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Old 03-11-2011, 16:22   #299
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Re: How'd you vote in an E.U. referendum?

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Originally Posted by Acrylic-bob View Post
Interestingly, or otherwise, I recall from a biography of Kaiser Wilhelm II, which I read some time ago, that he was an eager proponent of the idea of a federal europe long before Hitler latched on to the idea. Indeed he sent Hitler quite a few congratulatory telegrams praising his actions in pursuing the ideal. I am with the late Queen Mother on this; "Never trust the Germans". Perceptive old bird, the Queen Mum.
She was probably whispering that under her breath when taking her wedding vows...as she married one.

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