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)
G7 leaders in Japan Francois and Jean-Claude are comparing relative sizes – what are they boasting about? Meanwhile, has the G7 sacked Dave? Leaders of the G7 countries met recently in Japan. To no one’s surprise they issued a final communiqué: apparently they believe, without offering us the evidence, that Brexit would pose a serious … More G7 versus Brexit
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
A secret delegation from Mars has made a peaceful visit to Earth to learn the best principles for trade between communities. NASA is hoping to land astronauts on Mars by around 2030. Previous rover vehicles (and Britain’s own, crashed, Beagle 2 spacecraft), having been sent to check the planet for life forms, aroused the curiosity … More The Martian Perspective
from the BBC News, Wednesday 18 May: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36314814 Mr Tusk said the EU remained a “firewall” against conflict between European countries, saying the “banal” truth was that “the only alternative for the Union is political chaos, the return to national egoisms, and in consequence, the triumph of anti-democratic tendencies, which can lead to history repeating … More Tsk! Tusk
Mentioning Hitler in an argument is usually dangerous but sometimes justified, provided the purpose is not simply to smear an opponent. Here are examples of each and a comparative case from history concerning a common currency. Adolph Hitler is rightly regarded as the epitome of evil so it is dangerous to mention his name in … More What’s Hitler got to do with anything?
Why do most farmers want to leave the European Union? Everyone knows that farmers love the EU; all those CAP subsidies, some for setting aside fields and doing nothing – lovely. Well, it was a surprise to find a farming neighbour in far-west Cornwall who was all for leaving. West Penwith hasn’t the most productive … More Farm View
A frequent complaint about the EU is its obsession with regulation. Is this necessary and are the regulators qualified to set the rules? Not always. To enforce greater energy efficiency on small appliances Brussels intends to limit the power of kettles (the plan has been delayed until after the UK referendum so as not to … More Regulation, Regulation, Regulation
The EU, and later the EMU, were based on a vision outlined not long after the Second World War. The vision, that Europe needs to be integrated to avoid the possibility of its constituent nations going again to war with each other, has faded as economic and social ties have pushed such a possibility into … More Past, Present, Future
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