On Thursday 10 March 2005 12:50, Bryan O'Donoghue wrote:
> Acutally, I think the Oireachtas, is far more, effective in representing
> the people it's supposed to represent then the whole EU, put together is.
>> Then again, while you accuse me of jingoism... it's important to note
> that a recurrent theme, in your postings, seems to be the Irish
> inability to govern themselves.
Only the EU (in Europe) has the power to act against multinationals.
By opposing the EU you are in fact giving unfettered power
to Microsoft and other multinationals.
You are deluding yourself about the power of the Irish government -
or indeed any European government.
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