Is it time to redefine the concept of Europe ?
Watching Turkey win the Eurovision contest made me think that the old model of what constitutes "Europe " might be in need for an overhaul..
Turkey was included in the song contest as was Israel..
So if that is the case, why not Algiers, Morocco, Lybia, Egypt, Syria, lebanon, Tunisia, etc..after all they all border the mediterranean right ?
And Russia was included, even though Russia is seen as geographically straddling Europe & Asia..( a cute distinction.. since there is no real land division between Europe & Asia...)
And since Russia shares a border with China..then why not China..& a host of middle eastern countries..?
Lets face it, Europe ain't what it used to be.
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Maybe it's time to ditch it & call it something in keeping with the Eurasian continental land mass..something all encompassing..& recognised across that giant landmass...?
Hmmmm Big Mac ?
Turkey was included in the song contest as was Israel..
So if that is the case, why not Algiers, Morocco, Lybia, Egypt, Syria, lebanon, Tunisia, etc..after all they all border the mediterranean right ?
And Russia was included, even though Russia is seen as geographically straddling Europe & Asia..( a cute distinction.. since there is no real land division between Europe & Asia...)
And since Russia shares a border with China..then why not China..& a host of middle eastern countries..?
Lets face it, Europe ain't what it used to be.
.
Maybe it's time to ditch it & call it something in keeping with the Eurasian continental land mass..something all encompassing..& recognised across that giant landmass...?
Hmmmm Big Mac ?
Comments
As to Israel, I think most of that is due to the mental participation of Israelis in Europe. Most Israelis are former citizens of Euroland, or the children thereof, and therefore the ties are still close.
Originally posted by Outsider
Europe is just Asia's wang, like Florida is America's wang.
Oh yes, obviously europeans looks like asian, at least the one coming from asia.
Outsider : this is not your best post.
Any democratic country that displays ridiculous hypocrisy and a zeal for over regulation will now be considered part of Europe.
Originally posted by Scott
Sure let's redefine it.
Any democratic country that displays ridiculous hypocrisy and a zeal for over regulation will now be considered part of Europe.
Good to hear that USA is now part of Europe
Originally posted by Scott
Sure let's redefine it.
Any democratic country ...
And I guess you´ll be happy when I tell you US doesn´t qualify then?
Originally posted by Powerdoc
Oh yes, obviously europeans looks like asian, at least the one coming from asia.
Outsider : this is not your best post.
While I admit not the best, it is up there near the middle. Don't they show the Simpsons in France??
Originally posted by Scott
Well I guess we are a republic but more to the point is the other criteria that don't fit us. Although lawyers are pushing us toward a ridiculous regulation of sorts.
Iraq was a republic too, under Saddam. And your government is undoubtably hypocritical too.
What's your point?
Originally posted by Harald
Iraq was a republic too, under Saddam. And your government is undoubtably hypocritical too.
What's your point?
Uhh? Yea. QED. Thanks.
Feels like I've wandered into a 4th grade debating class. Be very ashamed of yourselves.
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