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Our dear friend and
fiend, the poison dwarf, leaves no uncertainty about his feelings for Dave. The
entire scenario in Europe exposes a classic theme of dissent between the UK,
France and Germany with Italy and Spain being warned to behave themselves. In
this case by tightening their belts. It would not do for these two bastions of
Club Med living to importune the big boys up north.
I predict the big boys will
ultimate become one, Germany, with France reverting to its southern European
norms. Meanwhile, the tadpole will make heroic efforts to bark in hopes of
keeping Dave and his non-Monetary Union friends in their respective lairs.
I am reminded of a
critical period in American history dating back to the drafting of the
constitution. Delegates put it together in camera and when it was complete,
they wisely decided to put it up to a strictly yes or no vote. None of the 13
colonies were permitted to amend the draft because if the document were opened
for scrutiny, it would never become law.
Most of the colonies agreed from the
beginning, but some, like New York, faltered owning to the uniqueness of its
situation. I believe that a more or less common culture prevailed and the
requisite signatures were obtained. There were, by the way, some amendments
made and accepted before the final document was produced.
It is inconceivable to
me that the UK, Ireland and Europe could agree on any EU type concept as the
basis for unity does not exist. Nor should it, as it is the cultural and
linguistic and social differences that give these nations their charm,
personality and national identity. While the US was in its infancy when the
colonies agreed to form a republic, Europe is not. Europe is set in its
ways and each member feels its culture is preferable if not superior to the
others. While everything would be OK if the Greeks started behaving like
Germans, this is not going to happen. Nor will the Greeks comply with
regulations proposed by Brussels or Berlin.
It would be prudent for
the dwarf to mind his tongue as the end result of his frustration
is an expansion of the cracks in EU solidarity accompanied
by increased antipathies between the French and British.
Moreover, Dave has a
point and if it is not heard and explained and debated, it will fester.
Brussels cannot force the UK to monetarily contribute
to Greek financial stabilization as it is a perceived
infringement on UK sovereignty. Nor does it help that Dave does not
have the money just now to contribute to Greek and other Club Med country
stability.
Making common commercial, civil and financial regulations is one
thing, but forming a common kitty is quite another.
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