What is the point and value of the EU Commission to the national citizens of EU member states? Answer knitted jumpers and scarves!s

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Firstly as an Irish citizen within the EU area, my personal view is that the EU Commission, as it is not an elected body, remains therefore as nothing other than the trade commission it was initially established to be. It is therefore also susceptible, often willingly, to external political and monetary corruption. Recent medical history of the EU points to this. That being said, it would appear, at least to my mind, that this reality is known and accepted by the EU Commissioners and bureaucracy themselves, (whose salaries and benefits are all tax free by the way). For example considère ceci …https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4uzD9fhQmVg oh and also this …its not an isolated thing…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGNKOqfekAE

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#2

I thought the point of the European Commission was to control EU member states and citizens, while providing a jobs program for bureaucrats, criminals, and their friends. No?

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#3

I am pretty sure she is knitting a sock.

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@Melodi bowing to your better insight. :blush:

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#6

@Fiatlux Yes it is, Job done and time for it’s savouring and some relaxation on it!

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Sweaters, socks, hats, mittens, and scarves grow beneath my fingers during vid chats and podcasts. I do sometimes knit in public as well, but there is a time and a place. That can change. During the First World War, many pastors allowed knitting during prolonged sermons, and ambassadors were shown knitting at their desks (men) to knit socks and other items for the troops. But that was at the request of their governments because the items were needed for the war effort. Before antibiotics, handknit socks were preferred by most militaries to prevent blisters which could kill if they became infected on the march. But today, there is no reason to knit during an important legislative meeting if you are a delegate. An observer, sure, I’d do that just to stay awake! I confess to bringing my drop spindle and wool once to a jury selection, but that was to avoid being chosen for the second time in two years.

But when I sat through prolonged and boring meetings for an HIV protest to gain access to treatment for people during the 1980s, I knit constantly. Someone called me “Madam Defarge,” and I said, “Be careful I might be knitting all of your names into this scarf!” Only one guy over 50 got it and he laughed The younger people looked confused…Ah education, another topic…

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