[Politics] Brexit

[BadFish]

Bloody general public eh? The next thing you know they'll be voting the Tories into power.

The next choice they have to make is who to lead them through to the promised land. Tough one.

 

[Deleted member 2719]

I thought this was interesting and supports the OP's argument.

Don't get your point.
You could say the older voter is the wiser voter as he/she has seen both side of the coin, or perhaps I should say shilling! Clearly they don't like the way we have gone under the EU.

 

[Deleted member 2719]

Bloody general public eh? The next thing you know they'll be voting the Tories into power.

I have voted Tory all my life but Cameron would never have got my vote again, his balls were just far to small.

 

[studio150]

The eu wont come offering another deal. But we will have another general election soon and we will elect a pro europe governemtn and will stsy in. Heard it here first

So what about the fixed term legislation which means no election until 2020 by which time new deals will be in place and we wont be allowed back in

 

[ArcticBlue]

I thought this was interesting and supports the OP's argument.

You do realise that a mere 30% of the 18-25 group actually bothered to vote. I don't blame them for the result but perhaps it would be helpful to find out why 70% opted out of the process. All this angst from some younger people should be directed towards their peers instead of blaming people at random because democracy didn't go the way those people wanted.

 

[sir albion]

We called our own bluff and failed, the EU will not be knocking at our door any time soon, we never engaged with Europe or embraced or led, we were never a force for change within, we always haggled, whinged or demanded opt outs, we won't be missed.

Rubbish...
We asked for more and they said NO and they like most thought we was nailed on staying

You're a defeatist and I can assure you financially this is a massive massive blow to them.If you ran a company and lost your 2nd biggest contributor you'd be in big trouble right?

 

[Sorrel]

Lessons in democracy

 

[studio150]

24 hours on, and I don't think this is going to happen. There will be some sort of compromise, maybe EU reform; maybe a second vote.

It does seem stupid to invoke a very aggressive piece of political action based on a very marginal majority. Given that the consequent actions of remain is almost nil you could have subsequent referendums to leave, but consequent actions of leave are irrevocable.

Dont going to happen we are out end of. All those that thought the EU would come back giving us lits of hand outs to stay are now seeing that this isnt going to happen.

 

[Seasider78]

You do realise that a mere 30% of the 18-25 group actually bothered to vote. I don't blame them for the result but perhaps it would be helpful to find out why 70% opted out of the process. All this angst from some younger people should be directed towards their peers instead of blaming people at random because democracy didn't go the way those people wanted.

Spot on EVERYONE had an opportunity to vote they CHOSE not to so no point wondering what would have happened if they did

 

[beorhthelm]

Don't forget 63%, almost 2 out of 3, of the electorate didn't vote for Brexit.

those that dont vote must tacitly accept the decision of the those that do.

 

[Tory Boy]

Like a bunch of kids that can't have they way.

1.2 million more people voted to leave than did to stay.

That's not a percentage that's real people.

TB

 

[saafend_seagull]

I thought this was interesting and supports the OP's argument.

Hardly reliable when life expectancy are that high. They are way way off. Life expectancy is max 82/83,


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[Blue Valkyrie]

Yes, good point - the bar was too low.

BUT, you can't raise the bar after the event !

 

[sir albion]

You are deluded sir!

Realist and you will see....

 

[Wellesley]

Ha,
Ha,
Haaaaaaaaa!

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

… or was the bar set too low to account for a rounding error?

Would we get the same result in another referendum held just next Thursday?

Should the requirement to change the status quo have been greater- 55%, 60% or whatever?

Is this mandate to quit the EU with all the incredible implications really valid?

Stop bleating

 

[Goldstone1976]

You do realise that a mere 30% of the 18-25 group actually bothered to vote. .

Do you have a source for stats on turnout by age range please. Genuine question...

 

[Sorrel]

Spot on EVERYONE had an opportunity to vote they CHOSE not to so no point wondering what would have happened if they did

Everyone knew that the more fervent supports of whichever side lost the vote would whine on about it for years. Undoubtedly UKIP supporters would have done so if they had lost and this board would be full of the same people who are today complaining laughing at their caricature of those on the other side instead.

Some people probably won't ever get over the loss and in a manner similar to those who today blame all of society's problems on Thatcher will continue to harp on about this vote for the next 40 years. Others will realise there is an opportunity to be constructive here.

 

[Deleted member 2719]

We manufacture f*ck all. The EU will be fine without us

And [MENTION=11928]vegster[/MENTION] we were voted against 70 times and voted with, thousands. We did alright.

Perhaps now is the time for the phoenix to rise from the ashes, with British cars for example, we have the skills and the knowledge, BMW, VAG and Mercedes, can do one.
Now wouldn't that be great the limit is endless now.

 

[Notters]

24 hours on, and I don't think this is going to happen. There will be some sort of compromise, maybe EU reform; maybe a second vote.

It does seem stupid to invoke a very aggressive piece of political action based on a very marginal majority. Given that the consequent actions of remain is almost nil you could have subsequent referendums to leave, but consequent actions of leave are irrevocable.

I bloody hope you're right but I doubt it.