Trump is going to destroy him in the debates. Which is saying something because Trump is terrible at debates. But it's too late now, the Dems have made they're pick.
Trump is going to destroy him in the debates. Which is saying something because Trump is terrible at debates. But it's too late now, the Dems have made they're pick.
Charisma tends to wins US elections not IQ nor debate ability, Kerry, Romney and Hillary all did well in the debates and all lost as they lacked charisma in large part
Trump is going to destroy him in the debates. Which is saying something because Trump is terrible at debates. But it's too late now, the Dems have made they're pick.
Trump is going to destroy him in the debates. Which is saying something because Trump is terrible at debates. But it's too late now, the Dems have made they're pick.
Well it's not really. It's only too late right now if he doesn't pull out/if this doesn't become a big enough story to sink him. Those most likely will be the case, but only because the Democratic establishment are continuing to make that decision, not because it's too late.
I don't think they can swap him out. Unless he resigns the nomination - at which point the Sanders supporters will demand their man...
I mean they'd do it with his co-operation. If he really does have early signs of dementia, a solution would have to be found. The replacement could be Sanders or somebody else. I'm not too fussed. Trump's a loser this year so long as the opponent is not suffering from severe cognitive impairment. Even then I'd be hopeful but would rather not take the risk.
Trump is going to destroy him in the debates. Which is saying something because Trump is terrible at debates. But it's too late now, the Dems have made they're pick.
Good to see the EU giving Italy and Spain an encouraging high five.
And following sensible handwashing procedures.
Take away the handwashing, and the cartoon works pretty well for the sovereign debt crisis. Replace Spain with Greece, and it works for the migrant crisis as well.
Asymptomatic when they stepped off the plane in China for quarantine, is not the same as asymptomatic through the course of the disease. Interesting finding though, and does make temperature measurements at airport arrival a bit pointless.
I don't think they can swap him out. Unless he resigns the nomination - at which point the Sanders supporters will demand their man...
I mean they'd do it with his co-operation. If he really does have early signs of dementia, a solution would have to be found. The replacement could be Sanders or somebody else. I'm not too fussed. Trump's a loser this year so long as the opponent is not suffering from severe cognitive impairment. Even then I'd be hopeful but would rather not take the risk.
In fairness Kinnock wrote some brilliant speeches. His Bournemouth 1985 speech was one of the best by a British politician I have ever heard. I honestly can't think of a better one in my lifetime.
It was a truly great speech. Pidcock at Durham Miners Gala 2019 came close (for me) but Kinnock's had way more riding on it. It was a Moment.
Just back from my weekly trip to the supermarket. The car park was full and it took nearly 90 minutes from leaving the car to returning with the groceries. Also more cars on the roads. The local newspaper reported the first death in my NHS trust which covers Kirklees and Calderdale. Is there a national database of deaths as well as the virus counts?
OT and in the spirit of lightening the mood somewhat, has anyone else noticed there seem to be a very large number of Chiffchaffs around this year? I seem to be noticing them in every tree at the moment.
Trump is going to destroy him in the debates. Which is saying something because Trump is terrible at debates. But it's too late now, the Dems have made they're pick.
Clinton was generally considered to have won the debates last time and it did her no good. To win the Democrats will have to emulate the Republicans in 2016. They will have to keep their eyes on the main prize - choosing the next Supreme Court Justice - and work the public up in anger at the manifest failings of their opponent in the hope that they'll overlook the weaknesses of their own.
In fairness Kinnock wrote some brilliant speeches. His Bournemouth 1985 speech was one of the best by a British politician I have ever heard. I honestly can't think of a better one in my lifetime.
It was a truly great speech. Pidcock at Durham Miners Gala 2019 came close (for me) but Kinnock's had way more riding on it. It was a Moment.
People in distress need scapegoats. European populists have the EU top of their list. No surprise there.
Yes, that well known populist, err, Alastair Meeks...
You think he approves the message?
No, but it doesn't make it not true. It's like when the Telegraph beats up on the government, it's all the more damning.
Doesn't make it true, either, does it?
It is true though. I know in your eyes the sainted EU is always good and we are always evil. However, it is probably the case that the EU is both correct in its stance and not doing right by the people of Spain and Italy. It needs to ensure that all 27 nations are satisfied, asking citizens from one to pay for citizens of another isn't right without democratic consent.
