I've just discovered that Australia is a participant in the latest Eurovision Song Contest. How does that make any sense ?
Of course, non-European countries do already have a history in this musical (?) extravaganza, but Australia is not quite Turkey or Israel which are, at least, within 5,000 miles of the continent. However, it does make me wonder about the pragmatism of nations.
We have been told in terrifying terms about the potential horrors of Brexit; almost everyone with a vested interest in sticking to the 'status quo' has come out and told us how dangerous leaving the EU would be, and yet, when it suits them, a country from the other side of the globe can be counted as a member of the European family.
Does anyone seriously believe that a UK exit from the stifling world of the European Union would lead to disaster ? It might make the EU take a step back and rethink its approach, but would it really have long term damaging effects ? If Australia is so desperate for European involvement, which would it prefer to do business with - a stagnating, corrupt and inward-looking EU, or an outward and forward looking United Kingdom ?
Answers on a post card, please.
VOTE LEAVE !!!!!
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