Why is it?
Mar 30th 2011, 3:18 am
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Re: Why is it?
considering the UK has shut the door on Australia, Canada, NZ I hope we let less and less Brits in because they're flooding the place. Bloody Immigrants lol
Mar 30th 2011, 4:31 am
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Re: Why is it?
I love this thread!!
That question came up many times during the application process I can tell you.
Another question would be - why can't British nationals apply for the USA Green Card Lottery??
That question came up many times during the application process I can tell you.
Another question would be - why can't British nationals apply for the USA Green Card Lottery??
Mar 30th 2011, 8:32 am
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Re: Why is it?
Glad my thread caused some reaction!!! and thanks for the support regarding free speech!!
Mar 30th 2011, 12:09 pm
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Re: Why is it?
Yes the notion of "immigration" from one first world country to another is strange as we from first world countries do have plenty and enough opportunities in our own country (and the EU) and don't really need to move. Now wouldn't it be fairer to favour people from third world countries for immigration as they are in much more need for a chance to build a new life?
Mar 30th 2011, 12:44 pm
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Re: Why is it?
Totally different immigration strategy. Brits who go to Australia or Canada are working class. Australians and Canadians who go to Britain or Europe are furthering their careers in professional environments.
Mar 30th 2011, 12:55 pm
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Re: Why is it?
Mar 30th 2011, 1:31 pm
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Re: Why is it?
Maybe the Canadians coming to the UK are filling the working class gaps left by those that have already emigrated?
Mar 30th 2011, 1:35 pm
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Re: Why is it?
I don't think this holds as regards Australians in London. I think they go as a rite of passage and some stay. Barman is not, in my estimation, a career in a professional environment.
Mar 30th 2011, 1:53 pm
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Re: Why is it?
The Queen maybe technically the head of state but in reality in Australia and Canada she's not. Canada, New Zealand and Australia are sort of i nthe logn process of arguing over the changeover squabbles for the next decade or soon before the throw the queen out.
The UK has no authority over such countries.
The UK has no authority over such countries.
Mar 30th 2011, 1:54 pm
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Re: Why is it?
Mar 30th 2011, 5:06 pm
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Re: Why is it?
mmm I wonder what the split between working / middle class immigrants is????
Some sort of poll would be in order ..................................
Some sort of poll would be in order ..................................
Mar 30th 2011, 5:26 pm
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Re: Why is it?
Mar 30th 2011, 5:41 pm
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Re: Why is it?
And there begins another debate....what defines working class / middle class?
Im pretty certain that people will have many different opinions on that!