It's Official, We Ar Small Fry

[youngmafbog]

So why do we continue to think we are the worlds Policeman, send our troops out everywhere, and fork out billions in aid, especially to countries that do not need it.

From the lips of the Chinese on the UK:

"just an old European country" that is only fit for studying and travel

There we have it Dave, so stop giving our money away, charity begins at home, particularly when you are a small insignificant country.

And at the same time change the WHS back to the NHS, kick out anyone who does not belong here and tell the EU where to go for their cash too.

[Zacs-Master]

So should we not do business with China YMB?

[youngmafbog]

Err, not what I said at all is it?

[Zacs-Master]

I just wondered where the border was for your xenophobia.

[woofgang]

aux barricades mes amis!!!!

[viv38]

Oh God once again someone who has sheer audacity to stick up for his own country is classed as xenophobic!!! Next, cue the racist and little Englander comments!!!

[Ric.ror]

We'll if we are good for education (and I presume that means overseas students) it's only fair to offer them the nhs too

[youngmafbog]

xenophobia
intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries

How does looking after (and pay for) our own first become a fear or irrational dislike.

I dont dislike them, I just dont want to pay for them over our needy, eg pensioners and vulnerable.

Obviously you, rather callously in my opinion, would prefer to give to other countries (that often dont need it) first. Well I suppose you are entitled to your opinion.

[Zacs-Master]

Viv, great way to support your country, stating that it considers itself the worlds policeman, criticising our aid to other countries, insulting those who serve in our armed forces by suggesting that they're wasting their time (I'm not quite sure what YMB would rather they do - be the worlds policemen perhaps?) and lastly, plunging us into another, possibly irrevocable, recession by telling the EU where to go. Mmm. Not exactly my idea of 'support'.

[youngmafbog]

//We'll if we are good for education (and I presume that means overseas students) it's only fair to offer them the nhs too //

Yes, if they pay the NI stamp. No if they dont, just as any other tourist.

[youngmafbog]

//, insulting those who serve in our armed forces //

How dare you.

I wish to save their lives, do you think Iraq and Afghanistan are good? I am a great supporter of our armed forces and have never said anything but.

You are twisting words for some agenda or other.

[emmie]

i don't think we believe we are the worlds policemen, that would be the American politicians, and sadly some of our more brain dead ones who follow like faithful puppies.

[Ric.ror]

I guess they are making a contribution to their education
But I maybe wrong

[emmie]

they may be bankrolling the HS2 project, which quite frankly i would hate to see happen.

[viv38]

I stand by what I said and Zacs you're wasting your time on me. I am sick and tired of my country being the conscience for the rest of the world. Young is right, charity begins at home. I would rather see our elderly kept warm in the winter and young families have enough money to put food on the table, and hey if that makes me 'xenophobic' or whatever in your eyes, believe, me I won't lose any sleep over it !

[jake-the-peg]

Chinese students represent by far the largest segment of foreign students studying at UK Universities.

That costs money and brings foreign earnings into the UK

We desperately need to earn money from China to help pay for all the things we want to buy that are made in China

So this is an interesting statement

Obviously it's been made with some political intent in negotiations but even then they are having to acknowlege the education market in the UK - shows you what a success it is.

From a quick look around figures like 50,000 are bandied about that's half a billion a year in tuition fees alone!

[emmie]

better them quite frankly that the fake students from poorer countries, who cobble enough to get here, enrol in a college then promptly disappear.
time our visa, and indeed colleges asked for the money up front before those wishing to visit, study here arrive.

[Old_Geezer]

The atricle writer who referred to the UK as being "just an old European country" is merely indicating their own ignorance. These islands tend to "punch above their wieght" in most things, and are big enough not to get riled over thoughless comment.

[sp1814]

When are the leftie liberal Islington coffee-house chattering class going to be mentioned???

[emmie]

they have moved out to pastures greener, and left the poor slobs holding the baby.

[Canary42]

///When are the leftie liberal Islington coffee-house chattering class going to be mentioned???///

We were waiting for you to do it - and as usual you didn't fail us.