A précis of previous posts on this theme In August last year we published a two-part review of Collapse: Europe after the European Union by Ian Kearns. Although an EU enthusiast Kearns fears for its future unless serious reforms are undertaken. We don’t share his enthusiasm and question some of his assumptions but we agree … More Themes-8: Economics-2
In a follow-up to our previous post (Expensives) we see how the leaders respond to criticisms and suggestions from the European Parliament and their Ombudsman. Last September we published a post covering a report by EUObserver on how the EU (in particular its Parliament) had refused them access to documents relating to discussions of MEP’s … More Expensives-2
A précis of previous posts on this theme Economics has been a major area for our critiques, which is why there will be at least two themes posts to cover it. It’s the area where Remainers make the most fuss, concerned about what the UK will lose through Brexit. Since they have little positive to … More Themes-7: Economics-1
In a further post on the subject of EU transparency in theory and its absence in practice (see Expensives and Expensives-2) we offer more evidence of the EU breaking its own rules when it suits its leaders. Once again the EUObserver reports that the EU has refused to provide access to information about its goings-on: … More Secrets & Obfuscations
A précis of previous posts on this theme The EU and its negotiating team have consistently bullied the UK over its decision to leave. We wonder why they choose this tactic rather than trying to persuade us, and others, what a lovely project they run. We gave some examples of their bullying tactics in these … More Themes-6: Fragile Bullies
What does the new new party ‘Change UK’ want to change? Rachael Johnson has announced that she will be a candidate for the European Parliamentary elections, if the UK takes part. Her father, Stanley, used to be a Conservative MEP and her brothers, Boris and Jo, are Conservative MPs in the UK Parliament; Rachael joked … More Change What?
A précis of previous posts on this theme This is another in our series of posts reviewing our comments on major themes regarding the European Union. Each brief comment is followed by a link to the post to which it refers. The linked posts are presented in chronological order of posting. After much discussion and … More Themes-5: UK Politics
Nick has prepared letters to two people whose views carry weight and who should be challenged when they mislead their audiences. A. To Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, in response to her speech to the Dáil (the Irish Parliament) on April 17, 2019. A report on her speech for the Irish … More Are Speakers Listening?
Power Whereas many believe the EU represents a move towards a world that acts together peacefully we see it as representing the worst aspects of globalism. [1] Where big business and big government get closer together control is lost at the local level and the powerless eventually react to give these elites a ‘populist’ kicking. … More Here’s the Power, Where’s the Glory?
A précis of previous posts on this theme This is the next in our series of posts reviewing our comments on major themes regarding the European Union. Each brief comment is followed by a link to the post to which it refers. The linked posts are presented in chronological order. Not long after the UK … More Themes-4: Founded in Deception
This EU Won't Work 