[Ohioan]

Brexit is, of course, a validation of the right to secede from a compact between sovereigns. Jefferson clearly understood the issues involved in his position as our Secretary of State.

Jefferson On Treaties & Sovereignty.

[BroJoeK]

Ohioan: "Brexit is, of course, a validation of the right to secede from a compact between sovereigns. Jefferson clearly understood the issues involved in his position as our Secretary of State."

There are serious differences between Brexit and 1860, including:

1. Unlike the US Constitution,
   "Withdrawal from the European Union is governed by Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union.
   It was originally drafted by Lord Kerr of Kinlochard,[81] and introduced by the Treaty of Lisbon at the insistence of the United Kingdom.[citation needed]
   The article states that any member state can withdraw "in accordance with its own constitutional requirements" by notifying the European Council of its intention to do so.[82]"

2. Unlike 1861 Confederates, the Brits have seized no property belonging to the European Union.

3. Unlike 1861 Confederates, the Brits have threatened no EU officials, or demanded their surrender.

4. Unlike 1861 Confederates, the Brits have fired on no EU ships.

5. Unlike 1861 Confederates, the Brits have "reduced" no EU forts.

6. Unlike 1861 Confederates, the Brits have sent no military units to seize properties in other EU countries.

7. Unlike 1861 Confederates, the Brits have not formally declared war on the European Union.

In short, so far it seems the Brits are setting a pretty good example of how such things should be done, unlike 1860 Confederates.