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Whenever Remainers feel upbeat, people often feel the need to point out that they're still fucked. And that's quite right. We are. We've been living in a world of fucked for some time. That's why we've become so adept at enjoying victories when they happen.
The pathway to actual victory is so narrow. You'd need an election, then probably for Labour to be the largest party but fail to get a majority so LD/SNP influence can be brought to bear, then make sure he delivers on a referendum promise, and then to actually win it.
On the other hand, Brexiters need only run down the clock and their outcome happens automatically. So when you live in that political context for a long time, I think you learn to savour the victories when they happen.
