I think, from experience of arguing / debating with Brexiteers, the mistake most of them make is trying to justify what is essentially a gut feel with a rational, logical reason, as this results in using any argument that bolsters that gut feel, regardless of whether it's based in fact or not. They will tenaciously cling to these beliefs, even if soundly and roundly debunked, as virtually all of them have been. The; "We've had enough of experts," mantra is a result of this.
This is futile when the desire to leave has very little to do with logic, reason or calculations. It's a visceral decision that's tied up with a feeling of identity, or even lack of it. If they could just say; "It's just something I simply feel," then there's no argument.
However, when they turn to reasons, that's where they fall down. The Leave campaign was very successful at leveraging a visceral and emotive reaction - the Remain campaign failed because it used rationality, to which faith is generally immune. Try converting a Catholic, for example, and try watching a Catholic explain the Trinity in rational terms - they can't, as it's a matter of pure faith and they'll tie themselves into all manner of logical knots.
This is also why Boris, despite proven lie after proven lie, still enjoys enormous popularity - he's the preacher who merely has to repeat the mantra of; "Get Brexit done," to generate paroxysms of adulation. Despite the overwhelming evidence that Brexiteers are being taken for a ride, they are willing to martyr themselves for an irrational belief that defies definition.
The miracles of Jesus spread in exactly the same manner as the miracles of Boris (and the fake Lisbon Treaty memes, etc/), despite Boris' constant losses in Parliament and his very obvious disregard for truth and honesty - irrational belief born of an identity crisis in the face of an increasingly global world where nationality is an irrelevance/
The world's global problems can only be addressed through co-operation and a global outlook, not though a parochial, nationalist agenda based on competition. Globalism is here to stay.
This is futile when the desire to leave has very little to do with logic, reason or calculations. It's a visceral decision that's tied up with a feeling of identity, or even lack of it. If they could just say; "It's just something I simply feel," then there's no argument.
However, when they turn to reasons, that's where they fall down. The Leave campaign was very successful at leveraging a visceral and emotive reaction - the Remain campaign failed because it used rationality, to which faith is generally immune. Try converting a Catholic, for example, and try watching a Catholic explain the Trinity in rational terms - they can't, as it's a matter of pure faith and they'll tie themselves into all manner of logical knots.
This is also why Boris, despite proven lie after proven lie, still enjoys enormous popularity - he's the preacher who merely has to repeat the mantra of; "Get Brexit done," to generate paroxysms of adulation. Despite the overwhelming evidence that Brexiteers are being taken for a ride, they are willing to martyr themselves for an irrational belief that defies definition.
The miracles of Jesus spread in exactly the same manner as the miracles of Boris (and the fake Lisbon Treaty memes, etc/), despite Boris' constant losses in Parliament and his very obvious disregard for truth and honesty - irrational belief born of an identity crisis in the face of an increasingly global world where nationality is an irrelevance/
The world's global problems can only be addressed through co-operation and a global outlook, not though a parochial, nationalist agenda based on competition. Globalism is here to stay.
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