Our previous post ‘celebrated’ the twentieth anniversary of the euro (The State of The Euro); we described how monetary union has failed to increase growth or converge the economies of the eurozone countries. The common currency doesn’t suit the heterogeneous economies of the eurozone equally. Will it fracture the political union it was meant to … More The Future of the Euro – 1
The euro (€) was 20 years old on New Year’s day 2019, so now’s the time to ‘celebrate’ its birthday. The start of another year is also a traditional time for reviewing where we’ve been, where we’re going and for setting quizzes. Let’s do all these things to celebrate the common currency’s emerald anniversary. Our … More The State of The Euro
The third in this series on democracy and the EU’s lack of it. See On Democracy-1 and On Democracy-2 first. Two quotations offer evidence that supports our claim that the EU is founded on contempt for its member nations and disdain for its citizens. “Europe’s nations should be guided towards the superstate without their people … More On Democracy-3
Continuing our retrospective review of democracy as the EU interprets it. See On Democracy-1 first. This is typical of how Jean-Claude Machiavelli sees the EU working: “We decide on something, leave it lying around, and wait and see what happens. If no one kicks up a fuss, because most people don’t understand what has been … More On Democracy-2
The EU insists that it is democratic. We hold to a stricter definition of this term and in this post we review some of our earlier comments on the EU’s claims. The desire for democracy amongst Europeans is ancient, indeed proverbial: Vox populi, vox dei (the voice of the people is the voice of God). … More On Democracy-1
Conservative MPs and Cabinet are considering May’s Deal, No Deal, a Mitigated No-Deal, a Managed No-Deal, a Norway-Plus Deal, a Canada-Plus deal or no Brexit at all. Meanwhile plans are finally being published in case the default happens, leaving with no agreement on WTO terms. The EU has published its own plans for a no-deal … More Mini ‘No-Deal’ Deals
The EU and its supporters engage in misrepresentation on a large scale; we look at a few examples. Misrepresentation Act, 1967 “The Misrepresentation Act exists to protect consumers from false or fraudulent claims that induce you into buying something or entering into a contract. It also allows you to claim damages.” Those wanting a second … More Gawd Strewth!
Is the EU built to survive? Do MPs respect what their voters expected of them? Does a ‘level playing field’ favour incumbents over their rivals? End of the Rope The EU is unnecessary, there are better and less divisive ways to build a collaborative Continent (ref. Europe versus EU). It is also malign, just try … More Shorties-21
In-expensive In the spare-wheel compartment of one author’s car is a fluorescent yellow gilet. It may soon have another use apart from making him more visible if he has to change a wheel at the roadside. But with Paris in flames, Berlin in flux and Rome in financial meltdown it may not be necessary to … More Quickies-5
The long-running BBC quiz show ‘Mastermind’ has a famous phrase – “I’ve started so I’ll finish” – to signify that the quiz master has begun to put the final question to the current contestant but will finish asking it so that he or she can complete the challenge. In Theresa May’s case it’s the other … More No Confidence
This EU Won't Work 