Nosemonkey's EUtopia

In search of a European identity

January 26, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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Question

Should the United Kingdom approve the treaty establishing a constitution for the European Union? Nosemonkey edit: For those who think this sounds a tad familiar, the wording was originally set at the start of December (although the article linked in … Continue reading

January 25, 2005
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Europe vs. America – again

There’s a top-notch article/review of a few books looking at the relationship between the US and Europe in the latest issue of the New York Review of Books. Interesting stuff. Apologies for the overly excessive quotation (done in case it … Continue reading

January 25, 2005
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EU 1 – 0 Bill Gates

Looks like Microsoft has backed down in is attempts to claim that it doesn’t hold a monopoly on PC software, which goes against various EU regulations. A Microsoft spokesman has apparently agreed that “Rather than seeking to suspend the Commission’s … Continue reading

January 24, 2005
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Votes please!

Fistful‘s European blog awards has reached voting stage, and Europhobia’s up in two categories – Best Weblog From the United Kingdom and Best Political Weblog. How about bunging some votes in this direction? As per usual with these things, it’s … Continue reading

January 24, 2005
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How to read a blog

Columnist and former Nixon speechwriter William Safire has today announced his retirement from the world of political punditry. One of his last columns has some great advice on How to Read a Column which naturally enough applies just as much … Continue reading

January 16, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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Labour’s lost trust

A very good article by Tory MP and former minister Michael Portillo in today’s Sunday Times highlights much of what is wrong with the current government, from the Blair/Brown feud to the war, plus highlights the major issue which needs … Continue reading

January 16, 2005
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A bit of election preparation

As you are no doubt aware, it is very likely that there wil be a General Election in the UK on May 5th. It hasn’t been announced yet, because Blair wants his lot to have as much of a head … Continue reading