[Charlie don't Surf]

Oorspronkelijk geplaatst door Tamam

bijna nog meer respect voor landen die zich uitdrukkelijk afzijdig houden dan pakweg belgië & de anderen die hun mening niet "durft" te tonen. ..of er geen moer om heeft. waarom deed België niet mee aan deze stemming? iemand die weet waarom?

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