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Don't tell me what I can and can't reply to. I apologize for the 'whining' comment, that was a bit much. I stand by the 'so what'.
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I find them a very confused bunch, banging on about giving UK parliament and law more power and now they've suddenly done a massive u turn on that and don't want it after all. They seem to just like to get angry a lot from what I've seen.
"I don't want officials that I didn't elect making my decisions for me" yet perfectly happy with the House of Lords. |
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Gina Miller was not trying to clarify the British constitution she cares not one jot about it. The woman thinks she is entitled to question the result of the most democratic vote we have ever had in this country, backed by others of course.
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We had the greatest economic crash in 70 years in 2008 while members of the EU. Was that entirely the fault of the EU - no.
There will be many other factors that influence the future of our economy - cos we live in a global world now not a little Eurooean one. |
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#105 |
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As ever, the leave supporters I speak to in real life are nothing like those encountered online, the same goes for remain supporters.
Spending time arguing on sites like this can give one a seriously skewed view of humanity as people seem weirdly desperate to score internet points off each other by any means, fair or foul, rather than discuss the issues like adults. I wouldn't judge the tone of the national debate by a few shouty people on a forum, the newspapers' comments sections or social media. I suppose when the worst consequence for offending someone is getting banned and having to register a different username (an occupational hazard for several posters here) the motivation to stay civil and consider compromise is slim. |
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"Originally Posted by Bless You The most vitriol and aggression I've witnessed throughout this entire process so far has come from people who voted to remain! I've been completely flummoxed by it." Quote:
It`s not acceptable. But if you think about it it`s not hard to understand. Many people, including myself think the referendum campaign was the most dishonest by far in living memory. The remain camp weren`t entirely blameless (that idiotic "emergency budget"), but the Leave camp were in another league. And when they were asked any awkward questions they just said "project fear" (totally meaningless), or even worse, the public have had enough of experts !
Speaking for myself, I could have accepted a large majority result from a dishonest campaign, or a small majority result from an honest campaign, but not a small majority result from a dishonest campaign. Then there`s the Brexit lot saying the public voted for a complete ("hard") Brexit, which can`t possibly be true. 48% voted against that, and, I`m prepared to bet, more than 4% of those who voted Leave don`t even know what the single market is. If Ed Miliband hadn`t won the Labour leadership all those yeas ago, and his brother had, it`s pretty certain that the Tories wouldn`t have got an overall majority = no referendum. Let`s remember that Labour leadership vote was on a knife edge..... If the Lib Dems hadn`t supported tuition fees it`s arguable they`d have lost fewer seats and thus the Tories wouldn`t have got an overall majority = no referendum. If Corbyn hadn`t won the Labour leadership it`s arguable that the referendum result would have been different. I think everyone agrees his campaigning, he was the leader of the opposition remember, was half hearted at best. Let`s remember that he only made it onto the final list of candidates because some MPs (who didn`t even support him) thought "there should be a debate". I`ll bet they kick themselves every day, probably more than once..... This ones more debatable, but possible ! If Boris "I want to be Tory leader" Johnson hadn`t been a regular on HIGNFY he may never have even become London Mayor, never mind a leading campaigner for Leave. Portillo is the best example of what good TV coverage does for a politicians popularity, he used to be one of the most unpopular politicians around, now look at him !. Let`s remember, the result was close. I really feel this was a one off, but, and this is even more frustrating, unlike a General Election there`s probably no chance for a reversal. In fact, even more galling, and ironic, not to say illogical, "Leave" trumpet from every rooftop that another referendum under any circumstances would be undemocratic.... |
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"Originally Posted by Bless You
The most vitriol and aggression I've witnessed throughout this entire process so far has come from people who voted to remain! I've been completely flummoxed by it." I`ve thought more about this question and answer, and I think there`s even more to it. I think part of it is intense frustration at the how this all came about : If Ed Miliband hadn`t won the Labour leadership all those yeas ago, and his brother had, it`s pretty certain that the Tories wouldn`t have got an overall majority = no referendum. Let`s remember that Labour leadership vote was on a knife edge..... If the Lib Dems hadn`t supported tuition fees it`s arguable they`d have lost fewer seats and thus the Tories wouldn`t have got an overall majority = no referendum. If Corbyn hadn`t won the Labour leadership it`s arguable that the referendum result would have been different. I think everyone agrees his campaigning, he was the leader of the opposition remember, was half hearted at best. Let`s remember that he only made it onto the final list of candidates because some MPs (who didn`t even support him) thought "there should be a debate". I`ll bet they kick themselves every day, probably more than once..... This ones more debatable, but possible ! If Boris "I want to be Tory leader" Johnson hadn`t been a regular on HIGNFY he may never have even become London Mayor, never mind a leading campaigner for Leave. Let`s remember, the result was close. I really feel this was a one off, but, and this is even more frustrating, unlike a General Election there`s probably no chance for a reversal. In fact, even more galling, and ironic, not to say illogical, "Leave" trumpet from every rooftop that another referendum under any circumstances would be undemocratic.... |
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Lol. If only Goering had won the Battle of Britain, what would we think of 'Europe' now?