Good to see the EU giving Italy and Spain an encouraging high five.
And following sensible handwashing procedures.
Take away the handwashing, and the cartoon works pretty well for the sovereign debt crisis. Replace Spain with Greece, and it works for the migrant crisis as well.
Gosh, the EU isn't good in a crisis, is it?
Gosh, the EU is never good in some peoples views, crisis or not.
The cartoon does illustrate these views. Doesn't make these views accurate, though.
I will always take a compliment but if you are implying that I do NOT rate that speech by Laura - wind tossing her hair as she more or less preaches - you are mistaken. Would have given SKS a run for his money methinks.
People in distress need scapegoats. European populists have the EU top of their list. No surprise there.
Yes, that well known populist, err, Alastair Meeks...
You think he approves the message?
No, but it doesn't make it not true. It's like when the Telegraph beats up on the government, it's all the more damning.
Doesn't make it true, either, does it?
It is true though. I know in your eyes the sainted EU is always good and we are always evil. However, it is probably the case that the EU is both correct in its stance and not doing right by the people of Spain and Italy. It needs to ensure that all 27 nations are satisfied, asking citizens from one to pay for citizens of another isn't right without democratic consent.
I think the concern, from the Netherlands etc, is that the countries in question are using the crisis as an excuse to wipe the economic slate clean.
OT and in the spirit of lightening the mood somewhat, has anyone else noticed there seem to be a very large number of Chiffchaffs around this year? I seem to be noticing them in every tree at the moment.
I read earlier in the week that Swallows were now overwintering in Galway. The mild winter might have been kind to smaller birds too.
People in distress need scapegoats. European populists have the EU top of their list. No surprise there.
Yes, that well known populist, err, Alastair Meeks...
You think he approves the message?
No, but it doesn't make it not true. It's like when the Telegraph beats up on the government, it's all the more damning.
Doesn't make it true, either, does it?
It is true though. I know in your eyes the sainted EU is always good and we are always evil. However, it is probably the case that the EU is both correct in its stance and not doing right by the people of Spain and Italy. It needs to ensure that all 27 nations are satisfied, asking citizens from one to pay for citizens of another isn't right without democratic consent.
Fully agree with your second sentence. But how exactly has the EU harmed Spain and Italy recently?
Good to see the EU giving Italy and Spain an encouraging high five.
And following sensible handwashing procedures.
Take away the handwashing, and the cartoon works pretty well for the sovereign debt crisis. Replace Spain with Greece, and it works for the migrant crisis as well.
Gosh, the EU isn't good in a crisis, is it?
Its a structural problem. The duty of the Commission is to find common ground amongst the members. The same mindset dominates the bank with the additional provision that Germany seems to be given an effective veto. This need for a consensus makes prompt or effective action very difficult.
When you look where the EEC/EU started and its original areas of competence this was not a problem because it was largely framework. Control of monetary policy really requires something much more fleet of foot. Without it the Member States are facing the current calamity with their right hand tied behind their back. Its bad news for them and bad news for us because they remain our major market.
Trump is going to destroy him in the debates. Which is saying something because Trump is terrible at debates. But it's too late now, the Dems have made they're pick.
Lot of water yet to flow.
Harris is 170.
Just saying...
Trump would easily beat Harris, she has ittle charisma, represents California not Pennsylvania like Biden and already looks to be a drag on the Biden ticket if he picked her for VP
People in distress need scapegoats. European populists have the EU top of their list. No surprise there.
Yes, that well known populist, err, Alastair Meeks...
You think he approves the message?
No, but it doesn't make it not true. It's like when the Telegraph beats up on the government, it's all the more damning.
Doesn't make it true, either, does it?
It is true though. I know in your eyes the sainted EU is always good and we are always evil. However, it is probably the case that the EU is both correct in its stance and not doing right by the people of Spain and Italy. It needs to ensure that all 27 nations are satisfied, asking citizens from one to pay for citizens of another isn't right without democratic consent.
Fully agree with your second sentence. But how exactly has the EU harmed Spain and Italy recently?
OT and in the spirit of lightening the mood somewhat, has anyone else noticed there seem to be a very large number of Chiffchaffs around this year? I seem to be noticing them in every tree at the moment.
