Surely if our biggest trading partners are in Europe it makes sense to be in a trading organisation with them? Obviously they're not just going to cease all trading with us, but they're hardly going to let us go without some sort of penalty.
The point is that it is a political and economic union, if it was just trading then I would be for it. and their is no reason, as has been pointed out, for tariffs to be put up
The argument that our biggest trading partners are in Europe means we're evidently doing the right thing in joining a trading blocwith oour closest suppliers.
And that new article is dated June 2000. How many people in this country would back joining an American trade organisation,l hard enough to persuade them Europe is a good idea! America screw over other countries in trade far more than Europe.
And neither can Britain afford to be cut off from Europe, it works both ways. All these arguments you've made about Britains close ties with Europe surely makes it screamingly obvious that working together is a good idea!
We do have one of the best stock exchanges, other Europena coutries have things we need too. Hence cooperation in a union works well.
I was referring to Turkey and its being in the Middle East near a couple of "problem" countries.
Consider the EU an investment, it may not get you everything you want straight away, but in the longterm it'll ease our problems.
No it won't
Why do you think our goovernement was happy to assist in a Euro bailout? We rely on business in Europe.
We don't rely on business in Europe, but if the entire Eurozone economy collapses (this collapse is being aided by the Euro, then we get screwed
As I said, its worked better than the American one. Perhaps as I said if we invovled ourself more we could devote our time to solving any problems there are with extradition.
All justice systems have flaws, but at least this ends the idea that getting on a plane can allow you to get away with a crime.
The European arrest warrant is a total disaster, this has been explained to you. I'm not going to do it again
I don't feel we'd make a much better use of it. As I said earlier its more of a longterm investment helping other European countries. When we're in our time of need we'll be pleased with a little help from the rest of Europe. (Though I bet the tabloids will still find soemthing to moan about)
Not sure what this is arguing so I'll leave it alone :icon_biggrin:
I was basically saying I didn't think UKIP were the best polticial party to use as a source (And my opinion that they're not very good
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I assumed the use of "I think" indicated an opinion but if it means I get t decide then fair enough :icon_biggrin:
& I don't agree; I say we pull out. (giggle) But this is all just opinion again.
You've argued against the EU yet now seem to be syaing that the government can handle itself (which I agree with) but the government appear to be Pro EU on the whole so far which kind of deafeats your point. Plus this forum is for opinions and discussions on world situations and events so its fine to have opinions on matters even if you're not the one implementing them.
Which rights should be abolished then? Just because there's some people who take advantage of our liberal nature means we should start abolishing rights for everyone? If you start abolishing rights its a slippery slope...
Are you a bit stupid or do you choose to just ignore what I have stated?
I'M NOT SAYING ABOLISH EVERYONE'S RIGHTS !!!!!!!!!
I don't think we'd halt all immigration but if the sort of people got in who'd leave the EU then I think we'd be having severe problems in regards to immigration.
I see, so basically you are saying that the people who disagree with you aren't competent enough to handle immigration policy? A proper policy like most countries have were people who can benefit the country can come in and those who can't, can't would benefit the economy more, (+ genuine asylum seekers obv.)