The title is a quote from an American campaigner and politician, Dick Tuck, on conceding an election defeat; it is well-known and perfect. Had voters chosen to remain we know how we would be feeling now so we sympathise with those who are disappointed or feel their ideals have been betrayed. It is likely that … More The People Have Spoken – the Bastards
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?
Activist’ EU judges extend the law beyond the intentions and reach of elected representatives. Have you ever heard that or thought it yourself? Fed up with beauty-parade elections, have you sometimes wished to leave governing to the experts? Well, this is what we have already with the EU – only it isn’t benign because the … More “What this country needs is a benign dictatorship”
We are not alone in hoping that voters recommend Leave. In this post we quote from an author whose concern centres on democracy and the EU’s lack of it, rather than the possible economic effects. Ambrose Evans-Pritchard, the international business editor of the Daily Telegraph, offers us his reasons for voting Leave, together with a … More Be aware, but not afraid
The authors of https://quiteu.wordpress.com/ are doing a fine job of extracting facts and opinions from a range of sources. We’ve picked out a sample, which can be found most easily on the blog or visited directly from the links provided. An opinion from two French admirals caught our eye: The Daily Telegraph, 13.6.16 – http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2016/06/12/letters-david-camerons-threat-to-make-brexit-penalise-pensioners/ … More Recommended Selections
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 Guardian has an article (6th June 2016) on declining support for the EU project in the Netherlands: http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jun/06/netherlands-eu-immigration-liberalism-european Here are some selected highlights: “And with every new terrorist attack, wave of refugees or expensive euro bailout, the forces of regression grow stronger, both on the far right and the far left.” “Many of the … More Dutch Disenchantment
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?
The East African Community is a recent single market. It works and they have good relations with the EU. However, they are discussing a single currency and greater political union, which researchers warn them against. In its edition of 11th June 2016 The Economist has an article on the virtues of the recently re-established East … More Alternative Market Models
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