Haven't noticed that, but what I have noticed and is very welcome is the return of song thrushes, after two or three years when they weren't around much.
Also we're inundated with ladybirds, of various different types.
People in distress need scapegoats. European populists have the EU top of their list. No surprise there.
Yes, that well known populist, err, Alastair Meeks...
You think he approves the message?
No, but it doesn't make it not true. It's like when the Telegraph beats up on the government, it's all the more damning.
Doesn't make it true, either, does it?
It is true though. I know in your eyes the sainted EU is always good and we are always evil. However, it is probably the case that the EU is both correct in its stance and not doing right by the people of Spain and Italy. It needs to ensure that all 27 nations are satisfied, asking citizens from one to pay for citizens of another isn't right without democratic consent.
I think the concern, from the Netherlands etc, is that the countries in question are using the crisis as an excuse to wipe the economic slate clean.
Exactly, Eurobonds are a means of last resort. It's not inconceivable they might be the required tool at some point in the future. For a start it might be correct to use the ESM and not go all-in right away.
Trump is going to destroy him in the debates. Which is saying something because Trump is terrible at debates. But it's too late now, the Dems have made they're pick.
Lot of water yet to flow.
Harris is 170.
Just saying...
Trump would easily beat Harris, she has ittle charisma, represents California not Pennsylvania like Biden and already looks to be a drag on the Biden ticket if he picked her for VP
Trying to save every life - 71% Protecting the economy - 8%
If those are the only two choices that is a hopeless question; they should have offered at least c. a combination of a and b. That still doesn't offer anything close to what I want which is: minimise net human suffering by first doing whatever it takes to get through this first wave without a complete meltdown of society (which means lockdown as at present, or even harder); then we can talk about QALY and economic harm and stuff, without ruling out that we expose older people to a higher risk of death *provided that* we can guarantee them a decent death in comfort and with all the medical attention we can give. It's that proviso which in my view rules out, at this stage, but only at this stage, a Sweden/Hitchens "let it rip" attitude.
Trump is going to destroy him in the debates. Which is saying something because Trump is terrible at debates. But it's too late now, the Dems have made they're pick.
Lot of water yet to flow.
Harris is 170.
Just saying...
Trump would easily beat Harris, she has ittle charisma, represents California not Pennsylvania like Biden and already looks to be a drag on the Biden ticket if he picked her for VP
People in distress need scapegoats. European populists have the EU top of their list. No surprise there.
Yes, that well known populist, err, Alastair Meeks...
You think he approves the message?
No, but it doesn't make it not true. It's like when the Telegraph beats up on the government, it's all the more damning.
Doesn't make it true, either, does it?
It is true though. I know in your eyes the sainted EU is always good and we are always evil. However, it is probably the case that the EU is both correct in its stance and not doing right by the people of Spain and Italy. It needs to ensure that all 27 nations are satisfied, asking citizens from one to pay for citizens of another isn't right without democratic consent.
Fully agree with your second sentence. But how exactly has the EU harmed Spain and Italy recently?
Shouldn't the question be how has it helped them?
The EU has been far from inactive. But its competences are quite limited.
Good to see the EU giving Italy and Spain an encouraging high five.
And following sensible handwashing procedures.
Take away the handwashing, and the cartoon works pretty well for the sovereign debt crisis. Replace Spain with Greece, and it works for the migrant crisis as well.
Gosh, the EU isn't good in a crisis, is it?
Gosh, the EU is never good in some peoples views, crisis or not.
The cartoon does illustrate these views. Doesn't make these views accurate, though.
It's good at some things - trade deals, for example - where being really big and powerful is an advantage.
Watching it try to react to rapidly developing situations is like watching a tree realise that it isn't getting enough sunlight because someone built a wall next to it, and it needs to grow more in the opposite direction.
I will always take a compliment but if you are implying that I do NOT rate that speech by Laura - wind tossing her hair as she more or less preaches - you are mistaken. Would have given SKS a run for his money methinks.
I know you hold a torch for her, but I doubt that she`ll have done any better than RLB.
To my surprise, I`ve been impressed (at times) with RLB over the campaign. She was interviewed in a few podcasts that I listen to. She`s much more intelligent than I gave her credit for, and also very likeable.
Trump is going to destroy him in the debates. Which is saying something because Trump is terrible at debates. But it's too late now, the Dems have made they're pick.
