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In reply to the discussion: England should feel the consequences for voting to leave the EU. [View all]Meldread
(4,213 posts)It is laughable that you think European nations will do just fine negotiating individualistic trade deals with one another, rather than working collectively together. If you think the exploitation is bad now, just wait! Nothing like allowing the most powerful and wealthy nations of Europe to set ALL the terms of the trade agreements, and effectively deny the weaker European nations EVEN less of a voice at the table.
I am not going to sit here and argue that the EU is perfect. It ain't. It is a severely flawed institution in dire need of reform. However, rather than working together with other EU nations to try and reform that institution, the UK decided to surrender to nationalism and xenophobia. Now the UK is standing on the sidelines demanding most if not all the perks of being a member without actually being a member. If the EU gives them that then there is no reason for many other nations to stay, France for example could be the next to go.
You may believe that is a good thing, however you seem to have a rather weak understanding of history. If the EU breaks apart this will essentially return Europe to its pre-World War days. No sane person--and I mean that literally--wants to see the European nation states break away from one another due to nationalistic urges. Nationalism is always a bad thing, and it is a particularly bad thing in Europe.