Someday the EU will be like the USA?

Not bloody likely! The US has been a soverign, united nation for over 225 years (minus 1861-65 civil strife). EU has no hope of emulating the type of Federal unity that the US now takes for granted.EU countries (not STATES)are distinct cultural identities (and cultural identity influences ideas on trade, taxation, civil liberties, etc.). The differences between Germany and Greece will always be profoundly different than the differences between Alabama and Colorado.

But anyhow, Let the Gibs stay Limey if its what they want. Just leave the apes alone, please!