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Belgium is Breakin' Up

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Well, it might not be as scandalous and sexy as when Brangelina's relationship was rocky, or when when Bennifer called it quits. But Belgium remains in a political crisis, divided almost directly down the middle, leaving a giant question mark looming over the nation's future. After elections in June failed to put a coalition government together, it's now 5 months on they're still in political limbo.

"For the time being, the outgoing prime minister is sticking around to make sure taxes are collected and bills get paid. And King Albert II has stepped in to appoint a mediator, but nobody believes the 73-year-old monarch, best known for his motorcycle and French villa before he came to power, can hold the country together."

What is a country to do?
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2 responses // Belgium is Breakin' Up

  • http://current.com/items/85019451_for_sale_belgium
    Sell it on Ebay!
    yet another incredibly useful function of the online auctioneer. selling countries. nice.
    abbym0308
  • This would be a terrible fate for a country who's capital is one of the few truly polyglot cities in the world. I am sure that Brussels would continue to remain as vibrant and multicultural as it is now. I, however, think that the country is greater than the sum of its parts. Xenophobia is one thing but viciniphobia existing inside national boundaries is ridiculous. Belgians, a waffle, broken in half may expose the sugargy goodness carmelizing, but it can no longer carry a load of whipped cream and fresh fruit. It is like trying to double fist two half empty beers. You look silly, and cant even smoke a cigarette while doing it. Get it together you Flemish and you Walloons...Rally in the Grand Place for unity.
    JordanRoth

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