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Money for nothing

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  • 18-04-2019 10:42pm
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    realitykeeper
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    Money for nothing is a BBC show where items that are about to be dumped are rescued and turned into something new and desirable.

    There are two observations I have made about this show. The first is that many of the items date to when the Brits made a lot more of their own everyday stuff, from furniture to electrical and mechanical goods. Restoring old stuff nowadays reduces the need to import so much from Asia but it is a far cry from the height of their industrial revolution. That is kinda sad.

    The second observation is that the profitability/viability of restoring items and producing stuff generally would be far greater if only market forces were allowed to determine pay rates in society. High pay is a really terrible idea but I have not managed to convince anyone of that reality.


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    realitykeeper wrote: »
    Money for nothing is a BBC show where items that are about to be dumped are rescued and turned into something new and desirable.

    There are two observations I have made about this show. The first is that many of the items date to when the Brits made a lot more of their own everyday stuff, from furniture to electrical and mechanical goods. Restoring old stuff nowadays reduces the need to import so much from Asia but it is a far cry from the height of their industrial revolution. That is kinda sad.

    The second observation is that the profitability/viability of restoring items and producing stuff generally would be far greater if only market forces were allowed to determine pay rates in society. High pay is a really terrible idea but I have not managed to convince anyone of that reality.

    I think Ronseal have a brush on stain remover.

    You could try washing yourself with that and see if it fixes your problem.


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    aido79
    Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 5,374 Mod ✭✭✭✭aido79


    realitykeeper wrote: »
    Money for nothing is a BBC show where items that are about to be dumped are rescued and turned into something new and desirable.

    There are two observations I have made about this show. The first is that many of the items date to when the Brits made a lot more of their own everyday stuff, from furniture to electrical and mechanical goods. Restoring old stuff nowadays reduces the need to import so much from Asia but it is a far cry from the height of their industrial revolution. That is kinda sad.

    The second observation is that the profitability/viability of restoring items and producing stuff generally would be far greater if only market forces were allowed to determine pay rates in society. High pay is a really terrible idea but I have not managed to convince anyone of that reality.

    I wish you wouldn't use words like this in your posts:)


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    Avatar MIA
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    realitykeeper wrote: »
    Money for nothing is a BBC show where items that are about to be dumped are rescued and turned into something new and desirable.

    There are two observations I have made about this show. The first is that many of the items date to when the Brits made a lot more of their own everyday stuff, from furniture to electrical and mechanical goods. Restoring old stuff nowadays reduces the need to import so much from Asia but it is a far cry from the height of their industrial revolution. That is kinda sad.

    The second observation is that the profitability/viability of restoring items and producing stuff generally would be far greater if only market forces were allowed to determine pay rates in society. High pay is a really terrible idea but I have not managed to convince anyone of that reality.

    So, basically you want the reality of Victorian times. Find a chap called H G Wells he'll sort you out. Enjoy the Workhouse.


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