Lot of water yet to flow.
Harris is 170.
Just saying...
Trump would easily beat Harris, she has ittle charisma, represents California not Pennsylvania like Biden and already looks to be a drag on the Biden ticket if he picked her for VP
Trump is going to destroy him in the debates. Which is saying something because Trump is terrible at debates. But it's too late now, the Dems have made they're pick.
Charisma tends to wins US elections not IQ nor debate ability, Kerry, Romney and Hillary all did well in the debates and all lost as they lacked charisma in large part
Trump is going to destroy him in the debates. Which is saying something because Trump is terrible at debates. But it's too late now, the Dems have made they're pick.
Charisma tends to wins US elections not IQ nor debate ability, Kerry, Romney and Hillary all did well in the debates and all lost as they lacked charisma in large part
Mondale debated Reagan pretty effectively too.
Yes you have to go back to Nixon in 1968 to find the last time the less charismatic candidate won a presidential election and he beat Humphrey by less than 1% in the popular vote
Trump is going to destroy him in the debates. Which is saying something because Trump is terrible at debates. But it's too late now, the Dems have made they're pick.
Charisma tends to wins US elections not IQ nor debate ability, Kerry, Romney and Hillary all did well in the debates and all lost as they lacked charisma in large part
Good to see the EU giving Italy and Spain an encouraging high five.
And following sensible handwashing procedures.
Take away the handwashing, and the cartoon works pretty well for the sovereign debt crisis. Replace Spain with Greece, and it works for the migrant crisis as well.
Gosh, the EU isn't good in a crisis, is it?
Gosh, the EU is never good in some peoples views, crisis or not.
The cartoon does illustrate these views. Doesn't make these views accurate, though.
It's good at some things - trade deals, for example - where being really big and powerful is an advantage.
Watching it try to react to rapidly developing situations is like watching a tree realise that it isn't getting enough sunlight because someone built a wall next to it, and it needs to grow more in the opposite direction.
Lot of truth in that. Member states insistence on as much sovereignty as possible requires processes which create substantial inertia. There are pros and cons to everything.
"Derby, when he again became premier in 1858, appointed Peel secretary of state for the war department and a member of the cabinet by way of paying a tribute of respect to the name of Sir Robert Peel, his former colleague and rival."
People in distress need scapegoats. European populists have the EU top of their list. No surprise there.
Yes, that well known populist, err, Alastair Meeks...
You think he approves the message?
No, but it doesn't make it not true. It's like when the Telegraph beats up on the government, it's all the more damning.
Doesn't make it true, either, does it?
It is true though. I know in your eyes the sainted EU is always good and we are always evil. However, it is probably the case that the EU is both correct in its stance and not doing right by the people of Spain and Italy. It needs to ensure that all 27 nations are satisfied, asking citizens from one to pay for citizens of another isn't right without democratic consent.
Fully agree with your second sentence. But how exactly has the EU harmed Spain and Italy recently?
They need Coronabonds. They need large scale QE so that there is a guaranteed buyer of their bonds in the same way that the BoE has contrived for our government. The ECB are putting too much emphasis on fiscal policies whilst tying the hands of countries as to the scope of these. This puts Italy in particular, and Spain to a large extent in a very difficult situation. If they try anything like Rishi's policies then the cost of their bonds may rise sharply. Here the BoE is guaranteed to rig the market to make sure that does not happen.
It remains uncertain whether even Rishi's policies are enough. Countries that can only fire one of two barrels are in for a genuinely terrible time.
Trump is going to destroy him in the debates. Which is saying something because Trump is terrible at debates. But it's too late now, the Dems have made they're pick.
Charisma tends to wins US elections not IQ nor debate ability, Kerry, Romney and Hillary all did well in the debates and all lost as they lacked charisma in large part
People in distress need scapegoats. European populists have the EU top of their list. No surprise there.
Yes, that well known populist, err, Alastair Meeks...
You think he approves the message?
No, but it doesn't make it not true. It's like when the Telegraph beats up on the government, it's all the more damning.
Doesn't make it true, either, does it?
It is true though. I know in your eyes the sainted EU is always good and we are always evil. However, it is probably the case that the EU is both correct in its stance and not doing right by the people of Spain and Italy. It needs to ensure that all 27 nations are satisfied, asking citizens from one to pay for citizens of another isn't right without democratic consent.
