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W12 24 Sep 19 10.00pm

Originally posted by silvertop

They did. And a 2nd referendum will prove it.

So if remain win a second referendum why would we not claim that you didn’t know what you were voting for? For example, a European army of greater powers transferred to Brussels?

Seems a lot more likely than project fear.

 

Matov Flag 24 Sep 19 10.03pm

Originally posted by W12

So if remain win a second referendum why would we not claim that you didn’t know what you were voting for? For example, a European army of greater powers transferred to Brussels?

Seems a lot more likely than project fear.

Or maybe two types of Remain. One where adopt the Euro, join shengen and submit to a European army. Perhaps even give up our veto to help speed along integration.

Why should only leave have two options?

 


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jeeagles Flag 24 Sep 19 10.04pm

At them moment, it's only remain pursuing legal cases. However, as every political option to leave the EU is being blocked. I wouldn't be surprised if leave start mounting Court cases soon.

 

DanH Flag SW2 24 Sep 19 10.08pm

Originally posted by jeeagles

At them moment, it's only remain pursuing legal cases. However, as every political option to leave the EU is being blocked. I wouldn't be surprised if leave start mounting Court cases soon.

Against what, exactly?

 

becky Flag over the moon 24 Sep 19 10.11pm

Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle

Semantics really but OK a fair point.

Not that it actually makes any difference.

Not semantics at all:

Black's Law Dictionary defines unlawful as "not authorized by law, illegal." Illegal is defined as "forbidden by law, unlawful"

Since there is nothing on the statute books about prorogation, or what may be considered an acceptable period of prorogation, it cannot possibly be illegal.

Since what Boris has done has not broken any Law, and given that HM the Queen gave her assent to his actions,and HM the Queen being above the Law as she IS the Law, one actually wonders whether the Supreme Court's judgement in this matter is enforceable.

 


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Matov Flag 24 Sep 19 10.11pm

Originally posted by jeeagles

At them moment, it's only remain pursuing legal cases. However, as every political option to leave the EU is being blocked. I wouldn't be surprised if leave start mounting Court cases soon.


Nice idea but the one point we have to concede is that the referendum was advisory. Of course, we were PROMISED it would be honoured and every other one actually has been but Parliament is quite within its rights to ignore it.

That does not make it morally right, and we have every reason to feel justifiable anger at how it has behaved but there are no legal challenges, as far as I can see, that could be bought.

Parliament needs to either step aside and allow us to leave on the 31st as we scheduled to do or else revoke it or else submit itself to a general election.

It will do none of those things for a variety of reasons but we sadly have no legal recourse against it for being a collection of no-good lying b******s. Need to be clear about that. But that is exactly why a second referendum achieves nothing. Rendered absolutely pointless if Remain is an option because the first one was not honoured. Utterly pointless exercise that achieves nothing.

If the Remainers on here are so keen on Parliamentary democracy then let them back it revoking Article 50.


 


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DanH Flag SW2 24 Sep 19 10.17pm

Originally posted by Matov


Nice idea but the one point we have to concede is that the referendum was advisory. Of course, we were PROMISED it would be honoured and every other one actually has been but Parliament is quite within its rights to ignore it.

That does not make it morally right, and we have every reason to feel justifiable anger at how it has behaved but there are no legal challenges, as far as I can see, that could be bought.

Parliament needs to either step aside and allow us to leave on the 31st as we scheduled to do or else revoke it or else submit itself to a general election.

It will do none of those things for a variety of reasons but we sadly have no legal recourse against it for being a collection of no-good lying b******s. Need to be clear about that. But that is exactly why a second referendum achieves nothing. Rendered absolutely pointless if Remain is an option because the first one was not honoured. Utterly pointless exercise that achieves nothing.

If the Remainers on here are so keen on Parliamentary democracy then let them back it revoking Article 50.


I’d maybe give yourself some rest get to bed mate, it’s been a stressful day for you.

 

Matov Flag 24 Sep 19 10.24pm

Originally posted by DanH

I’d maybe give yourself some rest get to bed mate, it’s been a stressful day for you.

Firstly I am not your 'mate'.

Secondly, it has been a rather interesting day.

But again. If you value Parliamentary democracy so much, why should it not just revoke A50 if it is such a bad idea?

 


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DanH Flag SW2 24 Sep 19 10.29pm

Originally posted by Matov

Firstly I am not your 'mate'.

Secondly, it has been a rather interesting day.

But again. If you value Parliamentary democracy so much, why should it not just revoke A50 if it is such a bad idea?

I literally said earlier I don’t think it should be revoked. Mate

 

Matov Flag 24 Sep 19 10.30pm

Originally posted by DanH

I literally said earlier I don’t think it should be revoked. Mate


So you are happy for us to leave on October 31st then?

 


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silvertop Flag Portishead 24 Sep 19 10.32pm

Originally posted by Matov

Thats a valid point. I accept that I was wrong in my desire to torch the place. But I am voicing a frustration that millions of others are feeling right now and what I feel that many of you Remainers are unable or unwilling to comprehend.

Can you give me a single reason why I should not be highly f***ed off with all levels of our executive at the moment after the assurances it gave us that our vote on June 23rd would matter? And why I should place any faith in voting in any referendum, ever again?

