Sussex Nomad
Well-known member
I'm not one of those that think Leavers are 'thick' - the vast majority are not, although some clearly are (and their presence is clear for all to see, on here).
I'd like for a moment to put myself in a Leaver's shoes (although I am not, and never was).
Let's assume I voted Leave in the referendum, and I'm one of the not-thick brigade. I was given a simple 'In/Out' vote, and for my own reasons AT THE TIME, I voted to Leave.
Even as a Leaver, I would have (hopefully) watched, listened and learned more, during the ensuing 3 years, and come to see that things were either not as presented at the time (to me), as in Leaving would be easy, etc...etc..etc.. and that some of the things I was told were clearly untrue.
Now, I would still hold dear that democratic process, but I would certainly consider that I KNOW MORE ABOUT IT NOW, and being one of the non-thick Leavers, I would see that some people (like my 'Leaver' self), might not be so convinced that it's definitely the way to go, and it would be Just (and Democratic) to be asked again, if it (being what it now appears to be) is what we, both Leavers and Remainers STILL want.
I have no beef with people reconsidering their views - it happens in small ways, in everyday life. I don't dig my heels in and stubbornly stick to what I may have thought was a good idea in the first place.
No, because I am a non-thick Leaver/Remainer, I would consider it both prudent and eminently sensible to see if I (and everyone else) still felt the same way, three years on - before it is too late.
That's not undemocratic - it's common bleedin' sense.
Only a true thickie would think otherwise.
And most of us (on both sides of the fence) are not.
You seem to have an obsession with 'thick' whilst being a self proclaimed intellectual. Genius, absolute genius. Your whole post, other than being offensive, could be the same for when we joined the COMMON MARKET and not the United States of Europe. We were not told of the consequences back then but have voted with our feet this time around. I hope I'm not too thick for you.