About this title: The demise of the Soviet Union saw the rise of the United States of America as a hegemonic superpower, militarily and economically. It also made possible the loose alliance of nations known as the European Union. In THE UNITED STATES OF EUROPE, T. R. Reid assesses the state of that union and its implications for the U.S. As new nations join, the E ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Penguin Press
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9781594200335ISBN:1594200335
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Penguin Press HC, The
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9781594200335ISBN:1594200335
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Date Published: 2005-11-01
ISBN-13:9780143036081ISBN:0143036084
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Penguin Press
Date Published: 2004-11-04
ISBN-13:9781594200335ISBN:1594200335
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"This book had good facts; facts about how the Euro currency was rolled out, facts about GE's failed attempt to buy Honeywell, facts about the European social model. However, I interpret all his facts very differently than the author.
The reason I give the book only two stars is because I strongly disagree with Reid's premise: A dozen plus countries ceding much of their soverign authority to a common central government has produced and will continue to produce a "great" society that not only will endure but will rival the USA.
I disagree with this entirely because the system is not built upon the principles of liberty and individual rights. Throughout many of his chapters, particularly the Social Model chapter, in essence, Reid subconciously is making the case that collectivism is a superior model to individualism and liberty. "The welfare state, enforced by law, is a defining feature of europe. Social rights cannot depend on the voluntary goodwill of others." WHAT? Here's a tip on the welfare state...The only difference between a welfare state and totalitarianism is TIME. Welfare = Dependency. Dependency = Power. When people are dependent, they are relieved of responsibility which in turn relieves them of the necessity to use their mind. When people dont rely on their own minds to guide their behavior, government gets bigger and more powerful. Free markets die and liberty is lost along with your rights over time.
I think the reason it appears that the USA may be losing ground to europe is because the USA has not stuck to its constitution for much of the last century (creation of the Fed Reserve, Medicare, Social Security, undeclared wars etc.), not because Europe is a superior economic, social and political system. America is dragging itself down as it encrouches on its own liberty and its giving the appearance that other models are superior.
Book was good for the facts but the premise is flawed. Liberty and protection of individual rights is the only model that not only works, its the only model that is moral."
"great read about how the EU is becoming a new powerful world player. informative and intelligently written, slightly scary as im an american, but also not because i live in europe.. ;)"
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