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The 6 Super American Reactions To Brexit

Yes, but what about the Queen?

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The 6 Super American Reactions To Brexit
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By this point, almost everyone has heard the news concerning the United Kingdom voting to leave the European Union. In the historic referendum, leave won 52% to 48%, in a win that surprised politicians, world leaders, expert economist and pollsters. However, it was only in the final week leading up to the vote that the story surrounding Brexit was covered in the American media.

The world's reaction to Brexit has been one of shock and awe, since polling widely predicted a remain outcome. Across the pond in the once British-ruled colonies, the United States of America has had a wide range of reactions, as a result of its politically diverse public.

Here are six super American reactions to Brexit:

The Economist

Uncertainty, uncertainty, uncertainty. What do stockholders, boardrooms and experts fear the most? Uncertainty. No member country has ever left the European Union and its trade partnership before, so the typical expert American economist prediction? World financial collapse.

The Patriot

The American patriot is there for their British compatriots. The Leave vote was driven by strong opinions on the economy and immigration, but most importantly: sovereignty. According to the Patriot, the U.K. is taking their country back.

The Millenial

According to the final results, the youth vote overwhelmingly supported staying in the EU. American Millenials took to social media to air their grievances over disenfranchisement by the older generations.

The Royal SuperFan

This person cares about one thing and one thing only: what do the Royals think? How will this affect Kate and her favorite designers? Will William still be King?

The Globalist

The Globalist sees Brexit as another bump in the road towards a one-world government. Brexit threatens the stability of the EU as more member countries, like the Netherlands and France, push for their own referendums. This person fears the failure of the EU, and with the help of a fraudulent petition, Brexit may have many more battles to fight.


The one that has no idea what's going on

"What's a Brexit?"


Which one are you? Share on your Facebook and Twitter with your super American thoughts on Brexit!

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