Quote Originally Posted by Archangel View Post
And no, without ruffling feathers, I don't want a continental monetary unit. We don't have a strong enough recognized national identity unlike the countries of the EEC. We will be absorbed into the US Borg and, no offense, I don't want that. (and please don't go on a tear with that comment.)
Not just that. The US is basically an import economy. We're an export (esp. oil and mineral resources) economy. It would do some funny things to create a common currency.

Besides, I wouldn't like the precedent.