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General Category => Politics & Current Affairs => Topic started by: Harrowby Hall on February 11, 2018, 08:35:40 AM

Title: Boris' new bridge
Post by: Harrowby Hall on February 11, 2018, 08:35:40 AM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-5376907/New-transport-connection-continent-reality--reports.html

But what would be the point? It would only go to the EU. Why doesn't Boris campaign for a new bridge across the Atlantic?

And anyway, post Brexit, most of Kent would need to be given over to Customs and Immigration posts, HGV inspection facilities and internment camps for illegal immigrants.
Title: Re: Boris' new bridge
Post by: floo on February 11, 2018, 11:54:53 AM
It sounds like a crazy idea to me. Apart from the huge cost involved, it would be a target for terrorists, and  dangerous in stormy weather.
Title: Re: Boris' new bridge
Post by: jeremyp on February 11, 2018, 01:34:30 PM
Quote from: Littleroses on February 11, 2018, 11:54:53 AM
It sounds like a crazy idea to me. Apart from the huge cost involved, it would be a target for terrorists, and  dangerous in stormy weather.
Let's not do anything new ever. It's all too expensive or dangerous.

Sorry, |I don't want to live in your dreary risk free unimaginative world.
Title: Re: Boris' new bridge
Post by: floo on February 11, 2018, 03:02:29 PM
Quote from: jeremyp on February 11, 2018, 01:34:30 PM
Let's not do anything new ever. It's all too expensive or dangerous.

Sorry, |I don't want to live in your dreary risk free unimaginative world.

So you don't mind that although the NHS is in dire straights, tax payer's money will no doubt go to fund this project if it gets the go ahead?

Title: Re: Boris' new bridge
Post by: jeremyp on February 11, 2018, 03:12:22 PM
Quote from: Littleroses on February 11, 2018, 03:02:29 PM
So you don't mind that although the NHS is in dire straights, tax payer's money will no doubt go to fund this project if it gets the go ahead?

The NHS is funded through taxation. Tax revenues increase when the GDP goes up. Infrastructure projects like this increase GDP. What's not to like?
Title: Re: Boris' new bridge
Post by: Steve H on February 14, 2018, 10:16:53 PM
Quote from: Littleroses on February 11, 2018, 03:02:29 PM
So you don't mind that although the NHS is in dire straights, tax payer's money will no doubt go to fund this project if it gets the go ahead?
"Straits". That apart, for once I agree with you - the idea is ludicrous. However, if we really want to divert tax to the NHS, education, social services, and other worthwhile things, we could scrap our nuclear weapons and the submarines that carry them, which at best will never be used.
Title: Re: Boris' new bridge
Post by: Robbie on February 14, 2018, 10:43:39 PM
Quote from: Steve H on February 14, 2018, 10:16:53 PM
"Straits". That apart, for once I agree with you - the idea is ludicrous. However, if we really want to divert tax to the NHS, education, social services, and other worthwhile things, we could scrap our nuclear weapons and the submarines that carry them, which at best will never be used.

Yes! (Haven't seen you for a while, where's U been?)
Title: Re: Boris' new bridge
Post by: Steve H on February 14, 2018, 10:46:51 PM
Quote from: Robbie on February 14, 2018, 10:43:39 PM
Yes! (Haven't seen you for a while, where's U been?)
Deservedly suspended for three months.
Title: Re: Boris' new bridge
Post by: Robbie on February 14, 2018, 10:49:17 PM
Sorry i asked remembered after.