I find it remains one of the English language's worst shortcomings that "I empathize with you" and "I did something wrong and wish to apologize" both take the form of "I'm sorry".
And worse you just know that many Brexiteers will not admit fault. They'll whine about Europe being spiteful, because obviously Europe should have fallen over itself to give us all the benefits of membership with none of the responsibilities because Britain is just that important. 🙄
Brexit was never going to be anything less than a mess even with a deal, without one it's just an even bigger mess
In case of some no-deal scenario, some people wave it away and say that the EU would smooth over the transition and ignore the border.
That is not so. Britain would be thrown into chaos on the food, medicine, air travel and basic shipping level, and I don’t mean “logistical problems” but actual shortages and empty shelves in the stores.
The EU has been telling the UK for two years now that decisions have consequences and no amount of magical thinking can override basic things.
The engineer looked at Death. "I am dead?" "Yes." "Then tell me, was there a plan?" "Yes," said Death, "everyone has a destiny." "Can I see?" --- The engineer studied the plan. "This has been changed." "Of course," said Death. "You changed." The engineer smiled. "Of course." #MicroFiction#TootFic#SmallStories