Brexit? Yay or Nay.

K Addict · 03-21-2019, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by OccultHawk

But what’s she supposed to do? A referendum passed. Isn’t she duty bound to see that it’s implemented?

It was an advisory referendum; not a legally binding referendum. The referendum was won via lies and misinformation. People are now a lot better informed and the liars have been exposed

The Batlord · 03-21-2019, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by K Addict

the liars have been exposed

Like k-pop sex scandals.

OccultHawk · 03-21-2019, 01:28 PM

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The referendum was won via lies and misinformation

Stop the presses

~~Cuthbert~~ · 03-21-2019, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by OccultHawk

The referendum didn’t say it was contingent on a deal.

The U.K. already gave their two weeks notice 13 days ago. It’s a bit late to try negotiate a severance package.

The ballot paper said the UK government will 'act' on whatever the public vote for and they have acted by triggering article 50. It didn't say any more than that.

Now a particular agreement has been negotiated it isn't a case of in or out any more, we need to ask the public which of the three options they want:

- May's deal
- No deal
- No Brexit

This is entirely reasonable.

K Addict · 03-22-2019, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by OccultHawk

Stop the presses

Because the Ref wasn't legally binding the result can't be legally overturned.

https://www.electoralcommission.org....-investigation

https://www.theguardian.com/politics...mission-brexit

https://news.sky.com/story/vote-leav...sages-11670165

~~Cuthbert~~ · 03-23-2019, 03:29 PM

https://news.sky.com/story/live-hund...endum-11673263

OccultHawk · 03-23-2019, 03:51 PM

Those signs:

“Put it to the people”

That’s rich.

The Batlord · 03-23-2019, 04:10 PM

Nah, man, I'm sure the British people have magically become less reckless and dimwitted in the past few years.

Lisnaholic · 03-23-2019, 07:19 PM

^ I'm picking up a subtle touch of sarcasm in your comment, D&G, and I can hardly blame you. Anyone even loosely following the Brexit story must be weary of all the confusion, non-decisions and vacillating that's been going on. Are the British inherently wiser today than they were three years ago? Not really, but I think many now have a less naive notion about what Brexit might involve.

Has anyone here ever changed their mind about something as new information comes to light? I did it myself last night when I stopped watching a tv prog that turned out to be disappointing. We all do it incessantly, which is why I'd like to see another referendum, to check if Brits still feel the same way as they did 3 years (and many broken promises) ago.

OccultHawk · 03-23-2019, 07:43 PM

I wonder how many people who voted for the referendum and still want and expect it to be carried out think that the losers should get a mulligan. I personally wouldn’t find it reasonable to have to win the same election twice.

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OccultHawk one-balled nipple jockey Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dirty Souf Biatch Posts: 22,033	Those signs: “Put it to the people” That’s rich. __________________ 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Member of the Year & Journal of the Year Champion Behold the Writing of THE LEGEND: https://www.musicbanter.com/members-...p-lighter.html

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Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	^ I'm picking up a subtle touch of sarcasm in your comment, D&G, and I can hardly blame you. Anyone even loosely following the Brexit story must be weary of all the confusion, non-decisions and vacillating that's been going on. Are the British inherently wiser today than they were three years ago? Not really, but I think many now have a less naive notion about what Brexit might involve. Has anyone here ever changed their mind about something as new information comes to light? I did it myself last night when I stopped watching a tv prog that turned out to be disappointing. We all do it incessantly, which is why I'd like to see another referendum, to check if Brits still feel the same way as they did 3 years (and many broken promises) ago. __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953

03-23-2019, 07:43 PM	#810 (permalink)
OccultHawk one-balled nipple jockey Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dirty Souf Biatch Posts: 22,033	I wonder how many people who voted for the referendum and still want and expect it to be carried out think that the losers should get a mulligan. I personally wouldn’t find it reasonable to have to win the same election twice. __________________ 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Member of the Year & Journal of the Year Champion Behold the Writing of THE LEGEND: https://www.musicbanter.com/members-...p-lighter.html

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