That article was published by: David Phinnemore is Professor of European Politics and Jean Monnet Chair in European Political Science in the School of Politics, International Studies and Philosophy at Queen's University Belfast. He is also Dean of Education for the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Professor Phinnemore's research interests cover EU treaty reform, EU enlargement, EU external relations and alternatives to EU membership, particularly association. And you calling it drivel is your idea of reasoned debate. Let's face it, you want nothing more to do with me because you have no real argument to put forward.
I'll admit that I missed the fact it was a link commentary, and presumed you were promulgating your own opinion. Either way, I have no idea who this individual is, and I obviously don't agree with his opinions, even though he is a professor! After all, who knows what his agenda is, or where his self-interests lay? But there's obviously a chasm between us so I don't think there's anything to be gained by continuing this aspect of the subject.
Brexit vote threatens US, NATO security interests... US, NATO Security Interests at Stake in Brexit Vote Jun 21, 2016 | Britain's referendum Thursday on whether to leave the European Union could potentially have damaging security implications for the United States and its allies if a majority votes to leave, analysts warn.
Britain's independence day... World stocks in freefall as UK votes for EU exit June 24, 2016 - World stocks headed for one the biggest slumps on record on Friday as a decision by Britain to leave the European Union triggered 8 percent falls for Europe's biggest bourses and a record plunge for sterling. See also: Cameron to quit as UK votes to leave EU Fri, 24 Jun 2016 - The UK votes to leave the European Union, prompting David Cameron to announce he is to step down as prime minister - and UKIP leader Nigel Farage to declare it "independence day". Related: Scotland independence vote 'highly likely' Fri, 24 Jun 2016 - Scotland's first minister says a second independence referendum is "highly likely" after the UK voted to leave the EU.
The people disagree with you. The EU will hopefully dissolve in the coming decades. France, the Netherlands, Sweden and Italy are up next. Do you want free trade? Yes. Do they want free trade? Yes. I understand that you have to punish them more than you would otherwise, so that this doesn't look like an attractive option to other member states, but that's your fault, not Britain's. Maybe if you stopped acting like autocrats people would stop treating you as such. This is just the beginning.
We're workin on it. I'm really happy for you guys shaking off that EU shadow government and taking your country back. Let's keep this rollin'.
The Brexit effect... Six ways Brexit could hit Americans Fri, 24 Jun 2016 - The UK's departure from the European Union could impact Americans in many ways in the coming year. See also: Markets reel as world absorbs shock of UK vote for Brexit 24 June,`16 -- Britain has jumped. Now it is wildly searching for the parachute.
Gonna be another Brexit vote?... 2.2 million Brits sign petition for second EU referendum June 25, 2016 -- More than 2 million people in the United Kingdom signed a petition seeking a second referendum to determine the county's exit from the European Union.
Will the EU break up?... Can EU Survive a Brexit? June 24, 2016 For once, media hyperbole matches reality. Britains vote to leave the European Union has sent shockwaves around the world with the initial one hitting the financial markets. The British pound crashed to levels not seen since 1985 and billions of dollars are being wiped off the value of British and European companies. See also: Asian leaders raise economic concerns over Brexit vote June 24, 2016 -- Britain's decision to leave the European Union drew mixed reactions from Beijing, Tokyo and Seoul. Related: China media scoff at Brexit, but upbeat on UK ties Sun, Jun 26, 2016 - Chinese state media yesterday offered snide criticism of the negative consequences of democracy after Britain voted to leave the EU, but vowed to stand by the golden age of Sino-British ties.