I understand. But the idea that Brexit was going to destroy the UK economy, particularly before Article 50 was even invoked, was never more than scare mongerin

I understand. But the idea that Brexit was going to destroy the UK economy, particularly before Article 50 was even invoked, was never more than scare mongering. The priests said the gods would be angry. When the punishment didn't happen, should we assume we dodged a bullet and the gods decided to be merciful, or should we assume the priests don't really speak for the gods?