Fully agree with your second sentence. But how exactly has the EU harmed Spain and Italy recently?
They need Coronabonds. They need large scale QE so that there is a guaranteed buyer of their bonds in the same way that the BoE has contrived for our government. The ECB are putting too much emphasis on fiscal policies whilst tying the hands of countries as to the scope of these. This puts Italy in particular, and Spain to a large extent in a very difficult situation. If they try anything like Rishi's policies then the cost of their bonds may rise sharply. Here the BoE is guaranteed to rig the market to make sure that does not happen.
It remains uncertain whether even Rishi's policies are enough. Countries that can only fire one of two barrels are in for a genuinely terrible time.
As I said in another comment, that time may well come. But it's not now. Not yet.
I know you hold a torch for her, but I doubt that she`ll have done any better than RLB.
To my surprise, I`ve been impressed (at times) with RLB over the campaign. She was interviewed in a few podcasts that I listen to. She`s much more intelligent than I gave her credit for, and also very likeable.
Full 180 from me. Thought I should fess up.
Honesty always the best policy. So in return - I doubt LP would have come that close. But I do think she would have been a more challenging opponent for SKS. She'd have worried him at times. Made him squirm a bit. Or perhaps - who knows - brought out the best in him. Yes, RLB has come over as a decent and capable politician, albeit not a leader. Nonsense to say - as some do - that Keir has to exclude her from his shadow cabinet in order to be taken seriously.
Trump is going to destroy him in the debates. Which is saying something because Trump is terrible at debates. But it's too late now, the Dems have made they're pick.
Lot of water yet to flow.
Harris is 170.
Just saying...
Trump would easily beat Harris, she has ittle charisma, represents California not Pennsylvania like Biden and already looks to be a drag on the Biden ticket if he picked her for VP
I know you hold a torch for her, but I doubt that she`ll have done any better than RLB.
To my surprise, I`ve been impressed (at times) with RLB over the campaign. She was interviewed in a few podcasts that I listen to. She`s much more intelligent than I gave her credit for, and also very likeable.
Full 180 from me. Thought I should fess up.
Honesty always the best policy. So in return - I doubt LP would have come that close. But I do think she would have been a more challenging opponent for SKS. She'd have worried him at times. Made him squirm a bit. Or perhaps - who knows - brought out the best in him. Yes, RLB has come over as a decent and capable politician, albeit not a leader. Nonsense to say - as some do - that Keir has to exclude her from his shadow cabinet in order to be taken seriously.
Perhaps, then, RLB is to me is what Matt Hancock is to you?
Trump is going to destroy him in the debates. Which is saying something because Trump is terrible at debates. But it's too late now, the Dems have made they're pick.
Charisma tends to wins US elections not IQ nor debate ability, Kerry, Romney and Hillary all did well in the debates and all lost as they lacked charisma in large part
Mondale debated Reagan pretty effectively too.
Yes you have to go back to Nixon in 1968 to find the last time the less charismatic candidate won a presidential election and he beat Humphrey by less than 1% in the popular vote
People in distress need scapegoats. European populists have the EU top of their list. No surprise there.
Yes, that well known populist, err, Alastair Meeks...
You think he approves the message?
No, but it doesn't make it not true. It's like when the Telegraph beats up on the government, it's all the more damning.
Doesn't make it true, either, does it?
It is true though. I know in your eyes the sainted EU is always good and we are always evil. However, it is probably the case that the EU is both correct in its stance and not doing right by the people of Spain and Italy. It needs to ensure that all 27 nations are satisfied, asking citizens from one to pay for citizens of another isn't right without democratic consent.
Fully agree with your second sentence. But how exactly has the EU harmed Spain and Italy recently?
By not allowing Spain and Italy to write the same blank cheque that Germany and France have been able to write. Obviously it's a simplistic view but it is costing real lives in both countries that they are not able to handle this medical crisis and at the same time not have the same amazing economic damage alleviation that Germany has put in place.
As I said, personally I think the EU have been fair here, but then I'm not exactly the kind of person they need on their side, I'd like to see the whole organisation dissolved and replaced with the EEA which I'd want the UK to be a part of. I don't much believe in this idea of solidarity between the 27 (or 28) nations, even though I think we should definitely be helping the worst affected neighbours with expertise and even medical supplies if we have some spare.
