Just getting news about draconian measures in France. I guess Macron is trying to look tough. Hope you're getting on alright.

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Let's all take a couple of minutes to laugh at France in general and Macron in particular.

The covid is not a laughing matter but their politics and attempts at running a country are risible.

Responsibility Deficit Disorder is a medical condition. Symptoms include inability to be corrected when wrong, false sense of superiority, desire to share personal info no else cares about, general hubris. It's a medical issue rather than pure arrogance.

On the OP, I have just read A Short History of Europe by Simon Jenkins which was published late enough to include the Referendum. While being historically aloof, it provides a more nuanced pro-Brexit argument concerning the unwieldy, bloated state of the EU. Leave also reflects the theme of centuries of British culture of keeping very detached from Continental shenanigans.

There were points rarely argued by Leave campaigners (who insulted the electorate with confining their position to 2 catchy lines) or on this site where misplaced xenophobia won the day.

BTW, I would still vote Remain if asked today. The world is increasingly fractious and this country too small to go it alone. Still better to be in the tent right now...

The problem is that whilst Macron deserves every kind of abuse heaped upon him, he is a VERY dangerous man. Easy to mock him but in my opinion he has a very serious personality disorder ticking away in that head of his and as such, we should be wary.

France is our nearest European neighbour (dont bore me with any claims about Southern Ireland). Our military and its enjoy much closer co-operation than people realise. France is a huge global player on many, many levels.

And I am becoming increasingly convinced it is far less stable than people realise. If France implodes then we take a massive hit. And Macron is currently a wounded animal. He is probably the most dangerous political threat to the UK at the moment.

I am convinced that the reason France has been effectively put onto our 'Red' list is because the UK suspected he was going to make it hellish for the droves of people due to leave the UK next weekend for holidays either in, or requiring driving through, France. Deliberately cause massive queues and disruption, by way of his ongoing campaign to 'punish' the UK for leaving the EU. So the UK acts first.

Troubling times. We might laugh and joke about France but the reality is that our peaceful co-existence goes a long way to helping both countries thrive and Macron is a huge threat to that.

"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." - 1984 - George Orwell.

I wouldn't have the superciliousness to suggest that I know the motivation for millions of people to vote in a particular way so it's a moot point.

Responsibility Deficit Disorder is a medical condition. Symptoms include inability to be corrected when wrong, false sense of superiority, desire to share personal info no else cares about, general hubris. It's a medical issue rather than pure arrogance.

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News from within the EU. Thought it may be of interest to some on here.

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