I am kind of erring on the side of Di's views, in that best not talk about politics. That said, I am so pleased to share some observations within a safe environment, and I was pleased when I saw this thread.
London yesterday was very quiet and subdued yesterday. People talked in hushed tones on the train.
Those who I spoke to, largely property or construction related people, were very surprised. There is anxiety that the London property market will suffer considerably, having only just emerged from the 2007 / 2008 crash.
The main leaders on the Brexit vote were Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage.
Boris Johnson is could be the next Prime Minister. He went to Eton School along with David Cameron, same year, so were friends. Both went to Oxford University, both were members of the very elite Bullingdon Club.
Nigel Farage makes out he is more the "common man" approach. He also went to a fee paying school, but you generally see him in a pub with a pint, smoking, so more of a working class approach.
So, there is an element of the British class system coming into play I think.
I think there are some tough times ahead, but I am sincerely hoping that people like the Chair of the Bank of England, a Canadian, will have a wise steadying influence.
Within a year, I think new trade associations will be developed, and other trading relationships reinforced.
I am really worried about refugees, because I thought that the Pope's influence, amongst others, had resulted in a new level of kindness and support, by the whole of Europe, towards those escaping dreadful regimes.
The domino effect in the rest of Europe is going to have significant effect. The lesser number of countries there are, the bigger the financial burden of those with large debts will be. So, Germany, who are in a strong financial position, may have to carry a larger proportion of weaker members, such as Greece.
I spoke to my dear mum yesterday morning, very early. She was devastated and couldn't understand it.
I am worried about the outcome of the US elections, because I fear a time where there may be a time ahead where there is a lack of rigorous intellect in our leaders in the international political arena.
Thank you YLF for letting me share some thoughts.