Quote Originally Posted by LittleFuzzy View Post
An agreement that doesn't do anything about the reasons they voted to leave in the first place isn't enough either. I realize that you think "leave" only won because the only people who bothered to vote were a minority of racists but since you and the others are salivating over the idea of a punitive agreement that doesn't give the Brits anything they wanted in seeking to leave and strips them of those things they did have before, such an agreement is likely to not be enough even for those who voted to "remain."
Well, the problem is that they come across as "Gimme, gimme!" while somewhat ignoring the fact that a trade means that both sides have to give something. Currently we're only seeing what they want. But there's absolutely no hint about what they want to give.

They are also ignoring the fact that they won't be able to get a better deal than Norway or Switzerland because for one, those two countries would (rightfully) be up in arms about that, among other reasons.

Plus, I'm somewhat doubtful about their basic ability to bargain. Considering that May managed to take a running jump on India's toes, for example.