some responsibility and admit the last couple of months Labours been a national laughing stock. (If only it was funny).
2007-11-28 17:21:08 · answer #2 · answered by Martin 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Labour inherited the best economic circumstances of any government for decades, in typical labour tadition they have given it all away to those who hold out the begging bowl [n'ere do well's] Wait for the ensuing recession. sure as night follows day,do gooders only have good intentions.
2007-11-28 18:00:34 · answer #3 · answered by Mick B 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Are you lonesome tonight
do you miss me tonight
Are you sorry we drifted apart
Does your memory stray to a bright sunny day
When I kissed you and called you sweetheart
Do the chairs in your parlor seem empty and bare
Do you gaze at your doorstep and picture me there
Is your heart filled with pain, shall I come back again
Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight
My Best Regards to the King.
2007-11-28 17:22:06 · answer #4 · answered by iceman 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
1-the USD isn't based on gold anymore, it's supported by foreign creditors
2-Wilson, admitted his mistake...
3-Economists never completely agree
4-the economy is never completely beneficial for everyone as long as there are multiple classes
5-you can debate the global economy, but you cannot debate the fact that global oil supply is strained, and demand is outpacing supply.
6-subjectively, unless an alternative energy source is found within a few decades: the **** WILL hit the fan.
2007-11-28 17:19:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
Ok, let Britain never host the Olympics again. Let it be hosted in all the other countries who are clamouring to host this event, and let them rake in the cash instead of us, not to mention the kudos this prestigious event brings. So, who is clueless?
Zardo, this IS a British board, we are in Answers UK and Ireland.
2007-11-28 17:15:25 · answer #6 · answered by Phil McCracken 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
They always fall back on abuse when they are losing the argument.
2007-11-28 17:59:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you ask this question on a British board where someone might care?
eatmyshorts - Actually, you're not.
2007-11-28 17:15:57 · answer #8 · answered by Zardoz 7 · 0⤊ 7⤋
Well you could also argue that "all poverty is good for the economy"..
...oh you are...
2007-11-28 17:14:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
the whoseewhatsits?
2007-11-28 17:14:12 · answer #10 · answered by NEO PIRATE 3 · 3⤊ 3⤋