The United States of Europe and the Democratic Deficit

How do you criticise an enigma, except to say that it's too enigmatic? I think the European Union is a mystery to most people. Few people I know, know who their MEP's are let alone what they do at that peculiar edifice.

There are people at this moment shaping our destinies, and if we don't get involved with the process, they'll shape our lives to suit their selves.

When I think of EU democracy, it reminds me of a pub owner I once knew, who was prosecuted for watering down the whiskey. Yet those who adulterate the democracy that guards our quality of life suffer no such constraints.

The following link is for a rant I did on HubPages. It's only speculation, because I can only guess at the true nature of that mysterious beast that they call the European Union.

The United States of Europe and the Democratic Deficit

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