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View matt_himself's Profile matt_himself Flag Matataland 15 Dec 16 4.53pm Send a Private Message to matt_himself Add matt_himself as a friend

Originally posted by jamiemartin721

So if it meant economic ruin, that set the country back decades, that would be ok? What about if the UK was unable to trade with the EU? Or had to accept humiliating trade agreements with the EU and its partners, because it lacked sufficient negotiating power?

The consequences have to be balanced, and the approach pragmatic. Leaving the EU regardless of consequence, is as absurd as staying in the EU just because we don't know what the consequence will be.

That won't happen, it's speculation and the EU members have a vested interest in ensuring that business continues smoothly, given the number of German cars and bottles of French wine that end up on these shores each year. However, as someone who is ideologically opposed to the EU, I repeat, I would rather a hard Brexit than a no Brexit, or a 'not quite Brexit'.

 


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jamiemartin721 Flag Reading 15 Dec 16 5.07pm

Originally posted by matt_himself

That won't happen, it's speculation and the EU members have a vested interest in ensuring that business continues smoothly, given the number of German cars and bottles of French wine that end up on these shores each year. However, as someone who is ideologically opposed to the EU, I repeat, I would rather a hard Brexit than a no Brexit, or a 'not quite Brexit'.

The EU could choose to subsidise the 'losses to the German Car industry' of one EU member state. I doubt we could afford to subsidise for the loss of 27 markets. Italy could struggle with the loss of the UK markets, but the UK couldn't manage without the EU markets.

Its really going to be about what demands they make that we can live with. Trade wise we'll be at a disadvantage outside of the EU.

 


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Originally posted by jamiemartin721

So if it meant economic ruin, that set the country back decades, that would be ok? What about if the UK was unable to trade with the EU? Or had to accept humiliating trade agreements with the EU and its partners, because it lacked sufficient negotiating power?

The consequences have to be balanced, and the approach pragmatic. Leaving the EU regardless of consequence, is as absurd as staying in the EU just because we don't know what the consequence will be.

How likely do you think it is that this will happen?

 

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View Tim Gypsy Hill '64's Profile Tim Gypsy Hill '64 Flag Stoke sub normal 15 Dec 16 7.31pm Send a Private Message to Tim Gypsy Hill '64 Add Tim Gypsy Hill '64 as a friend

Originally posted by jamiemartin721

I think its kind of difficult not to be biased against the BNP and assorted far right fringe f**ks like the EDL, Britain First... or a supporter.

Neo-Nazi lites and faux-fascist wannabes are as objectionable as people who idealise Stalin, Lenin or Mao on the left.

You are correct. They have no place in society.

But, equally, posting that kind of rhetoric on a thread about a referendum to leave the EU will be seen by many as a bit of a *leftist* dig.

Like you say, both far right and far left are obnoxious.

How far left is Corbyn? And how far right is May?

 


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legaleagle Flag 15 Dec 16 9.50pm

She's about as far (or unfar) right as he is far (or unfar) left,I'd say

 

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View steeleye20's Profile steeleye20 Flag Croydon 15 Dec 16 10.26pm Send a Private Message to steeleye20 Add steeleye20 as a friend

Originally posted by legaleagle

She's about as far (or unfar) right as he is far (or unfar) left,I'd say

The supreme court heard the recent appeal from the claimants on the basis that article 50 is irrevocable but is that so? If it is then what do you think would be the position now?

 

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View Kermit8's Profile Kermit8 Flag Hevon 16 Dec 16 8.23am Send a Private Message to Kermit8 Add Kermit8 as a friend

Around a £50 billion pound settlement and liabilities bill to be put in the post to the UK as soon as Article 50 is triggered:

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View Kermit8's Profile Kermit8 Flag Hevon 16 Dec 16 8.25am Send a Private Message to Kermit8 Add Kermit8 as a friend

Originally posted by matt_himself

That won't happen, it's speculation and the EU members have a vested interest in ensuring that business continues smoothly, given the number of German cars and bottles of French wine that end up on these shores each year. However, as someone who is ideologically opposed to the EU, I repeat, I would rather a hard Brexit than a no Brexit, or a 'not quite Brexit'.

Translation - "I'm alright, Jack, if a hard Brexit goes down"

 


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View matt_himself's Profile matt_himself Flag Matataland 16 Dec 16 8.26am Send a Private Message to matt_himself Add matt_himself as a friend

Originally posted by Kermit8

Around a £50 billion pound settlement and liabilities bill to be put in the post to the UK as soon as Article 50 is triggered:

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Of course they will.

 


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Originally posted by matt_himself

Of course they will.


Wave a piece of white paper, Matthew. That'll convince the doubters.

 


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legaleagle Flag 16 Dec 16 9.18am

Originally posted by steeleye20

The supreme court heard the recent appeal from the claimants on the basis that article 50 is irrevocable but is that so? If it is then what do you think would be the position now?

It would be my humble view that reading Article 50,there is nothing in it to reverse it and departure is the automatic ensuing consequence , so the Supreme Court rightly proceeds on the basis its irreversible...however,seems to me nothing to stop the EU and UK agreeing down the line that UK would remain a member pre actual leaving or to be readmitted later...but in itself Article 50 is a one way exit process once triggered

 

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The 50 billion is only the start of what is to come

 

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