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Originally Posted by bitontheslide
lets look at an extreme example of being independent in Europe - Russia. The rest of europe tolerate them because they have a formidable fighting force and they are a source of vital resources that Europe needs for survival.
If Russia were a part of the EU, there would be much less tension, people would negotiate and cooperate.
While the UK will never be seen as the threat that Russia is, it doesn't have vital resources required by the EU either. We would forever be considered the loud mouthed silly nation that only thinks of itself. How is that a good position to be in? The moment we leave the EU, we will become a pest that people want to swat at every opportunity. That's the reality of leaving the EU.
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That's a really good observation and projection of our possible 'status' of sorts once we leave.
Well mentioned.