Wither Europe - Mark Steyn on the sparkle and fade: “The big story of the past three decades is that the more it's mired itself in the creation of a centralised pseudo-state, the more "Europe" has fallen behind America in every important long-term indicator, from economic growth to demographics. "Europe" is an indulgence the real Europe can't afford. The followers recognise that, even if the leaders don't.” Don’t worry, those leaders know what’s best for Europe no matter what the people say.