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Just read this article from Economist.com (that appeared in The Economist print edition) about the Belgians don’t quite care that their country’s still without a new government despite having the general election since June. The author suggested that the country be dissolved, much like the spoof news flash that was broadcasted on their TV last December.

So here’s my take - a Top Ten list of why Belgium should not be dissolved:

10. The excellent Belgian dishes

9. We’ll all miss Belgian chocolates

8. Someone out there (not me, for sure) will miss Brussels sprouts.

7. The Adventures of Tintin

6. The Belgian King will be unemployed

5. Without Belgium, the Americans will claim they invented fries/fritters

4. The Germans might want to try to invade Belgium again (third time lucky, perhaps?)

3. No Belgian Grand Prix in the Formula 1 calendar

2. Dr. Evil will be stateless

… and the number 1 reason why Belgium should not be dissolved …

1. I’ve yet to have a taste of Belgian girls
1. I’ll miss my Belgian beers