Words like "whataboutistan, whacko tapestry, imaginary Europe tale, Leninist fossil, apoligist, useful idiots, etc, put this atricle on the lowest step of Graham's Hierarchy of Disagreement.

Nowhere do you discuss the central issue: what are the rational arguments pro and contra a Pan-European Unification? Seen from the perspective of its inhabitants wish for peace and prosperity.

How can we make a well-balanced assessment of the gains and risks involved.?Yes, Russia is a risk. Big one even. But so is living in the Trnas-Atlantic past. We must choose what is good for us today and good for our childrens future.