[Happygal]

Sounds to me that the owners took a position similar to the French in the U.N.: we'll veto whatever you propose.

Hardly! You cannot equate a small business man, who worked hard all his life, to build up a business he loves, with the French and the UN.

What have the French contributed to the UN? (In comparison what little Greek restauranteur has contributed to his local community, his staff and his family?) BAD analogy, friend.

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Sorry I did not make myself clear.

The post was in response to a hypothesis that the diner may have been offered to rent space within the tower. I speculated that the owners refused. If --- and that is, if --- that is so, then there is a similarity with the recent position of the French.

Regarding the latter: it is stupid to say, "I'll veto whatever you propose" before hearing the proposal. That is the reference I made, and I do not think it matters whether someone contributed or not: it is still stupid to disagree with something you haven't yet heard.

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I meant to say in the previous post that I agree, of course, with your point about the contribution of the business.

It's good to see you on this thread, HappyGal. Have a nice Holiday.