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Omg get over it! 😂

@@splodge561 De Gaulle was absolutely right in thinking that the UK was not member material. As the old saying goes: England does not know how to be a member of any club which it does not rule. That same imperial delusion fueled, in part, the Brexit Leave campaign.

@@drottercat I'll repeat, get over it

@@splodge561 Nothing to get over.

@drottercat Well based on the recent EU election results it seems many other countries agree! 😂

nah, Soviet Union. Nothing unites two nations like the fear of a greater one.

They did what they did in the name of Germany and Germans, they cleansed other races in the name of ethnic purity, they wanted to expand Germany and not Nazi party. They were not Nazis from the planet Nazion, they were Germans from Germany and Austria and their ideology was as German as Bismarck's or Teutonic Knights'. Don't whitewash German nation because that's Holocaust denial.

West Germany 1,448 mill $, UK 3,297 mill $.

adressing the tumbnail- the Union was created *exactly* because we've been fighting each other for so long.

@@leno_o17 Nope - NATO did that.

Twaddle - the EEC was not dreated in full organisational form until a decade after NATO had been created.

@@uingaeoc3905 Nonesense. NATO has an entirely different effect. The point is to achieve peace and unity amongst each other and end old rivalries. Without this union, NATO alone wouldn't have solved this issue at all. Rivaling countries could have simply swapped alliances and joined the Warsaw Pact instead or formed an entirely new and third opposing faction. NATO is a military alliance. This doesn't make populations forget past differences and grew together. And France wasn't a member of NATO for a loooong time.

@@dnocturn84 Twaddle - the Peace and unity was through NATO. Drivel - you think that the Neutrals or NATO members would join the Warsaw Pact. You think West Germany would invade France when it was occupied by the Western Allies, UK, France USA until the mid-1950s? Norway, Denmark, Benelux were all members. A military alliance kept the peace and protected Western Europe. There were just six EEC members from 1956 plus Benelux, that was the umbrella the EEC came together under. It did not expand until 1974 with the accession of Denmark, UK and RoI. So according to your infantile view these nations which were in NATO would start tearing at each other without the EEC. You display your ignorance about the French joining NATO as well at the founding. De Gaulle just had a withdrawal from the unified command and that was over a decade after its founding. .

Również polska nie była beneficjentem tego planu. Odbyło to sie śmiesznie. Dzień wczesniej rano polski rząd komunistyczny akceptował ten plan a wieczorem zsrr ogłosiło że polska ten plan odrzuca. I z radia polski komunistyczny rzad dowiedział się że odrzuca hahaha

Yugoslavia and Tito showed the middle finger to Stalin and joined the Marshall Plan Yugoslavia profited a lot as the "naughty" boy of communism With the USA and the UK, it was against the Russians and with the Russians it was against the UK and the USA depending on the situation and who paid more

@@tihomirrasperic Yugoslavia didn't join Marshall plan if I know.

@@Pidalin not from the beginning but in 1948 Tito famously said "NO" to Stalin and then Yugoslavia received part of the aid package

England's Brexit

well England population is 56 million and scotlands is only 5 million (in 2019 after the vote) So even if all of scotland voted to leave and all of England voted to remain, you'd still be moaning you were outvoted

@@derekdelboytrotter8881 just the usual democracy the three remaining colonies are used to, although every other nation got what they voted for except Scotland.

I’m Welsh and I voted to Remain in the EU. 52% of Wales voted to leave and 48% voted to remain.. #IDIOTS 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️. I would like us to return to the EU during the next Parliament.

You should be thankful for that , the eu is Hitlers wet dream ! Wake up

While each country nominates a commissioner, the commissioners are each give a department where they are supposed to work for the union as a whole and not as representatives of their countries. In that they resemble cabinet members in national governments. And while in the Council, each head of state or government has one vote, in a number of areas decisions can be taken via a dual majority. Depending on the type of decision, you need either 55% or 72% of all countries agreeing, as well as enough countries to represent 65% of the population of the EU.

@@aphextwin5712 Yes. I simplified *a* *lot* .

I don't think everyday people had any advantages from the EU, just big business.

Croatia also joined Schengen

@@thinkerpanda I missed that, thank you.

