The Blame Gain

Who will be to blame if the WTO talks collapse in failure? a) Immoral Multinational Companies b) A Cabal of Jewish Bankers c) GW Bush d) EU intransigence over Agriculture If you answered a, b or c, go and read moveon.org or the democratic underground. If you answered d however, give yourself a pat on the back.

Some APEC ministers yesterday said the WTO talks in Hong Kong on Dec. 13-18 would collapse if the EU didn't offer bigger cuts to agricultural subsidies.

To which our favourite twice resigned ex ministered replied:

"I do not believe it would be helpful to the talks to make a further offer on agriculture," said Peter Mandelson.

Proving as if we didn’t already know; that a total divorce from reality is a useful skill to further a Brussels career.