>>520361644
I distinctly remember that when the Brexit vote was first getting set up, the EU very explicitly stated that if Britain voted yes, it would do everything in its power to punish them politically and isolate them economically.
It's hilarious to me that that right there wasn't slam dunk proof for everyone in Britain that leaving was in their best interest. People looked at those statements and, without a hint of irony, said "See? We have to stay or else!"

tww, mine on the left