The Dreaded Budget (207)
blipper2000: im not even gonna botherin answerin him again tornado,he just abuses people ,bye keeneland ,soon youll have to make a new fake profile cause noones gonna answer keeneland soon unless you stop abusin people
if u wanna say sorry ,ill accept your apology,otherwise ,byeeeeeeeeeeee
it is best to ignore him,,,like most people here do,plenty on here are quiet nice and normalif u wanna say sorry ,ill accept your apology,otherwise ,byeeeeeeeeeeee
ogdensburgbabe: I can assure you that the US is NOT on its knees! Yes, there has been recession here, as there has been in pretty much all other countries recently. But, in general, the economy is getting back on its feet, thank you.
Of course, there are areas that are struggling more than others, but that is natural. I have moved to a city that has a smaller population than Cork, and is generally a rural area, but since moving here a few months ago, I got more job offers than I did in the previous year, sat in Ireland.
Im DEFINATELY no economist, Keene, and I dont pretend to be so, please dont jump on me!; I am simply trying to communicate my experiences whilst actually living here.
As regards the healthcare system here, yep - it sucks, unless you are rich, or get a job with a good insurance package. But the majority of US Citizens dont like it either, and are struggling to get changes made.
Of course, there are areas that are struggling more than others, but that is natural. I have moved to a city that has a smaller population than Cork, and is generally a rural area, but since moving here a few months ago, I got more job offers than I did in the previous year, sat in Ireland.
Im DEFINATELY no economist, Keene, and I dont pretend to be so, please dont jump on me!; I am simply trying to communicate my experiences whilst actually living here.
As regards the healthcare system here, yep - it sucks, unless you are rich, or get a job with a good insurance package. But the majority of US Citizens dont like it either, and are struggling to get changes made.
give him loads
god bless america
tornado778: it is best to ignore him,,,like most people here do,plenty on here are quiet nice and normal
im goin to from now on
ogdensburgbabe: I can assure you that the US is NOT on its knees! Yes, there has been recession here, as there has been in pretty much all other countries recently. But, in general, the economy is getting back on its feet, thank you.
Of course, there are areas that are struggling more than others, but that is natural. I have moved to a city that has a smaller population than Cork, and is generally a rural area, but since moving here a few months ago, I got more job offers than I did in the previous year, sat in Ireland.
Im DEFINATELY no economist, Keene, and I dont pretend to be so, please dont jump on me!; I am simply trying to communicate my experiences whilst actually living here.
As regards the healthcare system here, yep - it sucks, unless you are rich, or get a job with a good insurance package. But the majority of US Citizens dont like it either, and are struggling to get changes made.
Of course, there are areas that are struggling more than others, but that is natural. I have moved to a city that has a smaller population than Cork, and is generally a rural area, but since moving here a few months ago, I got more job offers than I did in the previous year, sat in Ireland.
Im DEFINATELY no economist, Keene, and I dont pretend to be so, please dont jump on me!; I am simply trying to communicate my experiences whilst actually living here.
As regards the healthcare system here, yep - it sucks, unless you are rich, or get a job with a good insurance package. But the majority of US Citizens dont like it either, and are struggling to get changes made.
The majority of US citisans are against changing the health care system according to polls. They dont see why they should have to pay for the healthcare of others.
And financially the US is on its knees. They have huge debt to China. The dollar is in the toilet. I never said the Irish economy was in a better state?
I was pointing out to blipper that the US was not the richest country in the world and that without the help of China it would have been bankrupt.
I am sure there are people who have arrived in Ireland recently and been offered some jobs and thought whats all this recession about? You can't take an individual case to prove a point on a countries economy. Unemployment in the US is about 9.5% at the moment. That is a country that had pretty much full employment 2 years ago.
tornado778: it is best to ignore him,,,like most people here do,plenty on here are quiet nice and normal
Well you're definitely not one of them fatboy!!!!
blipper2000: im goin to from now on
Where is the link?????????????????
Keeneland you're up, for the blind date thread
jonathan_heart: Keeneland you're up, for the blind date thread
Have i been chosen JH?
Keeneland: Have i been chosen JH?
that you have
cant think who nominated you 
jonathan_heart: that you have cant think who nominated you
You have put me in the firing line...
ogdensburgbabe: Yep, you sure can!!
