THE EU IS ON THE ROPES

At the national levels, most reasonable people wait patiently to be vaccinated, but the EU and its net of national officials is driven by spite.

Thus, decisions are made and reversed, and there is much argument and muddle.

This is the third muddle in as many months - they closed the border within Ireland, they ruled the vaccine unsuitable for the over-65s, now they say it causes thrombosis. Each time, emotion is overcome and facts prevail.

But each dither costs tens of thousands of lives and billions of euros.

The Commission is raw and bitter at Brexit. Its heartfelt plan for a US of Europe is proving, after 70 years, to be a utopian illusion. The Brexit rejection has wounded their self-love. The UK streaking ahead has made them very afraid. Muddle after muddle is confusing them. They are reeling.

I think Brexit has bewildered the Commission and Barnier.

As with mixed-up people, conflicting objectives - one rational, one emotional - cause upset and indecision and turning in a circle. It is a form of denial and an expression of an immature ego.

Eventually, the EU will get real or it will collapse. You have to face and accept Brexit. You must work with your neighbour. You need to see and deal with this pandemic.

Wake up ! Get real !! Deal with life !!!