Go It Alone United Kingdom!

[Dean C.]

i always found it interesting that they joined, the EU has been a huge win for Germany as the Euro was great for them and the other countries who's currency was not worth much. The UK has not even participated in the Euro still using the British Pound (which is worth more than the Euro). If the UK could keep its trade relations up it would not be a huge loss for them at all I think, Merkel would be pissed though as the UK is probably the only European country that can compete with Germany any more.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I'll admit I'm barely conversant on this matter. I knew Britain was going to have this vote soon, etc. But as an American, I bridle at the idea of relinquishing my nation's soverienty to a large, burdensome, overbearing, bureaucracy like the EU has become. I never would have supported entering it in the first place and projecting my American-centric viewpoint onto them, I'd vote to leave and hope they do.

 

[HoughMade]

You're right, not sure what I was thinking.

The first 48 years was spent cleaning up from the last one.

 

[T.Lex]

Yeah, I'm of mixed minds on this. This is one where I could see room for reasonable people to disagree.

This will, though, define whether the EU continues to exist IMHO. In US history, I'd put it akin to abandoning the Articles of Confederation (only on a larger scale, of course). What they have/had isn't really working. So, does the Union disintegrate or redouble efforts to cooperate and work toward a larger union?

Pivotal moment in European relations, but I'm really not sure if there's a right answer.

And, long term, I'm not sure which is really in our interests.

 

[HoughMade]

...Pivotal moment in European relations, but I'm really not sure if there's a right answer.

And, long term, I'm not sure which is really in our interests.

Agreed.

Britain, France and Germany can go their own way just fine. I could see a future that does not have a single European Union, but had a few regional cooperatives....but I'm not sure that is such a great idea.

Wait and see, I guess.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

There are probably only a bare handful of INGO'ers, (other than you and I and T-Lex) who are even aware of this issue. Not on most people's radar and, (if you follow Trumps lead on it) most haven't a clue.

Maybe, I don't know, but we had one for Scotland, might as well have one for Brexit.

I was kinda impressed when I realized how many INGOers read European newspapers (I guess to get the news on this administration one has to).

 

[Twangbanger]

There are probably only a bare handful of INGO'ers, (other than you and I and T-Lex) who are even aware of this issue. Not on most people's radar and, (if you follow Trumps lead on it) most haven't a clue.

You show remarkable patience, permitting the assembled INGO rubes to participate in (and no doubt spoil) yours and T.Lex's little Policy Party. Your restraint and magnanimity are an example to us all.

Keep it up, chap! Your contribution makes a better forum for everyone.

 

[T.Lex]

Dang! Never thought international relations could create such INGObutthurt.

Next time I post in the South China Sea thread, I'll try to work in something vaguely elitist and see if anyone notices!

 

[Twangbanger]

Dang! Never thought international relations could create such INGObutthurt.

Next time I post in the South China Sea thread, I'll try to work in something vaguely elitist and see if anyone notices!

Just make sure and keep it vague...I'm sure most won't have a clue.

 

[Kutnupe14]

Agreed.

Britain, France and Germany can go their own way just fine. I could see a future that does not have a single European Union, but had a few regional cooperatives....but I'm not sure that is such a great idea.

Wait and see, I guess.

I'm in the same boat... it seems like a good idea, but many European countries subscribe to the "if we can't handle our responsibilities, someone else will do it for us" ideology.

 

[OakRiver]

I was kinda impressed when I realized how many INGOers read European newspapers (I guess to get the news on this administration one has to).

I came from that side of the pond, so I like to see what is happening that affects family and friends back there.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Dang! Never thought international relations could create such INGObutthurt.

Seriously? Do you know how much butthurt is caused by telling people not to point guns at themselves or others, or giving a history lesson to the factless?

I did a post in German and it caused butthurt.

This is INGO, everything causes butthurt.

 

[KG1]

Dang! Never thought international relations could create such INGObutthurt.

Next time I post in the South China Sea thread, I'll try to work in something vaguely elitist and see if anyone notices!

It's not necessarily international relations. It could be any topic. It's a mrj thing in this case. He's like a bad rash for many Ingoer's.

 

[Sylvain]

I was kinda impressed when I realized how many INGOers read European newspapers (I guess to get the news on this administration one has to).

 

[femurphy77]

There are probably only a bare handful of INGO'ers, (other than you and I and T-Lex) who are even aware of this issue. Not on most people's radar and, (if you follow Trumps lead on it) most haven't a clue.

I've been watching it out of curiosity, doesn't that count for anything???

 

[printcraft]

The hoi polloi of INGO are graced by the wisdom and acknowledgement of Almrjarrell... may peace be upon him.

 

[jamil]

There are probably only a bare handful of INGO'ers, (other than you and I and T-Lex) who are even aware of this issue. Not on most people's radar and, (if you follow Trumps lead on it) most haven't a clue.

Yeah. Me too.

 

[actaeon277]

I came from that side of the pond, so I like to see what is happening that affects family and friends back there.

I find it hard to believe you have friends.

 

[mrjarrell]

I've been watching it out of curiosity, doesn't that count for anything???

Sure, you're part of the bare handful. Just look at this thread and look at INGO's numbers.

 

[OakRiver]

I find it hard to believe you have friends.

My charming personality hasn't quite alienated everyone :P Or they at least tolerate me because I am an ocean away