And Texas wanted Trump as president in 2020 so whats your point?

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The rest of the UK wishes Liverpool would go as well.

Ireland essentially parasitizes other European nations. Less military spending, because our neighbors will defend us anyway...

No. It was renegotiated with Ireland and we voted yes.

Just the wrong conclusion... but maybe the conclusion you want to believe. Well then - get lucky with it, but it is still a wrong conclusion.

And, there are countries outside the EU that have joined the Schengen area, like Norway, Iceland and Switzerland. And some EU members have stayed out, like Ireland.

The EU is a confederation and that's why there are limits The attempt at federalization failed ingloriously

Yes the had a huge rebate they several important options-out and they never wanted more integration. Now that is all thrown away never to come back in the form.

I never really got to grips with Chaucer.

Then again EU doesn't hold any power in it self, it can do only things that all the members collectively mandates it to do which then means that the accountability is within everyone's own governments.

In 1992 i traveled from Denmark to Portugal and back i started with 1000 BEF and changed to the lokal currency at the border every time crossing the border. Without spending anything i ended up with 342 BEF. This being said the 10 BEF coins were accepted in France by certain machines as 10 FRF more than 6 times more valuable 😊. I plea the 5th

Another feckless individual only too keen to spew euro-sceptic nonsense.

You might reconsider the two last sentences.

@@exorbis9880 Why? I see no flaw with them. What's your problem with them, if I may ask?

@@exorbis9880 Maybe I should explain it for you? I'm from Germany; I vote for party A in elections. But party B wins those elections. My party will serve as opposition on national level then, while party A runs the country. That's totally fine - party B will still do the opposition job and keep party A in check. My opinion isn't what is shaping the countries politics, but it is still there as a counter-weight. Better than nothing. But party B will now send their leader to the European Council, where he/she will fully ignore my opinion. And his/her ministers will go to the Council of the EU, where those will also fully ignore people like me. Their actions are not in check anymore. Opposition of my party A has no effect on their actions on the European level. It's only working on national level, because that's how it is designed. But thankfully I can also vote in the European election and vote for party A again for the European Parliament. There they will represent my opinion - either in leading position or in opposition again. Balance restored - I'm represented again.

France would have been freed anyway. If the UK and USA wouldn't have choosen to invade, the Soviets would have "freed" them. Helping France wasn't just an selfless act of friendship - it was also the interest of the helpers, to prevent a Soviet Union taking the whole continent.

​@@dnocturn84 Probably the MOST stupid comment I have EVER read on YT... EVER !!! Are you on drugs? Just asking! 😂😂😂

It wasn't really luck, the US and UK had no choice but to intervene, because if they didn't, there's a fair chance the Nazis could have taking over Russia, if the Nazis established themselves there and with the resources they would have had, it was only a matter of time before the Nazis likely would have taken on the UK and US directly, which I suspect both countries knew that and had to nip it in the bud before the Nazis get too powerful. After all, we would have to be fools to think the Nazis would stop invading other countries, the UK was a prime target and the US likely was once the Nazis took over Russia, so luck had little to do with it and de-escalation likely did. With that said, European countries are thankful for the help from the US, but without that intervention, things could have got a lot worse on a global scale, which likely would have eventually taken the war direct to the US.

​@@dnocturn84 so France indeed was lucky UK and the US arrived in Normandy. Nobody should be "freed" by the Soviets.

