Global Village, the myth
Lynx
concept of a global village, combined with an EU, might bring EU economies
close to the point where, no matter where one may reside/work, ones children
might benefit from the same educational standards and opportunities, minus
cost differentials.
Australia, as the US, are a case in point. Where given that each State is
autonomous enough to strike its own legal, industrial code, etc. there is
still a very real sense of nationality and "national cohesion". If a State
runs into economic difficulties, the Federal gov will step in and assist,
levelling off any major difficulties.
In the case of the UK, if not the EU as a whole, looks much like things
might have been prior to the EU being formed.
M
Ken
"Lynx" <ca...@home.tranquilo> wrote in message
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On a less grand scale, when looking at purchasing a piece of equipment
recently, given that mambers of my family were travelling soon, I was able
(using the internet) able to ascertain the price of these goods in markets
in four countries in two continents. The best price was in the UK, where I
bought. Global village? Bring it on!
Ken
jim.gm4dhj
> recently, given that mambers of my family were travelling soon, I was able
> (using the internet) able to ascertain the price of these goods in markets
> in four countries in two continents. The best price was in the UK, where I
> bought. Global village? Bring it on!
>
> Ken
>
Ken
"jim.gm4dhj" <jim.g...@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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Yes they do.
Now, do you know why a Scot is like haemorrhoids?
It's because when they come down and then go back up again, you can put up
with them.
But when they come down and stay down, they're a pain in the a*se.
:b :)
K
jim.gm4dhj
>
> Yes they do.
>
> Now, do you know why a Scot is like haemorrhoids?
> It's because when they come down and then go back up again, you can put up
> with them.
> But when they come down and stay down, they're a pain in the a*se.
>
> :b :)
>
> K
>
>
Ken
Amusing. Self-mockery is one of the more admirable British traits.
Ken
Lynx
"Ken" <k...@k1at.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
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Given the ridiculously overvalued GBP, the Global village concept might well
work against UK's buying power. A buying power which has seen famous British
brands gone to foreign owners.