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RE: https://flipboard.com/@independent/uk-politics-o7qj2rmtz/-/a-PpekmjVuQbOztghrWadFog%3Aa%3A1855170754-%2F0 "“The idea of a special relationship we should now completely forget. It’s a transactional relationship with Washington as with every other country,” [Lord Ricketts] told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme." --- Was it not always so, given Republican economic strategy and Democrat sympathies with Ireland (which was abused by the UK for centuries) Generally speaking, if a relationship partner leaves you, 250 years is a long time to refuse to stop trying to cosy up. Special like a food chain.