I am a fervent leaver but I love Europe geographically and culturally. Wonderful countries I have been to or lived in including Spain, France, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Germany, Italy and Austria. Loved it all BUT I don't like the EU politics at all.
Oh goodie I can now go to work in Bulgaria and live on their benefits whilst sweeping the station platforms. Or if I were Bulgarian I could wash cars and get in work benefits (per week) worth more than a weeks work in Bulgaria if I move to the UK. Hmmmmm! Now just to pass that dodgy Habitual...
How long would this qualifying period be for and at what level of paid taxation. Would you have a limit on your benefit payments linked to tax paid. Many big questions. The ideal is fine, practice not so fine. Therefore if you cannot support yourself independently you cannot expect to move...
The EU, perhaps?
Wouldn't surprise me! If I were in the EU supporting camp (and being a poker player) I would see the possibilities for mischief for sure. Interesting times IF Sturgeon and the SNP get the result they would like. If they don't the EU would be buggered trying to interfere.
I've made my point. You carry on if you wish, That is me being charitable to you. You denigrate your country of birth with every opportunity available, you come across, as I said, a preening peacock full of the one liner and shallow in the process. I don't know you and I really wouldn't want to...