Quote Originally Posted by Tiaexz View Post
I think Europe allows for greater regionism and getter control of areas by the people, instead of a enforced nation state. There is a lot less hassle and trouble gaining independence through a European framework. I don't think Scotland, Catalan, Scania, Venice, etc being far more autonomous and independent as a bad thing at all.
Seriously...? Well I presume you are serious so let me give some basic problems (without going into details).

1. The old addage "Divide and Rule" ring a bell?
2. This is a bit more complex so let's take Scotland as an example. If Scotland leaves the UK what currency does it use? The UK is a member of the EU but 'Scotland' as such is NOT. Legaly it must apply to join the EU (same would be for true Catalonia etc also). Now if Scotland apply to join the EU they are obliged to join the euro - but even the hairbrained Scottish Nationalists don't want to do that; they sensibly wish to keep the £. That though is NOT an option...
3. IF you are part of a Single European State you may have broken away from an "enforced nation state" but you are already in part of an 'enforced superstate'; out of the frying pan and into the fire! IT does not matter anymore! Your taxes and laws all come from Brussels and are mostly 'directives' which you have to obey. You vote means NOTHING regionaly because someone beaurocrat in Brussels dictates where your taxes will be spent. Did you elect him? No. Can you get rid of him? Well there may be ways that will occur to some but they are not 'legal'. Can your MEP do anything about it? Only refuse time and again what he is asked to vote on... so no. He cannot repeal any laws or create new ones. That's it pal... end game and LOSE for you.