perfectchaos007
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Crazy result. What were the odds of this happening a few weeks ago?
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The UK votes to leave the European Union
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grandjedi6
Master of the Google Search
Dear World,
We'll try our best not to vote in Trump too.
Sincerely,
The USA
We'll try our best not to vote in Trump too.
Sincerely,
The USA
JordanN
Banned
Heh. I work in a hotel, and just had a british couple check out, they were looking at the tv in the lobby (Portuguese news channel) and since its Portuguese I said "the exit won if you're wondering" and the lady goes "oh I know, its wonderful isnt it? Well...I mean..."
I assume the "well I mean..." was when she realised she was not in the UK, she was in fact in a EU country lol
And yes it was a elderly couple.
I assume the "well I mean..." was when she realised she was not in the UK, she was in fact in a EU country lol
And yes it was a elderly couple.
Like I said in the other thread, I am deeply saddened by this. Unlike many these days, I am a strong supporter of the European project and its original purpose. I want a united, peaceful and prosperous Europe. The EU right now is far from perfect, but its mere existence is such an important achievement that we should not leave when it gets hard, we should work hard to reform and improve it. We should cherish the fact that Europe after the bloodiest war in human history finally chose cooperation with each other over being adversaries, completely breaking with the historical trend. I really hope the rest of Europe doesn't decide to throw it away as well. I seek no return to (ethno-)nationalism. I hope everyone comes around to believing that we really can be stronger together than we can ever hope to be apart.
As far as the relationship with the UK goes, I hope the EU decides to be firm but fair. If the UK wants common market access, they should get it on the condition of accepting free movement. If they do not want free movement (as seems likely), they should not get common market access but should still be treated as friends.
As far as the relationship with the UK goes, I hope the EU decides to be firm but fair. If the UK wants common market access, they should get it on the condition of accepting free movement. If they do not want free movement (as seems likely), they should not get common market access but should still be treated as friends.
HideyoshiJP
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So... you have chosen death.
Freezie KO
Banned
The left wing in the UK can either:
1. Fix their poor policies of immigration and integration.
or:
2. Call everyone racist and uneducated, and thus continue to chase potential moderates into the arms of true far-right groups.
Seeing how the thread is going, I fear I know which way this will go. Hopefully, the left in my own country doesn't use the same poor politics when attempting to defeat Trump.
1. Fix their poor policies of immigration and integration.
or:
2. Call everyone racist and uneducated, and thus continue to chase potential moderates into the arms of true far-right groups.
Seeing how the thread is going, I fear I know which way this will go. Hopefully, the left in my own country doesn't use the same poor politics when attempting to defeat Trump.
AHA-Lambda
Member
Ok I am angry and in the heat of the moment right now but no
No
No I do not need to respect the opinion of a swathe of people who were lied to, and were largely racist and nationalistic chest thumpers
Everyone's entitled to their opinion, it doesn't make it right
No this isn't. Not even remotely true.
Chiggs
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I can understand the frustration, but holy moly what an unfortunate movie to reference.
StrawberryJam
Member
Honestly, just confused. Bewildered even.
Omega Kirby
Member
Well I guess Scotland is leaving the UK now eh?
Well guys, welcome to a new age.
Well guys, welcome to a new age.
D
Deleted member 17706
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Well this is all just very sad.
Doctor_Thomas
Member
Hilarious that Wales voted out.
Wales, along with Cornwall, had a load of money invest in their own languages directly by the EU. The UK government never contributed anything like that.
Annoyed, sad and confused.
Northern Ireland independence with ROI and Scotland as trade partners is my new plan.
Wales, along with Cornwall, had a load of money invest in their own languages directly by the EU. The UK government never contributed anything like that.
Annoyed, sad and confused.
Northern Ireland independence with ROI and Scotland as trade partners is my new plan.
