Comments on: The Euro-Is Mandelson thinking the unthinkable?

By: The Brown plan for global oligarchy « In These New Times

The Brown plan for global oligarchy « In These New Times — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:32:18 +0000

[...] This is a reference to already existing plans to create a huge trans-Atlantic free trade area. It is also in this context, and this alone , that we should understand Mandelsohn’s pro-Euro sentiment. [...]

By: Britain accused of betraying Georgia and handing victory to Russia « In These New Times

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:12:36 +0000

[...] is the “right betrayal”, as New Labour might put it. We recently speculated as to a possible shift in policy corresponding with the appointment of Mandelson. Is this [...]

By: Antonio Casella

Antonio Casella — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:43:01 +0000

This article reflects my sentiments. NATO is an anachronistic blight which impedes collaboration between Europe and Russia. It should be dismantled. Russia belongs with Europe, not only do they share a common history and culture, but they are economically inter-dependent. Their collaboration should not harm Europe’s links with the US.

The contribution of the UK to the building of Europe has been negligible, if not negative. At every turn the UK has attempted to slow down and undermine efforts for the nation states of Europe to integrate. In simple terms, the UK has never identified with Europe, viewing the continent as a rival and a threat to its identity and survival. Nonsense. Italians and Frenchmen have remained quite distinct despite 50 years of integration.

As for the Euro, perhaps someone can explain why, when mountains of dollars are being printed to prop up a collapsing economy, the Dollar continues to appreciate and the Euro is falling.