Trump is going to destroy him in the debates. Which is saying something because Trump is terrible at debates. But it's too late now, the Dems have made they're pick.
Charisma tends to wins US elections not IQ nor debate ability, Kerry, Romney and Hillary all did well in the debates and all lost as they lacked charisma in large part
Although in fairness, not directed at Mondale himself.
Later in that debate though, when Mondale talked about a campaign ad made aboard an aircraft carrier, Reagan drily retorted that if Mondale's previous votes on the subject had taken effect, 'he would be standing in deep water, as he voted against the construction of the Nimitz.'
OT and in the spirit of lightening the mood somewhat, has anyone else noticed there seem to be a very large number of Chiffchaffs around this year? I seem to be noticing them in every tree at the moment.
I read earlier in the week that Swallows were now overwintering in Galway. The mild winter might have been kind to smaller birds too.
There are certainly chiffchaff overwintering in numbers down in the SW. We have Blackcap overwintering too, but research shows these go off to Germany/Poland to get a head start on those coming up from Africa, rather than breeding here.
The lessening of background noise may also be making the chiffies easier to pick up this year.
People in distress need scapegoats. European populists have the EU top of their list. No surprise there.
Yes, that well known populist, err, Alastair Meeks...
You think he approves the message?
No, but it doesn't make it not true. It's like when the Telegraph beats up on the government, it's all the more damning.
Doesn't make it true, either, does it?
It is true though. I know in your eyes the sainted EU is always good and we are always evil. However, it is probably the case that the EU is both correct in its stance and not doing right by the people of Spain and Italy. It needs to ensure that all 27 nations are satisfied, asking citizens from one to pay for citizens of another isn't right without democratic consent.
Fully agree with your second sentence. But how exactly has the EU harmed Spain and Italy recently?
By not allowing Spain and Italy to write the same blank cheque that Germany and France have been able to write. Obviously it's a simplistic view but it is costing real lives in both countries that they are not able to handle this medical crisis and at the same time not have the same amazing economic damage alleviation that Germany has put in place.
As I said, personally I think the EU have been fair here, but then I'm not exactly the kind of person they need on their side, I'd like to see the whole organisation dissolved and replaced with the EEA which I'd want the UK to be a part of. I don't much believe in this idea of solidarity between the 27 (or 28) nations, even though I think we should definitely be helping the worst affected neighbours with expertise and even medical supplies if we have some spare.
As I said, the EU is not 'doing nothing'. The ESM is being deployed for now. Eurobonds are a means of last resort.
Makes sense to favour the EEA, but without the structure of the EU there is no EEA. The EEA is actually an extension of the EU.
People in distress need scapegoats. European populists have the EU top of their list. No surprise there.
Yes, that well known populist, err, Alastair Meeks...
You think he approves the message?
No, but it doesn't make it not true. It's like when the Telegraph beats up on the government, it's all the more damning.
Doesn't make it true, either, does it?
It is true though. I know in your eyes the sainted EU is always good and we are always evil. However, it is probably the case that the EU is both correct in its stance and not doing right by the people of Spain and Italy. It needs to ensure that all 27 nations are satisfied, asking citizens from one to pay for citizens of another isn't right without democratic consent.
Fully agree with your second sentence. But how exactly has the EU harmed Spain and Italy recently?
They need Coronabonds. They need large scale QE so that there is a guaranteed buyer of their bonds in the same way that the BoE has contrived for our government. The ECB are putting too much emphasis on fiscal policies whilst tying the hands of countries as to the scope of these. This puts Italy in particular, and Spain to a large extent in a very difficult situation. If they try anything like Rishi's policies then the cost of their bonds may rise sharply. Here the BoE is guaranteed to rig the market to make sure that does not happen.
It remains uncertain whether even Rishi's policies are enough. Countries that can only fire one of two barrels are in for a genuinely terrible time.
As I said in another comment, that time may well come. But it's not now. Not yet.
Being part of a single currency locks them in - them can't do certain things to help their societies. This is exactly the argument as to the problem with the Euro - it is half a currency system.
People in distress need scapegoats. European populists have the EU top of their list. No surprise there.
Yes, that well known populist, err, Alastair Meeks...
You think he approves the message?
