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Originally Posted by Lojik [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Brexit is a perfect example of why I hate politics. It's basically a 50/50 vote, and each side wants to completely dismiss the other sides opinion because [insert some generalisation.] One side claims worldwide panic and chaos will ensue, the other claims liberation from international elite bankers, but the reality is probably going to fall somewhere in between. They'll use singular anecdotal stories to reinforce their opinions, but completely dismiss anything that goes against what they believe. They'll use one type of evidence to reinforce their claims, but ignore that exact type of evidence when it goes against what they believe. For instance, people who were in the remain camp will point to markets dropping as evidence that panic will ensue, but a lot of these people probably shrugged it off when markets dipped when Obama was elected. It's the opposite way around for people in the leave camp.

What we've really learned from history is that, no one really fucking knows what's going to happen. Short term it will probably be a net negative for Britain because change is always hard, but in the long run it could easily turn out better or worse depending on how things go. Call me cynical, but I personally have a hard time believing that politicians will be willing to let the status quo change too much based on a direct vote by the people. Titles change, power shifts hand from one elite set to another, but businesses still need to make money and there are people to be fleeced in Britain and Europe. Trading terms et cetera will take a while to hash out, so likely you'll see terms similar to how things are now in the meantime and probably in the future as well (similar to Norway and Switzerland arrangements with the EU.)

There are opportunities both lost and gained for Britain with this. One thing though is it sends a message to those officials in the EU that there is certainly some accountability for their actions now. Maybe this could make the EU stronger in the future, and perhaps 10 years or more down the road Britain (or just England) could rejoin the EU.

agreed