The End is Near......

Perhaps, a slogan, for a new European Union:

EU

Political Unity

with

Economic Flexibility

*

Not wanting to appear too much in favor of complete laissez-faire
capitalism, it still seems that a complete return to individual
countries' currencies would be a welcome relief from the crude
attempts to micro-manage the EU. If the Market is left to decide --
with, perhaps, better safe-guards -- the heads of state can head for
Baden-Baden, et al, for a well-deserved rest.

Times have changed, and no WWIII -- at least, of European origin --
will result in many life-times (at least).

jm





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Merkozy up to their tricks again....

two-tier treaty

With this type of event to continue oh his public walkabouts, Sarkozy had better hope he loses the election....

ScaredKozy

U can even escape underwater now.

Chris, we all know what drove the British to a global empire -- it was the need to get some decent cuisine.

Well, given a choice between Beef Wellington and Chicken Tikka Masala, what would you choose?

Oh, and I'm sure you realize this, a bunch of those 'Indian' restaurants are actually Pakistani.

Is that why we have so many Indian restaurants?

Well, given a choice between Beef Wellington and Chicken Tikka Masala, what would you choose?

Oh, and I'm sure you realize this, a bunch of those 'Indian' restaurants are actually Pakistani.

Is that why we have so many Indian restaurants?

OK -- how about a choice between bangers and mash and lamb vindaloo.

As to French wine, my preference is more toward an English choice -- hard cider.

Interesting choices, Beef Wellington is likely a French dish ("filet de bœuf en croûte"), Chicken Tikka Masala may well be a dish created in the UK (based on styles from the sub-continent), and has since traveled the world.

Of course the second fermentation process that creates Champagne is a British invention ...

OK -- how about a choice between bangers and mash and lamb vindaloo.

As to French wine, my preference is more toward an English choice -- hard cider.

Interesting choices, Beef Wellington is likely a French dish ("filet de bœuf en croûte"), Chicken Tikka Masala may well be a dish created in the UK (based on styles from the sub-continent), and has since traveled the world.

Of course the second fermentation process that creates Champagne is a British invention ...

The thing I miss most about my time in England is not only the tradition of Friday night fish and chips, but also (and mostly) that great social gathering place called the pub. There's nothing like that here in the states. I do still enjoy a cooler than room temperature light lager on a hot sunny day and after some physical exertion these days, but I miss the camaraderie, friendship and subjects of discussion as we all sampled the local ales, bitters, ciders and lagers, both in the little town called Baldock (Hertz) (24 pubs within walking distance of my flat!) and as I roamed around the UK on one of my motorcycles.

Most people who critisize British quisine do so with out mentioning everything else that comes with the great tradition of the English pub.

What this world needs is more pubs! I remember solving most of the world's problems after a few pints! And if the argument turned into a scrum, we'd all go back inside for one more pint after the scrum before staggering back to flat laughing about what a great night it was!

Sigh... I miss those days.

Maybe that's why I'm hanging around these forums these days. What pub are we all meeting up at on the night before the end? First round is on me.

Guy, still a ways, but closer than the UK -- Victoria, BC -- excellent honest to goodness pubs there.

Maybe that's why I'm hanging around these forums these days. What pub are we all meeting up at on the night before the end? First round is on me.

How about this one? Often used to stop here for my tacho break, great food & good drinks.....

George IV