Recent content by tof

Well, to be pedantic, the EU has never been an economic union, that was the EEC. Every time since 1957 that a treaty is signed, we hear the same cries of despair about a loss of sovereignty for individual nations. Someone should tell these idiots that some loss of sovereignty is the basis for...

Maybe faith guardian's post displayed a bit of arrogance, but I'm afraid you're a bit misinformed about both Europe and Iran's space program. Maybe because Europe has been lauching rockets for nearly 30 years? Well, that's wrong, since Iran only launched suborbital missions...

Thanks for your comments. I, too would like to see a woman as President, but I'm afraid that Ms Royal is not ready yet (or, more precisely, many in her own political party are not really willing to see her win). Regarding internal affairs, I'd like a president that would be trustworthy, with...

Hi everyone! Next Sunday is the first round of our presidential election, so I have a few questions for you. First, did you know? How does the media in your country cover this event? Second, do you care? If so, what are your expectations from our new president? Thanks in advance...

In varietate concordia is our motto. It's a given that we are all different. There are a few principles that all our nations agreed to further, and a few common policies. We don't have to agree on every detail, and member states still retain sovereignty over many matters. I don't see the...

I think it's one of the greatest achievements of the 20th century. However, I think it is in need of a new project right now. Since 1957, over the years, European nations gave themselves very challenging goals towards a greater integration, like the CPA, the Schengen treaty, the Euro. I don't...

First, there is little immigration in France (0,66/1000) according to the CIA World Factbook, compared to 3.18/1000 in the USA. Second, France's policies regarding illegal immigration, or even treatment of legal immigrants, are among the harshest in the West. For example, it is not unheard of...

It was. For a better understanding of these events, see the following links: http://www.strategie.gouv.fr/article.php3?id_article=358 http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/IMG/pdf/0501-ROY-GB-2.pdf

Interestingly, The Economist articles from that edition dealing with the subject denounce Eurabia as a "string of myths" and its prospect "scaremongering". Actually, the subtitle of the main article is "Contrary to fears on both sides of the Atlantic, integrating Europe's Muslims can be...

The original article is here (in Spanish):http://www.elnuevodiario.com.ni/2007/02/05/nacionales/40569 You're right, the article in the OP is biaised. What the EU official criticized was the abrogation of an amendment allowing abortion for theurapeutic purposes when the life of the woman is in...

Thanks for posting this here, I think the idea of a "Clash of civilizations" is a major International Politics issue. You can find the raw data, questionnaire and commentaries on these sites: http://www.globescan.com/news_archives/bbciswest/...

I find it quite ironic that an African-American and a Jew, both women, would ask a minority to shut up about being discriminated against. I was quite surprised to hear that people actually use the "Freedom of religion is not freedom from religion" soundbite. I mean, it's so meaningless that...

Indeed he was. I will miss his righteous anger at all the injustices of this world. May his legacy live on, through Emmaus international and other charities he founded around the world. R.I.P.

As many as in Germany? When they're the inspiration for an American terrorist? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Turner_Diaries

This seems reasonable at first glance, however it doesn't work that way, I'm afraid. How do you explain the existence of organizations like stormfront.org, the National Alliance or even the American Nazi party?