Quote:Sometimes when I comment on American politics on this forum I get replies saying I shouldn't speak up because I don't live in the US and therefor my opinion isn't valid despite knowing more about the American political system than most Americans. I think you should refrain from commenting about European politics, not because you don't live here, but because you are obviously a clueless git who doesn't know what he's talking about. 

 

Serious question(s) here.  I know that you weren't responding to me in your quote, and I do acknowledge the fact that you know a lot about U.S. politics.

 

What exactly is your opinion of the EU?  What are the benefits or downsides?  What if the EU fails?  How would it affect the Dutch, the United Kingdom and ultimately the rest of Europe?  I'm asking because I really don't know other than from a financial viewpoint.

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