Hi DONTCRYFORME, Edgy et.al.

The problems in Europe are much more subtle than in the U.S.

Until the people themselves "BUY INTO" the idea of a United Europe, it will always be faced with discontent.

First, in order for the above to happen, they need to be given the choice through a proper vote. (There have been four "No" votes already, but nobody listens)

Without a majority, the plan is always doomed to fail.

The countries in Europe have too much history, too much emotion and too much individual pride in their own countries, than to be subject to the whim of a few idealistic politicians.

Civil unrest WILL become commonplace in Europe.

They are no different than anywhere else. Imagine a new government telling Ottawa, Washington and Mexico City, that they WILL become a United Union; there will be no vote, and voila! a new level of government is imposed on everyone.

Would that go down well in the U.S. - Maybe.

Would that go down well in Mexico - I doubt it.

Would that go down well in Canada - Never.(lol)

Asked to help their neighbours, everyone will gladly do so.

Forced to aid their neighbours and they will rebel.

TPTB may have a plan to create so much disruption first, that if and when they agree to a vote, the people will be so p***** off with their own governments, they will gladly vote for unity.

Until then, the European Union is heading for failure.

Why is this happening?

Well, every generation of politicians, needs an excuse to exist, be fruitful?, be important etc. (and to have an excuse on how to spend tax monies with impunity)

Funny how, since the end of the "Cold War", we have seen the rise of Muslim Terrorism, We have seen civil unrest in North Africa and the Middle East: We are seeing individual attacks in peaceful countries like Spain, Norway, etc. and we are experiencing " financial doomsday" in every corner of the world, thanks to these same inept politicians.

Will it ever end?

It can, but only if We, the people start taking power away from the bureaucrats and politicians.

Good Luck to all!