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Just think of it as one of the richest countries in the world helping those that are being displaced through no fault of their own.
Maybe the compact nature doesn't allow their minds to expand, but there you go aye
Quote from: SydneyRover on December 18, 2021, 10:08:52 pmMaybe the compact nature doesn't allow their minds to expand, but there you go ayeIt certainly doesn't yours and you've the Outback to find your soul .Although reality escapes you .
Quote from: tyke1962 on December 18, 2021, 10:12:36 pmQuote from: SydneyRover on December 18, 2021, 10:08:52 pmMaybe the compact nature doesn't allow their minds to expand, but there you go ayeIt certainly doesn't yours and you've the Outback to find your soul .Although reality escapes you .Nothing like a bit of sovrenty to bring out the worst in people aye
You need to read my back cattledog, meanwhile ...................https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HxenkZBSRU
A couple of weeks ago when that boat tragically went down in the channel with the pointless loss of life, a news team tracked down a man in Iraq who had lost his wife and children on the boat. He was still in Iraq. He had stayed behind in Iraq. He did not look, sound or allege to be suffering. He was not complaining of persecution or tyranny. He was certainly not fleeing conflict. Many of those crossing the channel are economic migrants. Why else would they pass through safe countries such as Austria, Slovenia, Switzerland, Germany, France. They are not fleeing persecution or conflict.They come looking for a better life. That I accept.But is that here for them?Tens of thousands already use food banks in this country. We have our own homeless issues. This is a very difficult country to live in if you have little or nothing. And it’s not getting any easier. They think this is the land of milk and honey. It isn’t.
Well it is in the Guardian so it must be true.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/nov/17/most-people-who-risk-channel-boat-crossings-are-refugees-reportAny of the brave boys out there happy to bet on this and prove it is incorrect???I'll put my £100 up to your £50 for the food bank, put up or shut I say.
Quote from: drfchound on December 18, 2021, 11:03:46 pmWell it is in the Guardian so it must be true.Its heartening that your average Labour voter isn't swayed by the written media .I mean for God sake like your average Tory voter or leaver is influenced by the Mail and Express .Does this work only one way Hound ?The Guardian is also owned by a tax dodging multi millionaire by the way .Hypocrisy , who knew hound ?
Quote from: normal rules on December 18, 2021, 10:55:19 pmA couple of weeks ago when that boat tragically went down in the channel with the pointless loss of life, a news team tracked down a man in Iraq who had lost his wife and children on the boat. He was still in Iraq. He had stayed behind in Iraq. He did not look, sound or allege to be suffering. He was not complaining of persecution or tyranny. He was certainly not fleeing conflict. Many of those crossing the channel are economic migrants. Why else would they pass through safe countries such as Austria, Slovenia, Switzerland, Germany, France. They are not fleeing persecution or conflict.They come looking for a better life. That I accept.But is that here for them?Tens of thousands already use food banks in this country. We have our own homeless issues. This is a very difficult country to live in if you have little or nothing. And it’s not getting any easier. They think this is the land of milk and honey. It isn’t.Absolutely nailed it .We aren't heartless feckers we just see the reality of this .
It’s not that we don’t have the room, we have if you compare us to places like Hong Kong or Mexico City. We just do not have the infrastructure. Services are already maxed out.
Not particularly on the topic subject but relevant to what people have been discussing - talks on a trade deal with India will begin this week.As previously mentioned one key damand that the Indian government has made to agree a deal is more & easier visas for Indian's to live and work in the UK. According to the Daily Mail, the government is set to agree to this:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10360317/Ministers-relax-immigration-rules-help-thousands-Indians-live-work-UK.html
Quote from: wilts rover on January 04, 2022, 04:30:30 pmNot particularly on the topic subject but relevant to what people have been discussing - talks on a trade deal with India will begin this week.As previously mentioned one key damand that the Indian government has made to agree a deal is more & easier visas for Indian's to live and work in the UK. According to the Daily Mail, the government is set to agree to this:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10360317/Ministers-relax-immigration-rules-help-thousands-Indians-live-work-UK.htmlProviding any visas are reciprocal.Cheap housing in India .Nice climate.Great food. That’s my retirement sorted.