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Old 12-27-2020, 12:37 AM
 
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Aside from the benefits of free trade and freedom of movement, it is also worth noting that the Euro is stronger than the United States Dollar, and adopting the Euro as our state's currency would give Texans more purchasing power and help offset the obscene cost of living inflation in Austin and the rest of Texas. Thoughts?
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Old 12-28-2020, 06:53 PM
 
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Aside from the benefits of free trade and freedom of movement, it is also worth noting that the Euro is stronger than the United States Dollar, and adopting the Euro as our state's currency would give Texans more purchasing power and help offset the obscene cost of living inflation in Austin and the rest of Texas. Thoughts?
Really, this thought crossed your mind?
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Old 01-03-2021, 06:36 AM
 
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The EU brings huge regulatory burdens that are a huge negative.

Texas would never join the EU because of all the mandatory worker protections (mandatory maternity, mandatory vacation etc). There are also large regulatory burdens based on climate change, consumer protection etc.
This is true and exactly why the UK left the EU. The EU is a failing extra layer of Big Government. It will not survive much longer.
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