COMMENT POSTED TO AN ARTICLE IN RUSSIA INSIDER
Yes, it is true about CIA involvement in the creation of the
EU, however once or twice in its history the CIA has supported some projects
worth supporting.
But that time is long over.
Today, the EU in its relationship with America has moved
from ostensibly independent to a complete, and rather servile, dependency.
This is largely a reflection of America's new fiercely
aggressive stance in international affairs under the guidance of the neo-cons.
I have long been a supporter of the EU as a concept, always
in the hope of a more diverse, multi-polar world emerging, but America's abuse
of the organization and the organization's complete lack of thoughtful
leadership and independence have given me second thought.
The classical economic arguments for free (actually
administered, relatively free) trade still apply.
But all such organizations affect not just economics but
also political life, international relations, culture, and social life, and it
is reasonable to become against the concept when the total relationship is
destructive of these things even while remaining positive economically.
I believe that is the point we are at.
The EU has been reduced to a one-stop-shopping window for
America's warrior diplomats. Recent events with America's dirty killing games
in Ukraine and Syria and the EU's blind acceptance of them, despite hurting its
own interests, provide a turning point or watershed for me.
Forcing German troops to Russia’s border on the anniversary
of Operation Barbarossa, the most violent event in human history, is insane and
immoral. Interfering in the free flow of trade between Europe and Russia also
makes everyone poorer in economic terms. And there are the terrible migration
consequences of America’s savagery throughout the Middle East, sending millions
running for their lives.
And now the US is going to cram TTIP down Europe's throat, a
treaty which reflects largely American corporate interests, so even economic
benefits come into question.
Moreover, there is
not a single outstanding leader in today’s Europe to stand up for Europe’s own
interests and for principled behavior in international affairs.
It would be better now to dissolve it, and perhaps start all
over again in future.
