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Originally posted by sharps
Originally posted by ImaginaryReality1984
reply to post by MightyAl
I swear that politicians in Europe act like little children. They laugh and boo at speeches. We are supposed to be well mannered and i see no evidence of that here. These people are supposed to be adults, they lead our countries and design our lives via policy, yet they cover their ears and run off when they hear something they don't like.
Yep I have to agree,
But thank god it's not like the US system where no one will say boo to a goose (or say liar to a lying politician) and all you have to do to hamper legislation is say you are going to filibuster and all opposition disappears, so that you don't actually have to really filibuster. It's like Ford Prefect talking to the man from the council and saying can you pretend arthur dent is lying down in front of the JCB when he is actually in the pub having a pint.
The more anger and bad behaviour you see in a parliament the more you can be sure that not everyone has sold out.
Originally posted by sharps
reply to post by Donny 4 million
During the last referendum the Irish economy was booming. Despite being part of the Euro the people were against their constitution being usurped by Brussels. Then came the very convenient 'Global Economic Meltdown' and Ireland began begging for help from Brussels as their economy crashed. Then what was originally the stick became the carrot and the people voted yes to save the economy and protect everyones current standard of living...at least thats my take on it.
Ps I've emailed a letter of support to the Office of The President of The Czech Republic. Who's with me?
EDIT To add the following link that may shed some light on the issue.
www.telegraph.co.uk...
[edit on 7-10-2009 by sharps]
Originally posted by DJOldskool
The amazing thing to me is the lack of info on the EU on MSN.
I found it very difficult to find out how the EU works. I had to watch a short docu by the UKIP party to get the basics.
You would think that something this important would be examined in detail by the MSN. But if they did that a lot more people would realise we are signing up to a glorified dictatorship. I can sum it up in one sentance:
ALL the power in the EU is held by 23 APPIONTED, not elected positions, MEPS can do nothing without the approval of this group!
[edit on 5-10-2009 by DJOldskool]
Originally posted by Donny 4 million
Originally posted by DJOldskool
The amazing thing to me is the lack of info on the EU on MSN.
I found it very difficult to find out how the EU works. I had to watch a short docu by the UKIP party to get the basics.
You would think that something this important would be examined in detail by the MSN. But if they did that a lot more people would realise we are signing up to a glorified dictatorship. I can sum it up in one sentance:
ALL the power in the EU is held by 23 APPIONTED, not elected positions, MEPS can do nothing without the approval of this group!
[edit on 5-10-2009 by DJOldskool]
DJ
I would like to ask you to post the 23 appointed positions so we can check their backgrounds.
If you feel safe doing that.
I look at the situation in America as quite compatible.
Oh and by the way-- could you give me the full meaning of the initials UKUIP, UKIP, MSN and JCB.
Thanks donny
Ah and MEPS