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May 14, 2012

Boris Johnson vs. the European Zeitgeist

Chan Akya, Asia Times

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Johnson with his characteristic blonde, unruly mop of hair may well be the closest thing to a political voice in Europe that can be unafraid of stating the obvious facts, namely to cut government spending, roll back Keynesian policies and let the markets do their work.

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TAGGED: Europe, United Kingdom, UK, London, Boris Johnson

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