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turk
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 Posted - 15 Jul 2008 : 23:26:35
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As the biggest banks in yankeestan are having big problems, and seem like more troubling news coming from asia, europe. With the high oil prices. The recession is coming.
So how it will impact on Gambia. The import cost will increase. The number of tourists and spending of an individual tourist will decrease. It will be very difficult for Gambia.
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diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 16 Jul 2008 : 16:14:05
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| Turk what you say is obviously correct,most of the world will suffer from increased prices due to oil and to some extent to poor harvest recently,and the credit crunch as well.Gambia will suffer as a lot of its income comes from tourism AND many of its people have remitances from the western world which is badly affected by the credit crunch,unemployment is bound to rise and those who send remitances to Gambia will no longer have anything spare to send.As you say"It will be very difficult for Gambia." |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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kaanibaa
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 Jul 2008 : 21:26:19
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| If the world catches fire ,the living shall perish, those who are already dead need fear no loss.Depression would affect all and sundry given the scary scenario being played out here, I just want to hope that some how humanity would survive this lurking disaster ,doom or perdition.There is a saying in Africa that the cry for lie down met the snake flat aground, because it is legless. The downfall of major economies here predicted would affect Gambia but poverty resides there so it may not be so strange or as hard hitting on the people of dear Gambia as it would on those living such luxurious lifestyles. When they come tumbling down they would meet the poor downtrodden at level naught. My tenkeremess ! |
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Hiz Princess
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19 Jul 2008 : 12:46:11
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Well if you listen to the analyst, Britain is talking itself into a recession rather than seeing the current climate as a 'slowdown'.
One of the benefits, if you can call it that is that opportunities arise out of slumps. One bonus being cut price air travel which has happened before, despite soaring fuel prices. Will Gambia benefit from this?? I very much doubt it its normally America and Canada that tourist desire.
Gambia is in danger of becoming a middle income destination. You only have to trawl the travel forms to see the expections of a 'cheap 3rd world country' are dashed. With the ridiculous summer pricing structures ; the extortionate hotel prices for refreshments etc and the scare tactics used by some companies to keep tourist contained to their trips/hotels its not a cheap option. Gambians will not benefit from this,as the money will not be reinvested into the country
Yes there are some beautiful beaches, yes the sun shines but the same can be said for Turkey (now a popular substitute) and a cheaper option in terms of flights and accommodation.
On a travel forum I read of a plea to tourist not to pay the prices Gambians are asking for their land but to haggle them down as westerners are being ripped off!!!!! There are alspo comments of the 'greed' of landlords/landowners. None of this benefits the reputation of the country.
Many western investors who have purchased business are selling up and returning 'home'after many years.These investors have employed local people who now find themselves looking for work.
What's the answer I have no idea I really wish I did. I keep getting told that Gambias much more than a tourist destination and in some ways I agree, but then I think of the some of the staff I met this June from the senigambia hotel who were laid off (without pay) so it could be refurbished and have no idea whether they have a job to go back to.
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Bodwick
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19 Jul 2008 : 22:01:53
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kaanibaa, I think it’s safe to say the World will not catch fire. There may be outbreaks in California and in Australia but it’s unlikely to spread across the World. So the living can rest easy and the dead can stay dead.
You exaggerate your imagined ’scary scenario’ into something it’s not. There is no downfall of the major economies about to turn the West into some sort of Gambia clone. The idea is laughable.
As for the suggestion that the supposed poor downtrodden people of your dear Gambia who you assume live at level zero will somehow be joined by the rich of the West as they travel to poverty street? Well I’ll leave you to imagine this scenario as it’s so far off from reality that I can’t be bothered explaining why this will never happen.
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A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly.
Specialization is for insects.
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kaanibaa
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20 Jul 2008 : 19:36:40
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| oh yeah , ride on then I was not the prophet of doom in the first instance so why direct your wrath to me poor soul. Read again and you will find out that some one else made the said predictions and pointed out The Gambia for being on path of such dire economic woes.No need to hoodwink me Bodwick ,I am cool ,cooler than your dearly loved cucumber . |
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turk
USA
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Posted - 21 Jul 2008 : 02:51:28
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West is really worrying about economic situation. In EU, older population is big big risk in 25-50 years. EU is trying to get Turkey to EU and Club Med and integration of younger population is attempt for plastic surgery to EU. Another worry is the rise of China and India. And may I add russia as well? Soviet has never been an economic competetitor but these china and india may not be technological/military giant but their economy is getting bigger. That was one of the reason united anglo allience went to iraq to keep the oil from China/india. The share of world economic resources will lead another World War soon and camps are already forming.
But I think in the short run, there will be recession but that is the reality of economy. I have to agree with bodwick his or her critism of doom theory is not in the short run. |
diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
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kaanibaa
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26 Jul 2008 : 23:43:17
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| I remember reading about a certain Osborne Group somewhere and it was about high finance involve big guns such like Osama bin Ladins family, Bush family and a certain African American big shot being heavily involved in the Iraq affair , starting from the Twin Tower incident. can any one more throw light on this please. It was an interesting document. |
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Hiz Princess
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Eve
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Posted - 27 Jul 2008 : 16:20:08
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Originally posted by turk
As the biggest banks in yankeestan are having big problems, and seem like more troubling news coming from asia, europe. With the high oil prices. The recession is coming.
So how it will impact on Gambia. The import cost will increase. The number of tourists and spending of an individual tourist will decrease. It will be very difficult for Gambia.
again???? we been surfering for the pass years, it's enough now
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toubab1020
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Posted - 27 Jul 2008 : 21:51:41
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Originally posted by turk
West is really worrying about economic situation. In EU, older population is big big risk in 25-50 years. EU is trying to get Turkey to EU and Club Med and integration of younger population is attempt for plastic surgery to EU. Another worry is the rise of China and India. And may I add russia as well? Soviet has never been an economic competetitor but these china and india may not be technological/military giant but their economy is getting bigger. That was one of the reason united anglo allience went to iraq to keep the oil from China/india. The share of world economic resources will lead another World War soon and camps are already forming.
But I think in the short run, there will be recession but that is the reality of economy. I have to agree with bodwick his or her critism of doom theory is not in the short run.
The Russians have pushed out the BP boss,I can hear the russians saying that's OK then, they have developed all this for us,its about time we took it ,Russia will become the energy giant to Europe in the not too distant future.The return of the cold war? maybe not, Europe wants energy and will have to pay russia for it.Doom is coming? ,yes I think so. |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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turk
USA
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Posted - 28 Jul 2008 : 01:31:18
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That is one of the reason Turkey must/will be part of EU. Turkey will help the Oil/Natural Gas fields from Central Asia and Middleeast to reach the Europe. There is already a project, a natural gas pipeline from Hasar to italy/austria/greece. I think the name was, Nabuca or something, the big project that brings Central Asian oil/natural gas to Europe via the pipeline from turkey. Oh, obviously we may need permission from Gambiabev as these Turkic republics ain't so democratic.
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diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 28 Jul 2008 : 01:56:32
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Turk,
Thanks for that,you are really on the ball,would you welcome Turkey as part of the EU? |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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turk
USA
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Posted - 28 Jul 2008 : 10:37:49
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| why not? See my points on Istanbul bombing debates openned by beloved gambiabev. |
diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
Edited by - turk on 28 Jul 2008 10:38:31 |
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