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Re: Dutch government firm on conditions
[Re: SXMBND]
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10/29/2017 05:09 PM
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I just did the math and added a comparison for reference, I could have used Canada or France which is about half of what the US is but easier to relate to where most of us live. I think Netherlands per person debt is about $38k in USD but a bit more difficult to be sure of. Not political, not saying anything is right, just did math as requested with the info given with a slightly researched reference point. Cheers, T
I prefer the Isle seat
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Re: Dutch government firm on conditions
[Re: SXMBND]
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10/29/2017 09:50 PM
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SXMBND said:Todd said: Doing the math- updated with new starting numbers 200,000,000 NAF divided by 40,000 people = 5000 NAF per person. 5000 NAF per person equals about $2850 USD.
In the US our national debt is about $60,000 per person. That equals about $106,0000 in NAF.
If the SXM debt was at the same rate as here in the US per person then they would be at $4,240,000,000 NAF or about $2,400,000,000 USD.
Spin this what ever way you want and have a great morning. Feel free to correct any math errors, still early here on the West Coast. Cheers, Todd There was no intent to make a comparison between a country of 250+ million people.....1/2 of which pay no taxes, and are taken care of cradle to grave by the government and a COUNTRYwith a population (~40K) that would be representative in size of a small U.S CITY. That comparison would be foolish. A couple a hundred Million $$$$ are generated yearly as a direct result of tourism taxes alone, T/S.....airport, cruise ships. They obviously don't spend diddly on infrastructure,military or entitlements......so tell us where the money goes???? Sounds like a typical west coast train of thought! Nice comeback SXMBND, very true!
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Re: Dutch government firm on conditions
[Re: sasasal]
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10/30/2017 01:29 PM
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sasasal said: Sometimes you do not need documented proof. Do you really think government can not hide things????? This is an Island, who has the power to get real proof... The proof is in the aligations from many people over the years... Ask the residents what they think!!! Not ttol people.. "Sometimes you do not need documented proof....The proof is in the aligations..." Ummm, no. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Dutch government firm on conditions
[Re: Snorkeller]
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10/30/2017 06:38 PM
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I saw that in the DH today about Brownbill. Doing what needs to be done, hopefully.
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Re: Dutch government firm on conditions
[Re: Kennys]
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10/31/2017 09:51 AM
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Kennys said: He tried a "late change " after he learnt about what was going to happen to him. Typical politician. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/hammer.gif" alt="" />
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