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Surprisingly strong opinions on world politics, without much evidence. I have the utmost sympathy for the plight of the chronically ill, but to decree a refere

Surprisingly strong opinions on world politics, without much evidence. I have the utmost sympathy for the plight of the chronically ill, but to decree a referendum result as "madness" is slightly egotistical. Perhaps those who are outraged by world events merely don't see the full picture? Perhaps their protective shells work too well, and they are insulated from the reality with which the masses must contend? Worth pondering.

foxylad 10y ago
The thing about someone on their deathbed is that they have no skin in the game. It's the polar opposite of egotism. I'm guessing you don't agree with his thinking. When you are on your deathbed, I'll give your opinion equal credence.
ci5er 10y ago
You disagree? Then burn it down point-by-point. Otherwise, ... do you have anything substantive to offer beyond being rude?
vidarh 10y ago
A substantial proportion of people living in the UK also see it as madness, so I don't know why you think it is a "surprisingly strong opinion". It seems like a pretty average opinion from here.
fennecfoxen 10y ago
Well, if you're looking for facts to back up the idea that Brexit is "madness", the value of the Pound immediately fell from ~$1.50 USD to ~$1.30 USD, in about a single day. It's not as mad as dropping atom bombs, but it seriously indicates a retreat from stability and a headlong rush into the unknown. And as no one meaningfully important has put forward a plan about what sort of exit Brexit is going to take, that unknown is very uncertain indeed. Long-term things like real estate investment and corporate mergers are on hold, EU students going to British colleges are wondering if they'll be allowed to complete their university education (probably? but still) and vice versa...
- VLM 10y ago
  Part of not making a connection and talking past is refusal to acknowledge the supporters know and understand all that, yet found the alternative to be even worse. On this side of the pond there's a mindset where people say the US Constitution is not a suicide pact. There is an analogy to EU membership. There's no glory or honor in riding a sinking ship to the bottom. Better to be the first guy out than the last.

foxylad 10y ago

The thing about someone on their deathbed is that they have no skin in the game. It's the polar opposite of egotism. I'm guessing you don't agree with his thinking. When you are on your deathbed, I'll give your opinion equal credence.

ci5er 10y ago

You disagree? Then burn it down point-by-point. Otherwise, ... do you have anything substantive to offer beyond being rude?

vidarh 10y ago

A substantial proportion of people living in the UK also see it as madness, so I don't know why you think it is a "surprisingly strong opinion". It seems like a pretty average opinion from here.

fennecfoxen 10y ago

Well, if you're looking for facts to back up the idea that Brexit is "madness", the value of the Pound immediately fell from ~$1.50 USD to ~$1.30 USD, in about a single day. It's not as mad as dropping atom bombs, but it seriously indicates a retreat from stability and a headlong rush into the unknown. And as no one meaningfully important has put forward a plan about what sort of exit Brexit is going to take, that unknown is very uncertain indeed. Long-term things like real estate investment and corporate mergers are on hold, EU students going to British colleges are wondering if they'll be allowed to complete their university education (probably? but still) and vice versa...

VLM 10y ago
Part of not making a connection and talking past is refusal to acknowledge the supporters know and understand all that, yet found the alternative to be even worse. On this side of the pond there's a mindset where people say the US Constitution is not a suicide pact. There is an analogy to EU membership. There's no glory or honor in riding a sinking ship to the bottom. Better to be the first guy out than the last.