Is it time to end the 'special relationship' with the US and shift more to the EU?

Question

Who thinks we should strengthen ties with the EU and drop the apparent 'special relationship' we share with the States?
I do 'cos they really do believe they own the world, and always have to save our and Europe's asses (ITS ARSES!!). Id much rather share a special relationship with nations like Germany or France, 'cos they need the UK to have a serious influence on the world as we're the three richest nations in Europe. Anyway ill shush and let you put your points forward.

Just so everyone knows; I'm not an American hater I just don't think they are no longer the way forward... Oh and people who dislike the French for been cowardly in my opinion are... Well misinformed and are ignorant, oh and get over the world wars! If we hated every nation we'd fought we'd be very alone in this world.

The war was like 60 years ago Lenny, move on! The Americans keep pullin into war NOW, forget 60 years ago.

Answer 1

yes yes and thrice yes

europe and russia and india and china should all join forces and put a stop to america's vile capitalism which causes major world poverty

Answer 2

I have never been in favour of EU, but it looks like its here to stay, if I like it or not!
What puzzles me is why you and many others think this should affect our own relationship with the USA??
You are obviously not in favour of the present conflicts between Afghanistan Iraq etc, do you really think we in the UK were 'dragged' into those conflicts kicking and screaming? I didn't see much action from the UN or the EU on these issues, should we perhaps just have sat back and waited for a few more bombs etc?
The EU to my simple mind is a waste of time and money (lots of money) remember the big debate on the question of bananas? should they be straight?? Its something like a Monty python show!!
And the expenses these fellers are claiming for all this !
OK forget the two world wars if you can l!! I cant !
Also I cant forget the Americans telling us to get out of the Suez, but If I had my back to the wall I would prefer an American watching it rather than any European., which European country do you think would be there in the first place????
Give me the Americans, Canadians, New Zealand , Aussies, Gurkhas etc etc anytime.!!
France? Germany? Italy? Outer monglubida? No thanks !!!

Answer 3

In my view the British have a choice: either live under the thumb of American hegemony the so-called "special relationship". Is that why under certain treaties Britons are treated like second class citizens. For example, the Americans can extradite British citizens but, in turn, the British cannot extradite Americans.
Now, the alternative, if the British had been more cooperative with the European project in the first place then we might have more influence on what goes on there, but, as it turns out we have much influence as France. So, in conclusion I think, as a Briton, we should edge away from America, and their disastrous aggressive foreign policy, and closer to Europe.

Answer 4

This is a shame.
When there is a major calamity in any part of the world, such as a Tsunami, or deadly earthquake, and international aid is needed, one of the FIRST countries (along with Britain) to send people and aid is the United States.
The U.S. does not just send military aid as most would like to think.
Now, when the U.S. has a major disaster of some kind, and people are killed, how many countries actually step up to the plate to help?
Not many at all.
How many CHEER when this happens?
More than many would like to admit.
Now, I know no society or its people are perfect, but come on...you have far worse allies than the U.S.
You don't see Americans trying to blow up Picadilly Circus, or the tunnel system.
Americans don't behead or murder POW's.

And, if this is coming from a true British person, then I'm surprised, because Americans think very highly of the British people, and appreciate the relationship our two countries share.
It's actually sad to see so much anti-American sentiment.
If you look at what the U.S. does or tries to do in the world, and I mean really look, you would see that the intentions are good intentions.
And I know, the road to Hell is paved with good intentions, but no country is PERFECT.
I'd like to see Germany or France agree to help the next time the UK is bombed by some idiot terrorist.

Answer 5

we ought to continually injury ties with the two the ecu and the USA of a - not thoroughly, yet not be as close as we are actually. the USA of a are in basic terms drawn to having a rustic in Europe they could use as a base in the event that they ever had to (like they are doing with Israel in the midsection east), and the ecu is run with the help of a collection of corrupt, unelected and unaccountable idiots. i could somewhat not have extremely close ties with the two. the destiny is in Asia, and that's the place we ought to continually be focusing now. China, India, Japan. those could be stable allies for us to have, and stable paying for and promoting companions, if we get in there early, in the previous every person else does. Being extra friendly with Russia does not harm us, the two. we ought to continually be seeking to the place our appropriate pursuits lie, and that's in a commerce alliance with Asia and Russia. Oh, and we ought to continually according to probability additionally enhance our commerce with commonwealth international places - some thing that would income the two us and them, particularly the poorer ones.

Answer 6

All nations ultimately act in their own self-interest. When it is more beneficial for UK to lessen its alliance with USA and strengthen ties with the EU ... it will. That's a long ways off baby! America and UK have too many shared mutual interests ... not to mention that America is THE superpower. The two countries have deep history, similar cultures, and they share the same language.

Answer 7

You must be bloomin' well joking! My grandfather's both fought to stop the sodding Germans taking over (only one returned) and the French are nothing but a set of moaning, cowardly whingers! Give me the Americans every day cos at least with them you know where they are coming from and you don't need a flippin' translator! The worst thing this country ever did was to join the EU, I voted against it originally in the 70's referendum and have never changed my mind about the decision I made then. I would do exactly the same now if we could vote again!

Answer 8

ha ha ha thanx for the laugh, last time i looked the Europeans all ran away and hid in our hour of need. from what iv seen and heard il stick with the yanks thanx. Europe only wants us for our money. lifestyle, and to have a nice big European empire for the Germans and the french, wake up you lot for god sake while you still have some independent thoughts and before you all turn into European stepford wives

Answer 9

you mentioned the war, at the end of the war germany said they shall win the peace which means economic warfare, the e.u. is designed to conquer the world, 27 captured countries witness to that, it wants to take away your ability to have your own oppinions and dominate you. it brainwashes its victims into believing in money, comfort and convenience, for us brits to leave america is like giving away your own children and saying you kids are no longer the way forward, your being dumped, because europe has got money and they are going to give me some.

Answer 10

The special relationship was invented just after the 2nd world war to blind the Brit public as to the truth, that we owed the US so much money it has taken us 60 years to pay it off.
We have more in common with Europe these days, both politically and socially, but a lot of our popular culture comes from the US media/music machine. As to your question, the US economy will destabilise very soon thanks to Dubya's idiocy, we need to cosy up to Europe as a cold wind is gonna blow from the states soon.

Answer 11

Relationship must be strengthened with EU which is economically strong and evade US which is now lagging in economy due to its intervention in other countries.