[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

I think self belief gives you confidence and confidence makes you stronger.

That confidence generally puts you in a stronger position in negotiations, as you are less likely to take any crap and more likely fight for what you want. Don't knock it.

Despite how much you knock this country we do have a lot to offer and the EU know that - even though they are not going to admit it for obvious reasons.

It isn't a job interview where we can blag it through confidence alone, it's a negotiation in which EU knows it holds all the cards.

Ah the ol' patriotic act to try to silence any dissenting opinions, a weak ploy for people who can't argue their position any other way.

We don't have a leg to stand on, that is the reality here. Deluding yourself into thinking differently won't change that.