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Originally posted by cardiff eagle
The remain campaign was built on lies too! Don't forget that. I'm still waiting for the Armageddon they threatened to occur! That kind of compromise will be on the table. The EU needs us as much as we need them. That's not arrogant, it's just true. Merkel has said as much. What is it you remainers are actually upset about though? Is it that you liked free movement? Is it you think the EU laws are good? Is it solely single market? I don't really get what it is! If it's single market and free movement only and then that happens as part of a deal, what would the remaining problem be? Because if and when that happens there was absolutely no need to put us through the wringer in the first place and having the years ahead of unravelling our other links/laws with the EU - a few of which are very important which we will lose: The Social Charter and Environment protection - and all the uncertainty that goes with it economically and otherwise as well as giving hope of more power to The Far Right and Left elements here and across Europe. It's called a pyrrhic victory. I think the bigger picture was very much not seen by the Leave voters and if they did have one it was built on fantasy, nostalgia and naivety. They were manipulated in short. By more powerful others who also live in cloud-cuckoo land.
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Originally posted by Kermit8
You also sound like you think we will hold the aces when it comes to negotiations. *bluster klaxon* talking of aces, I think that May's failure to reassure EU nationals living in the UK that they will be protected indicates that they are going to be used as a major bargaining chip in trying to secure access to the single market. 'Let us keep our current trade deal or we'll ship all your lot living over here back to where they came from'. It's a callous and risky move but it's the only pawn May has and she knows it. Could backfire spectacularly considering that GB has the highest number of people living abroad in Europe. Edited by Frickin Saweet (12 Jul 2016 9.44am)
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Originally posted by Kermit8
Because if and when that happens there was absolutely no need to put us through the wringer in the first place and having the years ahead of unravelling our other links/laws with the EU - a few of which are very important which we will lose: The Social Charter and Environment protection - and all the uncertainty that goes with it economically and otherwise as well as giving hope of more power to The Far Right and Left elements here and across Europe. It's called a pyrrhic victory. I think the bigger picture was very much not seen by the Leave voters and if they did have one it was built on fantasy, nostalgia and naivety. They were manipulated in short. By more powerful others who also live in cloud-cuckoo land. At least we can decide our own laws and WHEN Italy gets in even more trouble with debt, we really won't have to contribute to the bail out and not have to secretly contribute either. Italy's debt to GDP plateaued in 14/15 but if you've seen their economic figures recently and heard some of the commentary, you won't be surprised when it happens. Italy's debt to GDP is the 5th highest in the world at 132%, behind Japan 230%, Greece 176%, Lebanon, Jamaica. Portugal is just behind Italy at 129%. The sh1t is very close to the fan and, as we know, economic life cycles are generally 7-10 years long. Build trade links with the 55% and growing export partners of the UK outside of the EU and protect ourselves from this German export project.
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Originally posted by cardiff eagle
The remain campaign was built on lies too! Don't forget that. I'm still waiting for the Armageddon they threatened to occur! That kind of compromise will be on the table. The EU needs us as much as we need them. That's not arrogant, it's just true. Merkel has said as much. What is it you remainers are actually upset about though? Is it that you liked free movement? Is it you think the EU laws are good? Is it solely single market? I don't really get what it is! If it's single market and free movement only and then that happens as part of a deal, what would the remaining problem be? Don't you realise that that is just another lie that you have been fed by the leavers? "Project fear" was a lie. There were predictions which so far have proved remarkably accurate, and there is no reason at all to suggest that their short term accuracy won't be matched by the longer term effects. The only thing which is modifying them is the introduction of some doubt into the scenarios caused by the leave campaigners disappearing and the resilience of the remainers not to accept the result at face value. I don't know what every remainer was thinking. For myself it has little to do with the single market and everything to do with our security and our place in the wider world. As the influence of the USA fades and Asia grows we need to build a strong block here in Europe. We need to cement the former USSR countries to the EU and avoid them being gathered back in by Russia. If Brexit causes contagion and the break up of the EU itself, let alone the breakup of the UK as well, then the whole event would be a disaster. So my thinking was not about economics but about the bigger picture.
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Originally posted by Mr_Gristle
Facts aren't daft Hrolf, they are neutral. The fact that there still has been no plan or clear strategy articulated at any stage by Leave unequivocally proves the fact that all they had (and have) is rhetoric. There is no program to get with or even an embryonic outline to give the people. Who's wearing the blinkers? It is daft. No government who comes into power actually knows what they will do specifically, let alone in this one of situation. SO let's stop all this spurious, "where's your plan" nonsense.
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Originally posted by nickgusset
So no clear answer to my assertions, just a bit of playing the man. Politicians say a lot of things when they are desperate and in opposition. He knows he will never have to make good on any promises.
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Originally posted by nickgusset
So you don't erm know what the plan is then? How do you know if it will be anything like you want. What a stupid post. If there was a "plan", I certainly would not know it's specifics since I am not in the cabinet. Oh and incidentally, the new cabinet hasn't even been named yet. Enjoy this brief period of time when you can throw rotten tomatoes Gusset because this is the best it's ever going to get for your has been, disintegrating party.
