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In 40 minutes, at midday, I'll be going into government enforced lockdown.
I went out this morning to fetch the bins and bumped into the council litter picker.
He said that "they" aren't telling us everything and that really a country has exploded a nuclear bomb and the radiation is now all around us and falling out of the sky.
My god, it's going to be a boring couple of weeks.
Learning to read clusters is not something your eyes do naturally. It takes constant practice.
Yep, it is certainly one of the many problems on the horizon for the EU, and Angela Von Der Leyen made a statement today with a thinly veiled attack on Orban. It will be difficult for the EU to turn a blind eye to right-wing radicalism, and the oppression (and instability) that inevitably follows, as Orban takes complete control over the Hungarian media.
Talking of which, Trump and his attitude toward the EU and trade agreements, and the instability to financial institutions caused by his on going trade war with China is another headache that may last another four years (or more!).
Probably the biggest threat will be the fall-out from the Coronavirus, as not all countries will be able to maintain life support to their economies on the same scale, and that will trigger a political dynamic that could push the Eurozone to the brink.
Some of them will end up as basket cases, and obviously will need huge financial help over a very long period...
"Countries with far-right Governments in the style of Hungary, Austria and Poland will be the eventual undoing of the EU. Discusss."
See it differently. As much as Hungary, Poland and other Eastern European countries leaders play the Populist card and make out they are standing up to the EU, it's really Russia that terrifies them, so they'll only push it so far.
Also they need Germany's money. Being part of the Euro (formally known as the Deutschmark) and having their economies run by the ECB (which is really the German Central Bank in all but name), means they are tied to the EU, like it or not.
It would be very difficult for them to quit it now and try to start their own currencies. The markets would hammer them, it's value would be next to nothing in no time, massive hyper inflation would follow, unemployment through the roof, then you're probably talking civil unrest. Then Russia steps in, as there is no way they are going to let that happen on their border.
Nice cheery picture I painted there.
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
Dinner at 9:55 am? What time zone is Over Wyre in??
Lytham Diary Update :-
Some good news finally, my neighbour has at last stopped driving 200 yards to take his Dog for a walk. Think the fact that his golf clubs are beginning to rust in the back of his SUV has pushed him over the edge.
Also had an email today requesting to borrow my chainsaw and wood chipper, from a Mrs S Gun. Strange times.
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
Got you now, teach me to post in the middle of the night while clearing out emails.
Yup, some Eastern European countries as I said before will get in line in the end. However wouldn't be surprised if somewhere down the road the EU decided to make an example of one of them.
Noticed that the Populist party now in Government in Italy have/had totally shut up about leaving the Euro or EU. Reality can suck sometimes.
Greece I'd say is actually safe as most of it is now owned by EU (German) banks and financial institutions in lieu of the loans given. If you don't collect any taxes........
You could see a situation where the Western states say "stuff it" and kick some out, but the instability that would cause added to the fact that most see this as a decades long project, makes me think we're a long way from that yet.
But all options will be on the table.
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
More of the same in Bispham Ward. Shower, skip to work, work, skip home and Chinese for supper.
Am getting that nearly weekend fuzzy feeling but then realise one day is work and the other lockdown. Never mind, the latter still comes with a lie in and some me time.
Just realised today I haven’t seen one single police car or officer since lockdown. We must be a well trusted bunch in FY2
when the monkey is high you do not stare you do not stare 🥴
First day of rest in a good two weeks for me in FY2. Sainsbury’s done, washing done and a beef pot roast and veg cooking for supper and tomorrow’s lunch.
Quiet outside, but not tumbleweed standards, probably as those still working in the week get their shopping and jobs done.
Still no sign of any officers 👮â€â™€ï¸ but still no need for them here.
when the monkey is high you do not stare you do not stare 🥴
It’s still pretty cold here today Spell. Tomorrow is meant to be a belter. I’m working but I imagine most will stick to the restrictions still but enjoy alcohol and barbecuing in their garden with their families. That’s my prediction.
when the monkey is high you do not stare you do not stare 🥴
Work again for me today then and a quick trip for some essentials and a new brush after that. My intentions to sweep the garden got as far as the brush purchase though as I slept for 2 hours when I got home 🥴
Looking forward to The Nest on tv at 9 if I can stay awake.
Got my 10 steps in though ðŸ‘
FY2 over and out.
when the monkey is high you do not stare you do not stare 🥴