@abolisyonista "Oh, but the EU does a lot of great things for its citizens" I hear folks say
And there is some kernel of truth to that.
At the same time, however, building a multi-national empire isn't exactly "progressive" in any way tbh
So while there might be some good things the EU supposedly does well for its people, it is still a hierarchical power structure which aims to be a bona fide superpower.
And I don't think any amount of "good regulation" will wash that taint.