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The EU is more than an economic union. In fact, economic integration was/is only one of the strategies to foster lasting European stability, peace and path towa
by 627467 9y ago
The EU is more than an economic union. In fact, economic integration was/is only one of the strategies to foster lasting European stability, peace and path towards harmony among warring neighbours.
To face these negotiations only on the basis of economic gains/lost is ignoring the political and less tangible goals of the union.
- pbhjpbhj 9y agoBut lack of war in Europe is costing us so much in lost revenue for UK arms manufacturers!
- oblio 9y agoNot to rain on your parade, but the last "European" war almost bankrupted the UK. And back then European countries didn't have nukes while the UK still had an empire. I know you're being sarcastic :)
- pbhjpbhj 9y agoMy point was indeed to highlight the EU as a source of peace/stability. But, excess profit taxes are a thing, used to prevent the perverse incentives of capitalism during wartime. Bankrupting the country and bankrupting corporate interests are different things.
- Nursie 9y agoSo far as I can tell the major arguments about in/out are almost always hinged on the economics, because everything else is much more subjective. I don't know that a lot of people in the UK are sympathetic to the idea that our membership of the EU is what's keeping the peace.
- 627467 9y agoUK membership may not be the keystone of peace (which is good, IMHO) but it does not mean its membership does not contribute to said peace. I agree it is subjective. But I'd argued most people would think this subjective goal is worth of the effort it costs.