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Old 08-12-2016, 19:45
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I don't use the term remoaner I prefer remainiac
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Old 08-12-2016, 19:59
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Compared to some of the venom spat at exit voters following the result, remoaner is tame. I agree that it's tiresome now though.
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Old 08-12-2016, 20:11
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"Remoaners", noun: those who voted to remain in the EU and consequently moan incessantly that they lost.

It's perfect !

It'll probably make it into OED eventually.
Agreed.

I find it a very useful term as it is use by those that are best ignored.
If you want to ignore us, stop moaning.
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Old 08-12-2016, 20:23
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When the remain camp creates expressions like Hard Brexit and Soft Brexit, which makes any form of withdrawal from the EU sound awful, why shouldn't we create words such as Remainiacs, Remoaners and Brexiteers?
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Old 08-12-2016, 20:53
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i think it shows wonderful wit and intelligence.
I have to clutch my sides with mirth every time I see it.
Pure comedic gold.
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Old 08-12-2016, 21:00
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When the remain camp creates expressions like Hard Brexit and Soft Brexit, which makes any form of withdrawal from the EU sound awful, why shouldn't we create words such as Remainiacs, Remoaners and Brexiteers?
It occurs that this is another thing the government didn't think about. Remain is one of those words which has so many more twisting possibilities than, say, Stay. And Remains also means rotting bits of dead things. Surely they would rather have been Stayers?
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Old 08-12-2016, 21:02
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It's not very nice I suppose, but then it's hard to have sympathy when leavers have been called everything up to and including nazis on here.
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Old 08-12-2016, 22:30
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What is important is certain companies are heading for bankruptcy. Capita PLC, today's share price dropped like a stone to £4.81 & it still seems to be falling - 2 weeks ago, it was £6 & 6 months ago, over £10.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f8BBTbWSzk

Especially given their performance having taken over the armed forces recruiting. Many people who've been TUPE'd across to Capita, or just had to deal with their 'services' will probably shed few tears.
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Old 08-12-2016, 22:36
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Like SJW, wear the title loud and proud. Despite what DigitalSpy pricks might tell you, it really is as simple as the difference between good and evil.
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Old 08-12-2016, 22:44
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Sadly there a core of those who voted Brexit who appear to think the vote on 23rd June brought in a dictatorship. You've got a load of them on DM commentary demanding that the MP's who voted against article 50 be sacked. Bizarre.
But they are exercising their right to say that. It might be idiotic but in reality, most people are oblivious when it comes to politics. That doesn't make them stupid, it makes them human. You are picking on these people in the same way that they are picking on others.
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Old 08-12-2016, 22:46
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Like SJW, wear the title loud and proud. Despite what DigitalSpy pricks might tell you, it really is as simple as the difference between good and evil.
Excellent... but it's more like teenagers ostentatiously showing off love bites. Go for it Remoaners!
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Old 08-12-2016, 22:53
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The Cameron description of Leavers makes all of the Remain jibes look like terms of endearment.

Self Harmers.
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Old 09-12-2016, 12:33
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At some point, the Remnants may work out that constant moaning without providing anything constructive is why they're attracting lables. And losers don't get to dictate terms.

But self-abusers may be apt, ie it's not about what the majority wants, it's all about what they want.
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Old 09-12-2016, 12:39
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The term remoaner is meaningless seeing it gets thrown about over all sorts of ridiculous things. Lately it seems to refer to people who respect British law and British parliamentary power, something that brexiters chucking this term around were apparently big fans of up until a few weeks ago.
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Old 09-12-2016, 12:46
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If people don't want to be called a 'remoaner' then its simple... stop yer moaning, accept the result and get on board with us leaving the EU.

We are not standing for some some half way house (Norway model) either, which wasn't the choice on the ballot paper. So stop banging on about this too.
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Old 09-12-2016, 13:08
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At some point, the Remnants may work out that constant moaning without providing anything constructive is why they're attracting lables. And losers don't get to dictate terms.
Blaming the audience for the behaviour of the name-callers isn't a sensible stance. Certainly doesn't happen that way at school or in the workplace. The failure lies 100% with those dishing out the playground insults.
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Old 09-12-2016, 13:14
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The term remoaner is meaningless seeing it gets thrown about over all sorts of ridiculous things. Lately it seems to refer to people who respect British law and British parliamentary power..
Too bad they don't respect democracy, or the will of the people..
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Old 09-12-2016, 13:22
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As I've nearly worn out my "Don't blame me - I didn't vote Brexit" teeshirt, I'm having another one done: "Remoaner - and proud of it".
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Old 09-12-2016, 13:24
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The Cameron description of Leavers makes all of the Remain jibes look like terms of endearment.

Self Harmers.
My personal favourite owing to its accuracy.
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Old 09-12-2016, 13:31
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As I've nearly worn out my "Don't blame me - I didn't vote Brexit" teeshirt, I'm having another one done: "Remoaner - and proud of it".
Fab

Will give some as Chrimbo pressies
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Old 09-12-2016, 13:48
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Too bad they don't respect democracy, or the will of the people..
A completely baseless accusation
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Old 09-12-2016, 15:05
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A completely baseless accusation
Not at all. There is much doom & gloom coming from the Remnants, and the likes of Miller's lawsuit. So lots of people who don't seem to accept the result.
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Old 09-12-2016, 15:15
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I don't use the term remoaner I prefer remainiac
Ooooh, I like that one. I'm one of those.

REMANIAC - there's a positive vibe about it.
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Old 09-12-2016, 15:22
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If people don't want to be called a 'remoaner' then its simple... stop yer moaning, accept the result and get on board with us leaving the EU.

We are not standing for some some half way (Norway model) either, which wasn't the choice on the ballot paper. So stop banging on about this too.
If ever a post summed up the stupidity of Brexiters, this is it. You voted Out - you sort it out. Why should I help you damage my own position? You really are a bunch of small-minded clowns.

PS: No, I will fight to the bitter end to stop this nonsense. For the moment, it is better to do little and watch the car crash unfold. We will be revoting in 2020 and hopefully, there will be no rigging of the franchise this time.
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Old 09-12-2016, 15:26
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Except they don't moan about having lost. The sad irony is that brexiters spend most of their time moaning about the fact that remainers moan. This 'moaning' on the part of remainers generally consists of a proven argument that brexiters refuse to admit exists even although their own fearless leaders have acknowledged. it
Well if Remainers didn't moan, no-one could accuse them of it, could they? At the start, fair enough but 6 months on? Move on.

Wasn't it "Eurosceptic" the go to for those who couldn;t accept the previous referendum.... it's not even in the same ball park.
If you mean in 1975, everyone accepted the result, there wasn't much choice, the majority voted to stay in. How times change. Over the years the Common Market was transformed into a monolithic political union and many people didn't like the fact that they were never given a say on whether it should have. Being 'sceptic' about something is perfectly valid if what was voted for originally by 20+ years later bore no relation to what was being created without any agreement by the people.
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