The Worst Place In The World To Bank…”“When it gets serious you have to lie.” Here’s the reality: Europe’s banking system is toast.”
by Simon Black via SovereignMan.com,
ZeroHedge.com
Aug 10, 2016
It started with an illegal wiretapping scandal.
Jean-Claude Junker, after spending nearly 18 years in office as Prime Minister of Luxembourg, was forced to resign in 2013 after evidence surfaced of his complicity in a domestic spying operation.
So what does a disgraced politician who resigns in shame do?
Why, receive a promotion, of course.
Less than a year later, Junker was appointed to the most powerful political office in Europe– President of the European Commission.
(I say “appointed” because Junker was selected by the reigning political establishment, not by voters.)
Aside from being one of Europe’s most prominent unelected policymakers, Junker has become legendary for his bizarre quips and daft behavior.
(Here’s some incredible footage of an intoxicated Junker marching in place and slapping around other world leaders at a press event.)
Among Junker’s most famous quotes are perhaps the truest eight words in politics: “When it gets serious, you have to lie.”
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