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Did this influence the Brexit vote?
Reader comment on item: "The rebellion against Islam and Islamism is growing in Europe"
Submitted by There is NO Santa Claus (United States), Jun 26, 2016 at 11:00
How much do you (Dr. Pipes) think this rebellion influenced the Brexit vote?
Some say it was a lot. Others say it was a more general feeling that Britain was losing control of its autonomy in making national policy.
What do you think? And... might you be writing a column on the Brexit vote anytime soon? (I suppose it might be wise and wait a few days to see what really happens instead of rushing to judgement.)
Regards,
There is NO Santa Claus (aka TINSC)
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Daniel Pipes replies:
Yes, the revolt against Islamism and anger at the European Union are connected.
I should add that I am writing this note from Edinburgh on July 1, in the midst of the UK crisis. It sure does not feel like a crisis.
I am reminded that in 2010-11 Belgium went 541 days without a government ... and barely anyone noticed.
Reader comments (12) on this item
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| they don't plan on changing [142 words] | Jay | Jul 23, 2016 19:19 | 230793 | ||
| 1 |  Did this influence the Brexit vote? [85 words]w/response from Daniel Pipes | There is NO Santa Claus | Jun 26, 2016 11:00 | 230165 | |
 A few references. [213 words] | TaillessBaboon | Jul 2, 2016 09:34 | 230165 | ||
| Manufactured drama [144 words] | There is NO Santa Claus | Jul 4, 2016 08:18 | 230165 | ||
| Brexit is subtle but probably earth-changing. [492 words] | Michael S. | Jul 12, 2016 04:38 | 230165 | ||
| 1 | The underlying discontent [820 words] | Michael S | Jun 19, 2016 11:12 | 230075 |
| 4 | We should get rid of NPR [46 words] | dhimmi no more | Jun 21, 2016 13:04 | 230075 | |
| Well put. [7 words] | Michael S | Jun 23, 2016 01:42 | 230075 | ||
| Trump [84 words] | jean | Jul 6, 2016 05:26 | 230075 | ||
| "Trump hasn't got the intelligence..." [113 words] | Michael S | Jul 9, 2016 18:47 | 230075 | ||
| 6 | Europe and the Roman Empire 476 AD and the barbarian invasions v Arab/Muslim invasions [123 words] | dhimmi no more | Jun 17, 2016 13:56 | 230047 | |
| 1 | The Muslims will not overthrow Western Civilization [384 words] | Michael S | Jun 19, 2016 23:40 | 230047 |
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