Many positions in the EU that in a normal democracy would be elected are given to retired or de-selected national politicians. Some may be appointed for their expertise but often it is for favours owed or just for time-serving. The EU’s top governing body is the Commission, with one representative for each nation. Britain’s past … More Grey Men in Suits
Many people in the EU are suffering hardship for the sake of an idea: Ever Closer Union. It’s an ideology, not an ideal. Voters who are undecided about the benefits of leaving or remaining in the EU say they just want the facts. Clearly they don’t want to be blinded by detail or misled by … More Shorties
In this week’s edition of The Economist their Europe correspondent, Charlemagne, points up some of the objections to the EU and puts a rosy spin on changes that he says are taking place. He remains within the corporate fold (Remain) but seeks to offer comfort instead of the fear that pervades most recent articles on … More EU Easing Up – Really?
The Daily Mail, many people’s choice for the news, has an article illustrating the benefits a few Britons get from the EU: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3636143/Greediest-snouts-EU-trough-Not-sure-vote-Read-stinking-wealth-hypocrisy-Brussels-fat-cats-Kinnocks-help-decide.html As we said in an earlier post, the EU provides many juicy jobs for the boys, and the girls to be fair. Perhaps those who benefit so comfortably from their EU salaries … More Recycled Remains
The British government has a website in which it aims to explain, “Why the Government believes we should remain”: https://www.eureferendum.gov.uk/why-the-government-believes-we-should-remain/ The government puts a misleading (spin-doctor-dishonest?) twist on the UK’s opt-outs, giving a headline to “The UK’s special status”. “The UK Government has negotiated a new settlement with the EU ahead of the referendum. The … More Fringe Benefits?
Week beginning June 5th, 2016 The moral maze David Cameron says Leavers are “quitters”, “little Englanders” and do not love Britain. Like many in the Remain camp he mistakes the heap he’s standing on for the moral high ground, but that’s not how it smells. Voter registration “glitch” Following the computer glitch that prevented some … More That Was The Week That Was
In June 2015 the presidents of the five major divisions of the European Union, led by Jean-Claude Juncker, the President of the European Commission, published their report, titled Completing Europe’s Economic and Monetary Union. “This report has been prepared by the President of the European Commission, in close cooperation with the President of the Euro … More Five Presidents Report (Part 1)
Picking up the details of our critique, this post looks at the five main sections of the Five Presidents Report. 5PR: Section 1. The Nature of a Deep, Genuine and Fair Economic and Monetary Union Propaganda: This section is not an analysis of the nature of a deep, … etc. There is much that is … More Five Presidents Report (Part 2)
In this, the third of three posts commenting on the Five Presidents Report, we conclude that the Report provides much evidence in support of our case for Brexit. To balance this a little we offer links to other sites that have commented on the report. Summary and Conclusions Evidence is absent that EU/EMU will deliver … More Five Presidents Report (Part 3)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/20/british-deserters-will-face-the-consequences-warns-eus-juncker/ On the 20th May The Telegraph and many other newspapers reported remarks made by Jean-Claude Juncker, the President of the European Commission, which illustrate his attitude to democracy. Here is a sample from the article, quoting remarks Juncker made to Le Monde: “I’m sure the deserters will not be welcomed with open arms,” Mr … More Yet More Juncker
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