Canary in a coal mine

[GenX]

"You probably don't realize it, but we are living in an unprecedented historical moment. For the first time, Belgium has managed to be interesting without getting invaded by Germany or abusing an African colony.


What's so interesting? In short: Belgium is coming apart at the seams. For roughly 120 days, its 11 political parties have been unable to form a national government because the Dutch-speaking regions want greater autonomy, or even outright independence."

LINK (http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oe-goldberg9oct09,0,4034634.column?coll=la-opinion-columnists)


" For the first time, Belgium has managed to be interesting without getting invaded by Germany or abusing an African colony"

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[Hans]

As a citizen, I can safely say I am less interested in Belgium then you are.

[1337]

Well, on the other hand, we are still waiting for the states to be interesting without INVADING other countries or abusing them for their oil

[GRUMPY]

I hear you I'd think that one would be more concerned about the US as its slowly becoming evident that in reality it is the true Evil Empire that Bubba was braying about a few short years ago.