From the day Britain left the EU, this reset was inevitable. What a pointless waste of time, money and effort

I don't think it was pointless at all. The point was to weaken Europe and sow chaos. It's the Foundations of Geopolitics playbook and the hybrid warfare campaign has been such a success over the last decade that it will probably influence the next century knowing our luck.

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I hated Brexit when it happened and I hate it still. I knew exactly what would happen to the UK the moment it was brought to my attention, and couldn't believe it even managed to pass.

I forgot how easy it is to rile up people for a cause they're ignorant on by simply lying to their faces. It's much easier to shout along with some fucking twat screaming about how "immigrants are bad!" than it is to sit down and actually read anything established economists are publishing about the matter.

It was a complete waste of time the moment the notion was even brought up, and the regret was inevitable.

It wasn't pointless at all. It accomplished exactly what the conservatiives wanted to do.

It broke the U.K. That's what they wanted. That's what they got. Exactly as planned.

Conservatives aren't trying to fix things and make them better. They're trying to destroy everything in order to gain full control. it's easier to do, when everything is broken as opposed as to when it's FUBAR. Then they drain the money into their personal accounts from whatever grift they can pull off.

Why does everyone think their plan failed? It didn't. This is what they wanted. The UK globally lost 10 years fighting over this Brexit garbage, and it still has work to do to fix it. I remember when the pound was 2:1 over the dollar. Not anymore, and not until the conservatives blow up the U.S. market in the same way.

It wasn't a waste of time to a small handful of ultra wealthy people that got a touch wealthier

You should stop complaining and get back to work

Oh come on, that's not an original take, that's literally what everyone who voted for remain kept trying to tell the Brexiteers. It was so obvious that this was never going to work, it so clearly hadn't been thought through.

The way politics in this country is handled is like constantly trying to stop a toddler from setting themselves on fire or drinking bleach. Supposedly level-headed career politicians make the most obviously stupid of decisions. It's maddening.

Yes. What a fucking stupid waste it was for the UK.

No. I don't think it was a pointless waste of time, money and effort. I am aware this goes against the majority in here but I hope we can talk about it in good faith and not fall back into entrenched views as has often happened in the past.

First let me start by saying... If a relationship isn't working you DON'T have to stay. It doesn't matter what pressure you're put under or if they try to shame you or turn everyone against you. If it isn't working, you leave.

I voted for Brexit because I was shocked at how corrupt, wasteful and unaccountable the EU had become. Instead of becoming the sum of the best qualities each member brought to the table, it appeared to be a shocking mess of all our worst features. I wanted them to realise that a member state could leave and I hoped that in doing so they would look at themselves and improve things. Also, I was fully aware that the UK was far from some kind of utopia and I did wonder if having to go it alone for a while might not also make us look at our issues as well.

So for me, it has been a useful process. Brexit has prompted the EU to reflect on its operations in many ways, leading to many reforms and adaptations. The EU has taken steps towards greater financial coordination, joint initiatives, and strengthened environmental policies.

I will say that the absence of the UK's influence has also led to concerns about increased bureaucracy and regulatory complexity but overall, Brexit has prompted the EU to adapt, evolve and become more efficient. Now, so long as there's a mutually respectful way to do it, I'm all for getting cosy with the EU again so long as we don't go back to the old ways.

(Edit: Right-o this has been fun. I'm actually pleasantly surprised that not all of you resorted to all the usual nasty behaviours that keep so many of us Brexiteers quiet in places like this. Regardless, I feel like I've answered the central question of this thread "Do you agree that Brexit has been a pointless waste of time, money and effort?" so won't be expanding any further. Here's to a better future with a wiser EU and a more sensible UK. Toodlepip!)