The Baltic states (catch all)

[John T. Fishel]

Stan--

Thanks for posting this. Would that more of our politicians, from both sides of the aisle, heed his admonition!

John

[Stan]

Hi John,
Good question, but my senior NCO (still inside me) says no

Estonian's tend to be more verbal and straight forward in all matters. That's why I thought it was important to note that the President spent many years in the States and Canada learning, so that we don't jump to some conclusion of him being European.

Other than Clinton trying to play his Sax, not many of our politicians permit a rock band to abuse them and hold them accountable, in front of grade school children in the choir.

Regards, Stan

[Stan]

Sunday Election forecasts: Centre Party

http://www.citypaper.ee/paper/articles/2172/

The Estonian dailies, Eesti Päevaleht and Postimees, have published poll results by Estonia’s two leading polling firms. Both polls predict that the Centre Party will win the elections to take place Sunday. According to one poll, the Centre Party is supported by 25 percent of respondents and the Reform Party by 19 percent. The second poll suggests the Centre Party would receive 35 seats in parliament with 31 going to Reform.

Foreigners, while not allowed to vote in Estonia’s elections, are not shy about voicing their opinions. The consensus seems to be that if the Centre Party would actually be allowed to implement its campaign promises (e.g. 1,600 euro per month salaries for public sector employees), it would throw the economy into a downward spiral.

1,600.00 a month is more than double the average salary. The current levels simply cannot keep up with the EU or inflation. So, other than foreign execs with companies "offshore", all are in favor of a better life.