Re: On the mark here DJ - and on Brexit... Archived Message
Posted by dovetailjoint on February 4, 2019, 7:02 am, in reply to "Re: On the mark here DJ - and on Brexit..."
What worries and surprises me, though not by much, is the shear emotional response of many on the 'left' to Brexit, rather than anything even approaching a calm and sober analysis of the pros and cons. Their faith in their own 'rightness' reminds me of something close to religious conviction by the members of a cult convinced that 'evil' can be overcome and that voting for Brexit could be characterised as something 'moral.' There was an interview with a UKIP European Parliament chap this morning. He was very chirpy, rather like Farage himself. Brexit was going to be great for Britain and the future was bright and shiny. No problems there, just boundless opportunities once Europe is 'off our backs.' That leftists can embrace this kind of ultra-liberal utopian wishful thinking is, a bit odd.
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