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[+] -27 points 5 months ago (7 children)
  • [–] 15 points 5 months ago (2 children)

    I think what you're thinking of is a limited free trade agreement. The UK is free to pursue one of those. The UK would probably have to play by EU rules regarding things like product standards (with little say in what those rules are) but free trade without freedom of movement is absolutely doable.

    A military alliance is also no problem.

    Anything beyond that is going to be difficult, though. For countries joining the EU after it's inception, points 2 and 3 are hard requirements. The UK doesn't have much to offer that would justify giving it special treatment.

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  • [–] 15 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    You can't be part of the club if you don't play by the rules. Sorry you don't like immigrants or whatever.

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  • [–] 18 points 5 months ago (2 children)

    That’s a nice, racist dog whistle you fucking loser.

    Fuck off. You’re not welcome here.

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  • [–] 9 points 5 months ago

    Your position seems very similar to that which resulted in No Deal Brexit in the first place.

    The EU was pretty sure they didn't need you. Now they know they don't need you.

    Why would they give you things now that you were denied then?

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