Sunday, 20 May 2007

something to celebrate

at last. england gets to retain its imperial weights and measures. at least for a little while longer. this is unexpected. europe is a funny place. they do things differently there. usually by executive fiat. the people are seldom consulted—democracy being considered somewhat vulgar. in all unimportant matters brussels is usually wrong. in all important matters brussels is always wrong. so, for now, the pounds stay on.

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