Originally shared by Ole Olson

UK votes to leave EU 52-48% http://www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-interactive/2016/jun/23/eu-referendum-live-results-and-analysis #Brexit  

Remain 48% – 16,141,241

Leave 52% – 17,410,742

Ironically, this might actually allow other European nations to have greater unity. The primary foreign policy of England for over 700 years (since the Norman Conquest) has been to preserve their sovereignty by stopping any potential invasions. To do this, they aim to keep the main powers on the European subcontinent weak, and they did this an elaborate system of alliances meant to keep Europe divided.

An extension of this has been to stop any greater integration efforts in the European Union (they haven’t even joined the currency for instance). With their foot dragging out of the way, the other countries could actually now choose for stronger ties, including stronger powers to the political body that governs the EU.

Of course, it would have been better if the UK had chosen to remain and moved into a united future in Europe, but as I understand it the xenophobes and quasi-racists used fear and hate to great effect here turning a slim majority of the nation against Europe.

Now Scotland might have another referendum to leave the UK as a result of this vote. Interesting developments.

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