No, but it doesn't make it not true. It's like when the Telegraph beats up on the government, it's all the more damning.
Doesn't make it true, either, does it?
It is true though. I know in your eyes the sainted EU is always good and we are always evil. However, it is probably the case that the EU is both correct in its stance and not doing right by the people of Spain and Italy. It needs to ensure that all 27 nations are satisfied, asking citizens from one to pay for citizens of another isn't right without democratic consent.
Fully agree with your second sentence. But how exactly has the EU harmed Spain and Italy recently?
They need Coronabonds. They need large scale QE so that there is a guaranteed buyer of their bonds in the same way that the BoE has contrived for our government. The ECB are putting too much emphasis on fiscal policies whilst tying the hands of countries as to the scope of these. This puts Italy in particular, and Spain to a large extent in a very difficult situation. If they try anything like Rishi's policies then the cost of their bonds may rise sharply. Here the BoE is guaranteed to rig the market to make sure that does not happen.
It remains uncertain whether even Rishi's policies are enough. Countries that can only fire one of two barrels are in for a genuinely terrible time.
As I said in another comment, that time may well come. But it's not now. Not yet.
Oh but it is. The problem we have is that even going flat out our furlough scheme is not yet up and running. The scheme for the self employed will not come into force until June. By then tens, possibly over 100 thousand businesses will have already collapsed. Many sole traders will be bankrupt. The time to act is right now, last month would have been better.
People in distress need scapegoats. European populists have the EU top of their list. No surprise there.
Yes, that well known populist, err, Alastair Meeks...
You think he approves the message?
No, but it doesn't make it not true. It's like when the Telegraph beats up on the government, it's all the more damning.
Doesn't make it true, either, does it?
It is true though. I know in your eyes the sainted EU is always good and we are always evil. However, it is probably the case that the EU is both correct in its stance and not doing right by the people of Spain and Italy. It needs to ensure that all 27 nations are satisfied, asking citizens from one to pay for citizens of another isn't right without democratic consent.
Fully agree with your second sentence. But how exactly has the EU harmed Spain and Italy recently?
They need Coronabonds. They need large scale QE so that there is a guaranteed buyer of their bonds in the same way that the BoE has contrived for our government. The ECB are putting too much emphasis on fiscal policies whilst tying the hands of countries as to the scope of these. This puts Italy in particular, and Spain to a large extent in a very difficult situation. If they try anything like Rishi's policies then the cost of their bonds may rise sharply. Here the BoE is guaranteed to rig the market to make sure that does not happen.
It remains uncertain whether even Rishi's policies are enough. Countries that can only fire one of two barrels are in for a genuinely terrible time.
As I said in another comment, that time may well come. But it's not now. Not yet.
Being part of a single currency locks them in - them can't do certain things to help their societies. This is exactly the argument as to the problem with the Euro - it is half a currency system.
Simply telling them no at this point is madness.
The EU isn't simply telling them no. It's using the ESM to provide liquidity for now.
People in distress need scapegoats. European populists have the EU top of their list. No surprise there.
Yes, that well known populist, err, Alastair Meeks...
You think he approves the message?
No, but it doesn't make it not true. It's like when the Telegraph beats up on the government, it's all the more damning.
Doesn't make it true, either, does it?
It is true though. I know in your eyes the sainted EU is always good and we are always evil. However, it is probably the case that the EU is both correct in its stance and not doing right by the people of Spain and Italy. It needs to ensure that all 27 nations are satisfied, asking citizens from one to pay for citizens of another isn't right without democratic consent.
Fully agree with your second sentence. But how exactly has the EU harmed Spain and Italy recently?
They need Coronabonds. They need large scale QE so that there is a guaranteed buyer of their bonds in the same way that the BoE has contrived for our government. The ECB are putting too much emphasis on fiscal policies whilst tying the hands of countries as to the scope of these. This puts Italy in particular, and Spain to a large extent in a very difficult situation. If they try anything like Rishi's policies then the cost of their bonds may rise sharply. Here the BoE is guaranteed to rig the market to make sure that does not happen.
It remains uncertain whether even Rishi's policies are enough. Countries that can only fire one of two barrels are in for a genuinely terrible time.
As I said in another comment, that time may well come. But it's not now. Not yet.
