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Congratulations Clive

Trump isn't a neoliberal. Old-school protectionist capitalist if you can put any label on him.

Also, the EU guarantees some worker's rights which is why the Tories want out, amongst other regressive reasons.
 
NottyImp said:
Trump isn't a neoliberal. Old-school protectionist capitalist if you can put any label on him.

Also, the EU guarantees some worker's rights which is why the Tories want out, amongst other regressive reasons.
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So what workers rights does protect by silent increasing import tariffs on goods such as oranges (from 3.2% to 16%) which come in?
 
NottyImp said:
I think your comparing oranges with apples there.
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But the principle is still the same, people are moaning about Trumps import tariffs on steel etc but why does the EU impose and justify a 5 fold increase in this tariff, it does not benefit the UK (as we don't grow them so why is it in the UK interest to increase it?) but does effect many 3rd world (poorer) countries that do export them to the UK and EU.
 
Screamager said:
Bit like those who rail against neoliberalism in the form of the Tories and Trump but welcome it with open arms in the form of the EU, then.

Back on topic, congrats Clive and Roger.
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I’m looking forward to the sunny socialist uplands Brexit will bring then.
 
Congratulations on the appointment, Clive, and thanks for all you've achieved with us so far. Onwards and upwards (and it will be!), and please make time if you can to post on here occasionally as we really appreciate it.....
Vast thanks to Bob for all he's done for the club.
 
SalfordImp said:
But the principle is still the same, people are moaning about Trumps import tariffs on steel etc but why does the EU impose and justify a 5 fold increase in this tariff, it does not benefit the UK (as we don't grow them so why is it in the UK interest to increase it?) but does effect many 3rd world (poorer) countries that do export them to the UK and EU.
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I didn't know about this and have no idea, tbh. For the record, I think the EU has faults. But I don't think leaving it in a huff is the way to address them.
 
Thank you to all those that have offered their congrats on this forum. That and your support is very much appreciated. For those that are less convinced there is no problem from my side in a healthy dose of skepticism.

I hope some of your questions or concerns in particular over my location have been answered in various statements, articles or interviews. I still intend to pop in at times and contribute on this forum.

And finally, my sincere apologies if I have diverted the discussion away from Trump, Brexit etc.
 
SAToffeeImp said:
Thank you to all those that have offered their congrats on this forum. That and your support is very much appreciated. For those that are less convinced there is no problem from my side in a healthy dose of skepticism.

I hope some of your questions or concerns in particular over my location have been answered in various statements, articles or interviews. I still intend to pop in at times and contribute on this forum.

And finally, my sincere apologies if I have diverted the discussion away from Trump, Brexit etc.
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Ha, ha! No, back on topic, I think.
 
SAToffeeImp said:
Thank you to all those that have offered their congrats on this forum. That and your support is very much appreciated. For those that are less convinced there is no problem from my side in a healthy dose of skepticism.

I hope some of your questions or concerns in particular over my location have been answered in various statements, articles or interviews. I still intend to pop in at times and contribute on this forum.

And finally, my sincere apologies if I have diverted the discussion away from Trump, Brexit etc.
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Great last sentence Clive, very funny :lol:
 
SAToffeeImp said:
Thank you to all those that have offered their congrats on this forum. That and your support is very much appreciated. For those that are less convinced there is no problem from my side in a healthy dose of skepticism.

I hope some of your questions or concerns in particular over my location have been answered in various statements, articles or interviews. I still intend to pop in at times and contribute on this forum.

And finally, my sincere apologies if I have diverted the discussion away from Trump, Brexit etc.
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Congratulations from me as well, I have no doubt that you will take our great club forwards.

Having had the pleasure of talking to you on 2 or 3 occasions and standing behind you and chatting with you at 1 away match I have no doubt that you will be a great success. Along with Roger who I think will be an excellent choice as Vice Chair you have my full backing.

Onwards and upwards for the Mighty Imps.
 
SalfordImp said:
But the principle is still the same, people are moaning about Trumps import tariffs on steel etc but why does the EU impose and justify a 5 fold increase in this tariff, it does not benefit the UK (as we don't grow them so why is it in the UK interest to increase it?) but does effect many 3rd world (poorer) countries that do export them to the UK and EU.
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It's in our interest because as a member of the EU we can negotiate that tariff away for reciprocal trade arrangements that do benefit us. The UK has done that repeatedly over the course of it's membership of the EU. Particularly as the largest part of our economy is generated by services which usually do not attract a trade tariff. We're essentially using other EU countries nerve points over trade to negotiate better trade deals which will benefit the UK to the same extent as the rest of the EU.
 
SAToffeeImp said:
Thank you to all those that have offered their congrats on this forum. That and your support is very much appreciated. For those that are less convinced there is no problem from my side in a healthy dose of skepticism.

I hope some of your questions or concerns in particular over my location have been answered in various statements, articles or interviews. I still intend to pop in at times and contribute on this forum.

And finally, my sincere apologies if I have diverted the discussion away from Trump, Brexit etc.
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I hope that your new role will not preclude you from entering next season's where will they finish competition? ( you improved last season)
 
Sincilbanks said:
It's in our interest because as a member of the EU we can negotiate that tariff away for reciprocal trade arrangements that do benefit us. The UK has done that repeatedly over the course of it's membership of the EU. Particularly as the largest part of our economy is generated by services which usually do not attract a trade tariff. We're essentially using other EU countries nerve points over trade to negotiate better trade deals which will benefit the UK to the same extent as the rest of the EU.
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Don’t go letting facts get in the way!
 
Just to add my congrats to Clive and Roger both genuinely nice guys who I look forward to meeting at games (and Paul of course) as they always have time for a word something I appreciate greatly. As for those that have their doubts well it makes the forum interesting even if we don't agree.
So many years standing with the other 30 or 40 fans at away games and seeing kids walking round LIncoln in Man U and Arsenal shirts. Look at the difference.
Lincoln history may one day be written in terms of so many years bc or ad (before cowley) and (after Danny) thanks to clive
UTI
 
Well done and congratulations to Clive and Roger.

The odd post on here as you'd expect from some, but if you're blind to what Clive's brought to the Club since the turn of 2016 then you've obviously not been paying attention.

We had been saying on here for years that what we needed was an initial injection just to spark interest levels and off we'd go.

No problems with being in SA, either. We have these magical things called mobile phones and laptops now, which makes things much easier (added to Kevin and Liam who run the Club day to day).

And not forgetting that 'Chairman' and 'Vice Chairman' are just titles in an LCFC Boardroom. I'm pretty sure there's no additional voting power.
 
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