I used to think like that too. See you in 20 years or so, if the "union" lasts that long.
On top of that the nature of the context has changed. The 20th Century was about efficiency and massive scale. On the other hand, the 21st Century requires iteration and agility. Yet we insist on using a 20th Century tool for a 21st Century job. That's not working.
But, again, perhaps that's the intention. The Union weakens. Central command gets stronger. And our basic rights and liberty disolve - slowly but surely.