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First, why on Earth would unsold stock be exported instead of simply rotated into retail shelf space?
Second, I defy you to go to your pantry and find one pre-packaged item that isn't already labeled in both imperial and metric.
Fail. Try again.
Talk about viral ignorance! Do some research first.
First I'm talking about unsold inventory here--it has already been on the shelves.
Many countries have implemented Metric-only labeling laws. Most of these countries adopted metric to keep British influence (and subsequent British colonization and subjugation) at bay. In the early 19th century, there were two measurements in wide use--metric and Imperial. Metric ended up being a popular alternative since it was the only measurement that didn't resemble the British systems--Colonial and Imperial. Not integrating into British systems would be a great symbol of resistance to the British Empire and make it harder for the British to conquer the land. It seems that it's now being used to counterbalance American influence.
Smugly stated with a hate-America, hate-Americans mindset, as usual. Chip away, KT, maybe in another couple of centuries the world will be run the way you and NorthNJ would hope. Until then I'll enjoy my freedoms - and watching you butt heads against reality. Its truly a fun show.
First, why on Earth would unsold stock be exported instead of simply rotated into retail shelf space?
You are so spot on, Drover, and this real estate agent from Houston is sounding stupider and stupider. Apparently in his bizarre world - not ours - when a canned food store finds it has old stock they simply export the old stock to some needy third world country. He thinks.
I guess in Texas he's never heard of the Dollar Stores, 99 Cents Stores or Grocery Outlet chains - just to name three within ten miles of me - that routinely acquire almost outdated or distress stock from the majors and retail it from their stores. When I spoke with their managers about THEIR canned goods returns [the very end of the cycle, as it were] they said there are none. In foodstuffs unless the containers are damaged, they sell everything. Sometimes in hard goods they have returns, but not often.
So whatever benefit going "metric" might have in that environment cannot be rationalized, but that probably won't make any difference to KT.
You are so spot on, Drover, and this real estate agent from Houston is sounding stupider and stupider. Apparently in his bizarre world - not ours - when a canned food store finds it has old stock they simply export the old stock to some needy third world country. He thinks. This would definitely be the Socialist EU way of doing things. Recycle old stock, send the Canned Goods to Darfur to help the poor and needy refugees, pat themselves on the back for for that good warm fuzzy of showing the world how caring they are , but it turns out to be failure because no one thought to send a can opener. Oh wait a minute, they did, but it was an Electric can opener for which no one could find an electrical outlet to use it.
But then there was another problem. When they sent the manual use can opener, it was in USA/Imperial measurement and the cans were EU metric. Then the stupid Americans would be at fault again.
I guess in Texas he's never heard of the Dollar Stores, 99 Cents Stores or Grocery Outlet chains - just to name three within ten miles of me - that routinely acquire almost outdated or distress stock from the majors and retail it from their stores. When I spoke with their managers about THEIR canned goods returns [the very end of the cycle, as it were] they said there are none. In foodstuffs unless the containers are damaged, they sell everything. Sometimes in hard goods they have returns, but not often.
So whatever benefit going "metric" might have in that environment cannot be rationalized, but that probably won't make any difference to KT.
Keep on resisting his viral ignorance, my friend.
Well that's the thing, there are dozens of these outlet stores everywhere looking for the deals and bargains so that they are able to sell the cheaper goods to their clientel. The real problem with the critics is independent thinking, inovation, initiative, adapting, etc. This is one of the main things missing from strict government controlled countries where citizens are encouraged not to think independently unless it has first been sanctioned by the authorities.
i read the other day the Britain is considering switching to the Metric system.
In Britain speed is in mph measurements our in centimeters and feet. and wheight is measured in pounds-(not their currency)
i read the other day the Britain is considering switching to the Metric system.
In Britain speed is in mph measurements our in centimeters and feet. and wheight is measured in pounds-(not their currency)
Britain is not "considering" switching to the metric system; they are required to by law as a member of the EU. However, they have secured the following exemptions: road distances will still be demarcated in miles and beer servings in pubs will still be measured in pints (which is 20oz in the UK as upposed to the US 16oz pint). Ireland will also be allowed to maintain the pub pint.
If anyone wants to get a hint how Brits really feel about the UK being forced into using "European" standards like the the metric system, watch their shopkeepers handling "Euro" currency at discount goods stalls in local shopping zones like London's Camden Market. If someone's money is not in "pounds", they quite openly say they much prefer dollars over Euros. <spit, spit>
[Yes, before you ask, most street vendors around London will accept anything to make a sale].
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Britain is not "considering" switching to the metric system; they are required to by law as a member of the EU. However, they have secured the following exemptions: road distances will still be demarcated in miles and beer servings in pubs will still be measured in pints (which is 20oz in the UK as upposed to the US 16oz pint). Ireland will also be allowed to maintain the pub pint.
I'm actually surprised Britain even joined the European Union. I've never thought of them as having much of a fondness for the continental way of doing things anyway. They've always relished their little Island Independence.
Of course the Brit citizens like retiring over there in France and especially Spain. I know because my flavourite shows are , "Sun, Sea and Scafolding" & "A Place In The Sun".
I'm actually surprised Britain even joined the European Union. I've never thought of them as having much of a fondness for the continental way of doing things anyway. They've always relished their little Island Independence.
That's quite true. As I understand it they were promised a vote on the subject at one time, but British politicians being so much smarter than regular folk that did not come about, raising quite a bit of long-lasting ill will - or so I've been told. I think they've put off voting on the EU "constitution" for several years, now.
Which gets us back on topic. Why should Americans care a fig about artificially "complying" with so-called standards promulgated by the do-nothings of the European world? Those that 'play the fiddle calls the tune', in my book. The weak economic and political leadership engine that sputters through most of Europe is just gasping to hold on, not leading the way. Why should anyone seriously pay them much mind? For the last four decades they've become more like "followers" over there, not leaders.
If non-UK Europe somehow wants to once again assert themselves as economic and moral leaders of the free world let them get their own houses in order first. But right now they just seem too weak to count much in the big scheme of things. Nothing personal, just not that important to worry about. Sorry, rant over.
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Oh wait a minute, they did, but it was an Electric can opener for which no one could find an electrical outlet to use it. 
