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[–] lost@lemmy.wtf 10 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

I want to point out that this is not unique to the U.S. - farming in Europe and the U.K. suffers from the same problem. I suspect that many other countries have the same issue too.

I wonder what the effect of raising wages for farm labourers would be? Surely, it would cause inflation. Does everyone get a pay rise, including the farm labourers, to compensate (inflationary spiral) or will we revert back to norm by excluding them?The truth is - we (yes that includes me!) need to get used to a much simpler lifestyle if we are going to fix this. That will be political suicide though... so here we are with the only compromise that is politically viable.

[–] lost@lemmy.wtf 7 points 8 hours ago

Not much, though - I'm English, and we worked out it would cost £20k for the various visas. On top of that, you need to pay an NHS premium, even though you would already be paying for it through the usual national insurance deduction from your salary. It will also take 10 years before they are a citizen.

We decided to stay here (Germany). Less costs and, sadly, better health care.

[–] lost@lemmy.wtf 6 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago)

God, I hope this doesn't give Reform a chance to win the next election.

[–] lost@lemmy.wtf 6 points 3 days ago

Unlimited POWER!

[–] lost@lemmy.wtf 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

And in 12 months' time, the voting system will allow just one option. Great move, guys... great move.

[–] lost@lemmy.wtf 3 points 4 days ago

Another one of the signs of fascism checked off!

[–] lost@lemmy.wtf 36 points 5 days ago

So it's on us to avoid U.S. made products, got it.

[–] lost@lemmy.wtf 23 points 5 days ago

Thanks for contributing - it's good to get a perspective outside of the usual North America/Europe duopoly.

[–] lost@lemmy.wtf 23 points 6 days ago (2 children)

I've been to Mumbai, and 1km is fine for us Europeans, but depending on their location, it can be a life-threatening experience due to the intense traffic, pollution and heat.

[–] lost@lemmy.wtf 4 points 1 week ago

Time for them to set fire to the White House again...

[–] lost@lemmy.wtf 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Quite something when John Major is to the left of the current Labour party.

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