January 31, 2010
by Nosemonkey
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Forgot all about this, as the interview was originally conducted back in October, but it’s in the latest issue of Shift Mag, which focusses on Euroscepticism. Have a gander at the whole lot here or, below the fold, check out … Continue reading
November 27, 2009
by Nosemonkey
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UKIP, love them or hate them, have been fairly consistent in one thing over the years – arguing against the EU because it is run by unelected bureaucrats. Just one of their arguments, perhaps – but the democratic deficit claim … Continue reading
October 4, 2009
by Nosemonkey
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How eurosceptics are damaging their cause, and what they can do to win more converts Continue reading
June 19, 2009
by Nosemonkey
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Prolific Euroblogger Julien Frisch – “a convinced European citizen and glad to be a citizen of the European Union” – is approaching his first anniversary of blogging. During that time, his coveraged has been both eclectic and entertaining, informative and … Continue reading
June 17, 2009
by Nosemonkey
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The artificial binary confrontation between pro- and anti-EU opinion is preventing sensible discussion of the EU and its problems Continue reading
June 14, 2009
by Nosemonkey
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You can work out the likely impact of a law liberalising the market for product category x on related industries a, b, c, (etc.) and even make an educated guess about the overall impact that this law may have on … Continue reading
May 23, 2009
by Nosemonkey
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I’ve done a lot of eurosceptic-bashing over the last six years. But they have a vital role to play. Continue reading
May 12, 2009
by Nosemonkey
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Alternate post title: Westminster MPs: Not as corrupt as UKIP MEPs… Continue reading
March 28, 2009
by Nosemonkey
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This little debate seems to be running on and on – and it’s a fun one, so let’s keep at it. Some very good discussion is still raging away in the comments to my Jean Monnet and EU superstate posts, … Continue reading
March 26, 2009
by Nosemonkey
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My jokey post on the “danger” of EU founding father Jean Monnet prompted a response from the usually well-intentioned and often thought-provoking eurosceptic Ken of EU Realist (on whom I don’t mean to pick, but he’s provided me with most … Continue reading
March 20, 2009
by Nosemonkey
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On the 30th anniversary of his death, a look at one of the EU’s founding fathers and his part in the “grand conspiracy”… Continue reading
November 12, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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On why the EU just can’t win with some people… Continue reading
November 12, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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Remember him? Silver-haired former daytime TV presenter (forced to quit over racist comments) turned ranting political fanatic who was so loopy even UKIP didn’t want him – so bonkers, in fact, that even the anti-EU party he founded himself, Veritas, … Continue reading
October 29, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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20 years after Maggie Thatcher’s notorious Bruges speech, time for another look… Continue reading