What short term gains? This is your interpretation. Views are polarised because being an EU member is a loser, yet you think that being part of the EU is desirable, hence your comment on the UK rejoining and be more willing participants.
What egotistical nonsense.
Britain discussed the shortcomings of the EU for decades, it took no notice. The British are by nature patient and polite, but it does come to an end.
This made up nonsense is typical of socialists, you cant win nowt with truth, logic, and honesty. Why do you peddle these narcissistic lies, you know you are doing it.
Narcissists function on the assumption that people are there for them, and are there to be used. Look at the disgusting behaviour of the Eu over the negotiations.
It comes as a shock that Britain wants to leave. A greater shock is that it is the best thing for this country.
This is the depth of the disturbance you have oldboy, and the remainers.
And for the Eu, im sure they dont think theres anything wrong. Narcs and psychpaths dont think theres anything wrong with them either. What are the chances of you acknowledging anything that doesnt fit your delusions? None.
The result is polarisation, and in the old days, war. You are wrong, but you dont know it.