Out of the top of my head, UK's Privileges and Extra-Sausages:
"Britain-Discount" for Membership fees - noone else had that
UK is not part of the Shengen area, passports still recquired
UK alone blocked much more strinct banking regulations in the aftermaths of the recent bank-crisis
UK blocked a transaction-Tax for the stockmarket for the benefit of London City.
UK don't have the Euro
UK where allow to void over 100 laws from the Lisbon EU Contract 2009
UK blocked their approval of the 2011 Fiscal Pact
UK blocked a European Defense Union 2015
UK is allowed to hold back social welfare for EU members in the Feb 2016 deal.
I see Brussels has been providing comedy gold today )
The GBP rally's again today -{
And Labour MP's back a vote of 'no confidence' in Corbyn !
This one is going to run and run folks
Yup pound rallies to over 1.33, against the dollar and FTSE gains aswell amid settling of the markets, house prices deemed to suffer no more than a 5% at worst blip and the property market due to settle within 3 months. Around where I live everything seems remarkably normal, even the England football teams performance is normal.
I find the triumphing about the GBP 'rallying' pretty distasteful honestly.
The UK decision has put a lot of countries and markets in trouble and now celebrating that the Uk's hit is " better" compared to others is selfish and poor.
Waiting to hear comments blaming the corrupt EU system for that - please think again.
And it's not over yet.
President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,924Chief of Staff
I find the triumphing about the GBP 'rallying' pretty distasteful honestly.
The UK decision has put a lot of countries and markets in trouble and now celebrating that the Uk's hit is " better" compared to others is selfish and poor.
Waiting to hear comments blaming the corrupt EU system for that - please think again.
And it's not over yet.
But you wanted the UK to leave the EU - knowing full well the damage it *could* cause...and I recall you being less than upset when the GBP fell against other currencies - you even wanted a bet it would fall lower
I'm confused
Its just the reported facts Higgins, ideally UK would brexit with very little damage to us and everybody else, I think the effects of the Leave vote could have been lessened if firstly the UK government weren't seen to be caught on the hop when they already had contingency plans, Cameron resigning added fuel to the fire as did Juncker's comments.
I truly hope all nations thrive and prosper and the UK and EU settle amicably.
I'm pleased the EU works for you Higgins I truly am, but it wasn't perceived to be working for the majority of voting brits. Hence brexit.
The EU has had years of warnings from various countries about discontent and the fact it's one size fits all didn't fit some.
I find the triumphing about the GBP 'rallying' pretty distasteful honestly.
The UK decision has put a lot of countries and markets in trouble and now celebrating that the Uk's hit is " better" compared to others is selfish and poor.
Waiting to hear comments blaming the corrupt EU system for that - please think again.
And it's not over yet.
What's so hard to accept about people being glad that their currency has recovered from its lowest point in years? Regardless of whether they voted LEAVE or REMAIN, everyone in the UK should be relieved that the pound hasn't continued to freefall. There's nothing distasteful about that?
That doesn't mean that you should be proud that the damage that you brought is less than in other countries.
It's a bit like causing a car crash and mocking that the damage on your car is less than on the other party
I'm not proud of any of this, particularly any collateral damage, and I'm sure neither is Sir Miles. I have a great love for continental Europe, some more than others and the general feeling over here is not to hell with Europe, quite the opposite, unlike Juncker who has essentially said "get out quick we never liked you anyway and we will not make this easy for you"
I find the triumphing about the GBP 'rallying' pretty distasteful honestly.
The UK decision has put a lot of countries and markets in trouble and now celebrating that the Uk's hit is " better" compared to others is selfish and poor.
Waiting to hear comments blaming the corrupt EU system for that - please think again.
And it's not over yet.
What's so hard to accept about people being glad that their currency has recovered from its lowest point in years? Regardless of whether they voted LEAVE or REMAIN, everyone in the UK should be relieved that the pound hasn't continued to freefall. There's nothing distasteful about that?
I find the triumphing about the GBP 'rallying' pretty distasteful honestly.
The UK decision has put a lot of countries and markets in trouble and now celebrating that the Uk's hit is " better" compared to others is selfish and poor.
Waiting to hear comments blaming the corrupt EU system for that - please think again.
And it's not over yet.
What's so hard to accept about people being glad that their currency has recovered from its lowest point in years? Regardless of whether they voted LEAVE or REMAIN, everyone in the UK should be relieved that the pound hasn't continued to freefall. There's nothing distasteful about that?
You did read and understand my post entirely?
There is nothing wrong being happy that the currency recovered per se but not in the eye of the collateral damage which occured to others.
And I'd say that the recovery is mostly fueled by speculations that he UK will not pull article 50 at the end
It's not over and the happiness is a bit premature. Here is more trouble ahead...
President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
unlike Juncker who has essentially said "get out quick we never liked you anyway and we will not make this easy for you"
I am sure that he did not say what I've marked in bold
His exact words were,
This will not be an amicable divorce,
And
It was hardly a tight love affair anyway,
And
The British deserters will face consequences
I read and understood your post entirely, Higgins. What I have seen and heard today (and late yesterday) from many people in the U.K. is understandable relief that the pound's freefall has stopped, at least for now. I haven't seen any triumphalism at all. If there has been any British displays of triumph, I would imagine it is more likely to be from people relieved that those who suggested that the pound would freefall into oblivion have so far been proven incorrect, not any sense of unbridled joy that other EU countries may suffer. However, what I did see and hear on Friday and yesterday in many, many places (but thankfully not on this board) was a triumphalism that the pound was in freefall, the UK's economic forecasts downgraded and the country condemned to recession by people with a "Serves them right for voting Leave" attitude.
