- It is a commonly held truth that English people are suspicious of big ideas, of -isms. Actually, this is quite attractive. People should be questioning. (it might be also why contortionist conservatism is popular) 1
- And this indeed is the problem. Joiners need to start making the case *for* Europe, not making the case for the May-Johnson redlines and "making Brexit work". #ThankEU
- But this can rapidly become cynicism. People who make the case for community, Europeanism, solidarity, and the enlightened betterment of our societies together, are laughed at and dismissed. (it shouldn't be like this) 2 www.youtube.com/watch?v=zupu...
- The comeback is always "what's in it for us?". The obsession with the bottom line, rather than the big picture, makes me think of another description of the English: "A nation of shopkeepers". 3
- Stop being afraid to trumpet genuine pro-Europeanism. Let the cynics attacks come. You can avoid them. The positivity (and solid case - it is an easy sell Europe) will win. EndsMay 14, 2025 06:45
