Brexit - A Variety of Views

Just a few days ago, the voters of the UK had their say on whether they should stay part of the European Union or leave.  They voted to go, but by a slim margin: 52% to 48%.  Voter turnout was reportedly high.

Since then, the markets and the Pound have been understandably nervous and under downward pressure.

Of course the pundits, the economists, the politicians, and the columnists have all had much to say about the outcome.  Was it a vote against the elite?  Was it a vote against immigration policies?  Was it a vote to "take the country back"?

In this article, the vote was seen as proof of the "Insularity and Failure of Western Establishment Institutions".

This article claimed that the outcome wasn't a vote against the EU but rather a vote against the modern world.  Hmmm.  Perhaps.

This author posted in Counterpunch that the vote was "A Blow for Peace and Democracy".  Anger against "globalization".   

And then there were those who noted the divide between older voters and younger voters, the latter voting in a solid majority for remaining in the EU.  The divide between old and young voters regarding Brexit mirrors the generational divide over climate change.

And then, of course, there were the opinions of the Trumpster, illustrating, once again, why he is exceptionally poor presidential material.  Take note, Americans.

It's an unsettling time.