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Kermit8 Flag Hevon 21 Jun 16 5.59pm

Originally posted by DivingIsNotGood

show us the poll?

It was in The Metro newspaper today

 


Big chest and massive boobs

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Rudi Hedman Flag Caterham 21 Jun 16 6.04pm

Originally posted by EverybodyDannsNow

Well because 8000 people represents less than 0.001% of the population, so to claim it's representative of anything is just not true.

It's only been going a few hours. Wait till the weekend.

 


COYP

EverybodyDannsNow Flag SE19 21 Jun 16 6.08pm

Originally posted by Rudi Hedman

It's only been going a few hours. Wait till the weekend.

By which point the voting is finished, so the assertion that this was a sign of 'remain getting desperate' still doesn't hold up.

 

nickgusset Flag Shizzlehurst 21 Jun 16 6.27pm

The UK total expenditure in 2015 was £720 billion.
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Spending on the eu net was £8.5 Billion

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About 1.1 %

Puts some perspective on things...

 

Yellow Card - User has been warned of conduct on the messageboards Hrolf The Ganger Flag 21 Jun 16 7.09pm

The BBC has lost any credibility it had as a neutral broadcaster during this campaign. They slip in subtle Remain propaganda at every opportunity.

 

Wisbech Eagle Flag Truro Cornwall 21 Jun 16 7.31pm

I always thought having a referendum was a mistake for it left us, and that of future generations, as hostages to fortune. It is just too important for such a decision to be left to the ignorant, the selfish and the prejudiced. It isn't the way we do things. We elect our representatives to consider all the facts, consult the experts and then come to those decisions for us. If we don't like the direction they take then every 5 years we can change them. The fact that there is a consensus among the politicians, and experts, to remain happens to co-incide with my person opinion is beside the point. This was the biggest political error of my lifetime and only done to neutralise UKIP and the right wing of the Conservative party. If we do vote to leave it will be a shameful day for the UK and one which marks the start of a terminal decline on the world stage. From superpower to no-one in 150 years. We are better than that. We have some great young people, most of whom see the benefits of the EU and are switched on to the modern world and it's global economy.

I am hoping that we all come our senses in time and vote to remain. I fear we might not and the xerophobic demagogues of Gove, Johnson Farage et al might win out. Heaven helps us if that happens.

 


For the avoidance of doubt any comments in response to a previous post are directed to its ideas and not at any, or all, posters personally.

Cucking Funt Flag Clapham on the Back 21 Jun 16 7.34pm

Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle

I always thought having a referendum was a mistake for it left us, and that of future generations, as hostages to fortune. It is just too important for such a decision to be left to the ignorant, the selfish and the prejudiced. It isn't the way we do things. We elect our representatives to consider all the facts, consult the experts and then come to those decisions for us. If we don't like the direction they take then every 5 years we can change them. The fact that there is a consensus among the politicians, and experts, to remain happens to co-incide with my person opinion is beside the point. This was the biggest political error of my lifetime and only done to neutralise UKIP and the right wing of the Conservative party. If we do vote to leave it will be a shameful day for the UK and one which marks the start of a terminal decline on the world stage. From superpower to no-one in 150 years. We are better than that. We have some great young people, most of whom see the benefits of the EU and are switched on to the modern world and it's global economy.

I am hoping that we all come our senses in time and vote to remain. I fear we might not and the xerophobic demagogues of Gove, Johnson Farage et al might win out. Heaven helps us if that happens.

Politicians, you mean?

 


Wife beating may be socially acceptable in Sheffield, but it is a different matter in Cheltenham

Stirlingsays Flag 21 Jun 16 7.44pm

Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle

I always thought having a referendum was a mistake for it left us, and that of future generations, as hostages to fortune. It is just too important for such a decision to be left to the ignorant, the selfish and the prejudiced. It isn't the way we do things. We elect our representatives to consider all the facts, consult the experts and then come to those decisions for us. If we don't like the direction they take then every 5 years we can change them. The fact that there is a consensus among the politicians, and experts, to remain happens to co-incide with my person opinion is beside the point. This was the biggest political error of my lifetime and only done to neutralise UKIP and the right wing of the Conservative party. If we do vote to leave it will be a shameful day for the UK and one which marks the start of a terminal decline on the world stage. From superpower to no-one in 150 years. We are better than that. We have some great young people, most of whom see the benefits of the EU and are switched on to the modern world and it's global economy.

