Funny Indi Samarajiva, although a bit tough on the British. After all they were fantastic traders who connected the world and ushered in prosperity (and international security which accompanies trade).

Certainly grossly unfortunate that the UK decided to depart Europe. And, the spirit is not there to swivel and engage with the rest of the world. It could lose Scotland, Nothern Ireland and even Wales to become little backwater England again -- that of before Henry VII.

Hope the keep their great humor through all this.