5, September 2019 Brexit
In 1957, after centuries of
warfare, European nations Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands entered into a
trading partnership. Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom soon followed. The
Union has prospered since its birth and has now mushroomed to 28 countries. But
the virus of populism has finally reached the shores of Britain. Several
members of the House of Commons egged on by Nigel Farage, still retain memories
of the “glorious days of the raj when Britain expanded its sphere of influence
and dominance to the four corners of the planet boasting “the sun will never
set on the British empire” (to which British comedians countered “that’s
because the bloody sun never shines in Britain”).
The unhealthy mindset of “make
Britain great again” free from European interference has taken hold resenting a
subordinate to Brussels. There is little chance that the Brexiteers will achieve a soft Brexit with
major EU concessions such as a soft border between north and South Ireland.
Resentment over large scale immigration still looms over much of the country
with nostalgia for “the good old days.”
In the recent Commons “high noon showdown,” the mercurial Prime Minister
Johnson’s ultimatum caused several Conservative heavyweight members to cross
the aisle. Jeremy Corbyn sensing his opponent’s
whimpering weakness launched a final blistering attack. Johnson gazed up
desperately wishing for a “hail Mary” pass to rescue his pathetic
performance. Perhaps his good friend,
President Trump’ will toss him a carrot to ease the pain.
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