Usinmyknaus Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 An article in the Telegraph recently suggested a new, independent country be created by drawing a line from the south coast to the Isle of Wight, up to Rutland and then horizontally to the east coast. The newspaper article suggested that this would instantly become one of the wealthiest, most prosperous nations on earth. One could envision a land of exceptionally low taxes, world class transport infrastructure, heathcare genuinely free for all its citizens, comprehensively policed borders, negligible crime (lots of police on the beat, corporal punishment and the death penalty on the statute books), top-flight Education, a high standard of living for the elderly and infirm, with the handfull of residual, able unemployed guaranteed the dignity of full-time work in return for state support and a Chancellor having to stand at the Despatch Box each year announcing his lastest tax cuts. Was the article flawed? Any views? Any suggestions for a name for the new country? I'll start with "New Sussex". Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGD Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 "Fantasy Island". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usinmyknaus Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Blimey you're quick Bruce. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGD Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Or maybe "Never Never Land". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkmoy Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Perhaps 'Dream On' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 It all makes good sense to me. If those idiots in bankrupt Wales and Scotland who want independence get their way it will leave those of us who can move back into 'New Sussex' much better as we then do not have to subsidise the rest of the U.K. - or F.U.K. for Fragmented United Kingdom as it would then be known. Having been born and raised in Old Sussex I claim citizenship of New Sussex immediately. 'Sod you Jack - I'm allright' will be the the New Sussex motto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJH Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Usinmyknaus - 2008-03-11 10:06 AM Was the article flawed? Most definitely. If there was so much wealth in the south east the government wouldn't have to steal so much lottery funding from the rest of the country to pay for the London Olympic Games. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usinmyknaus Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Would the millions of predominantly white, middle class people who have gone into voluntary exile overseas to escape the "Labour Terror" return if New Sussex became reality? Would we see Bruce and Sparkle and many other illustrious ex-pat forumers walk upon New Sussex's green and pleasant land once more? Bob :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usinmyknaus Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Fair point Graham, but I suspect that pot of gold was such a soft touch, no profligate politician could resist it. Of course the incoming government of New Sussex would be free to reconsider holding the games at all........... Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Usinmyknaus - 2008-03-11 4:42 PM Would we see Bruce and Sparkle and many other illustrious ex-pat forumers walk upon New Sussex's green and pleasant land once more? Bob :-) If they all did come back it would be good enough reason to stay in Wales I suppose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usinmyknaus Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 So Tracker, you won't be applying for a job in the New Sussex Diplomatic Service then? Bob :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Usinmyknaus - 2008-03-11 4:58 PM So Tracker, you won't be applying for a job in the New Sussex Diplomatic Service then? Bob :D Having mellowed a lot since qualifying from the Saddam Hussein school of diplomacy, I do feel too over qualified to be the New Sussex Minister of Diplomacy - but I could follow in the footsteps of my Australian hero Sir Les Patterson and become the Minister of Culture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJH Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Usinmyknaus - 2008-03-11 4:46 PM Of course the incoming government of New Sussex would be free to reconsider holding the games at all........... Bob No chance Bob - too many of them would get free tickets to the games - and the trough along with it (lol) (lol) Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 "New Sussex!" Sound more like a Revolution! I'm up for that. At least the "New Sussex" population would still have there second homes here in Cornwall to make more money. We will still be poor even if we had our independence. How about calling it "Richland" (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Robb - 2008-03-11 7:56 PM How about calling it "Richland" (lol) Oh - now I really am flattered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Usinmyknaus - 2008-03-11 10:06 AM ............ Any suggestions for a name for the new country? I'll start with "New Sussex". Bob Telegraphshire? But then, to those who read the Telegraph, it already exists! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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