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UK to be one of worst performing economies this year, predicts IMF
placeholder replied to onthedarkside's topic in World News
You materialists are all alike. Who can put a price on the beauty of a flower? The smile of a child? Or the BS of a Brexiter? -
UK to be one of worst performing economies this year, predicts IMF
placeholder replied to onthedarkside's topic in World News
You got some hard evidence you can link to to support that? -
Germans split as last three nuclear power stations go off grid
placeholder replied to webfact's topic in World News
Maybe total energy. But electricity not so much 511.59 TWh 2021 484.2 TWh 2022 That would be about 2%.. But 2021 was still very much a covid year with business conditions depressed, so using less in 2022 is quite impressive. And of course, the less gas Germany uses for industry, the better that should be for its price when used to generate power. -
Well, given that the Republicans have a majority in the House, that's an ambiguous question. And even the question of headed in the right direction as far as economics is concerned is one that thoughtful people know doesn't necessarily depend on who is president. Especially in the relatively short term. There are lots of external forces at play. And then there's the chair of the Fed. For instance all the tax cuts starting with Reagan through Bush and Trump have added mightily to the deficit. Does that mean that they had a deleterious effect on the economy when they were President. Or are even having a deleterious effect now? As for whom I will vote for, I would certainly vote for Biden over any prospective Republican candidate. The makeup of the Supreme Court alone is reason enough for that.
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UK to be one of worst performing economies this year, predicts IMF
placeholder replied to onthedarkside's topic in World News
But his argument was that because he hadn't lost his job, therefore no problem. -
Lula sworn in as Brazil president as Bolsonaro flies to US
placeholder replied to Scott's topic in World News
Brazil a prize? Brics follow China to what? Defect how? -
Lula sworn in as Brazil president as Bolsonaro flies to US
placeholder replied to Scott's topic in World News
I do think it's somewhat of a problem. But that doesn't justify over-the-top rhetoric. It is possible to make that case rationally. And what exactly do you mean by alliance? It seems it's mostly about closer economic ties. China did finance some Brazilian megaprojects. And Brazil is rich in natural resources. You have to remember that there is still a lot of bitterness in Brazil about the US support of the Brazilian military junta. And I should point out that Lula's predecessor, the right wing Bolsonaro, was and continues to be a huge supporter of Russia and even more of a fanboy of Putin than is Trump. -
Lula sworn in as Brazil president as Bolsonaro flies to US
placeholder replied to Scott's topic in World News
Lula was President of Brazil for 2 terms. Did he take power by force? In that time, did he abolish free elections? Did he abolish private property? Were Brazilians less free during his term in office. He did institute some social programs that were very successful in helping poor Brazilians. Maybe in that he's a bit like the early Castro. But otherwise? This is just nonsense. As is your belief that I am gushing over Lula. Please share with me some of that gush. He was President of -
Lula sworn in as Brazil president as Bolsonaro flies to US
placeholder replied to Scott's topic in World News
None of which justifies calling Lula a "new Castro". Castro was in ideological Marxist who denied Cubans freedom of expression and mostly the ability to own property and start businesses. You can certainly criticize Lula on the basis of what he's done without making ridiculous comments about who he is. -
Lula sworn in as Brazil president as Bolsonaro flies to US
placeholder replied to Scott's topic in World News
Fidel Castro was a dedicated Marxist who turned Cuba into a command economy. Even if Lula's views on foreign policy align with Castro, you think that is the determinative factor that makes him a "new Castro". Ya think the Cuban people would agree with your assessment?. You know, the folks who actually had to live with him in power. -
Lula sworn in as Brazil president as Bolsonaro flies to US
placeholder replied to Scott's topic in World News
You claimed he was another Fidel Castro. Not me. -
Lula sworn in as Brazil president as Bolsonaro flies to US
placeholder replied to Scott's topic in World News
Really? Did Lula take over the government by force? Has he banned elections? Confiscated private property?