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originally posted by: SpaceGoatFart
originally posted by: veracity
Living in the US (TN) and knowing nothing about British politics, this is very interesting to me.
I have read about half the post and can see both sides of the story.
Can I get specifics as to why the UK wanted to leave the EU? Were you treated unfairly?
There's a wide variety of reasons that will depend on each voter's perception but you'll probably get a good summary of their arguments here:
leave.eu...
I don't think they were treated unfairly. Actually they were usually treated as an important member who could ask for exemptions from the global EU policies.
It's more that they wanted to regain sovereignty.
. . . mobilising people around a specific moment of drama . . .
originally posted by: tikbalang
a reply to: anxiouswens
Here are what the NOrdic regions are stating;
The old and the privileged sold out their young and their future.. The elderly people declared;" We dont care about our young cause we fought for what we have and so should they with their blood and Sweet "
originally posted by: TrueBrit
a reply to: tikbalang
I want to live in a nation whose government is sworn to serve only our Queen and our people, and has no other allegiance or loyalties of any kind. I want to live in a country where the law my people have agreed upon between them, is the only law in the land, has no override, nor for any external power to be exerted upon the agencies of that law, of justice. I want to live in a country where the people living in it are the only power, the only voice heard, the only motivating force in the nation, the only masters of its government and owners of its fate, as our ancestors intended, as shown by the documents I refer to above.
Wow that was beautiful, my friend. Almost made me shed a tear
originally posted by: anxiouswens
Many ypung people voted out too!a reply to: smurfy
originally posted by: Flavian
originally posted by: Kester
We know a number of people scared by the Brexit outcome. They've been convinced that they will have to leave the country as a result. For people set on bringing up their children here it's a devastating blow. I personally think a lot of scaremongering went on, but I'm not in that position so I wouldn't know.
Can I ask that we all show sympathy for those who feel their entire future is at stake following the Brexit vote.
I have children. I think this is a tragedy in the making. I'm certainly worried for my children's future. I have already got the ball rolling this morning on emmigrating - Australia or the US are looking particularly attractive.
To be honest, i have never been more ashamed to be British. We crash our economy, turn our backs on our neighbours - but at least we get to keep a few people with towels on their heads out of the country.................
originally posted by: tikbalang
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originally posted by: Flavian
a reply to: grainofsand
Just out of interest, any idea how this will affect farming? The reason i ask is that many hill farmers are only able to survive thanks to EU subsidies......
UK is eagerly looking towards the Nordic and asked;" If we leave, you coming right? " and the Nordic said, ;" No "
And UK said ;" But you still our trading partner, right? " and the Nordic said ;" Well, we are but you know our taxes might force a bit of a strain on you "
All because the older folk are scared, even though many will have gone in not too many years, they have # on the young ones.
originally posted by: alldaylong
a reply to: smurfy
All because the older folk are scared, even though many will have gone in not too many years, they have # on the young ones.
Those " old " people voted for The U.K. to remain in The E.U back in 1975. In fact in those days it was The E.E.C. ( European Economic Union )
Over those 41 years they have seen The E.E.C. change into a monster. Can you blame them for voting * Out " ?
originally posted by: smurfy
originally posted by: alldaylong
a reply to: smurfy
All because the older folk are scared, even though many will have gone in not too many years, they have # on the young ones.
Those " old " people voted for The U.K. to remain in The E.U back in 1975. In fact in those days it was The E.E.C. ( European Economic Union )
Over those 41 years they have seen The E.E.C. change into a monster. Can you blame them for voting * Out " ?
I voted in back then, I see no reason to vote out now, that does not mean the EU was/is perfect, but it was/is a much better scenario than before 1972. Your use of hyperbole does not impress.
In any case, Boris gets to run the country now....
originally posted by: alldaylong
originally posted by: smurfy
originally posted by: alldaylong
a reply to: smurfy
All because the older folk are scared, even though many will have gone in not too many years, they have # on the young ones.
Those " old " people voted for The U.K. to remain in The E.U back in 1975. In fact in those days it was The E.E.C. ( European Economic Union )
Over those 41 years they have seen The E.E.C. change into a monster. Can you blame them for voting * Out " ?
I voted in back then, I see no reason to vote out now, that does not mean the EU was/is perfect, but it was/is a much better scenario than before 1972. Your use of hyperbole does not impress.
In any case, Boris gets to run the country now....
I also voted " In " in 1975.
What i didn't vote for back then was for unelected E.U. Commissioners to bring in laws that effect my way of life.
I don't give a toss if what i say impresses you or not. In a democracy we vote the way we wish.