Modern Europe

I have been looking at various postings and some sites online. Interesting correlation between them and life in UK in general. It seems to me that there are a lot more adverts appearing where the individual is Eastern European. In many instance there will be a bald statement, almost like a wine bottle(with or without real cork) giving it geographical indicator, it's country of origin. Many of these appear to be of a very early vintage, with excellent full body, cover a broad spectrum of tastes and are relatively cheap. As a result of these offerings home grown either have to compete in the same shelf space or look for niche markets. Whilst short term there may be benefits for the consumer in that there will be a reduction in prices across the board, ultimately market forces will dictate. We could well end up with the situation that homegrown produce is less available, or is niche and either out of the reach financially for the average consumer or not to their taste. The Eastern European imports will eventually cease being available as their home markets develop and we will be left without either the import or reasonable home grown supplies to enjoy and indulge with. If you doubt that this will be an issue in your area I advise you to keep an eye on your supermarket shelves and watch for when they have a whole shelf filled with Polish Delicacies. I take no issue with the influx I merely point out that it is going on and that just as there can be a flow inwards it can quickly be reversed. What would happen to all the hotels in London, all the fruit farmers in Lincolnshire if suddenly all of Eastern Europe were to turn around and head back? Still at least we have the benefit of knowing that we will shortly be virtually governed from further East, to wit, Brussels and Strasbourg. We clearly cannot be trusted to voice our opinions via a referendum, our politicians(who have no vested interest, will vote on our behalf. Two centuries on and Napoleon gets his result, Europe controlled by France. Let's see how much Liberté, Egalité and Fraternité gets comes our way? I welcome the Eastern European influx, I hope that many stay and I fervently hope that their attendance leads to value for money, maintaining high quality service and in the grander scheme of things a reduction in the influence and power of France and Germany within Greater Europe.