Thread: What do you think about the EU?

Originally Posted by Hanna

But there has never been a war between the EU countries, so my "propaganda" is true.

Well, yes, but European countries have been warring with each other since the time Europe had been populated. They stopped doing so only in 1945 ))) (if we don't count Yugoslavia). Several thousands years of war compared to 65 years of relative peace...

Originally Posted by Ramil

Well, yes, but European countries have been warring with each other since the time Europe had been populated. They stopped doing so only in 1945 ))) (if we don't count Yugoslavia). Several thousands years of war compared to 65 years of relative peace...

Yes Mr Cynic This is true, but do you see any wars between the EU countries on the horizon? We will break the 100 year barrier before you know it!

France and the UK just formed a "defense union" which lets both countries cut back national defense expenditure. I think it's a question of time before Germany and Spain joins this.

There's been talk about a joint EU defense since the 1990s but people were not ready for it. I think it will happen. When that's complete, then there definitely won't be any internal wars within the EU.

In my view, Europe has no enemies other than poverty in Africa and wars in the Middle East creating millions of would-be migrants and refugees that we cannot accommodate.

@ Croc: EU is not globalism is regionalism!

Originally Posted by Hanna

Yes Mr Cynic This is true, but do you see any wars between the EU countries on the horizon?

No, I don't. Equally I do not see any wars between any 'civilized' countries. War IS expensive. If 300 years ago killing an enemy soldier cost about $0.5, 100 years ago it was already about $50 and now it's $50,000 or more. But this doesn't mean anything. The nature of war has changed. Countries try not to make war upon other countries, but individuals continue to do it. That's what terrorism (or extremism) is about. While you cannot defeat any country with military terms alone you can achieve your objectives using other methods which are sometimes as deadly as capet bombing.

Originally Posted by Hanna

EU is not globalism is regionalism!

Whoa! Look who is using the double standards now!! So, the exact same processes are dubbed "regionalization" to divert the attention away from the evil "globalization" and we're all set!! "Quod licet Jovi non licet bovi."

Originally Posted by Hanna

France and the UK just formed a "defense union"

Khrrrm. Cough, cough. Am I the only one to see the irony in this?
If I AM the only one, that's okay. Maybe it is just vodka speaking. Not asking anyone to agree. Or disagree.

Originally Posted by translationsnmru

Khrrrm. Cough, cough. Am I the only one to see the irony in this?
If I AM the only one, that's okay. Maybe it is just vodka speaking. Not asking anyone to agree. Or disagree.

Why this irony is so special in comparison to the irony of any other combination?