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2004-05-24 Europe

In Europeâs Parliament, a Fondness for the Perks

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Posted by tu3031 2004-05-24 11:37:50 AM|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 There is no ban on relatives working as Parliament aides, and relatives of at least two dozen members do. There are taxi allowances, free language lessons and daily expense stipends, even on days when no official business is conducted. Most benefits are tax free.

... "Iâve been accused of being a parasite. Iâve been accused of being a leech. And thatâs just by members of my own political party."

This guy needs to listen to his fellow pol~~troon~~s.

I'd wager that this serves as a decent explanation for why Europe is such an economic powerhouse today. It sounds like what would happen if the Teamsters' Union Management got into European politics.

Posted by Zenster 2004-05-24 11:58:46 AM|| 2004-05-24 11:58:46 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Bill Miller : Iâve been accused of being a leech.

Humphrey Bogart is dead, so he has to suck on the British taxpayer. I feel sorry for them.

And people wonder why this minor party, UKIP (elsewhere today) is getting towards major status in the UK?

Posted by BigEd 2004-05-24 12:58:39 PM|| 2004-05-24 12:58:39 PM|| Front Page Top

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