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Does anyone follow British domestic politics? They can't stand Polish (et al) immigrants amongst their numbers, much less browner skinned Indians and muslims. B

Does anyone follow British domestic politics? They can't stand Polish (et al) immigrants amongst their numbers, much less browner skinned Indians and muslims. Brits are an increasingly irrelevant, racist, and post-Imperial bitter and reckless island nation (the size of Morocco) that can't feed itself. As an American citizen, I advocate a 2nd 1776, whereupon we set their miserable Brit "ship of state" adrift forever. Our future is better secured by a fully reciprocal "nationalism" that does not sanction racist jingoism. Consult John Mearsheimer for broader exposition of a fruitful and respectful reciprocal nationalism without pretenses to "universalism."

Renaud 6y ago
There are too many generalisations here to take any of your points seriously. Racism exists in all countries, not just Britain. It may be worse or better in Britain than elsewhere but it's certainly not alone. If your point is that the potential influx of HKers will create social tensions and feed into racism then I would agree, but that's not specific to the UK. Having 3M people suddenly popping up on your doorstep can be a challenge. However, while I hope that many HKers take on the opportunity to get a real British passport, I know most will do this as a backup plan. They will funnel their families and finances out of HK (to the benefit of the UK) but still live in HK for the most part. Most HKer know they can't just show-up in the UK and be successful there as they are in HK. Some will enjoy some opportunities and will manage to build or rebuild their success but most have their lives strongly anchored in the economic fabric of HK, and that's not easy to transpose elsewhere.
- Chiba-City 6y ago
  I lived in Ukraine under complete currency collapse. I hope for the collapse of the British pound. Make no mistake. I'm a Christian. "Those who live by the sword, die by the sword." - Matthew 16:52. I pray for and celebrate the deaths of mercenary soldiers, drug addicts, drunk drivers, liars for money. I celebrate the deaths of imperial conquistadors and praise the lives of in situ historical peoples on their own lands. We're NOT a team. My passport remains intact. I have materially and forcefully and successfully contributed to the violent demise of South African apartheid "whites," at Harvard, and working for and with Unitarians. Know the frames of our dialog. I am a moralist. Play win-win, or lose.

Renaud 6y ago

There are too many generalisations here to take any of your points seriously. Racism exists in all countries, not just Britain. It may be worse or better in Britain than elsewhere but it's certainly not alone. If your point is that the potential influx of HKers will create social tensions and feed into racism then I would agree, but that's not specific to the UK. Having 3M people suddenly popping up on your doorstep can be a challenge. However, while I hope that many HKers take on the opportunity to get a real British passport, I know most will do this as a backup plan. They will funnel their families and finances out of HK (to the benefit of the UK) but still live in HK for the most part. Most HKer know they can't just show-up in the UK and be successful there as they are in HK. Some will enjoy some opportunities and will manage to build or rebuild their success but most have their lives strongly anchored in the economic fabric of HK, and that's not easy to transpose elsewhere.

Chiba-City 6y ago
I lived in Ukraine under complete currency collapse. I hope for the collapse of the British pound. Make no mistake. I'm a Christian. "Those who live by the sword, die by the sword." - Matthew 16:52. I pray for and celebrate the deaths of mercenary soldiers, drug addicts, drunk drivers, liars for money. I celebrate the deaths of imperial conquistadors and praise the lives of in situ historical peoples on their own lands. We're NOT a team. My passport remains intact. I have materially and forcefully and successfully contributed to the violent demise of South African apartheid "whites," at Harvard, and working for and with Unitarians. Know the frames of our dialog. I am a moralist. Play win-win, or lose.