Harsh But Fair

Lgf reports that Chris Patton has given the thumbs down to Israel joining the EU. Never mind the question of in which parallel universe it would be in Israel's interests to join the EUSSR, check out fat boy's attempt to soften the blow:

We are trying to see if there are ways they [Israel] can share our policies and our markets without sharing our institutions,” he said

Interesting, hey ? Free trade without the eurocrats. Lgf thinks this is meant as a way of keeping the EUSSR Judenfrei. If so, may I be the first to remind the EU that Mikey H is Jewish - best give us the same deal when he's elected. It's the only way to guarantee safety.