I’ve been quiet lately, due to the other job taking up most of my time, but I have to say my peace, before the vote in Britain starts.
Britain should vote for Brexit. I believe that globalization has proven a failure to everyone, but the super-rich, and maybe the refugees.
With that said though, why should Britain leave the EU?
Economically they should leave, because the EU is doing nothing but dragging down the 5th largest economy in the world. Britain provides more to the EU than what they get in return. The only exception is Scotland, but Scotland could get the same money from the rest of Britain, if Britain wasn’t paying so much to uphold the EU. I don’t know the exact numbers, but my memory says that as a whole, Britain is paying too much.
Socially Britain should leave, the various British cultures no longer have a say over what they find important. They have no say over immigration. They have no say over which rights they will protect. Under the EU, Britain’s unwritten constitution is a useless idea. I believe that culture is a real thing, and I believe it matters on the same level as the economy and foreign policy.
The fear that the Remainers have instilled into the debate is ridiculous. They say that the economy will drop, they say that the Leavers are racists, they say that their international prestige will fall.
To the Remainers credit, the economy may drop a bit, but with the savings of not having to pay European dues, the economy will probably break close to even.
The racist line is pure poppycock. This is what everyone says about wanting to keep a Western culture intact. Somehow Westerners are wrong in keeping Western culture western, but it’s alright if others keep their culture, even when living in the Western culture? Not only that, but the British have always been a welcoming people, just look at British history, and that will not change with a vote for Brexit.
And now we get to the loss of prestige. This is really the biggest joke ever. Britain is a permanent member of the UN Security Council. Britain’s military is the military of the EU. Britain’s foreign policy apparatus is one of the best in the world. Due to their previous colonial power, they have connections in practically every nation on the planet, and they have used those connections very well.
The first and the last of the Remainer’s fear tactics are more of a problem for the EU, than they are for Britain. Without Britain, the EU is screwed, and the entire EU knows it. Britain will be as strong as they ever have, even if there is a brief adjustment period.
I truly believe it is best for Britons to vote for Brexit.
With that said, it is nice to see such a democratic moment, and I will always respect the British people for their unique Britishness.