Oh but it is. The problem we have is that even going flat out our furlough scheme is not yet up and running. The scheme for the self employed will not come into force until June. By then tens, possibly over 100 thousand businesses will have already collapsed. Many sole traders will be bankrupt. The time to act is right now, last month would have been better.
Every country around the world will need mountains of magicked up liquidity, no question. But exactly because of the enormous scale it might be important to be a little careful.
"Lockdown is going to bankrupt all of us and our descendants and is unlikely at this point to slow or halt viral circulation as the genie is out of the bottle.
“What the current situation boils down to is this: is economic meltdown a price worth paying to halt or delay what is already amongst us?”
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But it's too late now, the Dems have made they're pick.
Harris is 170.
Just saying...
Gosh, the EU isn't good in a crisis, is it?
To win the Democrats will have to emulate the Republicans in 2016. They will have to keep their eyes on the main prize - choosing the next Supreme Court Justice - and work the public up in anger at the manifest failings of their opponent in the hope that they'll overlook the weaknesses of their own.
The cartoon does illustrate these views. Doesn't make these views accurate, though.
When you look where the EEC/EU started and its original areas of competence this was not a problem because it was largely framework. Control of monetary policy really requires something much more fleet of foot. Without it the Member States are facing the current calamity with their right hand tied behind their back. Its bad news for them and bad news for us because they remain our major market.
https://twitter.com/Politics_Polls/status/1245861418299052032?s=20
Also we're inundated with ladybirds, of various different types.
I'll get my coat.
Protecting the economy - 8%
If those are the only two choices that is a hopeless question; they should have offered at least c. a combination of a and b. That still doesn't offer anything close to what I want which is: minimise net human suffering by first doing whatever it takes to get through this first wave without a complete meltdown of society (which means lockdown as at present, or even harder); then we can talk about QALY and economic harm and stuff, without ruling out that we expose older people to a higher risk of death *provided that* we can guarantee them a decent death in comfort and with all the medical attention we can give. It's that proviso which in my view rules out, at this stage, but only at this stage, a Sweden/Hitchens "let it rip" attitude.
Watching it try to react to rapidly developing situations is like watching a tree realise that it isn't getting enough sunlight because someone built a wall next to it, and it needs to grow more in the opposite direction.
To my surprise, I`ve been impressed (at times) with RLB over the campaign. She was interviewed in a few podcasts that I listen to. She`s much more intelligent than I gave her credit for, and also very likeable.
Full 180 from me. Thought I should fess up.
'You will find him very reasonable on every subject until somebody mentions the words 'household suffrage,' whereat his eye lights up with insanity.'
https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Peel,_Jonathan_(DNB00)
is extremely entertaining...
"Derby, when he again became premier in 1858, appointed Peel secretary of state for the war department and a member of the cabinet by way of paying a tribute of respect to the name of Sir Robert Peel, his former colleague and rival."
It remains uncertain whether even Rishi's policies are enough. Countries that can only fire one of two barrels are in for a genuinely terrible time.
by Kay Xander Mellish"
https://quillette.com/2020/03/29/denmarks-weapons-against-covid-19-early-action-high-trust-and-a-no-nonsense-queen/
As I said, personally I think the EU have been fair here, but then I'm not exactly the kind of person they need on their side, I'd like to see the whole organisation dissolved and replaced with the EEA which I'd want the UK to be a part of. I don't much believe in this idea of solidarity between the 27 (or 28) nations, even though I think we should definitely be helping the worst affected neighbours with expertise and even medical supplies if we have some spare.
Later in that debate though, when Mondale talked about a campaign ad made aboard an aircraft carrier, Reagan drily retorted that if Mondale's previous votes on the subject had taken effect, 'he would be standing in deep water, as he voted against the construction of the Nimitz.'
The lessening of background noise may also be making the chiffies easier to pick up this year.
Makes sense to favour the EEA, but without the structure of the EU there is no EEA. The EEA is actually an extension of the EU.
Simply telling them no at this point is madness.
Ain’t no sunshine where he’s gone...
IDS?
It's another irregular verb....
But exactly because of the enormous scale it might be important to be a little careful.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52145230
"Lockdown is going to bankrupt all of us and our descendants and is unlikely at this point to slow or halt viral circulation as the genie is out of the bottle.
“What the current situation boils down to is this: is economic meltdown a price worth paying to halt or delay what is already amongst us?”