British move to suspend vote deepens European rift

Not only is the EU Constitution much wordier (the entire US preamble is 52 words which only gets to the President of France in the EU preamble), it shows the European ideal that power comes from the rulers instead of the people.

A few years ago, I listened to a talk radio show during which the host was interviewing an American who had lived for many years in Europe. I don't remember the name of the host or the guest, but I'll never forget something the guest said. The host had asked him to summarize for the audience, in one sentence, the difference between Europe and the United States. The guest thought for a moment and said:

"In Europe, if something is not explicitly allowed, it is forbidden; in the United States, if something is not explicitly forbidden, it is allowed."

While I've never been to Europe, this fits with everything I've seen come from that continent. It speaks to where the primary or default power of decision resides, with the people or with the political class. Of course, when the primary power of decision resides with the people, that is a state we call freedom.

"I believe that if they try to bash America in order to ingratiate themselves with their voters that it will backfire big time."

Yes! The voters have seen & heard enough from those two to fully fathom when being taken for a political ride.

There shall indeed be some very interesting months ahead in turbulent 'Euroland' .

"Didn't make the mainstream mess but EU is asking [begging] OPEC to increase production. Euro on way up if so--gas $1/gallon aqui."

I am not sure I understood the last portion of the statement correctly?

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