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Originally posted by Frickin Saweet
talking of aces, I think that May's failure to reassure EU nationals living in the UK that they will be protected indicates that they are going to be used as a major bargaining chip in trying to secure access to the single market. 'Let us keep our current trade deal or we'll ship all your lot living over here back to where they came from'. It's a callous and risky move but it's the only pawn May has and she knows it. Could backfire spectacularly considering that GB has the highest number of people living abroad in Europe. Edited by Frickin Saweet (12 Jul 2016 9.44am) Sounds like Michael Caine in The Italian Job
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Originally posted by Hrolf The Ganger
We are still in the short term. I believe that long term we will be better off. All depends how long term "long term" is...if you rely on Remainers Longe term is 2 weeks allowing them to panic and throw incredible flounces. The Captain of HMS Economy has been given the order to change course and has just started to turn the wheel...we're heading away from the rocks and in the distance is the sun...there's some choppy waters to get through in the meantime.
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Originally posted by cardiff eagle
The remain campaign was built on lies too! Don't forget that. I'm still waiting for the Armageddon they threatened to occur! 100% agree. Did they think that the voting populace were unable to process factual arguments?
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Originally posted by Hrolf The Ganger
It is daft. No government who comes into power actually knows what they will do specifically, let alone in this one of situation. SO let's stop all this spurious, "where's your plan" nonsense. So if there's no plan, you just voted for a concept? You have the absolute right to do so, don't get me wrong - I just can't get my head around committing to such a fundamental change without having anything other than soundbites to convince me.
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Originally posted by Kermit8
Because if and when that happens there was absolutely no need to put us through the wringer in the first place and having the years ahead of unravelling our other links/laws with the EU - a few of which are very important which we will lose: The Social Charter and Environment protection - and all the uncertainty that goes with it economically and otherwise as well as giving hope of more power to The Far Right and Left elements here and across Europe. It's called a pyrrhic victory. I think the bigger picture was very much not seen by the Leave voters and if they did have one it was built on fantasy, nostalgia and naivety. They were manipulated in short. By more powerful others who also live in cloud-cuckoo land. Let's wait and see shall we. Be honest Kermy. What ever happens you will find a way to put a negative spin on it.
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Originally posted by Lyons550
All depends how long term "long term" is...if you rely on Remainers Longe term is 2 weeks allowing them to panic and throw incredible flounces. The Captain of HMS Economy has been given the order to change course and has just started to turn the wheel...we're heading away from the rocks and in the distance is the sun...there's some choppy waters to get through in the meantime. I would suggest that, in this context, short term is 5 years and long term 10. It will take 5 years or so before the negative aspects of exit will manifest themselves fully, and only after 10 years will we be able to tell if any positives have occurred. I don't think remainers are panicking, just pointing out what was predicted before is actually happening now. Many commentators are now suggesting further falls against the dollar to around 1.20. We shall see!
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Originally posted by Mr_Gristle
So if there's no plan, you just voted for a concept? You have the absolute right to do so, don't get me wrong - I just can't get my head around committing to such a fundamental change without having anything other than soundbites to convince me. Any and all elections are about a concept. Anyone who thinks otherwise is totally naive. Any new administration does not know what it will do specifically until it sees the books and in this instance, no one has formed any more than basic plan because the PM has resigned and the new cabinet has yet to be announced. The decision to leave was about broad principals and projections. I know that this country cannot sustain the current levels of immigration and I know that Europe will push toward federalism. For all that could mean for Britain, I voted leave and unlike some I did not delude myself that spurious facts, figures and projections by both sides actually meant anything. They were all spin and unreliable prediction.
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Originally posted by crystal balls
I would suggest that, in this context, short term is 5 years and long term 10. It will take 5 years or so before the negative aspects of exit will manifest themselves fully, and only after 10 years will we be able to tell if any positives have occurred. I don't think remainers are panicking, just pointing out what was predicted before is actually happening now. Many commentators are now suggesting further falls against the dollar to around 1.20. We shall see! I'd agree with you re: the timescale...basic economics aint it! Seemingly a lot dont though as I'm seeing Reaminers pressing the panic button; flailing arms; getting ready for the 4th apocalypse all over the place....perhaps you might have a word (?)...
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Originally posted by Hrolf The Ganger
What a stupid post. If there was a "plan", I certainly would not know it's specifics since I am not in the cabinet. Oh and incidentally, the new cabinet hasn't even been named yet. Enjoy this brief period of time when you can throw rotten tomatoes Gusset because this is the best it's ever going to get for your has been, disintegrating party. I'll put it another way...
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Originally posted by nickgusset
I'll put it another way... Erm, to leave Europe. Hello!
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The remain camp, this is you.
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Originally posted by dannyh
The remain camp, this is you.
If people just sat back and accepted election results there would be no point having opposition parties for most of the incumbent party's term (not much unlike now tbf).
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Originally posted by DanH
If people just sat back and accepted election results there would be no point having opposition parties for most of the incumbent party's term (not much unlike now tbf). Exactly; and as just about all of the exit leaders have knobbed off, they wont be around to defend their position if it all goes tits up.
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