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FlamesAddiction · 07-05-2021, 09:40 PM

There are many legitimate advantages and disadvantages for being in the EU. Those tend to vary depending on the size and economic power of the countries. I don't blame some people for not wanting to be part of it, and it works out better for some countries to not be in it. But once you are integrated in, there are of course going to be growing pains when you leave.

I don't think the EU as we know it lasts another 100 year, maybe not even 50. Polls in France a couple of years ago actually had a less favourable view of the EU than similar polls in Britain. If, or when France frexits, it will just be a German economic union. With countries like Italy and Greece borrowing from the EU at more than 100% their GDP, it just won't be sustainable.

07-05-2021, 09:40 PM	#450
FlamesAddiction Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vancouver Exp:	There are many legitimate advantages and disadvantages for being in the EU. Those tend to vary depending on the size and economic power of the countries. I don't blame some people for not wanting to be part of it, and it works out better for some countries to not be in it. But once you are integrated in, there are of course going to be growing pains when you leave. I don't think the EU as we know it lasts another 100 year, maybe not even 50. Polls in France a couple of years ago actually had a less favourable view of the EU than similar polls in Britain. If, or when France frexits, it will just be a German economic union. With countries like Italy and Greece borrowing from the EU at more than 100% their GDP, it just won't be sustainable. __________________ "A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can."