[Jay Riall]

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And I'll add one more time to the sentiment that the States really are different and separate, more so than it may appear from the outside.

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I don't think anyone is disputing this, but comparing it to European countries is pretty ridiculous imo

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Given the increasing authority of the EU government, I don't think it is so ridiculous.

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Then you need to re-evaluate what you think the EU is.