Re: More European parochialism.
How many times did we hear about how Scotland wanted to be just like Norway? It was almost a mantra with old Salmond. We, naively believed he meant enjoying smoked fish, lovely scenery and excelling at alpine sports. However my research has revealed a far darker, perhaps almost sinister meaning. It turns out that with over 94% of the population being white Norway is one of the least diverse countries in Europe. So is that what we could expect from a white supremacist Scottish National Party government removed from the constraints of decency and law that Westminster currently holds?
http://www.nationmaster.com/country-.../Ethnic-groups
Re: More European parochialism.
So, let's see if I've got this right:
The current Head Judge of a sex forum for middle-aged/elderly gay desperadoes (and a political worthless nothing) is now seeking to tell Alex Salmond what he meant?
Is that your proposition?
Re: More European parochialism.
Re: More European parochialism.
In that case I'll treat it with the respect it deserves.
None.
Re: More European parochialism.
You are free, of course, to continue supporting a political party that eyes Norway's low ethnicity with jealousy. I'm not sure this liberal and well-managed private members club is the place to do it.
Re: More European parochialism.
What "we" are jealous about in relation to Norway is not their ethnic make up but (apart from the health and childcare programmes) that their Oil Fund (i.e the small amounts they put away for a rainy day) now tops one trillion dollars.
The U.K. - which discovered oil at the same time, denied Scotland an Oil Fund and put every penny into servicing the Thatcher policy of high unemployment which she described as being "a price worth paying"
Consequently Scotland's Oil Fund stands at zero, the U.K. debt at over TWO TRILLION DOLLARS, with the servicing of same costing around 60 billion dollars a year.
"The best of both worlds" indeed.
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It's not Scotland's oil, it's The UK' s oil so any fund would be split between the four nations. Also, the cost of living in Norway is about 30% higher than The UK and so tax revenues are higher per capita allowing for the fund.
Two other things. Norway can't defend themselves, so like Scotland in that respect. Easier to build up slush funds if another cpuntry is paying your defence bill. Isn't it Scottish?
Also. Use a prostitute in Thailand and you break Norwegian law facing possible arrest upon your return home.
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OK Len:
THE UK Oil Fund stands at zero, the UK debt at over TWO TRILLION DOLLARS, with the servicing of same costing the UK around 60 billion dollars a year.
What ever way you look at it, the Norwegians still have ONE TRILLION BUCKS in their fund and "we" have fuck all
Happier now? Good.
Re: More European parochialism.
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arsenal
...the cost of living in Norway is about 30% higher than The UK and so tax revenues are higher per capita allowing for the fund.
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) NORWAY GBP 2,591.34 UK GBP 1,783.44
That should allow most Norwegians to buy a couple extra loaves of bread a week, no?
Further - the Norwegian Oil Fund is not funded out of general taxation.
Get your facts right Len
Re: More European parochialism.
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Originally Posted by
arsenal
..Norway can't defend themselves, so like Scotland in that respect. Easier to build up slush funds if another cpuntry is paying your defence bill. Isn't it Scottish?...
I've no idea - the fact is that Scotland contributes more than its population share of UK taxation and figures show there is a GBP 5.622 billion under spend on defence forces in Scotland.
Further - you can take your UK WMD from the Clyde and stick them in the Thames any day you like pal.