Rotten to the Core, by Robert Gore
Never underestimate the petulance of humiliated Eurocrats, or other poobahs for that matter. What terrifies the Eurocrats is the virtual certainty that the British economy will outperform Europe’s after the Brexit. They may cut off their constituents' noses to spite their own faces, erecting trade barriers against British goods and services, for which Europe’s consumers will pay the price. However, trade barriers are a two-way street. Britain is an important export market, especially for the de facto leader of the EU, Germany, so cooler heads may prevail, a hope expressed by Nigel Farage in a remarkable speech to the European Parliament.
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As much as anything else talked about, I wonder how many can recognize how putative trade agreements (commerce regulation) are used to institute the gradual taking of local governance and a larger statism growth. And more, how many can relate the UK's situation vs. the EU with that of the states vs. the USA
Good essay. Txs.
Choosing rubble is an unconscious act of doubling down on more of the same things that caused the problem in the first place. If I thought that reason would prevail after Armageddon, I would say bring it on but I fear that after a reboot, we would build the same set of sandcastles on fault lines.
Another enjoyable read.
I expect trade to increase between GB and nations such as our own that are not part of the EU. Their loss will be our gain and those participating in the new paradigm. What say you?
All the gloom and doom predictions, I believe, have been greatly exaggerated. If one believes the market is an indicator, since it has already recovered, shouldn't the doomsayers be eating crow?
Regards,
O.A.
"She was generous to the Brigade, but rotten to the Corps."