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The EU project is a political one (encompassing things like currency, fiscal and social union), and not just a single market like the most liberal English right
by touristtam 10y ago
The EU project is a political one (encompassing things like currency, fiscal and social union), and not just a single market like the most liberal English right winger want it to be. The referendum is a plebiscite for this politic, even though it seems that part of the electorate has been conned into voting to leave.
- narrowrail 10y agoI had to look up plebiscite, which turns out to be a synonym for referendum (as far as I can tell). As a result, your comment is kind of cryptic.
- touristtam 10y agoDavid Cameron has resigned as a consequence of the vote. This should give you a hint of why I call this a plebiscite for the Tory leadership (and by extension the most liberal politics they prone at home and abroad).
- atmosx 10y agoI have a romantic view of referendums: I don't believe that decision taken via referendum can be wrong. It's the quintessence of democracy and I ultimately believe in democracy, which means I believe that the majority votes as best as the can. IMHO you're misunderstanding: Listening BBC Radio 5 the last couple of days I can say that lack of transparency, austerity promotion and the way countries like Greece (primarily), Ireland and Portugal were treated in 2014 and 2015 by the EU played a major role in turning voters to Brexit.
- touristtam 10y agoHaving seen first hand the British media (both English and Scottish) coverage of the debate surrounding the EU referendum, I can confidently say that part of the British electorate has been mislead to think all blame are on the EU institution. There is also the antiquated notion of Nation-State that does not apply to the UK as Northern Ireland and Scotland have voted to remain and are now seeing their future outside the EU against their will.