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Originally Posted by Fastship
He invoked Winston Churchill and that famous quotation but made the classic error in omitting the “but Britain must never be a part of it” line so I think we can infer he is a (Dutch) remainiac.
Also, he highlights the rise of the hard right without acknowledging that this phenomenon is a direct result of the incompetence and failed policies of the EU and can therefore be laid directly at the door of the very institution he advocates.
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Well, I can give you plenty quotes of historical figures either saying remain or leave, depending in what context I would like to use it.
Which, to elaborate on the subject, was my point. There will always be a quote which one is able to interpret for his/her/it's cause.
In my opinion, your Cornwell epitaph does both sides justice, depending in what mindset you read it.
The rise of rightwing parties, which are particularly keen on independent states and the end of the EU, can very well be traced back to wrong politics and greedy politicians not aware of society's struggles.
Fear and hate against other ethnicity/religion/countries (underline your preferred answer) is what these groups are after. Mind you, being travelers (assuming you are), should have learned a valuable lesson that most people are genuinely kind, regardless of their religion or ethnicity.
Therefore, why would one want the UK to leave other countries behind? Because of a misplaced sense of being the greatest empire in the world regardless of being an island depending on their mainland partners?
The only good thing coming out of leaving the EU is that it will be dirt cheap to travel in the UK (for foreigners, the ones right wing tries to keep out), plus buying gear in the UK will be more affordable.