Comments by "andy99ish" (@andy99ish) on "" video.

"BREXIT" wasn't even a concept. As it did not imply to which new reality it was meant to lead.
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Not really "exceptionalism". But the ages-old self definition as a maritime island nation, more connected with Anglo-Saxon overseas countries than the European continent. Plus the very high emotional value placed on sovereignty.
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@maartenaalsmeer The European Union is much more than cooperation between sovereign countries. The term "Union" is quite precise here. I am afraid that you do not understand what sovereignty means. Secondly let me draw your attention to the fact that the UK is in no way exceptional when it comes to upholding sovereignty: The USA do not acknowledge the ICC because that would interfere with their sovereignty. Inside the EU there are countries which challenge the notion that EU law is generally above country constitutions, as that would interfere with their sovereignty. In how far the British sense of closeness to Anglo-Saxon overseas countries is reciprocal is a good question (although irrelevant to describing the British mindset). There are signs that it is at least in some important instances - just see AUKUS, which renders your statement that "Australia tells the UK to p*ss off at every available opportunity" as another sweeping generalization painfully at odds with facts.
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@TheStephaneAdam It is most precious, especially when a dictator took control over the continent and France collaborated with him.
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