tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post3385871686169164934..comments2023-11-05T09:37:36.840+01:00Comments on A View From Rural Wales: Waste of Beachreading TimeGlyn Davieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10442114752573417252noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post-14766944073232658512009-07-02T15:40:31.251+01:002009-07-02T15:40:31.251+01:00It's a funny old Roman world at times. Now, t...It's a funny old Roman world at times. Now, that was 'was' The Roman Empire. <br /><br />It seems it has taken two consecutive British Labour PMs to do to England what England's greatest enemy could not do, turn England into a rudderless, confused 'basket case' of a nation. <br /><br />Right or wrong, this is not just the legacy of Gordon Brown - Tony Blair obviously played a HUGE role. The PC crowd promulgated by the Labour left-wing has shredded the British will. Many Brits seek to leave their country, not because they don’t love it, but because they don’t see a future for them or their future kids. <br /><br />If Obama hamstrings the US economy with policies like 'cap n'trade' - the US economy will start to ape that of Europe - low growth even in 'good times' … of course in contrast to the growth rates on the other side of the world. Europe will see even higher young adult unemployment and Europe will lose face vis-à-vis the Far East. <br /><br />Look at the facts: the Europe leaning Democratic Party has control of both Senate and the House of Representatives, and the White House, and the US Supreme Court is historically loath to rein in the Executive of one party when that party also controls both Houses. <br /><br />If Obama does a “Gee Bee” on the US economy, Europe will double downshift … another reason why Wales needs to tangibly innovate - it's not "IT" but "TI" that will save the Welsh economy and boost Welsh families confidence and hope vis-à-vis their kids’ future. <br /><br />PS - you joked Glyn that Rhodri Morgan might want to hire me as an advisor - Wales needs 'all hands on deck'. One of those 'hands' is a certain Welsh guy with critical-of-high-value knowledge to small Welsh businesses (any Welsh business with less than 500 employees, there is a technical reason for this number). If Rhodri doesn’t want me, your party should …TCOAHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post-17525448190576364222009-07-02T09:34:17.057+01:002009-07-02T09:34:17.057+01:00Labour back down over the part-privatisation of Ro...Labour back down over the part-privatisation of Royal Mail, ID cards are no longer to be compulsory, the Iraq enquiry to be held in public, MPs expenses review defeated in the Commons, nationalisation of the failed East Coast rail line.... spiralling national debt. That is Gordon Brown's legacy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post-31665399355811751792009-07-01T18:23:39.027+01:002009-07-01T18:23:39.027+01:00Thanks Glyn!Thanks Glyn!Dr. Christopher Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09066490027824527304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post-36064572350367100442009-07-01T16:46:44.875+01:002009-07-01T16:46:44.875+01:00Roman - The reference to 10% cuts made by Conserva...Roman - The reference to 10% cuts made by Conservative Health Spokesman, Andrew Lansley was based on the figures the Chancellor announced as Labour cuts in his Budget. That's why Gordon Brown's line is so disreputable and so embarrassing to Alistair Darling.<br /><br />TCOAH - Pleased to read it. I read your letter in today's Western Mail. If you carry on in this vein, Rhodri might offer you a job as an advisor!Glyn Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344589217554138315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post-49669839056271370642009-07-01T15:37:18.885+01:002009-07-01T15:37:18.885+01:00Yes, yes and yes - terrible things our PM is doing...Yes, yes and yes - terrible things our PM is doing - gross, horrible, dreadful, appalling, and in the eyes of David Cameron the man he accuses of "deceit, dishonesty and deception" should go quickly into the night. <br /><br />Well, on a brighter note, the Welsh should, in my humble view, be proud this week - the Smithsonian Festival in DC is in full swing. The First Minister has helped with essentially apolitical speeches focusing on Welsh culture and Wales's often overlooked role in building what we now know as the United States of America. <br /><br />International Business Wales (IBW) are putting every effort into promoting Wales as a place to invest and (so long as I didn't break anything when I failed (regardless of mitigating circumstances) to show up at a pub in DC to watch a game that begins with "R") then Wales might see the start of a national competition (something to be fair I have been promoting) to connect with the 'little people', the youngsters and seniors with ideas but no real connection with the means to turn their ideas into tangible innovation that can boost the nation we call Wales. <br /><br />Wales, regardless of what Gordon Brown is doing, should stand separate, be confident, because the mechanisms to rebuild its economy are starting to weld together. <br /><br />We can spend billions of EU money on this, that and the other thing, but its the little people, who don't need much, who hold one of the keys to the multi-combination lock that once opened will release the super-volcanic potential that is at the heart of Wales. <br /><br />Believe IT! Believe in WALES!That city on a hillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post-3312843628100385172009-07-01T11:01:37.372+01:002009-07-01T11:01:37.372+01:00New Labour Big-wigs, using Primary School teacher ...New Labour Big-wigs, using Primary School teacher phrases, are smuggly pointing out the possible 10% cuts in public spending under a future Tory Government. New Labour are also going to have to make equally high cuts due to the terrible state of the public finances (not that they will admit it), or if they plan to continue to spend at current levels, they are going to mortgage all our futures for short-term electoral gains. A majority of the electorate actually want a reduction in public spending according to a recent poll. I really hope the British public are not stupid enough to be bribed by their own and their children's money!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com