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"Originally Posted by Bless You
The most vitriol and aggression I've witnessed throughout this entire process so far has come from people who voted to remain! I've been completely flummoxed by it." I`ve thought more about this question and answer, and I think there`s even more to it. I think part of it is intense frustration at the how this all came about : If Ed Miliband hadn`t won the Labour leadership all those yeas ago, and his brother had, it`s pretty certain that the Tories wouldn`t have got an overall majority = no referendum. Let`s remember that Labour leadership vote was on a knife edge..... If the Lib Dems hadn`t supported tuition fees it`s arguable they`d have lost fewer seats and thus the Tories wouldn`t have got an overall majority = no referendum. If Corbyn hadn`t won the Labour leadership it`s arguable that the referendum result would have been different. I think everyone agrees his campaigning, he was the leader of the opposition remember, was half hearted at best. Let`s remember that he only made it onto the final list of candidates because some MPs (who didn`t even support him) thought "there should be a debate". I`ll bet they kick themselves every day, probably more than once..... This ones more debatable, but possible ! If Boris "I want to be Tory leader" Johnson hadn`t been a regular on HIGNFY he may never have even become London Mayor, never mind a leading campaigner for Leave. Portillo is the best example of what good TV coverage does for a politicians popularity, he used to be one of the most unpopular politicians around, now look at him !. Let`s remember, the result was close. I really feel this was a one off, but, and this is even more frustrating, unlike a General Election there`s probably no chance for a reversal. In fact, even more galling, and ironic, not to say illogical, "Leave" trumpet from every rooftop that another referendum under any circumstances would be undemocratic.... What you are musing on is the natural course of history that leads to results like we had. No point going over it, it's done. |
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Leavers more aggressive than stayers?
As far as this forum is concerned I'd have to disagree. I well remember the attitude, prior to the referendum, towards those of us who indicated that we'd vote leave. Stupid Ignorant Uneducated Half brained Bigoted Racist Xenophobic Homophobic Little Englanders I do think there was more but I can't remember but that'll do for starters. Aggressive enough for you? |
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Leavers more aggressive than stayers?
As far as this forum is concerned I'd have to disagree. I well remember the attitude, prior to the referendum, towards those of us who indicated that we'd vote leave. Stupid Ignorant Uneducated Half brained Bigoted Racist Xenophobic Homophobic Little Englanders I do think there was more but I can't remember but that'll do for starters. Aggressive enough for you? But I don't have any facts and figures either |
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Lol. If only Goering had won the Battle of Britain, what would we think of 'Europe' now?