I am hoping that we all come our senses in time and vote to remain. I fear we might not and the xerophobic demagogues of Gove, Johnson Farage et al might win out. Heaven helps us if that happens.

All I can say is that you and the new EUed version of Wisbech deserve each other.

 


'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

DivingIsNotGood Flag se25 21 Jun 16 7.47pm

Originally posted by EverybodyDannsNow

Well because 8000 people represents less than 0.001% of the population, so to claim it's representative of anything is just not true.

0.0123% of 65,000,000 = 8000

 


VOTING OUT - Brexit will allow Britain to embrace the Commonwealth and be GREAT again

Willo Flag South coast - west of Brighton. 21 Jun 16 7.49pm

Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle

I am hoping that we all come our senses in time and vote to remain.

I think in general, the electorate will have taken LEAVE of their senses if they vote to remain.

This is a chance of a lifteime to prevent our great nation turning into a 'State' of the 'United States of Europe'. We are a great nation capable of making our own laws , governing ourselves, trading with the whole of the world and making decisions in the interests of the UK , NOT in the interests of the EU. At the end of the day I want my country back.

Edited by Willo (21 Jun 2016 7.52pm)

 

Cucking Funt Flag Clapham on the Back 21 Jun 16 7.52pm

Originally posted by Stirlingsays

All I can say is that you and the new EUed version of Wisbech deserve each other.

He loves it so much, he's f*cked off to Cornwall.

 


Wife beating may be socially acceptable in Sheffield, but it is a different matter in Cheltenham

Yellow Card - User has been warned of conduct on the messageboards Hrolf The Ganger Flag 21 Jun 16 7.53pm

Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle

I always thought having a referendum was a mistake for it left us, and that of future generations, as hostages to fortune. It is just too important for such a decision to be left to the ignorant, the selfish and the prejudiced. It isn't the way we do things. We elect our representatives to consider all the facts, consult the experts and then come to those decisions for us. If we don't like the direction they take then every 5 years we can change them. The fact that there is a consensus among the politicians, and experts, to remain happens to co-incide with my person opinion is beside the point. This was the biggest political error of my lifetime and only done to neutralise UKIP and the right wing of the Conservative party. If we do vote to leave it will be a shameful day for the UK and one which marks the start of a terminal decline on the world stage. From superpower to no-one in 150 years. We are better than that. We have some great young people, most of whom see the benefits of the EU and are switched on to the modern world and it's global economy.

I am hoping that we all come our senses in time and vote to remain. I fear we might not and the xerophobic demagogues of Gove, Johnson Farage et al might win out. Heaven helps us if that happens.

You mean wanting to reduce immigration to a manageable level?
Unfortunately, political decisions are often for the benefit of politicians and not the people.

Your glorious future will be water shortages,suppressed wages and trailer parks. Lovely.

 

Willo Flag South coast - west of Brighton. 21 Jun 16 7.57pm

Originally posted by Hrolf The Ganger

You mean wanting to reduce immigration to a manageable level?
Unfortunately, political decisions are often for the benefit of politicians and not the people.

Your glorious future will be water shortages,suppressed wages and trailer parks. Lovely.

"Thumbs Up" Hrolf !

 

Stuk Flag Top half 21 Jun 16 8.04pm

Originally posted by Kermit8


Wrong. 40% of Brexit voters canvassed in one poll said immigration was their primary reason for voting 'Out'.

I like aiming my posts at the morons btw

And less than 1% of the 40% will be a frothing Britain first type racist. Immigration is a perfectly valid concern, the leader of the remain campaign acknowledges this.

