can the UK regain the spirit which made it a powerhouse a long time ago?

Discussion in 'Economics' started by zdreg, Sep 3, 2011.

can the UK be an economic powerhouse again? ?n?

  1. yes

    4 vote(s)
    11.8%
  2. no

    24 vote(s)
    70.6%
  3. maybe

    5 vote(s)
    14.7%
  4. question is too philosophical to answer.

    1 vote(s)
    2.9%
  1. Humpy

    Humpy

    It's tough at the top. Everyone is sizing up/gunning for the top position because that's where most of the power and wealth really are.
    Britain got toppled and it is amazing how similiar the fate of America is.
    We had 3 Afghan wars and lost them and the Empire started to unwind.
    What with socialism and the Unions destroying a lot of our manufacturing base - we used to build the most ships, trains etc. !!, 2 world wars - thanks Germany - we have been sliding towards the void of mediocrity. The US politicians/bankers have just about shot their bolt over 911, which was a mere pinprick of an attack by 24 lunatics. Should have stayed awake in their history lessons - might have learned something.

    Oh well que sera
     
    #51     Sep 5, 2011

  2. Look, Germany is the greatest nation in all of Europe maybe the world. You can never keep them down. What I suggest is Germany reach into the war archives and commence Operation Sealion 2, this time success is 100% guaranteed. It should take place preferably on a saturday where all the chavs are out pissed drunk and f*cking in dark alleyways making welfare babies.

    Achtung Panzer!

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    #52     Sep 5, 2011