This is some George RR Martin fucked up shit right here,
Two completely different electoral populations, two completely different electoral systems, two completely different type of votes, two completely different continental political systems, two completely different political histories, two completely different matters at stake during the campaign, obviously two different campaigns...but still, our Ph.D in Politics experts of gaf can read the future.
Drumpf to you.
Generic Power Ranger
Member
Sounds like a low turnout ?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
My biggest concern here, is that if this causes a domino effect and everyone starts to vote and leave, we might loose the peace and comfort EU has provided for us...
Relaxed Muscle
Member
Old (possibly racist) people celebrating:
*eyeroll*
That a lot of "welfare system takes care of me, so is not like I have a house or a job to lose, lol sorry!" faces
CyberMiguel
Banned
What is that article?
"Life goes on, your money is almost worthless and your job is gone but life goes on..."
It's surprising that the betting markets were way off despite the large amount of bets placed. Remain were clear favourites at the beginning of the count yesterday. I suspect a lot there were a large number of leave voters who were not confident of succeeding so put on a bet on remain to at least salvage something from the referendum.
Or it wont.. (crash)
I think most people are basing a lot on the expert theorys, keepi calm and wait and see.
CyclopsRock
Member
I can't see why Scotland would want to leave the UK in order to join the EU when doing so would mean leaving a FTA with its largest trade partner (by some way) and joining a bloc which it's main trading partner just left.
Audioboxer
Member
Seriously?! lmfao
Unbelievable. Cunt was part of the vow, and now potentially this. How many times will Britain get lied to?
Art Teitlebaum
Member
It won't be the end of the world for sure, but we should prepare for some serious economical and political turmoil.
Question to IrishGAF: Are there any serious moves to follow UK out considering the close trade relations to England? There was an article in a German paper about a year ago or so that had such an analysis as a possible next step.
(My wife and I thought about buying a house there for our retirement, but only would do this if they are staying n the EU.)
Question to IrishGAF: Are there any serious moves to follow UK out considering the close trade relations to England? There was an article in a German paper about a year ago or so that had such an analysis as a possible next step.
(My wife and I thought about buying a house there for our retirement, but only would do this if they are staying n the EU.)
fredrancour
Member
So it usually seems like when a political decision goes in a direction I find appalling, it's because someone somewhere profits a lot off of said decision and found a marketing angle to work up support for it.
I can't figure out if that's the case here. Is there anyone at all anywhere that makes more money as a result of it? Is the core driving force at the top level of the Leave side literally just ideological opposition to the EU? And then that ideological opposition synched up with anti-immigration fear and produced votes? There's not like, a noteworthy set of wealthy brits who fund this stuff with some policy goals that were being blocked off by EU membership?
No I'm not British. Yes this is the first attention I've paid to the issue. Terribly sorry but I had to ask.
I can't figure out if that's the case here. Is there anyone at all anywhere that makes more money as a result of it? Is the core driving force at the top level of the Leave side literally just ideological opposition to the EU? And then that ideological opposition synched up with anti-immigration fear and produced votes? There's not like, a noteworthy set of wealthy brits who fund this stuff with some policy goals that were being blocked off by EU membership?
No I'm not British. Yes this is the first attention I've paid to the issue. Terribly sorry but I had to ask.
Lightning Count
Member
I need something I can laugh at to stave off the crushing depression. Someone whip up Farage/Johnson as Emperor Palpatine/Darth Sidious.
Orniletter
Banned
Double post, sorry !
DirtyManos
Member
Oh, did uneducated white males suddenly become a majority of the electorate here?
No? Well, then there's no connection between the Brexit and Trump's possible success.
Super curious how quick Cameron invokes Article 50. Would be amazing to see if the UK government has enough manpower to renegotiate over 50 international trade and political deals in 2 years.
Hah, they will never understand them! Trust me, I know because I have tons of experience in direct democracy.
ferrasvansen
Member
My mum is in tears, she voted no to independence and all on a lie, sigh.
To Far Away Times
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Worth a 1,000 words right here.
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