New Posts For Thread: Which will come first?https://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/28651351/which-will-come-firsta. the ECB easing (not just lowering rates which I think Draghi is about to do but actually printing money - he was hoping for a little more time before dropping rates so he wouldn't have to spit on the face of Trichet's failed legacy, but at this poYou know it's interesting to note that current surveys in Italy in reaction to the recent austerity measures enacted, show a populace in general grudging acceptance of them.But only if there are similar measures enacted at the upper levels of societyhttps://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/28651351/which-will-come-first?post_id=514097671#514097671You know it's interesting to note that current surveys in Italy in reaction to the recent austerity measures enacted, show a populace in general grudging acceptance of them.But only if there are similar measures enacted at the upper levels of societyWed, 21 Dec 2011 19:19:36 -0600I presume you're talking to me cush ?If so, then tbh I'm not worried simply because I believe in the innate creativity and resilience of man.A few years of austerity would not be of concern to me.Even Menelaus' horror picture of hyper inflation wouldhttps://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/28651351/which-will-come-first?post_id=514097173#514097173I presume you're talking to me cush ?If so, then tbh I'm not worried simply because I believe in the innate creativity and resilience of man.A few years of austerity would not be of concern to me.Even Menelaus' horror picture of hyper inflation wouldWed, 21 Dec 2011 19:07:30 -0600You have to understand that your action's over your lifetime, mark you out, for what you really are.Very few people can really hide, from that sort of scrutiny.https://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/28651351/which-will-come-first?post_id=514096679#514096679You have to understand that your action's over your lifetime, mark you out, for what you really are.Very few people can really hide, from that sort of scrutiny.Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:56:03 -0600If you have inflation, then the equal and opposite reaction is deflation, isn't it? There have been far too many people enjoying the ride up, without considering what the opposite side of it could be.Maybe, you only talk about the horror of a deflathttps://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/28651351/which-will-come-first?post_id=514095229#514095229If you have inflation, then the equal and opposite reaction is deflation, isn't it? There have been far too many people enjoying the ride up, without considering what the opposite side of it could be.Maybe, you only talk about the horror of a deflatWed, 21 Dec 2011 18:19:50 -0600From the sound of things you post on here, I think you might rather like to take out Germany once again ?You certainly do not sound like any sort of fan of Merkel.However, she looks as if she might be your type. You know the academic, dowdy look. Buthttps://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/28651351/which-will-come-first?post_id=514080691#514080691From the sound of things you post on here, I think you might rather like to take out Germany once again ?You certainly do not sound like any sort of fan of Merkel.However, she looks as if she might be your type. You know the academic, dowdy look. ButWed, 21 Dec 2011 12:49:00 -0600Wow, I think we dropped less ordnance when we levelled Dresden during WWII then Botty/Froggy is destroying this forum withhttps://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/28651351/which-will-come-first?post_id=514072831#514072831Wow, I think we dropped less ordnance when we levelled Dresden during WWII then Botty/Froggy is destroying this forum withWed, 21 Dec 2011 09:01:06 -0600You know I think I might just be on the road to understanding the motives behind Menelaus' incessant negative postings.Whilst he is clearly a member of the banking community he is deriding, and he has received some sort of bonus reward for past and chttps://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/28651351/which-will-come-first?post_id=514071341#514071341You know I think I might just be on the road to understanding the motives behind Menelaus' incessant negative postings.Whilst he is clearly a member of the banking community he is deriding, and he has received some sort of bonus reward for past and cWed, 21 Dec 2011 08:17:05 -0600Btw Menelaus not too long ago bragged about himself being the recent recipient of a 6 figure bonus ( just for being an economist ? ).A strange dichotomy, to say the least.https://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/28651351/which-will-come-first?post_id=514070243#514070243Btw Menelaus not too long ago bragged about himself being the recent recipient of a 6 figure bonus ( just for being an economist ? ).A strange dichotomy, to say the least.Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:40:52 -0600At last Menelaus has seemingly said something constructive and correct.The banks should be bailed out but not unconditionally as they currently are being.That is something I wholeheartedly agree with, if that in fact is the essence of Menelaus' pointhttps://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/28651351/which-will-come-first?post_id=514070179#514070179At last Menelaus has seemingly said something constructive and correct.The banks should be bailed out but not unconditionally as they currently are being.That is something I wholeheartedly agree with, if that in fact is the essence of Menelaus' pointWed, 21 Dec 2011 07:38:02 -0600Nothing wrong with a banking system PROVIDED banks are a utility, not the "heads-I-win tails-you-lose" gambling casinos we have allowed them to become. That way they can indeed serve their intended purpose of supporting the REAL productive, goods andhttps://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/28651351/which-will-come-first?post_id=514069521#514069521Nothing wrong with a banking system PROVIDED banks are a utility, not the "heads-I-win tails-you-lose" gambling casinos we have allowed them to become. That way they can indeed serve their intended purpose of supporting the REAL productive, goods andWed, 21 Dec 2011 07:21:55 -0600