Richard,

There are many on mudcat who can attest to the fact that I am as willing to criticise my country, when wrong, as to praise it when right. Many Europhiles would like to see love of country and heritage buried, as this would facilitate the absorption of Britain into Europe as a subordinate state in a large federation of, mainly, former enemies.

Europe, IMHO, already exerts far more influence on our domestic affairs than is proper (down to the level of quality and labelling of foodstuffs).

It is not by chance that economic migrants pass straight through Europe, and head for this country. We sink millions of pounds into the community for very little visible benefit.

If these views make me a scoundrel, so be it, I shall remain a vociferous opponent of those who wish to achieve by absorption what they have failed to achieve by invasion.

I heartily agree about Robert tho'. It would be better for this country to have a genuine socialist party to balance the Tories, who are much too right wing even for my taste.


Alan,

You are of course right about the jump, tho' I believe the answer should read "How high, and in which direction?"

On Europe, however, I feel your comment is a little naive. When they control our judiciary, our finances, and our foreign policy, you may wish to rethink that comment about being human. The rest of the human race has never aspired to that level of control.

I strongly feel that we should retain sovereignty, and the furthest I would go with Europe is monetary parity. In fact I would campaign for removal of several current constraints. Europe was started as a common market, and that is all it should be.

Has everybody forgotten the truckloads of barbecued sheep that resulted from our attempts to sell in that market?

Don T.