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    As an addition to my previous post it might interest some to realise the actual reason behind Cameron`s comments regarding Turkey.

    Just over a year or so ago Pres. Obama told an audience in Ankara that it was important that EU member states did all they could to "anchor" Turkey in Europe. He wants this to happen and has clearly given our Dave his instructions on his recent visit to his boss in the good old USA. Following his remit, Dave has responded accordingly.

    Perhaps Obama should remember that whilst he`s been elected President, he`s been elected President of the United States only. This doesn`t mean he has the power to decide which country enters, or does not enter, the EU.
    Perhaps we could suggest that he takes down their border with Mexico!

    Formal accession negotiations with Turkey have been going on since 2005 but have run into difficulties over their human rights record, it`s long running feud with Cypres and complaints about little progress towards meeting the complex EU membership criteria.

    Turkey is a country of approx. 80million people, a large number of who, no doubt, would see a move to the west ( ie., the UK! ) as a no brainer.

    Does anyone seriously think this move would benefit us. ( apart from Sid of course! )

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