There are many reason US help france: 1. Geopolitical interest: The defeat of France and the victory of Nazi Germany would have had disastrous consequences for American interests in Europe and around the world. A Europe dominated by Nazi Germany would have been a threat to the security of the United States and to its democratic way of life. Helping France resist the German invasion was a way to protect American interests and promote a more stable world order. 2. Economic factors: The United States had significant economic interests in France. They had invested billions of dollars in French companies and the French economy. A German victory would have threatened these investments and could have resulted in a significant loss of money for American companies. Helping France stay in the war was a way to protect American economic interests. 3. Supply of war materials: From the start of the war, the United States supplied France and Great Britain with war materials, such as weapons, ammunition, food, and oil. This aid program, known as “Lend-Lease,” allowed the Allies to continue fighting against Nazi Germany. American aid was essential to the Allied war effort and played an important role in the eventual victory. 4. Opening of a second front: In 1942, the United States landed in North Africa, opening a second front against Nazi Germany. This operation, known as Operation Torch, relieved pressure on the Eastern Front and contributed to the German defeat at Stalingrad. American intervention also played an important role in the liberation of France in 1944. 5. Common ideals and values: The United States and France shared common ideals and values, such as democracy, freedom and human rights. The victory of Nazi Germany would have represented a defeat for these values. Helping France defeat Germany was a way to defend these values ​​and promote a better world. 6.aid and support against Japanese imperialism Indeed, by supporting France, the United States was able to: Opening a Second Front Against Nazi Germany: This helped relieve pressure on the Eastern Front, where the Soviet Union was suffering heavy losses against the Germans. Preventing France from completely falling under the control of Nazi Germany: This would have given Germany access to additional resources and strategic military bases, which would have made the war even more difficult for the Allies. Maintain a military presence in Europe: This allowed the United States to prepare for the opening of a second front in Europe, which took place in June 1944 with the Normandy landings. Additionally, France's victory had a positive effect on Allied morale and helped undermine support for the war among the German population. Don't forget in 1941 japon attack pearl harbor and us search for allies and its how at the beggining us come in the war to help france and his allies. And there's some war between union soviet and japan, soviet win that in 1945 and japan surrounder, so imagine USA didn't help france and europe, an axe europe/union soviet/japan would arrive against USA. However, it is important not to minimize the role of the French in their own liberation. The French Resistance: Thousands of French people fought the German occupation as part of the Resistance, carrying out sabotage, intelligence operations and attacks against German forces. Free French Forces: French soldiers also fought alongside the Allies on other fronts, notably in North Africa and Italy and these element are very often forget when people talk about that. The role of General Leclerc: General Leclerc and his 2nd Armored Division played a crucial role in the liberation of Paris in August 1944 and after the rest of the territory, at the final France deliver herself with arms given by US and UK. So never forget It was the French who fought courageously to free themselves in the end!!! When you think about that, both of them was lucky of found each other and get their owns interests. Now imagine if soviet union win against nazi take the europe or even make ally with them, us would lose all and get a new front against them.

Connor is perfectly welcome to express any opinion he likes.

Who cares about those snowflakes? Let Connor be however he wants to be, like I'm (here in the Netherlands) not going to angry if he would say certain things- even if they would bother me. Jeez, I think he'd be better off without ''viewers'' that are THAT idiotic. No offence.

So this will ensure many many comments. The more you fight, the more comments, the better the video performance. 😉

My hypothesis is that by creating a culture of not sharing your opinion on politics, you in return create a culture of not listening to the opinions of others, which just leads to misconceptions about the opposing side's reasons for believing what they do. I know it's not easy, but it is possible to make your case without daemonising the opposition. I think that's the first step.

Connor can express his own feelings on the European Union 🇪🇺 or Brexit or how he feels he is a bright young man and we will respect his opinion.

You just contradicted yourself, if you want an EU that cares for her own citizens (something that does more than a national) you have to vote for EU elections + a stronger more federalized union, a less united Europe have the opposite effect... The EU is a beurocrocacy becuase its effectively a bunch of treaties (streamlined by Lisbon) not a nation state. Union of the elites? My man, that is literally EVERY single nation on Earth.

The EU does not have more civil servants than a very big city. And that, for 400 million people. And the universal suffrage for the European Parliament makes it a union of peoples. The EU is not there to care about the sovereignty of the member states. That is a member state responsibility. And the care for member states, well, ask Ireland and Greece. Yes, the medicin was hard, but it worked. Otherwise those countries would have collapesed, at least economically. Thank the Germans and the Benelux countries to fund that operation.

Yep, that's why I voted Brexit.

@@towanga2221 Cela vaut la peine de sortir de cette terrible organisation. Dirigé par des autocrates pour améliorer la vie des riches, tout en chiant sur les gens ordinaires.

@@towanga2221 wel that's funny because Royal Shell is based in the UK as a Dutch company , go figure !

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