From the Olympic article

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Blair, who took over the EU presidency last week

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I didn't think Britain was a member of the EU. I know they didn't convert to the Euro, but I was thinking they were not members at all?

Somebody please confirm my dumbassery. Thanks.

"Somebody please confirm my dumbassery."

I will 2nd that.

http://geography.about.com/library/maps/blreu.htm

Grego

I think this should help - it lists the UK as a member.

Been to Kincaid's recently?

ESPNAg

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Yeah I looked it up and saw they were indeed a member and held the presidency. I guess they just decided against the currency conversion (wise move).

mmmmm, kincaids. I must go there for lunch now.

Kincaids in Southlake is not very good

Here's another EU question, sort of...what's the difference between the England flag (white with red cross) and the Union Jack. Is this UJ for England and Scotland? I'm sure it's a dumb question, but I've never known for sure.

The flag of the UK is the Union Jack. The Union Jack is a combination of the flags of England, Scotland, and Wales. (I think)

CD

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OK, just looked it up and instead of the flag of Wales, the "Cross of St. Patrick" flag is the third one.



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And I think Northern Ireland is under the UK flag as well.

Is there a better word than "dumbassery"? I think not...

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- George Orwell

I think this entire thread is loaded with cow dung!! What do you think of that ??