Please forgive me for my forwardness or foolishness:
It is exciting to see the people are taking their countries back. Globalism isn't working; it reduces everyone to a level playing field. Nationalism isn't much better for the world in general but it allows nations to build on their strengths. Being strong allows puts you in a better position to help others but you have to start at home first.
Yes there are going to be bumps in the road but as with taking medicine it is painful at times and sucks but in the long run you are better off for it.
I have British friends that were not happy with the Brexit result. I was in disagreement with them but we are still friends nonetheless. It is good for a nation to have elected representatives and in the EU many measures are burdened on the people without a vote nor can the people choose their representation. I see the EU as a Oligarchy and a Plutocracy. On paper it looks good but in the end it ignores the interest of the governed.
If France elects a non socialist like LePen I believe it will be good for France.
It seems that wealthier countries are picking up the burden of poorer ones against the will of the people. The smaller countries are being taken advantage of i.e. Ireland. The EU broke that country.
Germany is wealthy but bailing out everyone is gonna put them in the poor house. Something has to be done.
The America I grew up in was that you pulled yourself up from your bootstraps. Like playing an instrument if you want to be good and get paid you have to work for it. Like Videos, instruction books, Lessons; if you don't apply yourself all the help in the world is not going to make you a better musician. This also applies to the Congress, the President and the American people. Government should be there to help if you need it but you also need to apply yourselves and produce something in order to give back. The continual bailing out will run resources dry eventually.
I will say I have never liked any Political regardless of political affiliation. Some I have hated less than others but they all had my respect. It seems that President Trump is not resting on his laurels and applying himself unlike all of his predecessors since Kennedy. He is not a politician unlike Congress who seem to care more about themselves than their constituents.
In Colonial America, Americans were buying from Britain because it was cheaper until Congress levied Tariffs on imported goods. This allow them to build the great country America is. This was eroded by all these trade agreements which has become one sided in favor of other countries but America. I have family and friends that have lost their jobs to overseas leaving them no choice but to shop at Wal-Mart to buy the very items they once produce because they are working two to three jobs to make ends meet.
Like Britain I think our economies and people will fare better in the long run. The only one it is really hurting is Super Corporations. From a musicians view with will suck no more very cheap instruments and accessories from China and Mexico but with stable employment opportunities people will be able to afford to buy local. As one of my local and favorite breweries say "Think Global but drink Local" Or as my father who immigrated from China says "Buy local because the job you save might be your own"
