Will the EU survive 2016?

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Originally Posted by Dreadnaught

One could ask what your obsession is what is your obsession with the United States :confused:

But seriously, until a few days ago I had no idea that the EU was offering proposals to the UK. I find it really surprising and wonder if it's a bit all for show, and ultimately this is heading towards a high-stakes referendum.

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I think it is, but in this kind of politics opinion trumps fact. So you and I are both wrong.

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Originally Posted by Lewkowski

Yes but the EU isn't a country. It would be like me being very passionate about NATO. Sure you can be but our national identity is that of 'we are part of NATO' but I get the impression being part of the EU is of vast importance to him.

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Yes, "National Identity" is an important part of politics. Can you really criticize EU states/nations when they're doing the same thing US states are doing?