I've been thinking about this subject some more, and it's sort of occurred to me that the fundamental disconnect between Leavers and Remainers is whether or not you think Brexit is a good idea. Yeah I know hardly a revelation, but it explains the opinions and attitudes we're seeing in this thread (and over in the General Election 2019 thread).
In short, to Remainers, Brexit is a problem to be solved, it's purely a damage limitation exercise now. We've left the EU, the transition is coming to an end, and we need to find a position outside the EU that isn't too damaging. We never thought it was a good idea, and we're not even remotely surprised that all the stuff that was predicted years ago is now coming to pass. 'I told you so' doesn't help anyone of course, but there is an element of that to the proceedings now, albeit there is no joy in it. Brexit is a totally shit idea and it's harmful, always was, always will be.
Leavers however, have a problem. The problem they have is that every single thing the Leave campaign was predicated on has turned out to be an absolute pile of horseshit and lies. However, to acknowledge this is also to admit that a terrible mistake has been made, 'buyer's remorse' if you will, the admission that you've been sold an absolute pup by a bunch of charlatans and conmen.
This is why, I think, that Leavers are the least happy group of 'winners' I've ever seen. They should be delighted, Brexit is happening! The UK has left the EU, we're coming out of transition, we will be free, we will be stronger, we will be independent! Global Britain once again asserting its rightful position at the top of the international food chain!
Except it's painfully obvious to everyone, Leavers and Remainers alike, that the reality is desperately far removed from this, and it's only going to get worse.
I mean, if you think about it, if Brexit is such a good idea, why is it so difficult to do well? Why is it so hard to end up in a position that's even comparable to where we were before, let alone any better?
This is why Leavers exist in a permanent state of victimhood and blame, so when anything goes wrong with Brexit, it isn't the fault of Brexit itself, (because Brexit is a GOOD IDEA), it's the fault of someone or something else.
So it's 'Theresa The Remainer' or the 'Remainer Civil Service' or the 'EU wanting to punish us' or 'MSM agendas' or 'INSERT VILLAIN OF THE DAY HERE' - so now here we are on the cusp of a No Deal Brexit, and it's the fault of everything EXCEPT Brexit itself. We're still treating the EU like the membership of a gym, we've left the gym and stopped paying our membership fees, but we still expect to be able to use the jacuzzi, and we act all surprised and hurt when the gym tells us to piss off.
So here's the thing. The problem is Brexit. Brexit is the fail state, Brexit is the damage, Brexit is the harm, Brexit is what will diminish the UK on the international stage and leave the UK a poorer and weaker nation.
Brexit has consequences, and those consequences are the result of Brexit - nothing else.