Sometimes the only way to grab people's attention is to be tad controversial. There's more than an element of truth to what Mr Bloom said. The EU is frighteningly undemocratic and is aiming, I think, to become even more so. I have read many comments elsewhere about this and a large number are supportive. 
Yes, we've discussed this type of approach before (when N F made the comments about Herman Van Rompuy)
I don't think it's particularly helpful especially at a time when we should be focussed on distancing the Nation from this increasingly intrusive state.
We need credible opposition in the EU Parliament to counter the many representatives from here who seem to be more than content to play the game in return for the rewards.
With comments like this;
He has also remarked: "I just don't think they (women) clean behind the fridge enough.
"I am here to represent Yorkshire women who always have dinner on the table when you get home. I am going to promote men's rights."
.......can he be taken seriously?