In Europe, I identify as Spaniard. In Spain, I identify as Catalan. In Catalonia, I identify as someone from Barcelona. In most world affairs, I identify as

In Europe, I identify as Spaniard. In Spain, I identify as Catalan. In Catalonia, I identify as someone from Barcelona. In most world affairs, I identify as European. It is human nature to look for your own identity; and sharing that with your neighbours substracts from your own personality. On the other hand, against external competition you would look for group membership. What I'm saying is, the Brits are not special or different on their aspirations than their neighbours. Their main difference is who owns the media and the aspirations of those media moguls.