The first is to note this data point, reported by Politico: “66% people who left school at 16 voted for Leave. 71% of those with university degrees voted to Remain.” Hence, if the U.S. has a similar proportion of more educated versus less educated, and they vote in similar ways as the Brits just did, it could benefit Trump.
The second involves a bit of reflexivity: If Brexit turns out to be the disaster it looks like it will be, and people come to understand that foolish actions have consequences, then the result could be a move against someone who is seen as a chaos candidate.
4. The Future Doesn't Belong to the Old
It isn't just Bernie Bros in the U.S.: The young in Britain are not going to be happy with efforts by their elders to take them back in time. A YouGov survey revealed a clear cut generational divide: Among 18- to 24-year-olds, 75 percent of those who cast a ballot voted to stay. For those older than 65, the vote was 61 percent for leave.
Here's how this might play out: As a Britain apart from the EU becomes less prosperous, the finances of the national retirement system will come under greater pressure. Don’t be surprised if the younger generation demands cuts to funding for the pensioners. Payback is tough, and this time the oldsters will deserve it.
5. Scotland Will Take the EU Over the U.K.
About two-thirds of Scots who voted picked “stay.” They must be thinking, Why did we hitch our wagon to this irresponsible gang? Northern Ireland also voted to stay, while Wales voted to leave. Another referendum might be coming: This time, the Scots might go, and rejoin the EU.
The phrase "United Kingdom" is now a full-blown oxymoron, akin to "jumbo shrimp" and "death benefits."
6. The Sun Really Has Set on the British Empire
Just in case you had any doubts, the U.K. has now completed its historical round trip, making the transition from a small, impoverished island dependent on farming and fishing, to globe-spanning imperial power, back to a small impoverished island dependent on farming and fishing.