France and the EU Constitution: A Finnish Perspective

Jussi Jalonen has been an interesting man to discuss history and interact with over the years online. In a discussion on alt.history.future, he made me laugh with his irritation with France over their no vote for the EU Constitution:

Again, I have to wonder why the hell this Union really needs to have France as a member. Personally, I think that the EU should organize a swap with the U.S.; basically, Brussels would voluntarily transfer France under the federal authority of Washington, and in return, the EU would get one or two U.S. states to work with. Preferably some that would be easier to handle than the present-day France, and would have a more intelligent population - Mississippi or Florida would do nicely, for example.

AHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Sorry.

Couldn't help it.