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originally posted by: Mach2
Being an American, I'm not well informed on the intricacies of this situation.
I don't understand why this is so complicated.
Is it fear of retaliation from the EU?
Can someone briefly explain why it's not possible to just say bye bye?
originally posted by: JPtruther
originally posted by: Mach2
Being an American, I'm not well informed on the intricacies of this situation.
I don't understand why this is so complicated.
Is it fear of retaliation from the EU?
Can someone briefly explain why it's not possible to just say bye bye?
Because the government/EU do not want to see the end of the EU gravy train/NWO/European army/surveillance/rules and restrictions/immigration etc etc etc
As with most things, power and $ are likely at the root of the issue I suppose.
....the Northern Irish border has been completely open for 20+ years thanks to the EU,....
originally posted by: Freeborn
a reply to: Mach2
But they under-estimated the will of the British people and their dislike of political union within the EU.
originally posted by: Freeborn
a reply to: ForteanOrg
....the Northern Irish border has been completely open for 20+ years thanks to the EU,....
Absolute and utter bollocks.
originally posted by: OtherSideOfTheCoin
So last night desperate Miss May went of to beg the EU for some more tweeks to the Brexit deal and Parliament have just voted on it and yet again, she has been defeated, again another embarrassing defeat for her government. Tomorrow the plan is now for a vote on "no-deal", the idea being that parliament will cast a vote on leaving with no deal, if parliament vote against no-deal then they will move to have a vote on Thursday for the transition period delayed extending the time frame for negotiation Brexit until after the 29th of March. In other words, it doesn't look like we will be leaving the EU on the 29th of March.
Interesting times in British politics....
Ohhh, lost be 149.
No wonder she is sounding a bit choked.
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originally posted by: ForteanOrg
Just one example: the Northern Irish border has been completely open for 20+ years thanks to the EU, as Ireland and the UK both are part of the EU.
originally posted by: DontTreadOnMe
a reply to: OtherSideOfTheCoin
So, in spite of the wishes of the citizens/voters, the UK is staying in the EU?
originally posted by: OtherSideOfTheCoin
....no the plan is still to leave, looks like on Thursday they might ask the EU if we can stay just a little longer though
Dude, trust me, there will not be riots in the streets if the government and the EU agree to extend the Brexit timetable until after the 29th of March.