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Pretty sure the idea that the EU is run by Germany is stronger outside the UK than inside it. I absolutely understand a desire to say "fuck 'em" to us Brits, b
by peteretep 10y ago
Pretty sure the idea that the EU is run by Germany is stronger outside the UK than inside it.
I absolutely understand a desire to say "fuck 'em" to us Brits, but the margin was tiny, and EU-scepticism is rampant throughout the EU. Please don't pin the sins of our ex-PM on holding a referendum on the whole country - EU history is chock-a-block with countries rejecting various parts of the EU via referendum.
- pluma 10y agoI really don't have anything to add to what you said, just wanted to say thanks for a civilised discussion. I personally hope the UK will stay because I would hate to see them leave but I'm not sure what would be better for the EU from a pragmatic point of view (rather than my idealistic one). OTOH if the UK leaves I'm excited to see what will happen with Scotland. Not like I personally can do anything but watch, either way.
- peteretep 10y agoI personally hope they stay too :-) Came across this figure earlier: > according to News channel N24, 62% of Germans now > want decision-making powers transferred from Brussels > back to Berlin" http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36710399 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36710399