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I personally do not think others will follow us out although I concede that is a possible.
I however have the feeling the EU is more likely to prosper with other Nations of the World, not only lining up to join but also to trade more with the EU such as the USA.

I am not even sure the break up of the EU would be a positive thing for us in the long run,and it for sure would have strong negative effects on the UK too whether we are in or out.
As indeed would, were the EU to really prosper once we were out, and then leave us lagging behind outside,unable to benefit.

Quite what all that would leave for the UK and the young, who are the future of the UK is uncertain.
Still not a gamble I am prepared to take with their futures.

Always 2 sides to all scenarios of course, both with risks but the EU has been there for over 20 years now and quite frankly.
I think and predict probably the likely thinking of most of the other EU Nations, were the UK to vote to leave.
Would in the end be a relief to them, that this Nation that sends anti EU MPs to the European parliament,signs up to just about everything but then moans near all the time is finally gone.

They may just take the view of now let us really make the EU work far better,get the reforms needed for that, with us watching and out in the cold.
Yes admittedly, standing on our own feet but in effect going really nowhere and having lost influence.
Certainly and no doubt doing okay too once out, if doing okay should just be enough for the UK and its future generations.

Yes indeed,the EU may fall apart or it may, as I think it will, be determined to come closer together, as the Nations in it were determined for it to be and was, before we joined the EEC over 40 years ago.

The World has changed in over 40 years,that is why I cannot see any other EU Nations wanting to take the irreversible risk we may on June 23rd.
I still think David Cameron's deal has given us the opportunity for an even more unique positive position in the EU,with all its faults, than we had already.