Hurricane Whisperer
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- Mar 4, 2014
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There are at least several different concepts being thrown around here. Which is probably a good thing.
The EU appears to be an attempt to utilize unelected bureaucrats to usher in prosperity. With Europe being comprised of many different governments in a small geographical area, it was thought that standardization would promote free trade and build a larger economic trading block.
Part of this makes sense. However, the system seams to have been built around giving the bureaucracy power instead of establishing basic freedoms and restricting the bureaucracy from usurping them.
Part of Europe's strength was in the longstanding historical development and the Eu trying to mcdonaldilize an entire continent doesn't seam to have as much productivity advantages to warrant the losses of centuries of experience.
The French situation is bizarre. I can't consider limiting the freedom of an employer as being democratic. Having basic rights and protecting them is fundamental to prevent a majority from dictating to individuals even if the individual is a corporate person. However, having bureaucrats imposing law isn't going to work in the long term and I could hardly blame citizens for wanting to tear it down. In fact, I would do so first and then attempt a national discussion on the merits of economic freedom vs "protective" collectivism.
If I were British, I am pretty sure I would be wanting out of the EU. Better for the British to seek prosperity through freedom and independence than through collectivist Beauracracy.
The EU appears to be an attempt to utilize unelected bureaucrats to usher in prosperity. With Europe being comprised of many different governments in a small geographical area, it was thought that standardization would promote free trade and build a larger economic trading block.
Part of this makes sense. However, the system seams to have been built around giving the bureaucracy power instead of establishing basic freedoms and restricting the bureaucracy from usurping them.
Part of Europe's strength was in the longstanding historical development and the Eu trying to mcdonaldilize an entire continent doesn't seam to have as much productivity advantages to warrant the losses of centuries of experience.
The French situation is bizarre. I can't consider limiting the freedom of an employer as being democratic. Having basic rights and protecting them is fundamental to prevent a majority from dictating to individuals even if the individual is a corporate person. However, having bureaucrats imposing law isn't going to work in the long term and I could hardly blame citizens for wanting to tear it down. In fact, I would do so first and then attempt a national discussion on the merits of economic freedom vs "protective" collectivism.
If I were British, I am pretty sure I would be wanting out of the EU. Better for the British to seek prosperity through freedom and independence than through collectivist Beauracracy.