[Eric]

When globalization was the fad, the EU seemed like a good idea. But now that globalization is dead, or at least in extremis, and with nationalism on the rise the EU is definitely open to questions about its usefulness. This side of the pond many are questioning the value of NAFTA ... just listen to Clinton and Obama. It seems like the vibrant up-and-coming economies are those like the Chinese and the Indian ... China in particular is very protectionist, even their currency is pegged and protected from speculation. I do think that England would be better to go it alone, rather than tie itself to membership in a club which seems as if it admits anyone as a member.