End of Merkozy...
May 8th 2012 | 12:29 am
#16
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From: In the middle of 10million Olive Trees
Re: End of Merkozy...
That's a big part of the problem -especially in the EU. They think it's "thier" money to do with as they please. It's not, but that's how it's spent.
On the other hand, and back to my original statement, if we did everything the public wants, then everyone would have free healthcare (of the world's highest quality), free education, a big beautiful house in an area with no crime, no wage inequality, perfectly environmentally-friendly energy (free of charge, of course), free transportation, free food, free child care, no taxes, but not work more than 4 hours per day, 20 hours per week, and would get paid €20K per month for it, and retire at age 45 with a pension double that of the highest wage you've ever made in your entire life.
And somebody would have to pay for all that.
On the other hand, and back to my original statement, if we did everything the public wants, then everyone would have free healthcare (of the world's highest quality), free education, a big beautiful house in an area with no crime, no wage inequality, perfectly environmentally-friendly energy (free of charge, of course), free transportation, free food, free child care, no taxes, but not work more than 4 hours per day, 20 hours per week, and would get paid €20K per month for it, and retire at age 45 with a pension double that of the highest wage you've ever made in your entire life.
And somebody would have to pay for all that.
well having left the UK it definitely won't be me
too many hangers on there, free pass for this, free pass for that, havent put a penny into the system but want a free pass for it all, "I know my rights".
but at least those making the decisions are elected whilst no one in the EU hierarchy has been elected, just chosen by a few friends.
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May 8th 2012 | 1:02 am
#17
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From: Mallorca
Re: End of Merkozy...
well having left the UK it definitely won't be me
too many hangers on there, free pass for this, free pass for that, havent put a penny into the system but want a free pass for it all, "I know my rights".
but at least those making the decisions are elected whilst no one in the EU hierarchy has been elected, just chosen by a few friends.
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too many hangers on there, free pass for this, free pass for that, havent put a penny into the system but want a free pass for it all, "I know my rights".
but at least those making the decisions are elected whilst no one in the EU hierarchy has been elected, just chosen by a few friends.
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But it's not our problem is it? It's the government's problem, right? - the presumption being that the government is a separate entity, not there to serve us, but to control our lives for us - and for that, we get our wish - nothing is our responsibility anymore. "I'm entitled" - someone else's problem.
Ironically, even if you choose to take a look in the mirror, and assume some responsibility for your own life, there are plenty of regulatory barriers making it neccessary to depend more and more on bankrupt and politically motivated government for everything, further leading to the sentiment that it's "us" against "them", and it's "their" fault.
Wasn't me. "I'm entitled".
Last edited by amideislas; May 8th 2012 at 1:13 am.
May 8th 2012 | 1:11 am
#18
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 12,053
From: In the middle of 10million Olive Trees
Re: End of Merkozy...
Well, that's the system. And the general mindset. It's the "I'm entitled" generation, and explains a lot about why so many economies struggle to make ends meet (or not at all), whilst public prosperity continues in decline.
But it's not our problem is it? It's the government's problem, right? - the presumption being that the government is a separate entity, not there to serve us, but to control our lives for us - and for that, we get our wish - nothing is our responsibility anymore. "I'm entitled" - someone else's problem.
Ironically, even if you choose to take a look in the mirror, and assume some responsibility for your own life, there are plenty of regulatory barriers making it neccessary to depend more and more on bankrupt and politically motivated government for everything, further leading to the sentiment that it's "us" against "them", and it's "their" fault.
Wasn't me. "I'm entitled".
But it's not our problem is it? It's the government's problem, right? - the presumption being that the government is a separate entity, not there to serve us, but to control our lives for us - and for that, we get our wish - nothing is our responsibility anymore. "I'm entitled" - someone else's problem.
Ironically, even if you choose to take a look in the mirror, and assume some responsibility for your own life, there are plenty of regulatory barriers making it neccessary to depend more and more on bankrupt and politically motivated government for everything, further leading to the sentiment that it's "us" against "them", and it's "their" fault.
Wasn't me. "I'm entitled".
I have heard that sort of conversation - late teen/early 20's females sitting on the bench outside the Post Office before opening time after taking the kids to the nursery. Comparing benfits seems to be a regular discussion topic and sometimes source of arguement.
If you take a look into the (cracked) mirror and decide to do it your way you will find that there are barriers stopping you, local & national government will be there with a Law and a Reason to stop you.
Remind me again why I upped anchor and sailed south...............
May 8th 2012 | 1:31 am
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Re: End of Merkozy...
free healthcare (of the world's highest quality), free education, a big beautiful house in an area with no crime, no wage inequality, perfectly environmentally-friendly energy (free of charge, of course), free transportation, free food, free child care, no taxes, but not work more than 4 hours per day, 20 hours per week, and would get paid €20K per month for it, and retire at age 45 with a pension double that of the highest wage you've ever made in your entire life.
