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The Absurdity of Brexit

In this transcript, the speaker expresses their frustration with Brexit and the absurdity of leaving the European Union. They discuss a new trade deal that includes Peru and other countries, which they argue is a fraction of what EU membership used to do for the UK's economy. The speaker also criticizes those who claim that remainers are convinced that Britain is irrelevant and set to be humiliated.

Strength in Numbers

• The speaker questions why it would be more helpful to have an alliance with someone in Mongolia or Peru instead of aligning with your next-door neighbor.

• The speaker argues that there is strength in numbers but questions why the UK would leave the biggest single market in the world.

Trading Block

• The speaker discusses a new trading block that includes Peru and other countries, which they argue will do a tiny fraction of what EU membership used to do for the UK's economy.

• The speaker explains that 99% of exports will now be tariff-free, which was not possible with previous trade deals.

Stupidity or Dishonesty?

• The speaker questions whether those who support Brexit are stupid or dishonest, or both.

• They criticize a headline claiming that remainers are convinced that Britain is irrelevant and set to be humiliated as displaying basic incompetence.

Damage Limitation

• The speaker argues that if you think imposing economic sanctions on yourself was stupid, then you dream of nothing more than damage limitation.

• They express frustration at those who claim signing good trade deals would be a humiliation for people who wish the UK hadn't pulled out of the EU.

Catalog of Incompetence

• The speaker criticizes David Frost, the man who negotiated the withdrawal agreement, and Boris Johnson for disowning it.

• They argue that the failure of basic comprehension displayed in a headline claiming remainers are convinced that Britain is irrelevant is almost beyond articulation.

Acknowledging Absurdity

• The speaker criticizes those who claim there is strength in numbers but still want to leave the biggest single market in the world.

• They express frustration at those who continue to present Brexit as a box full of gold when it may only have a few coins.

What is Wrong with These People?

In this section, the speaker expresses confusion and frustration over the UK's membership in an Indo-Pacific trading block being presented as a benefit of Brexit. The speaker asks listeners to call in and explain what is wrong with these people.

Confusion Over Brexit Benefits

• The speaker questions how Rishi Sunak can call a 0.08 boost in 10 years from signing a trade deal with an Indo-Pacific trading block a "Brexit benefit".

• The speaker asks if anyone is genuinely celebrating this and provides a phone number for listeners to call in.

Frustration Over Presentation of Membership

• The speaker questions why people are pretending that up is down and black is white by presenting membership in an Indo-Pacific trading block as a benefit of Brexit.

• The speaker expresses frustration over being taken out of the "best gym in the world" (the EU) and signed up for something in a garage in Peru, while being told it's a favor that has improved their lives.

Call to Action

• The speaker invites listeners to call in and explain what is wrong with these people who are presenting membership in an Indo-Pacific trading block as a benefit of Brexit.