From: Ad 

George Sherwood wrote:
> On Wed, 09 May 2007 01:09:19 -0400, Mark wrote:
>
>> "George Sherwood"  wrote:
... Well I am sure the
>> EU will be there to bail it out, maybe.
>>
>> Do you really believe the EU will be a viable entity 4 years from now? I
>> don't. > Europe" being foolish enough to continue down that losing road>
>
> I have no doubt the EU will be around in 4 years.  Depends what you mean
> by viable, but I don't think will be much different then today.  In many
> ways it is set up to be self-sustaining.  Recent talk about just putting
> in a constitution without a vote is one way.  More and more they aren't
> worried about public opinion.  The death penalty is a small example.  In
> many countries a majority favor the death penalty, but it violates all EU
> laws.  No chance for the majority to have their voices heard, the
> government knows better.
>
> Maybe Brussels will look at the violence the last few nights in France and
> decide the voters really didn't pick the correct leader. 
>

What like your supreme court in 2000 you mean?

Adam

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