I think we are more prone to nationalism. We fundamentally have a moat between us and the rest of Europe. Our empire also wasn't collapsed. Instead it morphed (under threat of collapse) into the commonwealth. That left us with a lot more soft power than would otherwise expected. There's also a lot more nostalgia for the "good old days" than France or Germany seem to have.

It made us an easier target to manipulate.

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There's also a lot more nostalgia for the "good old days" than France or Germany seem to have.

There definitely was at the time but we've caught up since. Even in Germany despite what the "good old days" refer to here. The specific rhetoric varies between countries but ultimately this is just what happens when you rally morons and make them feel like they understand politics no matter the place.