Debate House Prices


In order to help keep the Forum a useful, safe and friendly place for our users, discussions around non MoneySaving matters are no longer permitted. This includes wider debates about general house prices, the economy and politics. As a result, we have taken the decision to keep this board permanently closed, but it remains viewable for users who may find some useful information in it. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Greece...

1…116117119121122…221

Comments

  • Graham_Devon
    Graham_Devon Posts: 58,560 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Sapphire wrote: »
    '…comprises of…':rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::T:beer:

    They can't even get the grammar right in important documents.:eek:

    Grammar differs in different languages.
  • purch
    purch Posts: 9,865 Forumite
    Sapphire wrote: »

    They can't even get the grammar right in important documents.

    What do you expect from a bunch of people who don't wea................................oops did that earlier :eek:
    'In nature, there are neither rewards nor punishments - there are Consequences.'
  • Mersey_2
    Mersey_2 Posts: 1,679 Forumite
    Thrugelmir wrote: »
    Like the UK a referendum to whether to stay in the EU seems the fairest option to the people. Vote to stay in and accept reform is necessary. Vote to exit and deal with the consequences.

    Rock and a hard place. There's no easy answers for the man on the street. Pain is envitable.



    True. Although holding the Greek referendum after all of the money supply has been switched off seems a bit silly. They could be looting by Sunday.
    Please be polite to OPs and remember this is a site for Claimants and Appellants to seek redress against their bank, ex-boss or retailer. If they wanted morality or the view of the IoD or Bank they'd ask them.
  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Mersey wrote: »
    True. Although holding the Greek referendum after all of the money supply has been switched off seems a bit silly. They could be looting by Sunday.

    Why was the card played so late. Greek Government is playing brinkmanship. It's ideals are anti austerity. It's closer to Russia than Europe in thinking. The crisis all though small. Is exposing the fragilities of the whole concept of the EU.
  • Graham_Devon
    Graham_Devon Posts: 58,560 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 29 June 2015 at 7:31PM
    Greek government official has officially stated that the IMF will not be getting their loan repayment tommorow.

    The IMF however are no longer stating that Greece will have defaulted.

    Instead, they claim that Greece will simply be in arrears.
  • worldtraveller
    worldtraveller Posts: 14,013 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    I can't claim this as original, but posted elsewhere today:

    SOCIALISM:
    You have 2 cows.
    The State takes one and gives it to your neighbour.

    COMMUNISM:
    You have 2 cows.
    The State takes both and gives you some milk.

    FASCISM:
    You have 2 cows.
    The State takes both and sells you some milk.

    BUREAUCRACY:
    You have 2 cows.
    The State takes both, shoots one, milks the other and throws the milk away.

    CAPITALISM:
    You have two cows.
    You sell one and buy a bull.
    Your herd multiplies.
    You sell them and retire on the income.

    AND THEN THERE'S THE GREEK SYSTEM:
    You have two cows borrowed from the French and Germans.
    You eat both of them.
    The French & Germans call to collect their milk, but you cannot deliver so you call the IMF.
    The IMF loans you two cows.
    You eat both of them.
    The French, Germans and the IMF call to collect their cows/milk.
    You decide to call a referendum.
    There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, There is a rapture on the lonely shore, There is society, where none intrudes, By the deep sea, and music in its roar: I love not man the less, but Nature more...
  • padington
    padington Posts: 3,121 Forumite
    Cant we just have an island each on lease for say 50 years and call it quits ?
    Proudly voted remain. A global union of countries is the only way to commit global capital to the rule of law.
  • mayonnaise
    mayonnaise Posts: 3,690 Forumite
    Graham_Devon wrote: »
    Greek government official has officially stated that the IMF will not be getting their loan repayment tommorow.

    The IMF however are no longer stating that Greece will have defaulted.

    Instead, they claim that Greece will simply be in arrears.

    Interesting.
    More can kicking coming up.
    There will be no Grexit, trust me. :)
    Don't blame me, I voted Remain.
  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Graham_Devon wrote: »

    Instead, they claim that Greece will simply be in arrears.

    Does it make any difference?
  • Graham_Devon
    Graham_Devon Posts: 58,560 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Thrugelmir wrote: »
    Does it make any difference?

    Yes, the tone has significantly changed.
This discussion has been closed.
★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 351.3K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.2K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 453.8K Spending & Discounts
  • 244.3K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 599.5K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.1K Life & Family
  • 257.8K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.
Update Your Picture