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In reply to the discussion: The Brexit Rejection of Neoliberal Tyranny [View all]pampango
(24,692 posts)Johnson (of turning the UK into a "hyper-capitalist island freed from EU regulation", a "neoliberal fantasy island"
, the current favorite to become the new Conservative prime minister is the king of "neoliberal tyranny" or, more accurately, 'conservative tyranny'.
Something tells me that the polls which indicated that conservative opposition to immigration was the main issue for the right is pretty accurate.
EU countries have some of the highest pay, strongest unions and most equitable incomes in the world. When the 'Donald Trump' of the UK takes over there won't be much of those anymore.
There is a reason that British unions, Jeremy Corbyn and Bernie Sanders all supported the UK remaining in the EU - and it wasn't because they support "neoliberal tyranny".
Responding to the unhappiness of your face by cutting of your nose is not an effective tactic.