That doesn't mean that you should be proud that the damage that you brought is less than in other countries.
It's a bit like causing a car crash and mocking that the damage on your car is less than on the other party
My post wasn't posted as *pride*...it was only in response to your delight that the GBP had dropped and you were happy it had done so...even wanting to make a bet that it would fall further...
I took your post about that in the spirit that (I thought) you posted it...tongue-in-cheek but with seriousness behind it...to repeat - I'm not arguing with anyone but I do enjoy tweaking your nipple at times Higgybaby ;%
It's done in love and friendship :x
I apologise if I offended you....and to try and atone...
The EU is much more than a marketplace and that the UK never understood or accepted that.
There is a massive budget to support all kinds of groups and countries and at the end of the day, someone has to pay for them.
The WTO deal won't happen - it stays what Merkel said today: There must be a significant difference between being part of the Union and not.
Thinking that the Eu will surrender and give the marketplace for free is an illusion
President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,924Chief of Staff
My closing lines aginst the comments, that Referdums are pure democracy and though lead to the best results:
Particularly the last referendum shows that the verdict is not a result of the best arguments and reasonable consideration.
The campaign put an entire continent on hold for months, divided societies, families and friends and was highly emotional with a bunch of lies and false promises and perceptions. I can easily live without those because they don't help anyone but the populists - who obviously did not have a plan except of being "against".
A wise german politician once said: "The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter"
President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Comments
"Britain-Discount" for Membership fees - noone else had that
UK is not part of the Shengen area, passports still recquired
UK alone blocked much more strinct banking regulations in the aftermaths of the recent bank-crisis
UK blocked a transaction-Tax for the stockmarket for the benefit of London City.
UK don't have the Euro
UK where allow to void over 100 laws from the Lisbon EU Contract 2009
UK blocked their approval of the 2011 Fiscal Pact
UK blocked a European Defense Union 2015
UK is allowed to hold back social welfare for EU members in the Feb 2016 deal.
https://www.uni-giessen.de/kultur/universum/archiv/2013/phaenomen-europa/gb-sonderstatus
http://www.theeuropean.de/steffen-d-meyer/9176-grossbritannien-mit-blockade-gegen-die-eu
http://www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/soziales/grossbritannien-und-die-eu-scheitern-einer-zweckehe-a-802702.html
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Any chance of an England football team extra-sausage privilege ? Like a bye straight through to the Final ? After all - it is OUR game
Roger Moore 1927-2017
Correct
The GBP rally's again today -{
And Labour MP's back a vote of 'no confidence' in Corbyn !
This one is going to run and run folks
The UK decision has put a lot of countries and markets in trouble and now celebrating that the Uk's hit is " better" compared to others is selfish and poor.
Waiting to hear comments blaming the corrupt EU system for that - please think again.
And it's not over yet.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
But you wanted the UK to leave the EU - knowing full well the damage it *could* cause...and I recall you being less than upset when the GBP fell against other currencies - you even wanted a bet it would fall lower
I'm confused
I truly hope all nations thrive and prosper and the UK and EU settle amicably.
I'm pleased the EU works for you Higgins I truly am, but it wasn't perceived to be working for the majority of voting brits. Hence brexit.
The EU has had years of warnings from various countries about discontent and the fact it's one size fits all didn't fit some.
It's a bit like causing a car crash and mocking that the damage on your car is less than on the other party
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
What's so hard to accept about people being glad that their currency has recovered from its lowest point in years? Regardless of whether they voted LEAVE or REMAIN, everyone in the UK should be relieved that the pound hasn't continued to freefall. There's nothing distasteful about that?
Be looking after our interests in the negotiations.
I am sure that he did not say what I've marked in bold
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
You did read and understand my post entirely?
There is nothing wrong being happy that the currency recovered per se but not in the eye of the collateral damage which occured to others.
And I'd say that the recovery is mostly fueled by speculations that he UK will not pull article 50 at the end
It's not over and the happiness is a bit premature. Here is more trouble ahead...
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
This will not be an amicable divorce,
And
It was hardly a tight love affair anyway,
And
The British deserters will face consequences
Apparently there are to be cross-party talks on the EU exit so this should be facilitated. -{
My post wasn't posted as *pride*...it was only in response to your delight that the GBP had dropped and you were happy it had done so...even wanting to make a bet that it would fall further...
I took your post about that in the spirit that (I thought) you posted it...tongue-in-cheek but with seriousness behind it...to repeat - I'm not arguing with anyone but I do enjoy tweaking your nipple at times Higgybaby ;%
It's done in love and friendship :x
I apologise if I offended you....and to try and atone...
My bet stood - you did not take it because you agreed with me and did not want to bet against me.
Don't twist statements, old friend 8-)
I've not been offended but I found it not tasteful.
And the name is HIGGINS! X-( X-( X-(
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Bring it on! Take us to the Gates of Hell if need be. It'll all be worth it to get the autonomy of our own country back again. -{
The EU is much more than a marketplace and that the UK never understood or accepted that.
There is a massive budget to support all kinds of groups and countries and at the end of the day, someone has to pay for them.
The WTO deal won't happen - it stays what Merkel said today: There must be a significant difference between being part of the Union and not.
Thinking that the Eu will surrender and give the marketplace for free is an illusion
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Ok...I tried to keep it light...so, like the UK - I'm out -{
Particularly the last referendum shows that the verdict is not a result of the best arguments and reasonable consideration.
The campaign put an entire continent on hold for months, divided societies, families and friends and was highly emotional with a bunch of lies and false promises and perceptions. I can easily live without those because they don't help anyone but the populists - who obviously did not have a plan except of being "against".
A wise german politician once said: "The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter"
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!