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Who did you vote for to be President?

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    #11
    Originally posted by gingerjedi View Post
    Europe wanted a 'face' for the world stage so the French and Germans picked a nobody so their own influence wasn't diminished, pointless.
    The Germans aren't too bothered about this position which is why they didn't put anyone forward, they're also working to their own agenda as they're after the presidency of the European Bank. Probably a more important role
    Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.

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      #12
      Originally posted by Ms Ashton
      I was the first woman British commissioner, the first woman trade commissioner, so I am also proud to be the first woman High Representative," she said.

      "I think there was a strong push to have at least one woman in a senior position," she told the BBC later, adding that she hoped Europe would become "an economic superpower".
      It's nice that the wimmin get something but I think she's just a tad delusional...

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        #13
        Originally posted by darmstadt View Post
        The Germans aren't too bothered about this position which is why they didn't put anyone forward, they're also working to their own agenda as they're after the presidency of the European Bank. Probably a more important role
        Following their traditional route of Reich's Chancellor --> Führer?
        My all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think.

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          #14
          Originally posted by darmstadt View Post
          The Germans aren't too bothered about this position which is why they didn't put anyone forward, they're also working to their own agenda as they're after the presidency of the European Bank. Probably a more important role
          Good point. What do the French want? Don't tell me they don't want something.
          Step outside posh boy

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            #15
            Originally posted by RichardCranium View Post
            Dammit, I forgot to vote.

            Who did you vote for to be your President? I didn't vote for this dodgy looking loon - "Belgian PM named as EU president"

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            I voted for andyw. I always do.
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              #16
              EVERYONE in Europe should have been given the opportunity to vote for such a major issue.

              Time to emmigrate....!!

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