Should the U.S. be threatened by the European Union?
No, because the European Union is nothing without the USA.
Regardless of what the EU does, it cannot work without the support of the USA. The USA is the world's foremost superpower. Even when it comes to the United Nation, the USA has the final vote. Slowly over the last decade, we have seen the European nations come closer and closer together to form a union. Who knows though? Maybe one day, we just might see a one world order. But in my opinion, then we will be seeing revelations in the Bible coming closer and closer to reality.
Posted by: SlipArnalNot only of the E.U.
Not only of the E.U.
With the growth/spread of the influences: Political, Financial, Moral ( varies within the E.U. as it does in the U.S.), population & Religious, by the migration of peoples. Their beliefs, their laws, their lifestyles & their willingness, (or lack thereof) to become a part of the area they move into cannot help but place pressure on their new neighbors. That pressure then extends beyond the immediate area/country.
If this minority strives to exert, subvert or change the country(s) they have moved into, then any previous agreements/treaties are placed in jeopardy.
A migration like that is taking place not only in the E.U. but in the U.S. as well.
These minorities are pushing to change Legal regulations in their favor, to create countries within Countries where their laws, beliefs & languages prevail. These minorities cannot be ignored & their existence must be taken into account. But when will the tail control the dog?
The E.U. has become more than just a Confederation of countries created to have a strong unified monetary system. The Confederation that went into creating Switzerland had other common goals, not just financial ones, they had common backgrounds & a willingness to work with each other.
There have been changes in some of the E.U. legal systems. The established systems have had to add provisions to allow a second legal system to be brought about, separate but of equal validity.
The E.U.'s lack of a unifying stable background makes them more, not less, likely to sway the U.S.
The problems now, not just with countries within the E.U. but those outside neighbor countries with their financial, political & belief system problems.
The E.U. is a big system & it effects, not only Europe, but like the U.S., nearly every point on the globe.
The E.U. can, by misstep, create such harm, in fact any of the large financial/political systems could.
We need to be careful, to be prepared, to help if we can, but to protect our own interests & safety. Any large being must be careful where it steps or of what might step on it.Posted by: AnonymousThe U.S. should not be threatened by the European Union because the nature of world relations is becoming more cooperative.
The United States should not be threatened by the European Union because it allows the U.S. to better work with Europe as a whole. With the world becoming economically and socially smaller it is more important than ever that all countries work together. The greater the ability of Europe and the United States to work together the greater the overall benefit will be.
Posted by: esmeraldine
The US has no reason to feel threatened by the EU.
While they may seem like a formidable force economically, the USA is already in a recession and there is no reason to feel threatened by the EU. Not only that, but the EU has problems of their own to deal with. Many countries like Greece and Italy are in debt.
Posted by: AboriginalKing28No, I don't think the USA should feel threatened by a coalition of countries that sees them as superior.
I don't think the US should be threatened by the European Union. Although in a union, the EU is a loose coalition with diverse national interests, unlike the US which is a unified country. The objectives of the EU are trade and self improvement, not world domination and are therefore unlikely to be threatening.
Posted by: 5hiy4SaIemThere is no evidence that the EU is a threat to the United States.
The U.S. should not see the European Union as a threat because there is no evidence to support the idea that it is one. On the contrary, the EU has consistently been the ally of the U.S. in most significant respects (such as it's support when the U.S. was attacked by terrorists). The idea of the EU as a threat to the US would only be a distraction from real potential threats like the hostility to the US in many parts of the Middle East.
Posted by: M0ttGingerThe U.S. should not be threatened by the European Union, because a united Europe is more effective and efficient than a divided Europe.
Many immigrants to the United States can attest to the problems of a divided Europe, when so many countries promote conflict intentionally or unintentionally through differences in goals, language, and currency. Countries focus on their own needs and often do not consider the impact of their decisions and treaties on the rest of the continent. The European Union can promote cooperation and collaboration that does not necessarily threaten the United States.
Posted by: ShiveringGerardI believe that the European Union is not a threat, because most of the members of the Union are already Allied with the United States.
The United States is allied with Great Britain, Germany, Italy, France and many other members of the European Union. Some have been allies with us since the founding of this country. Other countries joined our side during World War 1 and World War 2. More joined afterwards. Most members of the Union have a form of democracy, in one way or another. I see no reason why our allies would be a threat, or threatening to the United States, in any way.
