Given the immense culture gulf between the two regions I think it would be the least workable thing on the planet. There is internal bickering within the EU even. There is also an overwhelming amount of anti-American sentiment in Europe at the moment, sadly mainly down to Bush & co. If the US cleans up their act on the international front I wouldn't be averse to some forms of co-operation but Europe will always be sovereign, independent and stand up for what they believe is right (except for the UK and for corrupt leaders like Berlusconi). Europeans don't like the current direction the US are heading. They'd probably secretly admit to prefer getting into bed with China than they would with the US. This may change depending on whether the neo-con movement peters out.
In short, ludicrous, pathetic, unworkable idea. The bridges between our regions are currently smoldering away and it's gonna take a while to mend em. But a nice attempt at a flamefest.
I also don't know how Americans would be able to cope with so many newly fellowed citizens looking down on them and their lack of culture/refinement. Because let's face it: Europeans are snooty and believe themselves to be superior to Americans. I believe we're all equal but the fact of the matter is that that sentiment exists and is quite prevalent.
Europeans enjoy:
21-30 days annual leave a year + ~10 national holidays;
Steady economic growth;
High quality of life/standard of living due to generous social welfare, education and healthcare programs;
A culture that is based around 'working to live' rather than 'living to work';
Decent food;
Relatively small gaps between rich and poor;
Negligible levels of comparative gun and drug-related crime;
Beautiful architecture;
A long rich and varied history.
In a few words: the way it should be.
Last edited by CameronPoe (2006-12-14 13:31:32)