The new president of the EU: Herman Van Rompuy

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The new president of the EU: Herman Van Rompuy

Postby Hairless Kitten II » Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:56 am

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Not Blair, but this will be your next new EU president.

Oh yeah, he's Belgian. :)

Do you like him?

Trouw (The Netherlands):
All 27 EU leaders seem to stand behind the Belgian Van Rompuy as EU president. Balkenende isn’t speaking enough French.
http://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/politiek/art ... nken_.html"

Le Figaro (France):
EU Presidency: The new favorite is a Belgian
http://www.lefigaro.fr/international/20 ... belge-.php

The Guardian (UK):
Belgian PM is a skilled behind-the-scenes figure who has held his country together. May be the most agreeable candidate in a Franco-German deal.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/oc ... air-rivals

El País (Spain):
Belgian Prime Minister, in the battle for the presidency of the EU
http://www.elpais.com/articulo/internac ... iint_5/Tes

*** UPDATE ***

Herman Van Rompuy is your first EU President.

Well done! :clap: :clap:

PS: Tony, eat your heart out!
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Postby Farnhamia » Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:58 am

I worked with some guys who had that exact same tie in the 1970s. Other than that, he looks pleasant, like someone's uncle.
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Postby Tezdrian » Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:58 am

He looks nice.
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Postby Kashindahar » Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:59 am

It's not like he's going to matter, so why does this even warrant a thread?
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Postby Hairless Kitten II » Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:59 am

Tezdrian wrote:He looks nice.


He's very intelligent, but can be considered as a grey mouse.

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Postby Charlotte Ryberg » Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:01 am

He may be a good candidate if he can balance national sovereignty and free trade and travel, but maybe I might try running for EU president myself, since it is unlikely that it is an election involving parties.

I think I'll know what to do as president: more privacy, online and offline.
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Postby Getbrett » Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:14 am

Isn't he already Prime Minister of Belgium? The EU President cannot be a national leader. He'd need to step down.
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Postby Hairless Kitten II » Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:18 am

Kashindahar wrote:It's not like he's going to matter, so why does this even warrant a thread?


Of course not.

Trouw (The Netherlands):
All 27 EU leaders seem to stand behind the Belgian Van Rompuy as EU president. Balkenende isn’t speaking enough French.
http://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/politiek/art ... nken_.html"

Le Figaro (France):
EU Presidency: The new favorite is a Belgian
http://www.lefigaro.fr/international/20 ... belge-.php

The Guardian (UK):
Belgian PM is a skilled behind-the-scenes figure who has held his country together. May be the most agreeable candidate in a Franco-German deal.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/oc ... air-rivals

El País (Spain):
Belgian Prime Minister, in the battle for the presidency of the EU
http://www.elpais.com/articulo/internac ... iint_5/Tes
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Postby Hairless Kitten II » Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:18 am

Getbrett wrote:Isn't he already Prime Minister of Belgium? The EU President cannot be a national leader. He'd need to step down.


He will.

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Postby Aelosia » Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:23 am

I think he hides some Islam hating Nazi fire behind that mouse attitude and bland eyes. I would be aware of his hidden intentions of white supremacy in Europe.
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Postby EvilDarkMagicians » Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:24 am

I want Tony Blair.
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Postby LOL ANARCHY NUBZ » Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:26 am

Beats Blair hands down. Still, the EU has a president? How long before the next Hitler turns up? :p
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Postby Zoharland » Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:30 am

He looks squirrely, arrogant, and liberal, like most Europeans...

In short, he looks bad. :p
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Postby Tezdrian » Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:39 am

Aelosia wrote:I think he hides some Islam hating Nazi fire behind that mouse attitude and bland eyes. I would be aware of his hidden intentions of white supremacy in Europe.

:rofl:
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Postby Aelosia » Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:43 am

Tezdrian wrote:
Aelosia wrote:I think he hides some Islam hating Nazi fire behind that mouse attitude and bland eyes. I would be aware of his hidden intentions of white supremacy in Europe.

:rofl:


Aren't you a fascist? Or is it just Roleplaying fancy?
Aelosia is ranked 1st in the region and 20th in the world for Largest Defense Forces (per capita).
Aelosia is ranked 1st in the region and 32nd in the world for Most Subsidized Industry.
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Aelosia is ranked 1st in the region and 47th in the world for Largest Public Transport Department.
Aelosia is ranked 1st in the region and 72nd in the world for Most Armed.
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Postby Tezdrian » Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:56 am

Aelosia wrote:
Tezdrian wrote:
Aelosia wrote:I think he hides some Islam hating Nazi fire behind that mouse attitude and bland eyes. I would be aware of his hidden intentions of white supremacy in Europe.

:rofl:


Aren't you a fascist? Or is it just Roleplaying fancy?


