On both sides the arguments sound like out-takes from the 1988 federal election in Canada, when Liberals and New Democrats churned out hysterical rhetoric over free trade. Or, if they are already associated with it, they are earnestly petitioning to become full members, as Britain is now. Britain last had a say on this question in 1975, when a referendum approved joining the EU. It is time to settle this European question in British politics.” That will, perhaps, set the question aside for another four decades. With the vote coming on June 23, the debate over leaving the EU does not exhibit any notable degree of coherence.

Source: National Post June 03, 2016 18:45 UTC