Who do you think should be elected in 2008?

[Jonathan]

Originally Posted by sisterandcousinandaunt

Do you think the EU will eventually result in the same issue, abroad.
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But do you think there will be a more Pan-European identity, in the future?

Oh, I have no idea. Perhaps but if so, that will take time.

Originally Posted by Eärniel

I don't think you can compare the two that way. One is about electing politicians into office, the other is about adopting specified legislation.

Yeah, so? Still voting . I think you can make the comparison.

Originally Posted by Eärniel

Besides, only a few countries in the EU decided to even let the populace vote about the constitution, in others the government just decided on their own.

Similar thing with the US primaries. In some states the delegate votes won't "count" in the nomination process. Like the democratic votes in Florida won't give Hillary as many delegates behind her as she would have liked.