Brexit and Trump began a new era for the West
Professor Blyth shines a light on the forces causing Brexit and shows how the US has similar problems.
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Stratfor: the EU faces painful budget battles after Brexit
Summary: Europe’s elites warned that Britain would suffer for daring to leave the EU. Suffer severely and soon. Four months have passed since the June 23 vote and Britain has felt no ill effects. Britain might have the last laugh, since the EU has to redo its budget following the loss of its second largest …
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Professor Mark Blyth explains the real roots of Brexit & Trump
Summary: Here’s one of the best essays I’ve seen about the deeper causes of Brexit, beyond Britain’s elites blaming the ignorance racist proles (which conveniently excuses them of any responsibility). Professor Mark Blyth shines a light on the real forces at work, and shows how the US has similar problems. Brexit and Trump are the …
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A UK engineer explains: elites oppose Brexit because they import cheap workers
Summary: Why did UK elites have a hysterical reaction to the vote for Brexit? There is not one answer. Andrew Fentem (engineer, inventor) explains one logical answer: it threatens their supply of cheap workers. Also, I recommend putting The Register on your reading list if you are interested in the IT industry (changing times requires new …
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Immigration: a cause of Brexit, denied by the Left
Summary: The EU’s own polls show that immigration is the top concern of its people. Unless they change course, Britain might be just the fist to leave. Also, after declaring its supporters to be racists, now some on the Left adopt the Brexit vote as an expression of their views and policies. They ignore the …
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