I'm a Proud American Fascist to the end.
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Postby Aelosia » Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:00 pm

Tezdrian wrote:
Aelosia wrote:
Tezdrian wrote:
Aelosia wrote:I think he hides some Islam hating Nazi fire behind that mouse attitude and bland eyes. I would be aware of his hidden intentions of white supremacy in Europe.

:rofl:


Aren't you a fascist? Or is it just Roleplaying fancy?


I'm a Proud American Fascist to the end.


Then I guess you are gloating over the rise of your future leader as the President of the EU?
Aelosia is ranked 1st in the region and 20th in the world for Largest Defense Forces (per capita).
Aelosia is ranked 1st in the region and 32nd in the world for Most Subsidized Industry.
Aelosia is ranked 1st in the region and 33rd in the world for Fastest-Growing Economies.
Aelosia is ranked 1st in the region and 47th in the world for Largest Public Transport Department.
Aelosia is ranked 1st in the region and 72nd in the world for Most Armed.
Aelosia is ranked 1st in the region and 87th in the world for Largest Information Technology Sector.
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Postby LOL ANARCHY NUBZ » Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:01 pm

Aelosia wrote:
Tezdrian wrote:
Aelosia wrote:
Tezdrian wrote:
Aelosia wrote:I think he hides some Islam hating Nazi fire behind that mouse attitude and bland eyes. I would be aware of his hidden intentions of white supremacy in Europe.

:rofl:


Aren't you a fascist? Or is it just Roleplaying fancy?


I'm a Proud American Fascist to the end.


Then I guess you are gloating over the rise of your future leader as the President of the EU?


No, he's not.
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Postby LOL ANARCHY NUBZ » Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:03 pm

Oh, also, fascist=/= white supremacist.
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Postby Tezdrian » Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:04 pm

Aelosia wrote:
Tezdrian wrote:
Aelosia wrote:
Tezdrian wrote:
Aelosia wrote:I think he hides some Islam hating Nazi fire behind that mouse attitude and bland eyes. I would be aware of his hidden intentions of white supremacy in Europe.

:rofl:


Aren't you a fascist? Or is it just Roleplaying fancy?


I'm a Proud American Fascist to the end.


Then I guess you are gloating over the rise of your future leader as the President of the EU?


No, he just doesn't look like the National Socialist type.
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Postby Aelosia » Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:05 pm

Tezdrian wrote:
Aelosia wrote:
Tezdrian wrote:
Aelosia wrote:
Tezdrian wrote:
Aelosia wrote:I think he hides some Islam hating Nazi fire behind that mouse attitude and bland eyes. I would be aware of his hidden intentions of white supremacy in Europe.

:rofl:


Aren't you a fascist? Or is it just Roleplaying fancy?


I'm a Proud American Fascist to the end.


Then I guess you are gloating over the rise of your future leader as the President of the EU?


No, he just doesn't look like the National Socialist type.


I think he looks exactly like the National Socialist type.
Aelosia is ranked 1st in the region and 20th in the world for Largest Defense Forces (per capita).
Aelosia is ranked 1st in the region and 32nd in the world for Most Subsidized Industry.
Aelosia is ranked 1st in the region and 33rd in the world for Fastest-Growing Economies.
Aelosia is ranked 1st in the region and 47th in the world for Largest Public Transport Department.
Aelosia is ranked 1st in the region and 72nd in the world for Most Armed.
Aelosia is ranked 1st in the region and 87th in the world for Largest Information Technology Sector.
Aelosia is ranked 1st in the region and 94th in the world for Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector.
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Postby Tezdrian » Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:08 pm

Aelosia wrote:
Tezdrian wrote:
Aelosia wrote:
Tezdrian wrote:
Aelosia wrote:
Tezdrian wrote:
Aelosia wrote:I think he hides some Islam hating Nazi fire behind that mouse attitude and bland eyes. I would be aware of his hidden intentions of white supremacy in Europe.

:rofl:


Aren't you a fascist? Or is it just Roleplaying fancy?


I'm a Proud American Fascist to the end.


Then I guess you are gloating over the rise of your future leader as the President of the EU?


No, he just doesn't look like the National Socialist type.


I think he looks exactly like the National Socialist type.


Goody Goody Gumdrops then. I have no concerns with him, nor do I think him a Fascist.
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Postby Eradium » Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:09 pm

I like Blair, I knew him, he was a really nice person. Oh well, it'll have to be the Belgian I guess.
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Postby EvilDarkMagicians » Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:10 pm

Eradium wrote:I like Blair, I knew him, he was a really nice person. Oh well, it'll have to be the Belgian I guess.

:(
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Postby Farnhamia » Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:11 pm

EvilDarkMagicians wrote:
Eradium wrote:I like Blair, I knew him, he was a really nice person. Oh well, it'll have to be the Belgian I guess.

:(

Too bad it couldn't be this Belgian:

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