ckf Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 (CNN)Britain's stunning vote to leave the European Union is both historic and world-changing. But what does it really mean for folks living on the other side of the Atlantic? Potentially, everything -- the economy, national security, even the race for president. Here are five ways Brexit will affect Americans: It could hurt the economy The UK is the world's fifth-largest economy and one of the United States' largest trading partners, so if it catches a cold, we may get a little sick, too. When the pound dropped to 30-year lows as the results came in and British stocks got pounded, it was no surprise when Wall Street tumbled more than 500 points right after the opening bell Friday morning. So yes, your 401k's probably a little smaller right now. Lots of U.S. companies invest in the UK as a gateway to the rest Europe's market. Companies like Rolls Royce and JPMorgan warned before Thursday's vote that leaving the EU would put those investments and jobs in the UK at risk. Big companies and banks may also move staff to Germany or France to avoid disruption to their EU business. Why's that risky for the U.S.? There's a real fear that increased unemployment in the UK and all the uncertainty could push Britain into a recession, and it could take America's economy down with it. It may leave a less stable Europe Brexit could start a long line of dominoes to fall across Europe. Greece has been thinking about getting out of the EU for a couple of years now. Now they may start thinking out loud. Far-right politicians in the Netherlands and France looked at what happened in Britain and said, hey, we want get-out-of-the EU referendums in our countries too. If enough dominoes fall, there's a real danger the EU could collapse. Heck, the UK itself may be headed for a breakup. Scotland, which voted Remain, is almost certain to call for another referendum on its independence -- so it can join the EU. Leaders in Northern Ireland may push to reunite with Ireland. In short, the U.S. could soon be dealing with a volatile and unstable Europe, a plight that makes everyone less safe. Uncertainty. Instability. Economic anxiety: the very things the world said it had enough of when the idea for a European trading bloc was born decades ago in the ashes of World War II. It puts stress on the 'special relationship' Both President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden said after the vote that the special bond between the U.S. and the UK will endure, but there can't help but be some changes. Remember, back in April, Obama said a successful Brexit would move Britain to the "back of the queue" when it came to trade deals with the United States. America's already trying to cobble together a deal with what will be left of the EU now. If the Brits want one with the U.S. after they get out of the EU, they'll just have to wait. That won't exactly make them feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Another thing the U.S. finds so special about the UK? Being able to exert some influence on the EU, via the UK's voice. With the British soon to be gone from the bloc, the U.S. may now need to start paying more attention to its relationships with some other countries -- hello, Germany and France -- in order to achieve that goal. Trump will go all in on immigration Donald Trump shot to the top of the GOP primary field and eventually to the nomination by focusing on illegal immigration. Fears surrounding immigration was a big factor for a lot of Brits who pulled the lever for Leave, and Trump suspects it will be, too, for Americans voting for a new president in the fall. "Americans will have a chance to vote for trade, immigration and foreign policies that put our citizens first," he said Friday from Turnberry, a golf resort he owns in Scotland. So expect Trump -- who was showing signs of moderating his positions somewhat -- to go full throttle on his immigration ideas, like building a wall with Mexico and his proposed Muslim ban. Trump's also betting that the kind of political message that worked like a charm in the referendum -- a harsh critique of free trade and demands to "take our country back" -- will be just as effective among blue-collar workers in rust belt states in the United States. Travel to the UK will be cheaper Looks like the pound's going to be down for a while, so yes, your upcoming UK vacation just got a lot cheaper. You can see Big Ben, the Tower of London, Stonehenge, Buckingham Palace and other British landmarks with less cash than you've had to dole out in decades, because your U.S. dollar will be a lot stronger compared to the pound over there for the foreseeable future. And the Brits will be happy to see you: the UK is going to start having far fewer tourists from the EU itself. That's because it'll be more of a hassle for Europeans to visit. Immigration lines will be more clogged due to the extra processing for EU citizens who would've previously enjoyed visa-free access. Last year, EU countries made up seven of the top 10 countries sending tourists to the UK, so Americans, who were the second biggest group, will likely move on up to the top spot, replacing France. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) Leave it to CNN to come up with their own reasons why this is just another bad thing for all of us to fear. CNN-the "peoples" news source. Edited June 24, 2016 by Zambroski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) Well the dow is down 610..that kinda piss's me off. And you gotta know citi-group aint happy at being 10% down..fawk me. Edited June 24, 2016 by Capt.Storm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted June 24, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted June 24, 2016 Meanwhile the presumptive Republican Presidential Candidate is clueless about the whole thing....fucking guy is a joke. http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/trump-baffles-bizarre-appearance-scotland?campaign_id=A100&campaign_type=Email 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 This is a big scare for the Democratic party here. NOTHING GOOD comes from this in advancing their agenda. ooops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 2 minutes ago, Zambroski said: This is a big scare for the Democratic party here. NOTHING GOOD comes from this in advancing their agenda. ooops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 3 minutes ago, Biggie Smails said: Meanwhile the presumptive Republican Presidential Candidate is clueless about the whole thing....fucking guy is a joke. http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/trump-baffles-bizarre-appearance-scotland?campaign_id=A100&campaign_type=Email Good lord...may the queen save us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 I see the crystal balls are out... