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26-01-2024 Rob 0

Why do we send international companies away?

The Netherlands has a centuries-long history as an internationally oriented nation. That has brought us much misery and much prosperity. It seems as if we want to deal with that international orientation. Both the prime minister and the king publicly apologize for our slavery past. Commemorations regarding the police actions in Indonesia are widely attended and fully televised. Colonies and former colonies are being financially compensated for the damage we caused.

22-12-2023 Rob 1

New politics in 2024?

The election results are still reverberating. It was just a month ago that we didn't know what we were seeing when the results of the exit poll appeared on the screen. Not much later we got to witness Frans Timmermans' Greek tragedy in a hall in Amsterdam, surrounded by GL-PvdA fans. They had to hold each other, he told his audience. Something terrible had apparently happened. War in Ukraine? Gaza? Climate? Poverty in the Netherlands? No, the election results. Once again, I didn't understand a thing.

17-11-2023 Rob 1

Geert Milders

He has turned 60, our Geert from Venlo. And nuance has reached him too. That is considered very pleasant by many. Apparently, his ideas have more fans than you would think, but he has not been able to elevate them to generally accepted views because of his sharp wording. The way he talks about the risks of Islam now, even (moderate) Muslims will be willing to listen to him. Then you get into a dialogue and start solving problems together.

19-10-2023 Rob 0

Israel or Gaza?

After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, we were faced with taking a position. Are you for Russia or for Ukraine? After the violence in Israel, we are again expected to take a stand. It reminds me of the corona days. Apparently, you always have to be for one and against the other. And as soon as you share your position, nay as soon as it is clear to the other where you stand, you are showered with jeers and malicious expressions.

15-09-2023 Rob 0

Corona debts

The predictable has come true. Entrepreneurs who have had coronasteun are in huge trouble with the repayment of deferred taxes and excess contributions. The originators of this misery are now outgoing and under their desks. Not much more can be expected from them. The tax authorities have announced that the bailiffs are on the starting blocks to start garnishments and other collection measures. The battlefield is being prepared.

27-07-2023 Rob 0

They're going to leave!

My lucky number is 7, so I had started Friday 7/7 with a very positive expectation. That the cabinet would fall I had not seen coming, actually too much luck for one day. Rutte knows more than we know, I thought. I assumed electoral insights. Wrong!

26-06-2023 Rob 0

Staff shortage?

When business owners talk to each other, it is an open door that they have concerns of their staff. "I wish you lots of staff" is an often used, though sarcastically intended, dedication. "But you can't live without them," is then soon the response. It surprises me greatly that entrepreneurs have so much trouble with their HR management. The latter is already the question, whether they realize that they are Human Resources. Resources, in other words, who take care of achieving your entrepreneurial goals. Who think along and help solve problems, who make your often unclearly formulated goals come true.

31-05-2023 Rob 1

40 years priest

Last Pentecost Sunday marked the 40th anniversary of the priesthood of Monsignor de Jong, parish priest of Maastricht-East. Besides his pastoral duties, he is also auxiliary bishop of Roermond, army bishop and bishop of the prison service. I don't think I have even named all his activities with that. Former Bishop Frans Wiertz, the rector of Rolduc and some senior members of the armed forces attended the celebration. The parishioners did not walk out en masse; the church was only partially filled. In and around the pubs at the later carnival celebrations, however, it was very busy. Typical of the current times.

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Column Rob

Why do we send international companies away?

New politics in 2024?

Geert Milders

Israel or Gaza?

Corona debts

They're going to leave!

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