Comments on: GUEST POST/The Empire strikes back

By: Catsrbest

Catsrbest — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 16:56:00 +0000

“the Russians beat the Germans”

My view is that the icy cold weather played the most important part followed by the retreat by the Russian troops and destroying everything possible before pulling-out. They used the same tactic when Napoleon attacked Russia in 1812.

By: Victor Pace

Victor Pace — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 11:47:00 +0000

This piece was not meant to be very critical of Britain. It is a great country which has given and continues to give huge contributions to civilisation, culture, medicine, technology etc.

But it tries to point out that a national mythology based on otherness and moral superiority is bound to lead to votes which reject being part of something bigger.

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 08:59:00 +0000

He spent the better part of 15 years rubbishing the EU, then turned around and asked voters to hold their noses and vote for it. He carries a great deal of blame for this.

By: Daphne Caruana Galizia

Daphne Caruana Galizia — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 05:07:00 +0000

The Industrial Revolution had absolutely nothing to do with politicians and political leaders. Your top-down thinking shows absolute lack of knowledge of historic socio-economic development in democracies.

By: Flanker

Flanker — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 19:50:00 +0000

Looks like England are also going to Brexit the Euro Championship. Currently trailing 1-2 to lowly Iceland.

By: quickmick408

quickmick408 — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 17:28:00 +0000

You need an update, he is not handling Brexit, it’s in the hands of the “New Boy” after he has his nappy fitted.

By: Daphne Caruana Galizia

Daphne Caruana Galizia — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 17:23:00 +0000

In reply to quickmick408. Thank you for making an effort.

By: quickmick408

quickmick408 — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 17:22:00 +0000

Undeniably a good article. You need to remember that the UK parliament is the mother of all parliaments and democracy rules regardless of some poor calls and outcomes. The EU unfortunately has no time for democracy, it is to be suppressed at all costs for the greater good of what exactly? No one is accountable, decision making is non existent, corruption makes the mafia look like kindergarten and above all no-one in the commission is elected. “Crooks in suits” is a very apt description for this motely bunch. And contrary to the comments below I am neither uneducated or gullible and I’m a Brit. There is a lot of screaming, hair pulling, tears, and accusations currently, but it was a democratic vote in the UK and the majority voted out, too late to come up with all the rhetoric etc wanting it changed. It had to be done, the UK will survive and prosper ok outside of the EU, as it has done countless times before. People don’t seem to understand how Brits tick, or how they will react when pushed into a corner as in this case. Well now you know.

Note: There is no careless language or thought in this article.

By: Odyssey

Odyssey — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 16:12:00 +0000

Very good analysis.

By: Antoine Vella

Antoine Vella — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 15:24:00 +0000

This is an interesting, well-argued piece with many valid, historical references but a tad biased against the British.

Various nations also believe they are superior to everybody else and with less reason: the Germans and the French, for example.

Italians think they are the most creative and artistic people on earth, a nation of saints, poets and navigators.

Even in Malta we find many who think the Maltese are superior to others, generous, cunning (perceived as a good quality), brave and industrious.

And of course, we have a special place in Our Lady’s heart. No wonder the Europeans are jealous of us and want to take us over.

I think the single most important issue in the referendum was simply immigration. Many Britons, like many Maltese, are certain that immigrants are stealing jobs, lowering the average salaries and consuming precious resources.

Many who voted to leave thought that, overnight, all foreigners would disappear and Britain would return to what it was before the War.

Others, themselves descendants of the ‘traditional’ Asian, Caribbean and African immigrants feel threatened by the latest waves of East European immigrants.