One thing is for sure, MEP Daniel Hannan's views on Brussels are normally close to those of the author's. In today's Sunday press, he expounds on the juggernaut creep of the EU, taking over the roll of foreign policy, with the extortionate costs involved; Embassies all around the world, plus legions of staff (probably over staffing would be nearer the mark). All this is taking place through the auspices of the unchallenged Quango Queen, Baroness Ashton. In the past, we would show a kind of reverence to someone holding a senior position. In Europe however, these folk are unelected, politically suitable puppets, having squirmed up the greasy commissions pole, with a lot of assistance from like minded colleagues; so dim that their staff need torches to see where the policies lead, but all spending 'shed loads' of taxpayer GB's cash.
At least DH is making the point that we should be stamping hard on the toes of the Commission in Brussels. Most folk completely ignored the warnings of that other Baroness, Thatcher, of many years ago. At least we have the likes of Hannan, Farage and my own MEP Roger Helmer (the latter is aware of my concerns), making appropriate noises.
WE HAVE TO WAKE UP SOON.
Sunday, 31 October 2010
Saturday, 30 October 2010
BRUSSELS AL DENTE.
Cameron may have challenged the EU commission on their proposed 6% increase in the forthcoming budget for the European Union, but a figure of 2.9% is not acceptable either; these are austere times, control of our National Budget cannot work in isolation, it needs to be accompanied with the same reduction to contributions to the European pot. We are witnessing here the sly way in which Brussels wants to try to embarrass the UK further, following the disgraceful excesses in which Brown and his mob left the economy. So Prime Minister, this is where the real work begins; running with the Libdem insistence of agreeing with everything European has to stop. The decision has to be made by taxpayer GB.
What on earth are we afraid of in Britain? There is no way that Brussels will want us to leave the Union, they can't afford to do so. It is high time to threaten the Commission with what the Brits will accept. Listening to the requirements of the Euro Nations, who are on the take, reminds the author of Maggie Thatcher, who, in defending the contribution from Great Britain, was regularly criticised by the BBC and the Left generally, for being what the Europhiles considered anti- European.
YOU SEE WHERE IT HAS LEFT US.
What on earth are we afraid of in Britain? There is no way that Brussels will want us to leave the Union, they can't afford to do so. It is high time to threaten the Commission with what the Brits will accept. Listening to the requirements of the Euro Nations, who are on the take, reminds the author of Maggie Thatcher, who, in defending the contribution from Great Britain, was regularly criticised by the BBC and the Left generally, for being what the Europhiles considered anti- European.
YOU SEE WHERE IT HAS LEFT US.
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
SOMETHING APPEARS TO BE STIRRING ON THE MAINLAND.
Apart from tax increases, not a lot occurs on the European mainland. Maybe that is about to change, at least the seeds of some new thinking could be propagating. Firstly we have the situation in Germany, where Angela Merkel has, due to unpopularity in the polls, been forced to make a statement on misguided multiculturalism. Differing systems forced upon a nation will always trigger some problems; new laws imposed to support the immigrants are bound to create resentment among the indigenous population. We, in the UK, could be cynical here, thinking that any newcomer to Europe will always plump for the softest option, Britain.
Two other items concern France: Initially we have that rare situation of thinking logically about the Union; the thinker is Hubert Vedrine, a former French Minister. He's now recommending that Brussels draws back from this race to federalism, and retain sovereign nation states. This is like a breath of fresh air, which I hope that our politicians start to breathe in, to conform more with the British electorate. The other news from the other side of the Channel is a little more disturbing: The French, who retire at 60 years, are rioting following President Sarkozy's insistence upon an increase to 62 years. In addition to the ludicrous actions of the students, who would have no understanding of economics, the carnage imposed on innocent people is utterly disgraceful.
We, in the UK, should be particularly aware that we retire some five years later than the French, and are considering a similar extension to the working life, with the exception of those employed by the state. What is more important, we contribute much more to European coffers than the French, therefore easing their pension contributions. It is high time to reconsider our position regarding this waste of money.
WHY ARE WE IN THIS FOOLISH CLUB?
Two other items concern France: Initially we have that rare situation of thinking logically about the Union; the thinker is Hubert Vedrine, a former French Minister. He's now recommending that Brussels draws back from this race to federalism, and retain sovereign nation states. This is like a breath of fresh air, which I hope that our politicians start to breathe in, to conform more with the British electorate. The other news from the other side of the Channel is a little more disturbing: The French, who retire at 60 years, are rioting following President Sarkozy's insistence upon an increase to 62 years. In addition to the ludicrous actions of the students, who would have no understanding of economics, the carnage imposed on innocent people is utterly disgraceful.
