BREXIT

[VNA]

Its a big red herring to keep repeating the mantra that whilst out we will loose our "say" in the EU. How much of a "say" does the UK actually have in anything EU related anyway.And the point of being out is that just like the rest of the world WE will be able to decide on our own standards that are fit for our own purpose and if an EU one is fit for our purpose then we will use that. Why is that so bad.

I think maybe this comes back to the English imperialistic thinking.  Where everything is seen as a potential battle, an all or nothing mentality – we rule(d) the world – victory at all costs - what? what?
Whereas the reality is the EU is economic union in which all have a say and agreement is reached by consensus.  (one wonders if consensus really is in the English dictionary).
I don’t think we will ever get through to you fazersharp the near miracle of 28 sovereign states trading as one.  The phenomenal savings that result in this creation.  Not to mention the idea of the UK setting it’s own standards, well in today’s modern world that generally is just is not going  happen.
The EU accounts for 25% of global GDP.  And of course we get a further 50 free trade agreements via the EU.  You quite literally have to almost be completely and utterly mad to walk away from that.  Or at least very rich.  Sadly I'm not rich - are you?

So our much touted "say" in the EU that will be disastrous to loose if we leave amounts to 9.7%.  :rolleyes

Aside from that is not how the EU operates, if you wish to view it as crudely as that, it goes from 100% :eek to 0% :eek because we have a veto. :eek