Isn't it amazing how politicians pick and choose ?
A few short months ago, assorted political figures welcomed the contributions of American President Barack Obama when he encouraged the British electorate to vote to stay in the European Union, saying that leaving would bring nothing but disaster. Now, those every same political figures, Merckel, Hollande and others, have utterly rejected comments made by President-elect Donald Trump, telling him that Europe is perfectly able to manage its own affairs without any assistance or comment from him, thank you very much.
Trump, of course, has been saying things which run counter to the views and policies followed by the EU, consequently his remarks are unwelcome and receive short shrift. Obama's comments were fully supportive of the views and policies followed by the EU and were, therefore, seen as being wholly supportive of the status quo.
Politicians hate change unless it's initiated by themselves. They also hate non-politicians getting involved in what they see as their own fiefdom; most of all, they hate not being in control. Obama was in favour of the EU remaining unchanged and in the stifling stranglehold of Merckel et al; Trump
threatens to shake things up. Inevitably, established, powerful political leaders dislike and distrust him; what a shame for them that he'll be the real King Pin after Friday and will be the one pulling the strings.
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