We, in the UK, should be particularly aware that we retire some five years later than the French, and are considering a similar extension to the working life, with the exception of those employed by the state. What is more important, we contribute much more to European coffers than the French, therefore easing their pension contributions. It is high time to reconsider our position regarding this waste of money.
WHY ARE WE IN THIS FOOLISH CLUB?
Friday, 1 October 2010
MORE BULL.
Regular winner of the Tour de France, Alberto Contador (a name more suited to Bull Fighting), appears to be fighting a drugs charge by suggesting that it is the fault of a steak which he ate. Now accusing a bovine beast of drug abuse is going a little over the top. One anticipates that such practices could have crept into the habits of Spanish fighting bulls; being aware of their comparatively short lives, they have turned to snorting coke and injecting heroine, hoping not to be found out, with a view to their early demise.
Of course the author could be on a perpetual high, being a regular beef eating carnivore.
WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO SPORT?
Of course the author could be on a perpetual high, being a regular beef eating carnivore.
WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO SPORT?
EURO WOE.
It was noted some time ago in our sibling blog, Government By Playgroup (http://polly-tickle.blogspot.com), that many more European nations would fail in the ongoing travails of universal economic shortcomings and fraud. This, in every case, was triggered by the thought that the so called prosperous times could go on forever. There was, of course, never any time that was genuinely good; it was always fuelled by overwhelming levels of, at best, flimsy credit, and poor judgement on behalf of both the lenders (banks) and the more gullible public. In the case of the UK, ignorance of the Labour Government. Socialism has never been known for it's economic prowess.
The Irish banking meltdown has been obvious for a few years, during which time the nation had been asked about the latest treaty to further destroy their lives; they voted initially with their hearts, rejecting the Lisbon Treaty, but were bribed to vote on a variant, and this is the consequence of such stupidity. The opportunity of setting their own interest rates was never again to be available to them; hence this disastrous outcome. The Brits now have a further problem, inasmuch as a large amount of the Anglo Irish Bank's losses will be suffered by UK banks. Incidentally, when this bites, the Labour opposition will blame the Coalition Government; no longer will they deem it to be a world wide problem.
In the case of the current situation manifesting itself in Spain, we need to note, that as soon as the workforce went on strike, their credit rating became more punitive. Britain needs to heed this lesson when our bone headed union bosses are calling for a withdrawal of labour, then we will all get a larger bill. An additional point is worth noting: Before the last Government called the election, the pound was around $1.40, as soon as the world's markets identified that the UK could have a change of government, it has improved to $1.50+. This occurred because of the promise to tackle the debt. The outgoing Labour regime being spared the job of administering the unpalatable medicine, giving them the opportunity of pulling faces across the floor of Parliament.
Enter the EU's unelected high command, who can now see an opportunity to enforce the member nations to allow Brussels to control all budgets. The plot thickens.
DENIAL ALSO FLOWS THROUGH BRUSSELS.
The Irish banking meltdown has been obvious for a few years, during which time the nation had been asked about the latest treaty to further destroy their lives; they voted initially with their hearts, rejecting the Lisbon Treaty, but were bribed to vote on a variant, and this is the consequence of such stupidity. The opportunity of setting their own interest rates was never again to be available to them; hence this disastrous outcome. The Brits now have a further problem, inasmuch as a large amount of the Anglo Irish Bank's losses will be suffered by UK banks. Incidentally, when this bites, the Labour opposition will blame the Coalition Government; no longer will they deem it to be a world wide problem.
In the case of the current situation manifesting itself in Spain, we need to note, that as soon as the workforce went on strike, their credit rating became more punitive. Britain needs to heed this lesson when our bone headed union bosses are calling for a withdrawal of labour, then we will all get a larger bill. An additional point is worth noting: Before the last Government called the election, the pound was around $1.40, as soon as the world's markets identified that the UK could have a change of government, it has improved to $1.50+. This occurred because of the promise to tackle the debt. The outgoing Labour regime being spared the job of administering the unpalatable medicine, giving them the opportunity of pulling faces across the floor of Parliament.
Enter the EU's unelected high command, who can now see an opportunity to enforce the member nations to allow Brussels to control all budgets. The plot thickens.
DENIAL ALSO FLOWS THROUGH BRUSSELS.
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