Scandal When dissent is no longer allowed!

gc · 26-09-2008, 02:28 PM

Tom Wise MEP in the European Parliament Ind - Dem Group UK Independence Party UKIP Eastern Region Region

The tearing down of a poster supporting a written declaration critical of the European Parliament, as Adolf Hitler strutted across a movie screen nearby, left MEPs and staff alike speechless.

Written Declaration 75 attacks the practice of the Parliament travelling to Strasbourg every month, at a cost to the taxpayer of some 200 million euros per annum. The signatories of the declaration obtained proper permission to display a poster promoting the declaration near a coffee bar on the Parliament's third floor, a popular meeting place. Within view of all were two large screens, showing harrowing footage of events surrounding the deportation of Jews during the Second World War.

The poster was torn down by parliamentary staff, despite the proper permission having been obtained by the relevant MEPs. It seems dissent is no more allowable now than it has been at other times during Europe's history. I have to note that those who complained about this appalling incident were attacked as "euro-hostiles" and "clowns" by a German MEP.

After witnessing this spectacle I believe even more than ever, we are better off out!

Tom Wise MEP
Brussels
26 Sept 2009

Mikeuk · 27-09-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by gc

Tom Wise MEP in the European Parliament Ind - Dem Group UK Independence Party UKIP Eastern Region Region

The tearing down of a poster supporting a written declaration critical of the European Parliament, as Adolf Hitler strutted across a movie screen nearby, left MEPs and staff alike speechless.

Written Declaration 75 attacks the practice of the Parliament travelling to Strasbourg every month, at a cost to the taxpayer of some 200 million euros per annum. The signatories of the declaration obtained proper permission to display a poster promoting the declaration near a coffee bar on the Parliament's third floor, a popular meeting place. Within view of all were two large screens, showing harrowing footage of events surrounding the deportation of Jews during the Second World War.

The poster was torn down by parliamentary staff, despite the proper permission having been obtained by the relevant MEPs. It seems dissent is no more allowable now than it has been at other times during Europe's history. I have to note that those who complained about this appalling incident were attacked as "euro-hostiles" and "clowns" by a German MEP.

After witnessing this spectacle I believe even more than ever, we are better off out!

Tom Wise MEP
Brussels
26 Sept 2009

Nice to see that Mr Wise is trying to justify the 'shedloads of cash' he receives for being an MEP

Is he still on Police Bail?

Kali Morrigan · 28-09-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeuk

Nice to see that Mr Wise is trying to justify the 'shedloads of cash' he receives for being an MEP

Is he still on Police Bail?

All MEPs get paid for being a MEP, something like 60 grand a year, not just they guy you mention. And their salaries are going up by about 35%. Anyway Mikeuk, I found a quote I would like to give you as it reminded me of you:

The jealous are troublesome to others, but a torment to themselves. ~William Penn, Some Fruits of Solitude, 1693

Jeff · 28-09-2008, 06:53 PM

Are you one of those Fruits then Kali?

Perhaps a sour one?

Kali Morrigan · 28-09-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff

Are you one of those Fruits then Kali?

Perhaps a sour one?

I have never had a sour moment in my life. I'm just happy-go-lucky

Jeff · 28-09-2008, 08:31 PM

Thats nice then,keep it going.

Mikeuk · 02-10-2008, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Kali Morrigan

All MEPs get paid for being a MEP, something like 60 grand a year, not just they guy you mention. And their salaries are going up by about 35%. Anyway Mikeuk, I found a quote I would like to give you as it reminded me of you:

The jealous are troublesome to others, but a torment to themselves. ~William Penn, Some Fruits of Solitude, 1693

Ah yes Kali, but Wise makes considerably more than £60K pa (as do I - but in my case legally)

As Mr Wise was arrested earlier this year and is currently on police bail, you will not be surprised to learn that I do not envy him.

Having a Bad Hair Day in Europe's Kapital of Kultur (ROFLMAO!!!!!!) are we?

26-09-2008, 02:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
gc Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 564	When dissent is no longer allowed! Tom Wise MEP in the European Parliament Ind - Dem Group UK Independence Party UKIP Eastern Region Region The tearing down of a poster supporting a written declaration critical of the European Parliament, as Adolf Hitler strutted across a movie screen nearby, left MEPs and staff alike speechless. Written Declaration 75 attacks the practice of the Parliament travelling to Strasbourg every month, at a cost to the taxpayer of some 200 million euros per annum. The signatories of the declaration obtained proper permission to display a poster promoting the declaration near a coffee bar on the Parliament's third floor, a popular meeting place. Within view of all were two large screens, showing harrowing footage of events surrounding the deportation of Jews during the Second World War. The poster was torn down by parliamentary staff, despite the proper permission having been obtained by the relevant MEPs. It seems dissent is no more allowable now than it has been at other times during Europe's history. I have to note that those who complained about this appalling incident were attacked as "euro-hostiles" and "clowns" by a German MEP. After witnessing this spectacle I believe even more than ever, we are better off out! Tom Wise MEP Brussels 26 Sept 2009

28-09-2008, 06:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jeff Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 371 Party: Free England Party	Are you one of those Fruits then Kali? Perhaps a sour one? __________________ We are all English if we wish to be.

28-09-2008, 08:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jeff Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 371 Party: Free England Party	Thats nice then,keep it going. __________________ We are all English if we wish to be.

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