Saturday, November 05, 2011

Building Europe...


President Sarkozy and Obama were interviewed on television last evening and it was a first. This shows how tough the times are. We're trying to build a unified Europe, but it's not easy (like it was probably not easy to build the United States over 200 years ago). They talked about friendship, confidence and trust. Of course these are politician words, but still, it felt good to have some support (even if the US economy is not exactly in better shape than the one of Europe actually. But who's counting?!) Have good weekend everyone, how about a little Ouzo with your Pasta?
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15 comments:

  1. ET SuzyNovember 5, 2011 at 12:18:00 AM GMT+1

    I see the...
    EIFFEL TOWER!
    EIFFEL TOWER!!
    EIFFEL TOWER!!!

    So either Sarkozy is sitting on a telephone book or Obama is sitting in a hole. Any guesses?

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  2. donnaNovember 5, 2011 at 12:56:00 AM GMT+1

    looking at the motto behind the two of them i was reminded that it sure IS a "new world".......lol......unemployment, and debt..... as i watch many around my area that have lost homes, jobs and hope.....

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  3. Drummond.November 5, 2011 at 12:57:00 AM GMT+1

    Suzy, look at their faces, they're both in a hole, desperately trying to dig themselves out.

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  4. JudyMacNovember 5, 2011 at 3:53:00 AM GMT+1

    Don't know about Sarkozy, but I don't think Obama knows he's in a hole, much less the way to get out.

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  5. SunshineNovember 5, 2011 at 9:30:00 AM GMT+1

    I like this picture. Love makes the world go 'round.

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  6. MartinNovember 5, 2011 at 10:05:00 AM GMT+1

    Most important:
    What's with the length of Sarkozy's tie???
    Do French men in general wear their ties longer?
    These are the questions on my economic mind...:)

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  7. JulieNovember 5, 2011 at 10:45:00 AM GMT+1

    mmm ... i think that each man in this image is a good leader and endeavouring to institute policies for a balanced society.

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  8. Michael SaloneNovember 5, 2011 at 12:56:00 PM GMT+1

    Martin, I think you're mistaken. His tie isn't longer. I'm sure it's an optical illusion!

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  9. TrishiaNovember 5, 2011 at 3:14:00 PM GMT+1

    Eric, I read in a news story (never know any more how true the 'news' is) that the G20 meeting is costing France about 1 billion dollars. Obama's suite at the hotel is something like $32K a night. Security with drones and police is more big $$$. As my husband asked, why didn't they meet at a military site that already has high security? When my 'leader' stays in a $32K hotel room, I realize that I have no more in common with him than Marie Antoinette did with those starving Parisians. They don't get it. They don't comprehend. When one spends on a ROOM for one night what an average American works for ALL year???

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  10. ChristieNovember 5, 2011 at 4:12:00 PM GMT+1

    I'm with you, Trishia! I can see a room that is adequate for security, but why not have it somewhere where there is already security? The wasteful spending of money is just not even in the scope of their thoughts. I really want to rant a bit, but I will refrain. Have a nice weekend, all!

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  11. jeffNovember 5, 2011 at 8:12:00 PM GMT+1

    The cost is not unusual for state meetings, lodging, etc. Yes, it's mostly because of the security. And even if military bases might be safer, most citizens would react badly upon seeing their leaders in drab, usually ugly military bases. People are funny. They'll complain about costs, but still insist on getting what the money is needed for.

    I think both leaders are quite aware of the hole dug by the previous U.S. administration. It is so deep, most citizens are not able to comprehend it.

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  12. AnonymousNovember 5, 2011 at 11:38:00 PM GMT+1

    I am personally glad to see leaders trying work together to make it better worldwide. It is true that both countries are having trying times but both are doing all they can to improve things. It isn't easy when you have to have a majority to pass anything!

    I am an Obama supporter and shudder to think what our situation here would be like if any of the Republican candidates who are trying to win in 2012 Presidential election would win!!!

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  13. JulieNovember 6, 2011 at 7:55:00 AM GMT+1

    The G20 cost France 20 mllion euro. Let's say this is wrong by 100%, that makes it 40 million euro. Let's say the the G20 cost the USA 40 million, too. Let's also say all the other states combined had to cover costs of 40 million. Remember, I am making a 100% allowance. We have an all up cost of 120 million euro. This converts to about 170 million USD. This is quite a good deal less than 1 billion.

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  14. JennyNovember 6, 2011 at 7:27:00 PM GMT+1

    ET Suzy - very funny!! Why does Sarkozy seem so amused?

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  15. credit repair helpNovember 8, 2011 at 11:43:00 AM GMT+1

    European politicians have been discussing the unification of the national patent systems since the late 60s.

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