unbeliever Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Its his loss, if he chooses not to answer. So you posed the question to cause trouble rather than hoping for a constructive answer? Because that's the impression you gave. I find I get on well (as well as people generally do get on on the Forum) with both you and Obelix. I jumped in because I thought you were a little rude but you're not a troll and his reaction was understandable but perhaps went too far. Was I wrong about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 I jumped in because I thought you were a little rude but you're not a troll and his reaction was understandable but perhaps went too far. Was I wrong about you? If someone gets upset about an icon when they are posting anonymously, I think they need to toughen up. This is part of the real world, some parts are even more upsetting; 'icon' of your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbeliever Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 (edited) If someone gets upset about an icon when they are posting anonymously, I think they need to toughen up. This is part of the real world, some parts are even more upsetting; 'icon' of your choice. He's not weak. He's not crying. You just managed to provoke him into not answering your question and to generate animosity for no purpose. And now for some reason you're defending it. He does have an answer to your question. He's not avoiding answering it I can assure you. Look back through the thread and you won't have trouble finding Obelix's opinion on the effects of Brexit on share prices and the wider economy. Maybe you intended it as a joke. I've been caught out by that before. Tone doesn't survive transcription. In any event I shall now give up my short and unproductive career as a peacemaker and go back to criticising socialism, superstition and the EU. Edited October 4, 2016 by unbeliever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berberis Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 The bond and share markets seem to disagree. The Bond market is doing well because the Bank of England keeps printing money. You know, quantative easing. The thing that was reported on the front pages of most newspapers in the 2008 financial crash. Its been happening ever since the Brexit vote with little fanfare. Have a guess why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 You just managed to provoke him into not answering your question and to generate animosity for no purpose. And now for some reason you're defending it. Maybe you intended it as a joke. I've been caught out by that before. Tone doesn't survive transcription. I come on here when I have the time to post, is that for my benefit, or the benefit of others? People reading this will all see different sides of the argument; if there is an icon on here that can upset people and be negative to discourse, maybe it should be removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Posters on here often need more than a good point to get an answer, it seems your failure to answer proves the point. I have answers. I just don't deign to give you one. ---------- Post added 04-10-2016 at 14:07 ---------- Its his loss, if he chooses not to answer. Actually no. The loss is entirely yours. I have been able to not engage with someone who is hostile, have managed to have a good conversation with someone else (who interestingly has almost opposite views to mine, yet we still have civility and respect) and not had to defend my reputation. Winner all round in my estimation. ---------- Post added 04-10-2016 at 14:08 ---------- The Bond market is doing well because the Bank of England keeps printing money. You know, quantative easing. The thing that was reported on the front pages of most newspapers in the 2008 financial crash. Its been happening ever since the Brexit vote with little fanfare. Have a guess why? Yes but... the amount they've printed and said they will print isn't enough for the bonds to be doing what they are. So they must be thinking that the BOE is going to print a whole lot more and I cannot understand why - unless it's just wishful thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L00b Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 <...> Yes but... the amount they've printed and said they will print isn't enough for the bonds to be doing what they are. So they must be thinking that the BOE is going to print a whole lot more and I cannot understand why - unless it's just wishful thinking. Here you go, quoting from Bloomberg today: "According to three senior figures in May’s administration, the government will refuse to prioritize the protection of the [financial] sector after the U.K. has left the European Union. Her team has also dismissed the key business demand for an interim deal with the EU to help ease the transition out of the bloc, one of the people said. All asked not to be named because the information is sensitive." I'm close to being speechless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 This is why I abandoned HMS Brittannica.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricgem2002 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 This is why I abandoned HMS Brittannica....how's Germany? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelFargate Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 I'm close to being speechless. Yet another benefit of Brexit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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