Hunty writes:
But really, what alternative do we (or, for that matter, they) have?
The answer they would give - As I understand it - Is a powerful economic trading block that doesn't include a single currency or distant, bureaucratic and undemocratic governance.
Hunty writes:
Do we want a strong unified Europe, or a weak conglomeration of nation states that are still squabling amongst eachother over every little wishywashy thing they don't like?
Is that realistic given the cultural differences? Can we all learn to be German.....?
Hunty writes:
Reality will catch up to them, The rest of Europe will make it a necessity. You guys need The Union, and The Union would be strengthened by your inclusion, rising ever higher, and claiming its rightful place in the world.
A lot of anti-Europeans see Europe as a whole on the way down in world terms. I think the US right-wingers see it in the same way. Over-indulged, uncompetetive and in no position to cope with the realities of the emerging powers (China, Brazil, India) etc. taking a larger slice of the pie in a way that means lower standards of living for Europeans.
Hunty writes:
And then we can take on those moneygrabbin' bandits!
I certainly think greater international co-operation is the way to tackle these multi-nationals.
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