Thursday 16 June 2016

Why I Am a Nationalist

A survey on the Eurometer in June 2016 returned this result:

YOUR CLOSEST FIT:
 
Nationalist

Along with 20% of the UK
 
Nationalists tend to take great pride in the traditions and values of the United Kingdom. They generally think British culture occupies a distinguished position on the global stage. These views mean Nationalists largely want to preserve that culture, and they commonly consider foreign influence as a threat to the national identity and character of the UK.
 
On average, Nationalists are the group that is most opposed to the European Union. Nationalists largely reject links between the UK and continental Europe, and think the EU is damaging to the social and economic prospects of the UK.
 
Nationalists also tend to feel that the EU has imposed a culture of political correctness on the UK, which has infringed on their personal freedoms and liberties. They think the EU has foisted liberal migration policies on the UK, resulting in a large influx of foreigners. Nationalists generally have negative views of those immigrants, tending to think that they exploit the nation’s wealth while being unable or unwilling to integrate into British society.
 
On the economy, Nationalists view the EU as mired in bureaucracy and as a drain on the UK’s resources. They tend to think that the economic policies of the EU have harmed the UK’s prosperity. They generally oppose the EU’s expansion, particularly the admission of countries with relatively weak economies.
 
Unsurprisingly given their general views of the EU, Nationalists are the group most likely to vote to leave in the upcoming referendum.
 
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