Gibraltar
Apr 6th 2017, 12:06 am
#76
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Re: Gibraltar
The Sir Humphreys of the world will understand the dynamics that will, even to this day, be baffling and aggravating to the Merkels and Hollandes of europe. Imagine having 27 and a half Ministers, each competing for attention from a bunch of civil servants who, rumour has it, haven't done a real job in their lives and yet control the mechanism that is the EU. Who wouldn't want to wash their hands of a system designed to sieze up and be thoroughly corrupt.
The reason Merkel and Hollande are so upset is that they're stuck with it, and the reason men like Junker are so upset is that they know full well that the house of cards is teetering under the weight of a gravy train they have done so much to enlarge.
Apr 6th 2017, 5:32 pm
#77
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Re: Gibraltar
Concerning the European parliament and Commission, are we not right to be suspicious of such large bureaucratic decision making structures? Should we not be concerned about centralized planning and its effect on the capacity of individual inquisitiveness and creativity? Brexit challenges the totalizing pan-European meta-narrative. It’s a re-conceptualization of how we experience and explain our existence as a culture in the world. I assert the decision to leave the Union is a bold and couragous challenge by the British people, to the idea of concentrated power and it imagines a more open, localized definition of democracy and human agency.
Apr 6th 2017, 5:33 pm
#78
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Re: Gibraltar
We are.
The Sir Humphreys of the world will understand the dynamics that will, even to this day, be baffling and aggravating to the Merkels and Hollandes of europe. Imagine having 27 and a half Ministers, each competing for attention from a bunch of civil servants who, rumour has it, haven't done a real job in their lives and yet control the mechanism that is the EU. Who wouldn't want to wash their hands of a system designed to sieze up and be thoroughly corrupt.
The reason Merkel and Hollande are so upset is that they're stuck with it, and the reason men like Junker are so upset is that they know full well that the house of cards is teetering under the weight of a gravy train they have done so much to enlarge.
The Sir Humphreys of the world will understand the dynamics that will, even to this day, be baffling and aggravating to the Merkels and Hollandes of europe. Imagine having 27 and a half Ministers, each competing for attention from a bunch of civil servants who, rumour has it, haven't done a real job in their lives and yet control the mechanism that is the EU. Who wouldn't want to wash their hands of a system designed to sieze up and be thoroughly corrupt.
The reason Merkel and Hollande are so upset is that they're stuck with it, and the reason men like Junker are so upset is that they know full well that the house of cards is teetering under the weight of a gravy train they have done so much to enlarge.
Apr 6th 2017, 5:36 pm
#79
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Re: Gibraltar
Concerning the European parliament and Commission, are we not right to be suspicious of such large bureaucratic decision making structures? Should we not be concerned about centralized planning and its effect on the capacity of individual inquisitiveness and creativity? Brexit challenges the totalizing pan-European meta-narrative. It’s a re-conceptualization of how we experience and explain our existence as a culture in the world. I assert the decision to leave the Union is a bold and couragous challenge by the British people, to the idea of concentrated power and it imagines a more open, localized definition of democracy and human agency.
Yes it imagines (fantasy). Creativity is in abundance. We saw examples of the Leave Campaign's creativeness on the back of the campaign bus.
Apr 6th 2017, 5:43 pm
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Apr 6th 2017, 7:25 pm
#83
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Re: Gibraltar
Common Sense:
Cambridge: the basic level of practical knowledge and judgment that we all need to help us live in a reasonable and safe way
Collins: Your common sense is your natural ability to make good judgments and to behave in a practical and sensible way
Oxford: Good sense and sound judgement in practical matters.
Websters: sound and prudent judgment based on a simple perception of the situation or facts
Apr 6th 2017, 7:52 pm
#84
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Re: Gibraltar
It appears that sadly a little education is required for some on this forum. The concept is apparently well understood and the lack of any mention of authoritarian or apologist is indeed a mystery. One can only surmise that a reluctance to appreciate the benefits of common sense goes a long way to explain some of the eccentric attitudes expressed by the referenced posters.
Common Sense:
Cambridge: the basic level of practical knowledge and judgment that we all need to help us live in a reasonable and safe way
Collins: Your common sense is your natural ability to make good judgments and to behave in a practical and sensible way
Oxford: Good sense and sound judgement in practical matters.
Websters: sound and prudent judgment based on a simple perception of the situation or facts
Common Sense:
Cambridge: the basic level of practical knowledge and judgment that we all need to help us live in a reasonable and safe way
Collins: Your common sense is your natural ability to make good judgments and to behave in a practical and sensible way
Oxford: Good sense and sound judgement in practical matters.
Websters: sound and prudent judgment based on a simple perception of the situation or facts
Last edited by Oink; Apr 6th 2017 at 7:55 pm.
Apr 6th 2017, 7:53 pm
#85
Born again atheist
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Re: Gibraltar
It appears that sadly a little education is required for some on this forum. The concept is apparently well understood and the lack of any mention of authoritarian or apologist is indeed a mystery. One can only surmise that a reluctance to appreciate the benefits of common sense goes a long way to explain some of the eccentric attitudes expressed by the referenced posters.
Common Sense:
Cambridge: the basic level of practical knowledge and judgment that we all need to help us live in a reasonable and safe way
Collins: Your common sense is your natural ability to make good judgments and to behave in a practical and sensible way
Oxford: Good sense and sound judgement in practical matters.
Websters: sound and prudent judgment based on a simple perception of the situation or facts
Common Sense:
Cambridge: the basic level of practical knowledge and judgment that we all need to help us live in a reasonable and safe way
Collins: Your common sense is your natural ability to make good judgments and to behave in a practical and sensible way
Oxford: Good sense and sound judgement in practical matters.
Websters: sound and prudent judgment based on a simple perception of the situation or facts
But I think you display common sense in the vernacular of the 1950's
Last edited by Novocastrian; Apr 6th 2017 at 7:57 pm.
Apr 6th 2017, 10:04 pm
#86
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Apr 9th 2017, 3:53 pm
#87
Born again atheist
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Re: Gibraltar
Concerning the European parliament and Commission, are we not right to be suspicious of such large bureaucratic decision making structures? Should we not be concerned about centralized planning and its effect on the capacity of individual inquisitiveness and creativity? Brexit challenges the totalizing pan-European meta-narrative. It’s a re-conceptualization of how we experience and explain our existence as a culture in the world. I assert the decision to leave the Union is a bold and couragous challenge by the British people, to the idea of concentrated power and it imagines a more open, localized definition of democracy and human agency.
Apr 10th 2017, 5:20 pm
#88
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Re: Gibraltar
Of course he doesn't because it doesn't mean much (as I'm sure he knows!). If someone wrote that in an essay I was marking, I would be writing "source?" & "What is your evidence?" all over it!
Apr 10th 2017, 5:48 pm
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Re: Gibraltar
I know ... I'm having a boring rainy day 
Oink can handle it!
Oink can handle it!