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 4 minutes ago, Anler said: I see the crystal balls are out... Don't be talkin' bout my balls! or touching them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 50 minutes ago, Capt.Storm said: Well the dow is down 610..that kinda piss's me off. And you gotta know citi-group aint happy at being 10% down..fawk me. Has zero to do with the Dow, it will all be good in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) 3 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: Has zero to do with the Dow, it will all be good in time. Well it has something to do with it apparently. But our dollar will be stronger they say..at least for travel over there. We do sell chit over there like cars Edited June 24, 2016 by Capt.Storm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momorider Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 40 minutes ago, Biggie Smails said: Meanwhile the presumptive Republican Presidential Candidate is clueless about the whole thing....fucking guy is a joke. http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/trump-baffles-bizarre-appearance-scotland?campaign_id=A100&campaign_type=Email And then Cravesdick started taking his Q's from Rachel Maddow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 13 minutes ago, Capt.Storm said: Well it has something to do with it apparently. But our dollar will be stronger they say..at least for travel over there. We do sell chit over there like cars They don't seem to be big fans of American automobiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 24 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: Has zero to do with the Dow, it will all be good in time. Has a little but nothing sustaining. 8 minutes ago, ckf said: They don't seem to be big fans of American automobiles. Not at all. They like the high end muscle/sports but that's it. They have their own auto industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski Posted June 24, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted June 24, 2016 Did Trump really tweet about excitement in Ireland over them voting to exit? SMH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 America's exports to the UK amounted to $56.4 billion or 3.8% of its overall exports. 1. Aircraft, spacecraft: $9.7 billion 2. Machinery: $6.1 billion 3. Gems, precious metals: $5.7 billion 4. Electronic equipment: $3.8 billion 5. Pharmaceuticals: $3.7 billion 6. Vehicles: $3.1 billion 7. Medical, technical equipment: $2.8 billion 8. Collector items, art, antiques: $2.8 billion 9. Oil: $2.3 billion 10. Organic chemicals: $1.4 billion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted June 24, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Skidooski said: Did Trump really tweet about excitement in Ireland over them voting to exit? SMH He said it in Scotland as well even though they voted to not leave the EU. Edited June 24, 2016 by Biggie Smails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski Posted June 24, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted June 24, 2016 9 minutes ago, Biggie Smails said: He said it in Scotland as well even though they voted to not leave the EU. :wtf: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 GB was the center of the EU. It's all about to start falling apart. Watching the news on this is hilarious! Nothing but bad mojo coming from them with almost no reasons AT ALL why this vote was successful....just the "damage" of the exit. Poor libs....somewhere, a "sit-in" is being planned. Nobody knows exactly why but that doesn't matter. All are welcome into the "circle of hate". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member SnowRider Posted June 25, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted June 25, 2016 The most interesting fact is young people overwhelmingly voted to stay and the old blue hairs votes to leave. Their old fuckers are as clueless as ours its not a good move according to most economists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member SnowRider Posted June 25, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted June 25, 2016 Rump is fucking clueless just like the FSCE R's......perfect for each other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oleroule Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 24 minutes ago, SnowRider said: The most interesting fact is young people overwhelmingly voted to stay and the old blue hairs votes to leave. Their old fuckers are as clueless as ours its not a good move according to most economists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepr2 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 2 hours ago, Biggie Smails said: Meanwhile the presumptive Republican Presidential Candidate is clueless about the whole thing....fucking guy is a joke. http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/trump-baffles-bizarre-appearance-scotland?campaign_id=A100&campaign_type=Email says the moron that sources madcow, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member SnowRider Posted June 25, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted June 25, 2016 1 minute ago, oleroule said: We all know you're an old clueless dumb fuck...Willard by 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oleroule Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Just now, SnowRider said: We all know you're an old clueless dumb fuck...Willard by 12 i shit more common sense this morning than you've had your entire life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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