Great bars, great food and cheap beer!
im on my way Great bars, great food and cheap beer!
Keeneland: The majority of US citisans are against changing the health care system according to polls. They dont see why they should have to pay for the healthcare of others.
And financially the US is on its knees. They have huge debt to China. The dollar is in the toilet. I never said the Irish economy was in a better state?
I was pointing out to blipper that the US was not the richest country in the world and that without the help of China it would have been bankrupt.
I am sure there are people who have arrived in Ireland recently and been offered some jobs and thought whats all this recession about? You can't take an individual case to prove a point on a countries economy. Unemployment in the US is about 9.5% at the moment. That is a country that had pretty much full employment 2 years ago.
And financially the US is on its knees. They have huge debt to China. The dollar is in the toilet. I never said the Irish economy was in a better state?
I was pointing out to blipper that the US was not the richest country in the world and that without the help of China it would have been bankrupt.
I am sure there are people who have arrived in Ireland recently and been offered some jobs and thought whats all this recession about? You can't take an individual case to prove a point on a countries economy. Unemployment in the US is about 9.5% at the moment. That is a country that had pretty much full employment 2 years ago.
Many republicans are against changing it, yes. Democrats, not so much! Rich republicans are involved here, and of course, money talks, and makes the most noise.
No, you never said the Irish economy was in a better state. Your posts have simply highlighted the US economy, true. However, my point was that you said that the US economy was "on its knees". Thats simply not true, and my example of job opportunities compared to where I lived in Ireland was proving the point that to talk about an entire country's economy in one sentence as you did, is not quite a fair demonstration of how things truely are.
As much as you "cant take an individual case to prove a point", you also cant make sweeping generalisations about a whole country. It varies from area to area, State to State.
ogdensburgbabe: Many republicans are against changing it, yes. Democrats, not so much! Rich republicans are involved here, and of course, money talks, and makes the most noise.
No, you never said the Irish economy was in a better state. Your posts have simply highlighted the US economy, true. However, my point was that you said that the US economy was "on its knees". Thats simply not true, and my example of job opportunities compared to where I lived in Ireland was proving the point that to talk about an entire country's economy in one sentence as you did, is not quite a fair demonstration of how things truely are.
As much as you "cant take an individual case to prove a point", you also cant make sweeping generalisations about a whole country. It varies from area to area, State to State.
No, you never said the Irish economy was in a better state. Your posts have simply highlighted the US economy, true. However, my point was that you said that the US economy was "on its knees". Thats simply not true, and my example of job opportunities compared to where I lived in Ireland was proving the point that to talk about an entire country's economy in one sentence as you did, is not quite a fair demonstration of how things truely are.
As much as you "cant take an individual case to prove a point", you also cant make sweeping generalisations about a whole country. It varies from area to area, State to State.
im not talkin to the guy anymore but im glad someones tellin him whats what
blipper2000: im not talkin to the guy anymore but im glad someones tellin him whats what
Hi, blipper, and thanks!
Nice to meet you!As I said, Im certainly no economist - doing that for a living would send me to sleep! All I can do is put forward my own point of view, from someone who is living it, has also experienced the Irish economy and can truthfully say I know a little of what Im talking about.
ogdensburgbabe: Many republicans are against changing it, yes. Democrats, not so much! Rich republicans are involved here, and of course, money talks, and makes the most noise.
No, you never said the Irish economy was in a better state. Your posts have simply highlighted the US economy, true. However, my point was that you said that the US economy was "on its knees". Thats simply not true, and my example of job opportunities compared to where I lived in Ireland was proving the point that to talk about an entire country's economy in one sentence as you did, is not quite a fair demonstration of how things truely are.
As much as you "cant take an individual case to prove a point", you also cant make sweeping generalisations about a whole country. It varies from area to area, State to State.
No, you never said the Irish economy was in a better state. Your posts have simply highlighted the US economy, true. However, my point was that you said that the US economy was "on its knees". Thats simply not true, and my example of job opportunities compared to where I lived in Ireland was proving the point that to talk about an entire country's economy in one sentence as you did, is not quite a fair demonstration of how things truely are.
