The European Observer reported: "Europe's far right parties are
considering forming a pan-European movement together." Will
Arnold Schwarzenegger, frustrated by failures to run for the
highest office in the United States, return home to Europe and
triumph in the elections as the "born leader" of the
pan-European movement's party? Will the EU's strong man then
vent his anger against the United States and wreak havoc on the
world? When I called Governor Schwarzenegger's office the first
time to inquire "Has Governor Schwarzenegger ever considered
running for president of the European Union or would he consider
it?" The fellow said he was pretty sure he wouldn't. When I
asked, "Is that a yes or a no," he said he hadn't heard him say
anything about it. That's not what I asked. He then put me
through to Lee in the Press Office who graciously took note of
my questions and said if she found out anything she'd give me a
call. I called again to leave my email, rather than just my
phone number. Still didn't hear anything after some time, so I
just called and she said they had no comment. When pressed as to
does that means Mr. Schwarzenegger doesn't plan to run for
European office, or doesn't want to discuss it, for whatever
reasons, she simply said "We don't have any comment for your
book." When I said what should I say when I write about Arnold's
refusal to answer a simple question, she said say the "Press
office declines to comment." WHY?
About the author:
David Ben-Ariel, an American author who has travelled widely and
who has lived throughout Israel, shares a special focus on the
Middle East and great interest in Jerusalem, reflected in
hard-hitting articles that help others improve their
understanding of that troubled region. Check out www.benariel.com
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