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Originally Posted by Eric
Has anyone considered that one can make the argument that the UK is not really a European country in the sense that continental European countries are? Britain is an island nation, with lots of peculiarities that this insularity confers. Throughout much of your history, Britain's best interests have been served by a divided Europe ... Britain supported France when it suited them; and fought against them when it was in her best interest. Is it possible that this insularity, combined with a maritime outlook and an Imperial past has made Britain unique. Britain has always had a much wider world view than continental Europeans ... (wherever I go in the US or Canada I communicate in English (ok, maybe in parts of Quebec I need French)) .... the only significant difference between the parliament that represents me, and that which represents you is the flag flying over the building. If I posed the question: "Which country do you feel you have most in common with, Germany or Canada?", what would be your answer?
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Canada, then every other Commonwealth country, then every country which ever belonged to the British Empire, and lastly Germany.
The only close tie we have in common with the Germans, is that we have one on the throne.
I'd vote B.N.P. myself, if they'd guaramtee to send her back.
