Stuff tax £s up Nissan&#x27;s backside to keep &#x27;em from leaving - way to save the economy!

[QUOTE=TitanicTeutonicPhil;68258078

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/brexit-latest-nissan-compensation-deal-uk-investment-a7339211.html

So this is what it has come to? Proud nation with a strong industry, eh?

You know, if you're only going to use sources that are a month old you're going to be left looking pretty desperate:

A story from today, as opposed to one from Sep 30

When we do finally cut off ties does that mean you'll piss off?

Reply 2

pmc:producer

Actually... It's subsidising companies that would benefit from the EU after we leave. (With the money saved from EU membership)

And since we were net contributers... We in theory, should still save money.

At least know what you're talking about before you start a thread.

Reply 3

OP

A story from today, as opposed to one from Sep 30

Original post by Drewski

You know, if you're only going to use sources that are a month old you're going to be left looking pretty desperate.

The old story was deliberately chosen to provide context for the cartoon. You know, Brexiteers generally don't have a very good memory.

Original post by Drewski

That stands in direct contradiction to the story I posted. So who's more believable? The CEO of a leading global automotive alliance under pressure to keep his business profitable, or a shady business secretary desperately trying to avoid both a chain reaction and admitting a precedent for a major employer being paid off by the government to not leave?

Original post by Drewski

When we do finally cut off ties does that mean you'll piss off?

Probably not. That would be too spectacular to watch to not comment.

Reply 4

OP

Original post by pmc:producer

Actually... It's subsidising companies that would benefit from the EU after we leave. (With the money saved from EU membership)

Oh, so you also think there's money involved? A very healthy, fair, and sustainable way to do economic policy then!

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And since we were net contributers... We in theory, should still save money.

In theory. Too bad your economy is tanking.

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At least know what you're talking about before you start a thread.

Ditto for replying!

Reply 5

Reality Check

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Original post by Drewski

When we do finally cut off ties does that mean you'll piss off?

But people keep giving him what he wants, what he craves: a reaction! Of course he won't piss off anywhere whilst that keeps on happening, though I've noticed that the number of replies to his threads keep diminishing.

Reply 6

pmc:producer

Original post by TitanicTeutonicPhil

In theory. Too bad your economy is tanking.

Is it? Really? I'll just leave this here:
https://www.ft.com/content/bab284e4-9c1d-11e6-a6e4-8b8e77dd083a

Pay particular attention to the figure that illustrates how the level of most recent growth is equal to or better than anything experienced the year pre-Brexit and faster than predicted before any Brexit vote.

And with that, my time entertaining mindless trolls comes to an end. Have fun.

Reply 7

Tempest II

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How would this be any different to what the EU do to companies like Airbus, even if what you post is true? (which sources today suggest is false)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37444780

Reply 8

Drewski

It is worth noting that the only reason Airbus operates it's A320 final assembly line in Hamburg because the German government and the EU gives them loans and guarantees.

When another government does this its, of course, completely fine.
When the British government does this it is, of course, a sign of corruption and desperation.

Reply 9

OP

Original post by Tempest II

How would this be any different to what the EU do to companies like Airbus

Original post by Drewski

It is worth noting that the only reason Airbus operates it's A320 final assembly line in Hamburg because the German government and the EU gives them loans and guarantees.

When another government does this its, of course, completely fine.
When the British government does this it is, of course, a sign of corruption and desperation.

The difference is clearly the context. What Airbus (and a few other companies) gets, is more or less a one-off. What is happening in Britain, is an epidemic in the making - does every major firm that produces in Britain and exports heavily get major subsidies now? It's not sustainable, and a major threat to your economy.

Reply 10

999tigger

Original post by TitanicTeutonicPhil

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/brexit-latest-nissan-compensation-deal-uk-investment-a7339211.html

So this is what it has come to? Proud nation with a strong industry, eh?

Why would you produce a story thats a month old when the announcement was made just yesterday and that there was no tax subsidy?

Did you not watch the news yesterday or read the papers?

Reply 11

OP

Original post by Reality Check

But people keep giving him what he wants, what he craves: a reaction!

Oh, I don't need a reaction - watch me :wink:

Original post by Reality Check

though I've noticed that the number of replies to his threads keep diminishing.

Well, the evidence is mounting, even the most deluded Brexiteer is starting to realise that it's going downhill...

Reply 12

OP

Original post by 999tigger

Why would you produce a story thats a month old when the announcement was made just yesterday and that there was no tax subsidy?

Did you not watch the news yesterday or read the papers?

Why would you not read all posts in the thread before posting? Your point has been thoroughly pre-destroyed.

Reply 13

999tigger

Original post by TitanicTeutonicPhil

Why would you not read all posts in the thread before posting? Your point has been thoroughly pre-destroyed.

It really hasnt. You just look like someoen who doesnt keep up with the news and is just backpedalling to find a way out.

Reply 14

Good bloke

Original post by TitanicTeutonicPhil

It's not sustainable, and a major threat to your economy.

Brexit is a major threat to the German economy, you mean. With 10% tariffs and a 20% devalued pound BMW, Bosch, VW-Audi and the like must be quaking in their boots at the thought of Britain leaving the EU and seeing their market go up in smoke, while British goods hitting the German market are a net 10% cheaper.

Here's my prediction: The EU will decline to give Britain access to the single market without free movement; Britain will go its own way; Britain will implement a 10% corporation tax rate and screw the EU.

(edited 7 years ago)

Reply 15

yudothis

Original post by 999tigger

Why would you produce a story thats a month old when the announcement was made just yesterday and that there was no tax subsidy?

Did you not watch the news yesterday or read the papers?

One day someone will find whatever the government gave Nissan.

Reply 16

Betelgeuse-

Bloody Nissan would crawl through glass and fellate our mighty british meat stick just for access to our great british car makers

How do you think it would go if they had to call home to North Korea, hey guys we are moving production to Georgia . THE SHAME NO SIR

Englands flag is a beacon, a lighthouse of prosperity standing tall on these isles

Reply 17

DziNe

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Clearly the decision was made because of a discussion of future government policy, not because of incentives which will be given to Nissan alone or to just the big companies.

Reply 18

Josb

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Original post by Good bloke

Brexit is a major threat to the German economy, you mean. With 10% tariffs and a 20% devalued pound BMW, Bosch, VW-Audi and the like must be quaking in their boots at the thought of Britain leaving the EU and seeing their market go up in smoke, while British goods hitting the German market are a net 10% cheaper.

Here's my prediction: The EU will decline to give Britain access to the single market without free movement; Britain will go its own way; Britain will implement a 10% corporation tax rate and screw the EU.

There will probably be a free trade agreement on goods, but not on services.

Reply 19

Good bloke