FWIW I don't think "SJWism" had anything to do with this. It's British xenophobia and political recklessness to blame; nothing more.
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Replying to @Humanisticus
Think some Americans view it as a blow against it, but I might be wrong. You know, same appeal as Trump (for some).
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Replying to @SIN_Notung @Humanisticus
It's a classic populist revolt, same thing as propelled Rob Ford to power here in Toronto.
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Replying to @PhilosophyExp @Humanisticus
Thing is, anecdotally every Brexiter I've seen seems to hate either A) Immigration or B) The EU.
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Replying to @SIN_Notung @Humanisticus
Yes. But resentment is magnified because A) is taken to be sign of moral depravity. No voice for alienated.
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Fair enough - and I guess "leaving the EU" is chance to vote for "no foreigners" and make it seem respectable.
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And EU is *itself* seen as part of the establishment - alien, remote, self-interested, etc.
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