I just found out that the EU has a motto. Who knew?
We all know the motto of the United States "In God We Trust." It's solid, reassuring and says something concrete about the country. As mottos go, it's a good one (as are most things the Founding Fathers put out).
The EU motto also, unintentionally I presume, says something concrete about that "country." The motto is:
"United in Diversity"
That's it!? . . . what the heck is that supposed to mean? That's right out of the Oxymoron Dept.
I can hear the dialog in the committee meeting that came up with that . . .
France: "I'm glad we can come together to celebrate our differences."
Germany: "Yes indeed, we are united in our diversity . . ."
Italy: "Eureka! that's it! the new motto - 'united in diversity'"
France: "Sacre bleu! you are right. It's perfect, concretely vague . . ."
Germany: "Disturbingly reassuring . . ."
Italy: "Universally unique . . ."
France: "It absorbingly reflects all of the foreign policy, economic and social positions on which we've agreed to disagree."
Italy: "not to mention our shared individual non-binding commitment to Democratic Socialism.
Germany: "Plus it has a nice ring to it - like 'French Victory!'"
(stiffled laughter)
France: "That's not funny . . ."
Britain: "But it is seriously ironic!"
Anyway, it is the perfect motto for the EU.
That's so awesome! You are too funny and yet it's so true. I'm sure conversations like that litter the very halls of their buildings. I'm sure the innocent bystander could easily leave the place cross-eyed from overheard conversations.
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