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I`ve thought more about this question and answer, and I think there`s even more to it. I think part of it is intense frustration at the how this all came about :
If Ed Miliband hadn`t won the Labour leadership all those yeas ago, and his brother had, it`s pretty certain that the Tories wouldn`t have got an overall majority = no referendum. Let`s remember that Labour leadership vote was on a knife edge..... If the Lib Dems hadn`t supported tuition fees it`s arguable they`d have lost fewer seats and thus the Tories wouldn`t have got an overall majority = no referendum. If Corbyn hadn`t won the Labour leadership it`s arguable that the referendum result would have been different. I think everyone agrees his campaigning, he was the leader of the opposition remember, was half hearted at best. Let`s remember that he only made it onto the final list of candidates because some MPs (who didn`t even support him) thought "there should be a debate". I`ll bet they kick themselves every day, probably more than once..... This ones more debatable, but possible ! If Boris "I want to be Tory leader" Johnson hadn`t been a regular on HIGNFY he may never have even become London Mayor, never mind a leading campaigner for Leave. Portillo is the best example of what good TV coverage does for a politicians popularity, he used to be one of the most unpopular politicians around, now look at him !. Let`s remember, the result was close. I really feel this was a one off, but, and this is even more frustrating, unlike a General Election there`s probably no chance for a reversal. In fact, even more galling, and ironic, not to say illogical, "Leave" trumpet from every rooftop that another referendum under any circumstances would be undemocratic.... Quote:
Too many ifs. Shall I start with IF only more people had voted No like me in 1975 we would never have had this referendum. How far back in imaginary scenarios do you want to go?
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Leavers more aggressive than stayers?
As far as this forum is concerned I'd have to disagree. I well remember the attitude, prior to the referendum, towards those of us who indicated that we'd vote leave. Stupid Ignorant Uneducated Half brained Bigoted Racist Xenophobic Homophobic Little Englanders I do think there was more but I can't remember but that'll do for starters. Aggressive enough for you? |
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She's ignoring the opinion of half the country as it doesn't suit her.
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The remainers were just throwing garbage out there, I found more sense in the reasons to leave, they didn't seem like a bunch of kids, making things up, almost desperately.
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I don't think it's childish to say:
1. Leaving won't change Rules or Immigration or our lack of Internal Funding 2. Leaving will harm our Economic Position |
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The remainers were just throwing garbage out there, I found more sense in the reasons to leave, they didn't seem like a bunch of kids, making things up, almost desperately.
lol I concur. Especially about erm, what was it, weekly NHS investment... uhuh.... |
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I have been surprised at how strongly so many remain supporters (including myself) feel about the Referendum and the probability of leaving the EU, my only observation is it`s a pity we didn`t switch that on during the campaign...... However, strong feelings don`t necessarily equate to aggressive nasty ones. When one reads about the vitriol and abuse that Gina Miller* is suffering just by attempting to clarify the British constitution, and the screaming headlines in the Express / Mail / Sun papers**, I can`t help thinking that if the situation had been reversed it would have been altogether more civilised. If Remain had won narrowly and the Leave campaign had tried to have the Referendum rerun (remember Farage said on the evening of the poll that he`d do that if they lost ! ) I really can`t see there would have been such gross unpleasantness (Farage was actually threatening rioting in the streets if we didn`t leave the EU ! ).,
Do others agree ? And what does that say about many of those who voted Leave ? * and any other person questioning anything about Brexit. ** significantly I haven`t called them newspapers, they don`t deserve the title. Why does anyone, apart from right wing Tories, read the Daily Mail or Express ? Let me guess ..... you're not mad, just very very disappointed. |
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Too many ifs. Shall I start with IF only more people had voted No like me in 1975 we would never have had this referendum. How far back in imaginary scenarios do you want to go?
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Homo Sapiens whopping the Neanderthals?
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Have a wonder over to the politics forum and the OP will find their theory to be invalid. Over there Brexiters are branded as racists, xenophobes, mentally sub-normal, in-bred, uneducated and decrepid old people who really ought to just die and should never have had the vote.
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Have a wonder over to the politics forum and the OP will find their theory to be invalid. Over there Brexiters are branded as racists, xenophobes, mentally sub-normal, in-bred, uneducated and decrepid old people who really ought to just die and should never have had the vote.
You can't (quite rightly) harrass somebody for their views on same sex marriage or abortion. Yet you can protest and "get in their face" if they want to leave the EU. Please don't claim I'm saying the above are equal, they're just contradictory opinions I've seen from an open minded caring liberal. |
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Wake up you bunch of *****
This situation has been created specifically to point attention at immigrants instead of the government and banks, and to create a sense of divide. Remain or brexit things would be much the same. Periods of wealth and periods of poor. All this has done is take attention away from the governement to stop us collectively bargaining with them to share out the billions and billions and billions a bit more fairly. Strength in unity. |
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I don't think it's childish to say:
1. Leaving won't change Rules or Immigration or our lack of Internal Funding 2. Leaving will harm our Economic Position |
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