These sort of silly statements are why, like the actual campaigns, there is very little reasoned argument in this entire thread. And why I've mostly not bothered with it..

 


Optimistic as ever

nickgusset Flag Shizzlehurst 21 Jun 16 8.16pm

Had a leave campaigner come to my door. She didn't know much. I asked her what percentage of UK expenditure went to the EU. She thought it was about 40% she was shocked when I told her it was 1.1.
She knew that the UK had voted against 55 pieces of legislation but was shocked to find we had voted for over 2500. I asked how many of the top 100 regulations were down to the EU. She said 95. When I explained that actually out of the 100 95 are pretty much worldwide not from the EU.
She was unaware that local fishermen were only awarded 1 third of our quotas because the other 2 thirds were taken by just 3 companies. She started wittering on about regulations for hedgerows.I asked her why she thought we needed regulations. She couldn't answer. So I kindly explained about how they need to be a certain size to help maintain wildlife, ensure they are not too high etc etc.
I asked if she trusted Farage, she admitted she thought he's 'a bit racist '
I think I may have changed her mind! She was shocked when I said I didn't know how I was going to vote and might abstain.

What this shows is the total ignorance of people as to the real facts behind the EU. If someone canvassing wasn't that informed, What about Joe Public.

Then I had a row with the missus. My son asked how we were going to vote. When I said I don't know she said you're not thinking of voting out are you? You have to vote remain.
So I'm off to the pub.

 

EverybodyDannsNow Flag SE19 21 Jun 16 8.17pm

Originally posted by DivingIsNotGood

0.0123% of 65,000,000 = 8000

My mistake - your point is still invalid though.

Edited by EverybodyDannsNow (21 Jun 2016 8.22pm)

 

-TUX- Flag Alphabettispaghetti 21 Jun 16 8.22pm

Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle

I always thought having a referendum was a mistake for it left us, and that of future generations, as hostages to fortune. It is just too important for such a decision to be left to the ignorant, the selfish and the prejudiced. It isn't the way we do things. We elect our representatives to consider all the facts, consult the experts and then come to those decisions for us. If we don't like the direction they take then every 5 years we can change them. The fact that there is a consensus among the politicians, and experts, to remain happens to co-incide with my person opinion is beside the point. This was the biggest political error of my lifetime and only done to neutralise UKIP and the right wing of the Conservative party. If we do vote to leave it will be a shameful day for the UK and one which marks the start of a terminal decline on the world stage. From superpower to no-one in 150 years. We are better than that. We have some great young people, most of whom see the benefits of the EU and are switched on to the modern world and it's global economy.

I am hoping that we all come our senses in time and vote to remain. I fear we might not and the xerophobic demagogues of Gove, Johnson Farage et al might win out. Heaven helps us if that happens.

Oh dear.

 


Time to move forward together.

nickgusset Flag Shizzlehurst 21 Jun 16 8.27pm

We want are country back!

From where exactly?

You know what, I've spoken to so many f***tards today who want to leave but don't really know why except there's too many immigrants that I despair.

If I hear 'I'm not racist but...' one more time...

Edited by nickgusset (21 Jun 2016 8.28pm)

 

Stirlingsays Flag 21 Jun 16 8.29pm

Originally posted by Cucking Funt

He loves it so much, he's f*cked off to Cornwall.

Shame, Wisbech is such a symbol of what he hopes for.

If anyone wants to vote to remain and they live in rural areas that haven't had that much EU immigration and they don't know what people are moaning about...take a gander at Wisbech.

Then you can at least vote for remain and know what you are going to get.

 


'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

Part Time James Flag 21 Jun 16 8.29pm

Originally posted by nickgusset

We want are country back!

From where exactly?

You know what, I've spoken to so many f***tards today who want to leave but don't really know why except there's too many immigrants that I despair.

If I hear 'I'm not racist but...' one more time...

Edited by nickgusset (21 Jun 2016 8.28pm)

Don't let them change your mind though!

 




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