So if we categorise the FUDs, we have:

EU area politicians like Rutte;
Self-interested corporates like Branson;
Gravy train hustlers like Clegg.

None of these types are warmly regarded in the UK, so the only problem. as I see it, with demolishing them is access to the UK media.
Blogs are great as far as they go, but most people will still form opinions based on whatever bilge the BBC is dishing out.

How do we go about tackling media bias?

The EU project is a Cats Cradle, undo one part and all the others start falling apart. Once one country is given the time of day, all the other countries line up for concessions and repatriation of powers.

Such an idea is anathema to the colleagues, it puts a giant stake into the Aquis communitaire, as they know that once it starts, they'll ultimately be left directing traffic in Brussels, (which should ensure utter chaos)....that's why the Dutch PM is squealing. No doubt the colleagues have told him to say what he did, as a supposed ally......they are terrified and it's not for their dream, such types haven't an idealogical bone in their body, they are terrified of loseing their lifestyles, which is all they care about..

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Subsidiarity is a funny word - supposedly meaning that central government is a subsidiary function to more local authorities with central government doing only what more local governments cannot. To my mind it just looks like a mechanism for central government to hoover up power by declaring itself the most competent authority.

A problem with that strategy is that the BBC is lot more subtle than the Soviet media.
Almost nobody in the SU believed the Soviet media, but many millions in the UK still believe every lie and piece of propaganda emanating from the BBC, and of course they never get to hear about all the things that the BBC chooses to omit, which is probably where it has its greatest effect.
Will these millions ever get round to reading blogs?

Thanks, Gareth. It's one of those slimy deconstructionist words I've learned to hate -- in this case because it sounds impressive, but it's all about subordinating us. Rather as Rutte is presiding over the Dutch, really: you know, one of those nations who voted against the euSSR, but gave the right answer the second time.

Incidentally, with regard to the justification for my moniker -- a video's going the rounds about how Communism is taking over the US: "Grinding America Down." I know: One doesn't have to agree that America is the greatest nation ever -- it's great enough though --- and that type of rhetoric helps motivate them to preserve themselves.

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Sorry for the late edit ... computer problems.

But they also remind me of something that relates to Dr. N's comments on another thread with regard to the propagation and networking of our information. I think Dr. N, and some other bloggers, are presently doing a wonderful and essential job, and obviously I support it to the best of my ability. However, I suggest that we should beware of putting all our eggs in one net basket! Governments and big business control power and electronic supply systems, and they have a very long record of destroying communications that work against them. We should remember how they smashed the presses of those who published material that opposed them in the 16th and 17th centuries; and we should 'Be Prepared' to use alternative methods of delivery should electricity and electronics fail.

Of course, oral and pictorial communication long preceded mechanical means - and popular ditties, cartoons (and so --> graffiti), and plays/skits etc. are ways open as adjuncts to our cause. Brecht wasn't so original in promoting his 'alienation effect,' after all--- and we won't always have to be that formal or professional.

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