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2020-05-10 -Signs, Portents, and the Weather-

Former UK PM Theresa May blames nationalism for Wuhan coronavirus pandemic

[Voice of Europe] As people have sought to place the responsibility for the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic, many culprits have been found. Some, including national leaders such as Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and US President Donald Trump, have pointed to mass immigration, which eased the virus’ spread, and globalisation, which has hampered the ability of many countries to produce needed medical supplies themselves. But the United Kingdom’s former Prime Minister, Theresa May, says it is in fact nationalism that is to blame.

In an editorial she published in The Times on Wednesday entitled "Nationalism is No Ally in This Battle without Borders," May unequivocally pointed her finger at populist nationalism while praising international organisations such as the World Health Organisation (WHO).

"Against a backdrop of populist politics in many countries, the search for political solutions to economic and social challenges has become a competition of absolutes," May wrote. "A polarised politics has taken hold. It views the world through a prism of winners and losers and sees compromise and co-operation as signs of weakness."

Posted by Besoeker 2020-05-10 02:23|| || Front Page|| [11139 views ] Top

#1 Yea, well where's surprise meter?

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2020-05-10 03:06|| 2020-05-10 03:06|| Front Page Top

#2 I'm surprised it's not The Bee.

Posted by SteveS 2020-05-10 03:34|| 2020-05-10 03:34|| Front Page Top

#3 /\. Yeah, no kidding!! This old bag is a buffoon. STFU, Theresa, and go away.

Posted by Clem 2020-05-10 07:08|| 2020-05-10 07:08|| Front Page Top

#4 Who?

Maggie!
I wish I'd
Never seen your face

Posted by Lex 2020-05-10 07:10|| 2020-05-10 07:10|| Front Page Top

#5 Theresa May - the UK's answer to Nancy Pelosi.

Posted by Raj 2020-05-10 08:31|| 2020-05-10 08:31|| Front Page Top

#6 The icon for useless politicians.

Posted by AlmostAnonymous5839 2020-05-10 10:49|| 2020-05-10 10:49|| Front Page Top

#7 Typical May, late for the party in her own house.

Posted by swksvolFF 2020-05-10 14:55|| 2020-05-10 14:55|| Front Page Top

#8 Brain dead. If you had nationalism, you would have compartmentalized yourselves. Enough so as to shut down and go domestic for your critical needs instead of being dependent upon the source of the scourge.

Posted by Procopius2k 2020-05-10 19:08|| 2020-05-10 19:08|| Front Page Top

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