Posted by: FabulousGino75U.S. shouldn't be threatened by the European Union because both of them stands for their power.
I totally disagree that the U.S. should be threatened by European Union because both of them are considered to be the power house in the world, and moreover, there is no justifiable evidence against the U.S. so that European Union should threaten them. Also, at the current economic scenario, the European Union is facing lots of problems, which it is not able to solve. So, it is better to look into their problem rather than threatening the U.S.
Posted by: I0rFashionNo, the U.S. should not feel threatened by the European Union, because many of its members have been long-term allies.
Too many of the countries that make up the European Union are either neutral, or have strong ties with the United States to prevent them from ever being a collective threat. If anything, the European Union would act to further good relations with the U.S. for trade benefits with its members that may not like the U.S. as much as some of the other members.
Posted by: H_BairdNo, the European Union is a key ally to the US.
The European Union has stabilized what has historically been an unstable area of the world. The European Union reduces many of the historic conflicts that could threaten peace. The European Union is a competitor in many ways, but culturally, economically and philosophically, they are close allies to the United States.
Posted by: R43ShepThe U.S. is evolving at the same rate as the European Union.
The United States has no reason to feel threatened by the European Union. Just like it has taken time for America to become the strong powerful force that it has, it will take time for the European Union. During this time the United States will be evolving and will find ways to compete with another strong force as well as hold its ground.
Posted by: TedieDelightThe European Union provides many of the same benefits to individual members, the same as the United States provides to its states.
The European Union provides many of the same benefits to individual members, the same as the United States provides to its states. Although it makes them, in some aspects, stronger, they are still independent in many ways, politically and economically. Many of our traditional allies are members and wish to work with us.
Posted by: ColossalJeramy56In any international political situation, it is always solidarity and unity that provides power, which clearly comes from one nation.
In international political and economic situations, many of the hindrances to progress come from a front that is not unified. Competing interests are always present in a union, and even if they are able to come together on a particular issue, it will take longer and require more resources. Therefore, it does not pose a serious threat to one unified nation, such as the U.S.
Posted by: MyrBadNo, the U.S. should not be threatened by the European Union, because it provides a stable unified trading partner with a huge market.
Dealing with one currency and the stable governments in Europe is preferable over doing business with dozens of countries that have potentially conflicting laws and different currencies. It has worked well for several years now, and I don't see it changing.
Posted by: StunnaRettIf the United States wants to remain a major player in world affairs then it must accept the existence of other countries and coalitions of countries.
I'm not sure what kind of threatened this question means, I am assuming it means threatened in a way that would mean another entity in the world has some power, some influence and some wealth. If this is the threat, then I see it as no threat at all. It is unrealistic and antagonistic for the US to think that it can remain the only superpower in the world. It puts the rest of the world in an inferior position where I'm sure they don't want to be.
Posted by: 54IInfernoThe U.S. should not be threatened by the European Union and we should treat them as our allies and friends.
The U.S. should not be threatened by the European Union. To put it more succinctly, they are currently a group of nations friendly to the U.S...we should keep it that way, and fearing them seems counter intuitive. In addition, many citizens of the United States have ancestry tracing back to Europe. We have many things in common with them: heritage, similar systems of government, and the want of a peaceful world. In order to work well with the EU, we must respect them, work with them, and politely disagree when needed (the key word being "politely"). In my opinion the EU is no more threatening than our friendly neighbor to the north, Canada. We needn't fear the European Union, but continue to work together on shared goals.
Posted by: WackyDelThe US should not be threatened by the EU, as having another strong market is good for us.
The European Union formed to create a politically and economically powerful entity linking numerous smaller parties across Europe. While such a body represents a competitor in many ways for US market dominance, it also offers a strong market for US products. Economically, having an economically powerful group of people increases the likelihood of selling US consumer goods. As such, the EU can help strengthen the US economy.
Posted by: MiIBootThe U.S. should not be threatened by the European Union, because our economy can stand on its own.
The United States Economy is strong. We have a good currency, and we have great people. We have many businesses that compete internationally, and we have a wealthy nation. We should not be threatened, just because another economic system is doing well. We are able to succeed and grow, and to grow with other nations and systems. We don't have to be the wealthiest and the best at everything to be a strong country.
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