As much as you "cant take an individual case to prove a point", you also cant make sweeping generalisations about a whole country. It varies from area to area, State to State.
Exactly....9.5% unemployment from full employment....and the US economy is on its knees...again you have just arrived and by your own admission are in a small town....how do you know how the rest of the country is doing.
I am stating facts. Most of ALL Americans dont want change to the health laws. And the US nearly went bankruot last year. Their unemployement has shot up and property prices have dived.
FACTS!
blipper2000: im not talkin to the guy anymore but im glad someones tellin him whats what
How is she tellin me whats what. She has just arrived there and is in a small town. ?????? MOST OF ALL AMERICANS NOT JUST REPUBLICANS ARE AGAINTS HEALTH CARE REFORM.
UNEMPLOYMENT IN THE US IS 9.5% FROM VIRTUAL FULL EMPLOYMENT.
PROPRTY PRICES IN THE US HAVE NOSE DIVED.
THE US OWES CHINA TRILLIONS AND WILL BE IN DEBT TO THEM FOR MOST OF THIS CENTURY.
THE DOLLAR IS IN THE TOILET.
ALL FACTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Keeneland: Exactly....9.5% unemployment from full employment....and the US economy is on its knees...again you have just arrived and by your own admission are in a small town....how do you know how the rest of the country is doing.
I am stating facts. Most of ALL Americans dont want change to the health laws. And the US nearly went bankruot last year. Their unemployement has shot up and property prices have dived.
FACTS!
I am stating facts. Most of ALL Americans dont want change to the health laws. And the US nearly went bankruot last year. Their unemployement has shot up and property prices have dived.
FACTS!
Again, we must agree to disagree.
I have not "just arrived"; I spent a large amount of time in the States, prior to actually moving here when I married an American, who, incidently, is very intelligent, very well up on his country's politics and economic strategies, whether or not he agrees with them, and from him I have learnt alot about the ACTUAL state of affairs here, as opposed to what is written.
Im not disputing, and never have done in any of my posts that the US has been through a painful recession. They have - as have pretty much every country in the world, to some degree.
My point, once again, is that you cannot, you just cannot, ever know the real story of what is going on in a country until you have lived there, however well read one may be.
ogdensburgbabe: Hi, blipper, and thanks! Nice to meet you!
As I said, Im certainly no economist - doing that for a living would send me to sleep! All I can do is put forward my own point of view, from someone who is living it, has also experienced the Irish economy and can truthfully say I know a little of what Im talking about.
As I said, Im certainly no economist - doing that for a living would send me to sleep! All I can do is put forward my own point of view, from someone who is living it, has also experienced the Irish economy and can truthfully say I know a little of what Im talking about.
You are missing the point...the arguement is not weather the US economy is doing better than the Irish economy?
It's about Blipper putting the US economy on a peddle stool and talking about it earlier like it was a shining light.
Keeneland: You are missing the point...the arguement is not weather the US economy is doing better than the Irish economy?
It's about Blipper putting the US economy on a peddle stool and talking about it earlier like it was a shining light.
It's about Blipper putting the US economy on a peddle stool and talking about it earlier like it was a shining light.
No, YOU are missing the point!
I am fully aware that you are not, and never have been comparing the US and Irish economies! All my posts regarding my job offer experiences here were clearly meant to dispute YOUR own statement that the US is on its knees. if you make statements like that, you must be prepared to expect someone to dispute it if its not true!End of!...
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Is that capitalism working?????????
How is poor people bailing out multi million euro companies like banks capitalism? Can you explain that?
I can assure you that the US is NOT on its knees! Yes, there has been recession here, as there has been in pretty much all other countries recently. But, in general, the economy is getting back on its feet, thank you.
Of course, there are areas that are struggling more than others, but that is natural. I have moved to a city that has a smaller population than Cork, and is generally a rural area, but since moving here a few months ago, I got more job offers than I did in the previous year, sat in Ireland.
Im DEFINATELY no economist, Keene, and I dont pretend to be so, please dont jump on me!; I am simply trying to communicate my experiences whilst actually living here.
As regards the healthcare system here, yep - it sucks, unless you are rich, or get a job with a good insurance package. But the majority of US Citizens dont like it either, and are struggling to get changes made.