Does the EU need a leader?

[R1Geezer]

http://www.theaustral...6frg6so-1226072609969
His Tonyness thinks so. I thought old Rumpy Pumpy was president anyway!

[jno]

who?

[IggyB]

eh?

[askyourgran]

It looks like Tony is promoting himself for the job. After the mess he left Gordon with as Prime Minister I think we should ignore him. We are a sovreigncy, the Queen has our allegience not some united states of europe. I understand his thoughts of the rise of China and India as new superpowers, but the man seems to stir up discontent where ever he goes,

[Gromit]

Van Rumpuy is President in name only, he has very little power, the eqivelent to say Mayor of Europe. Blair is talking about, and wants a federal leader (the eqivalent of a Prime Minister or Chancellor or Europe).

That would mean Europe spoke with one voice, but I cannot see it working.

[Answerprancer]

Tony "let's suck America's @rse" Blair couldn't run a f*ck up in a brothel IMO.
(I bet that surprised you R1GitMafbog !)

[Sir Alec]

I would've thought a panel with a member from every country involved is much more practical. Mind you, imagine the arguments!

[Gromit]

Before Van Rumpuy, each member state held the Presidency for 1 year. It was fair but not really very coherant or practical.

[Manwithnoname]

NO they need putting up against a wall blindfolded.

[birdie1971]

Gromit - “Blair is talking about, and wants a federal leader (the equivalent of a Prime Minister or Chancellor or Europe). That would mean Europe spoke with one voice, but I cannot see it working.”


Neither can I.

By suggesting this, it's clear that Blair sees himself fulfilling just this type of role. I find it hard to believe that he is making this statement altruistically. I genuinely think that Blair is a man who feels compelled to govern others. It's ingrained within him. He seems to consider himself to be better, more moral, more intelligent, and more capable than anyone else.

I beg to differ.

[rov1100]

I'm surprised he's given so much attention when he comes out with his views. He was a failed politician in foreign affairs which proved his judgement to be faulty. Maybe the Chilcot enquiry will come to the same conclusion.

[McMouse]

UK needs a leader to lead us out of the EU.

[anotheoldgit]

/// UK needs a leader to lead us out of the EU.///

Couldn't agree more, but not to worry both Cameron and Clegg will be banished by their respective parties to the backbenches , come the next election.

[Gromit]

There is 4 years to go to the election. Why would Cameron (I concede that Clegg might not last the distance) be kick onto the back benches?

You are not predicting a Labour win are you AOG?

[Old_Geezer]

It's not a single country, it needs no president.

[DTCwordfan]

Make Liz Queen of Europe with full succession rights.

That will teach the dynasties like the Hapsburgs to have messed around with us historically....