EU referendum, brexit and the aftermath

If there is any take-away from this entire shit show it’s that referendums are bullshit and direct democracy doesn’t work.

Referendum's are dangerous. The advisory nature should be clearly communicated. And it would have been sensible to have thresholds for margin/ turnout to prevent such bitter division on a close call.

The problem with democracy seems to be in its implementation. Unfortunately, every system fails when it suffers from the corruption of the people and institutions on which it relies, however well conceived. I wouldn't give up on democracy, but there is an overhaul required for it to begin functioning properly and perhaps the current shitshow will eventually lead to that.