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deep recession feared in America

Free trade theory never intended economies to be in a permanent trade disequilibrium.The United states of America has a trade deficit of $50/$60 trillion which means  each household would have to pay $500,000,if this debt was shared with the people of America.Only 2percent of US economy households could afford this to pay this sum if they were asked. So how will it affect everybody in todays society???????????? I WONDER?Since the Iraq war we have seen everything oil related increase in value to such a vast extent,the war itself has cost AMERICA financially more than vietnam ,so far.Yet not quite as much financially as the second world war.(Not quite sure how close the financial comparison is.)If anyone knows please would you enlighten me.So what is my point?Well it seems the largest community on Earth has built the largest building on Earth WHICH JUST SO HAPPENS TO BE AN AIRPORT.So much for co2 emissions being reduced,the amount of heat,energy and pollution will without doubt create a climate so hostile to nature we will all be wearing lovely oxygen masks and playing i spy to see any green bits on the Earth FROM GOOGLE EARTH.Biofuels may not be the answer as they require alot of Earth to grow and as population increases we will need all the land mass we can muster to feed our ever increasing mouths.We have the technology to do pretty much anything we please and yet we are still not acting as professionally as we should regarding being guardians of this Earth.So whats the answer. What i propose for Brentford is a new direction and objective that will utilise the derelict but not vacant lots ait as a project for enviromental change. Would it be possible for some kind philanthropist to lend me shed loads of cash so that i can with the help of local community and cool organisations develop lots ait into a power house.This would involve raising the existing structure and then covering it in effective solar non reflective panels.Installing wind turbines of the same style as you see outside petrol garages.Maybe we can throw in a few tidal turbines for good measure that can create reverse osmosis to help clean the Thames.Anyone interested???????????????????????????????????? 

Markus Mason ● 6687d2 Comments

hi .Thanks for your reply i understand your concerns about the nature element on lots ait being respected and left alone.There is a fine diversity of birds,trees and protected rare species on this island and any potential redevelopment would have to take this into account.Yet with the right individuals involved and sensitive approach, potential enviromental improvements could surely be installed especially if the roof structure alone was repaired then adding solar panels,wind generators on top of this structure would not harm any wildlife.Thats the idea and yes it is idealistic,however quite pracical considering the enthusiasm these days towards alternative power supplys.We who live on and around this island and other community members do actually work repairing our boats on a regular basis,visitors do stop here to repair damaged vessels,make movies and create arts related and nature related projects,So this area is being used for its intended purposes.Any potential redevelopment could redesign any part of the structure to any sympathetic design whilst creating new prospects and oppurtunitys and benefits that would help all concerned. I and some of my friends have been involved with this island for a very long time and genuinely would like to make the best possible from this oppurtunity that is why we seek responses from the local people.  Thankyou once again for your thoughts.

Markus Mason ● 6683d

Well, Markus, I think you've laid your cards on the table and there are some here who may now realise that the derelict boatyards on Lots Ait are occupied but not used for the purpose they were originally designed.However, in the interim years they are now used by a variety of wild-life to nest and procreate. I would like to see this area (so near the World heritage Kew site) to be re-used for its original boat-repairing purpose without humans encroaching on watery things that we humans should leave to other members of this planet. Like ducks.  And other water birds.  We both have our idealist views but neither of these would be of interest to any of the political shenanigans that go on on this site.

S Passmore ● 6684d