An equally valid point. We are in a mess. I stand by a straight no deal versus remain vote. At least it can be justified on the basis of a population standing firm or changing its mind. Labours new deal stitch up will just drag us through more st1t for years. And the lib dems revoke art 50 will poison democracy UNLESS (some hope) they win a GE majority.

Remain should not be on the ballot box I understand but it offers no answer where parliament which is supreme is predominantly remain.

 

DanH Flag SW2 24 Sep 19 10.44pm

Originally posted by Matov


So you are happy for us to leave on October 31st then?

If there’s a sensible and coherent, fully formed plan, yes.

 

Matov Flag 24 Sep 19 10.47pm

Originally posted by silvertop

An equally valid point. We are in a mess. I stand by a straight no deal versus remain vote. At least it can be justified on the basis of a population standing firm or changing its mind. Labours new deal stitch up will just drag us through more st1t for years. And the lib dems revoke art 50 will poison democracy UNLESS (some hope) they win a GE majority.

Remain should not be on the ballot box I understand but it offers no answer where parliament which is supreme is predominantly remain.

Then Parliament should step up and take full responsibility. It has the right to ignore the result of June 23rd. That damages its credibility with absolute justification for our anger at it but at least it is taking the blame.

But to then go back to us with another referendum makes no sense what so ever. Because if it refuses to implement the first, why on earth would a second one have the slightest shred of credibility? In fact, there should be no more referendums full stop.

However there is the option of a GE. Let the partys declare their positions (and both Labour and the Lib-Dems have dramatically changed their stances) and put themselves to the scrutiny of the electorate in a manner that is binding in terms how the HoC is made up.

I genuinely struggle to understand why anybody would object to that in these circumstances.

We had a referendum on our future in the EU. Parliament has refused to implement it and parties representing a huge part of its members have changed their stance. Defend that at the ballot box. Let us see Parliamentary democracy in action. Let it regain some credibility. Surely that is the most positive option available.

 


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Matov Flag 24 Sep 19 10.49pm

Originally posted by DanH

If there’s a sensible and coherent, fully formed plan, yes.


But neither the referendum or Article 50 was predecated on that requirement.

Lets assume that is not going to happen. Surely then Parliament has a duty to revoke?

 


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Stirlingsays Flag 25 Sep 19 12.15am

Originally posted by Matov

Then Parliament should step up and take full responsibility. It has the right to ignore the result of June 23rd. That damages its credibility with absolute justification for our anger at it but at least it is taking the blame.

But to then go back to us with another referendum makes no sense what so ever. Because if it refuses to implement the first, why on earth would a second one have the slightest shred of credibility? In fact, there should be no more referendums full stop.

However there is the option of a GE. Let the partys declare their positions (and both Labour and the Lib-Dems have dramatically changed their stances) and put themselves to the scrutiny of the electorate in a manner that is binding in terms how the HoC is made up.

I genuinely struggle to understand why anybody would object to that in these circumstances.

We had a referendum on our future in the EU. Parliament has refused to implement it and parties representing a huge part of its members have changed their stance. Defend that at the ballot box. Let us see Parliamentary democracy in action. Let it regain some credibility. Surely that is the most positive option available.

Here, here.

Since we have unelected judges deciding over our actual PM as to when parliament can be prorogued and second guessing his motives....something I find extremely iffy and for me something beyond their remit. I suppose we have to move on.....But personally I think this has to come with consequences.

We now have an Attorney General and Queen willing to be regarded as idiots by the supreme court.

We literally have a zombie Queen.....what's the point when judges get to decide for her what she already has the power to approve or reject.

The parliament needs to be prorogued for the government to prepare its Queen Speech anyway and so let these clowns sit and waffle away until Johnson....apparently seeks the approval of....I don't know....what more than the Queen now? Does he have to ask the lawyers as well now?

It's a joke.

Whichever way they try to paint it the Queen has been made an embarrassment of.

Edited by Stirlingsays (25 Sep 2019 12.28am)

 


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Teddy Eagle Flag 25 Sep 19 12.22am


So after yesterday’s decision where does sovereign power lie in the UK? Is it in parliament or the Supreme Court?

 

Stirlingsays Flag 25 Sep 19 12.37am

Originally posted by Teddy Eagle


So after yesterday’s decision where does sovereign power lie in the UK? Is it in parliament or the Supreme Court?

It's a dog and pony show run by elites to ultimately stop Brexit via delay and frustration and warm worded BS.

Lets see if we leave on the 31st of October.


Edited by Stirlingsays (25 Sep 2019 12.37am)

 


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DanH Flag SW2 25 Sep 19 12.54am

Originally posted by Teddy Eagle


So after yesterday’s decision where does sovereign power lie in the UK? Is it in parliament or the Supreme Court?

Parliament, but they are not above the law. It’s really not that difficult.

 

Stirlingsays Flag 25 Sep 19 1.05am

Originally posted by DanH

Parliament, but they are not above the law. It’s really not that difficult.

The law is not meant to be involved in political decisions.

This is unprecedenced.

 


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Teddy Eagle Flag 25 Sep 19 1.18am

Originally posted by DanH

Parliament, but they are not above the law. It’s really not that difficult.

So what happened before 2009? Not trying to have a row - I just don’t know.

 

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