Re: Millionaire N London Barrister leads Labour : Thu Jul 30, 2020 3:01 pm  

Work for not at I notice, I would say this makes quite a difference. I worked at a company that advised multi nationals and large public bodies but only in respect of certain aspects of their business. This does not make me think I know more than someone who is heavily involved in one particular company.

Re: Millionaire N London Barrister leads Labour : Thu Jul 30, 2020 4:15 pm  

The Ghost of '99 wrote:

The US exports more to its partners in NAFTA of course so your comment isn't even true but anyway, none of your examples bear any resemblance to the UK going alone without a deal with the market on its doorstep.

These are the two biggest economies in the world - China is Europe's second biggest trading partner guess which is the biggest!! - is this a form of masochism on your part - looking like an idiot?

Re: Millionaire N London Barrister leads Labour : Thu Jul 30, 2020 4:18 pm  

The Ghost of '99 wrote:

Jeez it's almost as if I work at a business which imports about $100m of goods a year. Hang on... I do!

You may well do - but its what you do in that company that determines the validity of your comments?

A shop worker in M&S works for a company that imports significantly more than your company does that make them an expert on importing goods?

Re: Millionaire N London Barrister leads Labour : Thu Jul 30, 2020 4:57 pm  

Sal Paradise wrote:

You may well do - but its what you do in that company that determines the validity of your comments?

A shop worker in M&S works for a company that imports significantly more than your company does that make them an expert on importing goods?

No point arguing with the idiot, he'll always beat you on points.

It doesn't matter who you work WITH (I have never seen myself as working 'for' anyone, I am not a slave), Simpleton is just that, hard of thinking, bereft of thought and thoroughly stuck in the dark ages.

[Mild Rover]

Re: Millionaire N London Barrister leads Labour : Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:57 pm  

Mild Rover wrote:

Slightly reassuringly from my perspective, there seems to be some agitation amongst supercore Brexiteers that the UK Government is about to compromise to secure some sort of deal and is just working out how to present it to people like them - so we’ll see. I’ve seen nowt to suggest it in the media I trust though./

I have now...

European trade Commissioner Phil Hogan has said that UK negotiators have changed their attitude in the last couple of weeks, following pressure from business groups.
Could just be part of the propaganda battle, but it sounds plausible to me. Taking any public position on this will be bad for a brand, but I suspect business leaders were starting to get the screaming abdabs in private. Not very democratic, of course, but capitalism typically takes priority. It’d be interesting to see how it was sold, and how many eager no deal-WTO fans buy it.

Re: Millionaire N London Barrister leads Labour : Thu Jul 30, 2020 11:50 pm  

Sal Paradise wrote:

You may well do - but its what you do in that company that determines the validity of your comments?

A shop worker in M&S works for a company that imports significantly more than your company does that make them an expert on importing goods?

I head up the finance function with the team who manage the import paperwork and the treasury team who buy the USD forward contracts reporting into me.

But I do have it on good authority that IR80's job at ASDA gives him a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of international trade.

Re: Millionaire N London Barrister leads Labour : Fri Jul 31, 2020 5:20 am  

The Ghost of '99 wrote:

I head up the finance function with the team who manage the import paperwork and the treasury team who buy the USD forward contracts reporting into me.

But I do have it on good authority that IR80's job at ASDA gives him a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of international trade.

Your delusions are quite impressive.

Re: Millionaire N London Barrister leads Labour : Fri Jul 31, 2020 7:48 am  

The Ghost of '99 wrote:

I head up the finance function with the team who manage the import paperwork and the treasury team who buy the USD forward contracts reporting into me.

But I do have it on good authority that IR80's job at ASDA gives him a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of international trade.

So you will aware of what is required to trade on WTO terms and how smooth it can be - that AAT has come in handy for you

[Mild Rover]

Re: Millionaire N London Barrister leads Labour : Fri Jul 31, 2020 10:30 am  

Sal Paradise wrote: So you will aware of what is required to trade on WTO terms and how smooth it can be - that AAT has come in handy for you The gap between can and will is what has plagued this process since the off. They’re trying to recruit and train 50,000 new customs officers, and struggling. In part because of COVID-19, admittedly. And it must be tough to train when we don’t know what the new system and processes will be. The RHA don’t seem hugely impressed or reassured. https://www.rha.uk.net/news/press-relea ... cripple-uk Still, at least we’re going to be free of all that horrible red tape and bureaucracy!

Sal Paradise wrote: So you will aware of what is required to trade on WTO terms and how smooth it can be - that AAT has come in handy for you The gap between can and will is what has plagued this process since the off. They’re trying to recruit and train 50,000 new customs officers, and struggling. In part because of COVID-19, admittedly. And it must be tough to train when we don’t know what the new system and processes will be. The RHA don’t seem hugely impressed or reassured. https://www.rha.uk.net/news/press-relea ... cripple-uk Still, at least we’re going to be free of all that horrible red tape and bureaucracy!

Re: Millionaire N London Barrister leads Labour : Fri Jul 31, 2020 10:42 am  

Mild Rover wrote: The gap between can and will is what has plagued this process since the off. They’re trying to recruit and train 50,000 new customs officers, and struggling. In part because of COVID-19, admittedly. And it must be tough to train when we don’t know what the new system and processes will be. The RHA don’t seem hugely impressed or reassured. https://www.rha.uk.net/news/press-relea ... cripple-uk Still, at least we’re going to be free of all that horrible red tape and bureaucracy! This process is already in place for the US and China so we know what to expect - why are we creating mountains out of mole hils? Surely it is just an extension of what is already in place?

Mild Rover wrote: The gap between can and will is what has plagued this process since the off. They’re trying to recruit and train 50,000 new customs officers, and struggling. In part because of COVID-19, admittedly. And it must be tough to train when we don’t know what the new system and processes will be. The RHA don’t seem hugely impressed or reassured. https://www.rha.uk.net/news/press-relea ... cripple-uk Still, at least we’re going to be free of all that horrible red tape and bureaucracy! This process is already in place for the US and China so we know what to expect - why are we creating mountains out of mole hils? Surely it is just an extension of what is already in place?