Re: Tony Abbott an Aussie take on leaving the EU
Originally Posted by
Vaniy
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It’s pretty hard for Britain’s friends, here in Australia, to make sense of the mess that’s being made of Brexit. The referendum result was perhaps the biggest-ever vote of confidence in the United Kingdom, its past and its future. But the British establishment doesn’t seem to share that confidence and instead looks desperate to cut a deal, even if that means staying under the rule of Brussels. Looking at this from abroad, it’s baffling: the country that did the most to bring democracy into the modern world might yet throw away the chance to take charge of its own destiny.
It baffles me too, but let's remember that May, and many of her colleagues, are more interested in themselves than the people of this country.
Originally Posted by
Vaniy
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A world trade Brexit lets Britain set its own rules. It can say, right now, that it will not impose any tariff or quota on European produce and would recognise all EU product standards.
If Europe knows what’s in its own best interests, it would fully reciprocate
Next, the UK should declare that Europeans already living here should have the right to remain permanently — and, of course, become British citizens if they wish. This should be a unilateral offer.
If Europe knows what’s best for itself, it would likewise allow Britons to stay where they are.
Third, there should continue to be free movement of people from Europe into Britain — but with a few conditions. Only for work, not welfare.
Fourth, no ‘divorce bill’ whatsoever should be paid to Brussels. The UK government would assume the EU’s property and liabilities in Britain, and t
he EU would assume Britain’s share of these in Europe.
Finally, there’s no need on Britain’s part for a hard border with Ireland. Britain wouldn’t be imposing tariffs on European goods, so there’s no money to collect.
Of course, the EU might not like this British leap for independence. It might hit out with tariffs and impose burdens on Britain as it does on the US
I think that from these suggestions, the Australian PM is blissfully unaware of the mindset of the EU leaders.
He naively thinks that if we act like gentlemen, the EU bosses will do the same.
Many of us know for certain that you can't rely on EU dictators to play the white man. Have they ever done other than to continually issue demands and make threats if their demands are not made?