Here we go again!

Rhodes · 07-02-13, 11:53 AM

For all that do not know, Portugal in the last decade had 4 governments! With the normal "political crisis". Three years ago (+/-) We had another political crisis with the state budget not being accepted and the the country going to the FMI and troika, etc. The government falls and we have a new government (the current one).
Yesterday the financial minister resigned, a new one got designated. Today, the leader of the 2º government party and current foreign minister/"vice-minister" resigned by not concur with the designation of the new finance minister.
And so, my country is on the verge of a government fall and new elections.
Well, here we go again!

Oberon · 07-02-13, 12:04 PM

Ask the Egyptian army for help.

Rhodes · 07-02-13, 12:11 PM

Are you kidding? We already ask and they said that we were ungovernable and they do not want anything with us!

Oberon · 07-02-13, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhodes

Are you kidding? We already ask and they said that we were ungovernable and they do not want anything with us!

STEED · 07-02-13, 01:16 PM

The corrupt pigs will have a field day on the stock markets crashing them then rising them then creaming off back to crashing and so on.

Jimbuna · 07-02-13, 02:07 PM

The EU should be along shortly with some financial aid package...provided you sell them your souls and any future you thought you had

Rhodes · 07-02-13, 04:57 PM

What future? This country is getting lower and lower, suprised that it didn't gone trough the planet and way in to space.
The PM said that he does not accept the minister resignation and also the government is secure and will not resign!
Since football has not began yet, this soap opera is the public entertainment!

Oberon

Wolferz · 07-02-13, 04:57 PM

Puppet theater at its finest.

BrucePartington · 07-02-13, 06:56 PM

"There is in a corner of Iberia a people who will not govern themselves nor will they let anyone do it for them." - Julius Caesar

I really need to find my way back to the shuttle craft.

I apologize for my rant, but I'm really tired of the puppet show.
And Oberon's advice seems to be spot on.

Jimbuna · 07-03-13, 06:14 AM

Just out of curiosity, have meals and drinks prices fallen this summer?

BrucePartington · 07-03-13, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Just out of curiosity, have meals and drinks prices fallen this summer?

I don't think so. I haven't noticed anything significant in my neck of the hoods. Our VAT went through the roof across the board last year, which pretty much had the oposite effect of what our "think tanks" expected. Small businesses are struggling to make ends meet. Many small businesses went bankrupt.

If you're thinking of Algarve, I have no idea. I haven't read anything related in online news (I don't watch TV any more). My career and life have been destroyed, I can barely survive, so I haven't been to Algarve (or anywhere else) to notice anything relevant.
Home gas has gone up (ouch), which is bound to increase the cost of cooking.

The government has been taxing people beyond their income. They destroyed the economy so badly that they are actually collecting far less in taxes and spending far more in basic welfare. By killing GDP, debt as percentage has sky-rocketed. Their strategy makes as much sense as a man standing on a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle. The proverbial golden egg chicken comes to mind.

Internet is the only "luxury" I keep, as it's the best means of searching for a way out of my current situation. So far no luck. I have even started to look abroad. What bothers me is that I am *not* an unqualified professional. I have a diploma to prove it and I've proven my skills time and again.

Sorry. Needed to vent.

Jimbuna · 07-03-13, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BrucePartington

I don't think so. I haven't noticed anything significant in my neck of the hoods. Our VAT went through the roof across the board last year, which pretty much had the oposite effect of what our "think tanks" expected. Small businesses are struggling to make ends meet. Many small businesses went bankrupt.

If you're thinking of Algarve, I have no idea. I haven't read anything related in online news (I don't watch TV any more). My career and life have been destroyed, I can barely survive, so I haven't been to Algarve (or anywhere else) to notice anything relevant.
Home gas has gone up (ouch), which is bound to increase the cost of cooking.

The government has been taxing people beyond their income. They destroyed the economy so badly that they are actually collecting far less in taxes and spending far more in basic welfare. By killing GDP, debt as percentage has sky-rocketed. Their strategy makes as much sense as a man standing on a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle. The proverbial golden egg chicken comes to mind.

Internet is the only "luxury" I keep, as it's the best means of searching for a way out of my current situation. So far no luck. I have even started to look abroad. What bothers me is that I am *not* an unqualified professional. I have a diploma to prove it and I've proven my skills time and again.

Sorry. Needed to vent.

No problem, thanks for the frank and honest response.

I hope life gets better for you very soon

07-02-13, 11:53 AM	#1
Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,515 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	Here we go again! For all that do not know, Portugal in the last decade had 4 governments! With the normal "political crisis". Three years ago (+/-) We had another political crisis with the state budget not being accepted and the the country going to the FMI and troika, etc. The government falls and we have a new government (the current one). Yesterday the financial minister resigned, a new one got designated. Today, the leader of the 2º government party and current foreign minister/"vice-minister" resigned by not concur with the designation of the new finance minister. And so, my country is on the verge of a government fall and new elections. Well, here we go again! __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

07-02-13, 12:11 PM	#3
Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,515 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	Are you kidding? We already ask and they said that we were ungovernable and they do not want anything with us! __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

07-02-13, 01:16 PM	#5
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	The corrupt pigs will have a field day on the stock markets crashing them then rising them then creaming off back to crashing and so on. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

07-02-13, 02:07 PM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The EU should be along shortly with some financial aid package...provided you sell them your souls and any future you thought you had __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-02-13, 04:57 PM	#7
Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,515 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	What future? This country is getting lower and lower, suprised that it didn't gone trough the planet and way in to space. The PM said that he does not accept the minister resignation and also the government is secure and will not resign! Since football has not began yet, this soap opera is the public entertainment! Oberon __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

07-02-13, 12:04 PM	#2
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Ask the Egyptian army for help.

07-02-13, 04:57 PM	#8
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Puppet theater at its finest. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

07-02-13, 06:56 PM	#9
BrucePartington XO Join Date: May 2013 Location: KM AM99 Posts: 405 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	"There is in a corner of Iberia a people who will not govern themselves nor will they let anyone do it for them." - Julius Caesar I really need to find my way back to the shuttle craft. I apologize for my rant, but I'm really tired of the puppet show. And Oberon's advice seems to be spot on.

07-03-13, 06:14 AM	#10
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Just out of curiosity, have meals and drinks prices fallen this summer? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!