SchrodingerC
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So how's ScotGAF and NIGAF holding up? If I was reading the votes right Scotland pretty much voted to remain.
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The UK votes to leave the European Union
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therealist
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No, it doesn't. The UK is 88% white, the USA is 63% white. Not enough potential Trump supporters demographically here.
chancellor
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Hopefully once the consequences of this vote are established we do EU Ref 2 nd get this reversed.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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And the rest of Europe:
I really don't think that there will be much enthusiasm on the EU's part to accommodate Britain with new deals or an opportunity to rejoin in a few years, like some are suggesting.
No, they're not going to cut any kind of good deal for the UK. They don't want to set a precedent for the rest of the EU members. It's gonna be shit city.
Napoleonthechimp
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I will likely not see my father again for some time. He's married to an absolute cunt of a woman who voted for Brexit.
week? Try a few years.
I said in old thread, we had cities voting to leave which have huge immigrant communities, so immigrants voting for no more immigration..
That should tell you everything
SporeCrawler
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this will play out well. If UK violates the EU treaty now and the UK gets to benefit from the single market for the next 2 years.
One incredible thing we now have is political parties that absolutely do not represent who follow them, could be 2 resignations and re-elections and a bunch of MP's who voted contrary to the majority of their constituency.
Emotion is the great equalizer against logic and rational thinking. Throughout history we have seen this. But I think unlike the UK, the #'s just aren't there for Trump.
The UK pollsters need to realize why they have now bungled two straight major votes. Either they are not asking the right questions or just not talking to the right people or pushing their own agenda. As soon as I saw the Sunderland leave results and how off the polls were I knew Brexit was happening.
Officerrob
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Recession is exciting?
Not yours to say.
Pop-O-Matic
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I'm escaping this scary shit with VR.
Dreadnought
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Bad. Companies are pulling out of the U.K. Because trade is no longer free. The GBP has taken a 10% hit. Lots of job losses and a possible breakup of the U.K. Is near. Because Scotland and Ireland want to stay in the EU. Congrats England, you chose to leave to preserve the UK and you only caused it to implode.
I feel sick but proud of Scotland .
googleplex
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You know 15 million people voted remain. I can understand feeling angry at this point, though it's worse for us actually in the UK
Now you know how many of us felt when Bush won in 2000.
Dangansona
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I would also appreciate this. Surely The Guardian has something?
The voice of the people has been heard. As a lover of pure democracy, referenda are always a beautiful thing. So, despite the result utterly fucking me now and well into the future as an Irishman, congrats to you Brits. Congrats and enjoy it.
Time for the rest of us to fix our shitty EU so that Spain, the Netherlands, Greece etc don't all follow suit next time there's some economic trouble.
Time for the rest of us to fix our shitty EU so that Spain, the Netherlands, Greece etc don't all follow suit next time there's some economic trouble.
CyberMiguel
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Exactly. In fact, Scotland had a referendum last year in which the "remain" option won only because they would still be part of the EU. Since the UK is no longer a member of the EU, England has no argument against Scotland to remain a member of the UK.
The same can be said about Northern Ireland.
So long UK....it was glorious while it lasted. I give the union 2 years at most. Maybe less.
Of course, I'm just saying this next week is going to be a momentous one in economic turmoil. It will probably be a record setting week in a very, very bad way.
HalfBakedProphet
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Simpy the best
Lightning Count
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I voted remain, I feel depressed, I am crying right now, the result is a disaster. A campaign built on racism and lies has won.
I am honestly considering moving to Ireland before this takes effect, we have a two year transitional window.
I am honestly considering moving to Ireland before this takes effect, we have a two year transitional window.
In a perfect world the first part of your post might be true. And for the record, the following is my opinion and it might be right or maybe it isn't.
The reason people are being called stupid and idiotic is because ... they probably are. Ask 100 voters the typical questions. Why vote yes/no? What are the consequences?
This is a pretty big historic event. If you vote to leave the EU and possibly disband the UK you better have a fucking good reason to do so. Even the people they got their information from have no fucking clue what's going to happen! It's fair to say that a portion of voters had the "Fuck you! Fuck everbody!" Trump mentality. And yes, in that case it would be out of malice. Those people exist and I'm not sure why you call him naive.
edit formating sorry
Napoleonthechimp
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Oh god. I fucking hope so. Please, please let this be the case.
Pankratous
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Scotland needs another independence referendum. Once again we do not get what we vote for. 'No' voters were mis-sold promises of EU membership. This is a truly disgusting day for Scottish voters.
Cannot wait for the response by Schulz and Junker. It won't be a nice one, and the upcoming negotiations will lead to a rude awakening in the UK if the hard-line stance of German politicians are anything to go by. You want to reap the benefits, then you need to take the common rules and responsibilities, as easy as that.
gamechanger87
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And the rest of Europe:
I really don't think that there will be much enthusiasm on the EU's part to accommodate Britain with new deals or an opportunity to rejoin in a few years, like some are suggesting.
The EU just lost its third biggest economy. They may attempt to be non accommodating to make others not want to leave but they need the UK as well.
SlimySnake
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Reposting from last thread since thread was closed.
It was bound to happen tbh after the insane Paris attacks. People are scared and fear wins.
The funny thing is that the British have had south asian (or Pakistani) imimigrants for decades now. Three generations born and raised in the U.K so they should be used to them. They should know not all muslims are evil. But nope, they let ISIS win.
You guys can come to the U.S. Queen Hillary's got your back.
It was bound to happen tbh after the insane Paris attacks. People are scared and fear wins.
The funny thing is that the British have had south asian (or Pakistani) imimigrants for decades now. Three generations born and raised in the U.K so they should be used to them. They should know not all muslims are evil. But nope, they let ISIS win.
You guys can come to the U.S. Queen Hillary's got your back.
DXB-KNIGHT
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Dough!
That's extremely stupid (face palm)
That's extremely stupid (face palm)
AuthenticM
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SymbiantXenos
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Hurray we got rid of unelected people making up laws for us.
Ah shit totz forgot about the house of lords.
Ah shit totz forgot about the house of lords.
SirUltimos
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Well this isn't good. I hope everyone recovers as best they can.
Chiggs
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There was real animosity toward immigrants and their impact on the job markets. I remember some of my ex-pat friends commenting on this back in 2011/2012.
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