dj_ivocha on 24/6/2016 at 13:33
And Norway...
But damn... only London, NI and Scotland voted remain and even there 40% or more voted leave. Are 55% or 60% enough to seriously do something about NI and Scotland leaving the UK, assuming that's what they really want and it's not just some politicians that are trying to score some political capital by talking big? Sad day all around.
Speaking of Norway - my wife and I went there for New Year's Eve and literally the only place where we had to show our IDs was at the check-in/baggage drop-off in Frankfurt Airport. Neither the security in Frankfurt, nor the one in Oslo or later Tromsø ever stopped us or asked to see anything. On the way back we didn't have to show our IDs at all. THAT's what being in the EU means. And Norway isn't even in the EU, technically. So maybe all is not lost for the UK, either? On the other hand, it's the UK and not Norway, hmm...
Nicker on 24/6/2016 at 13:35
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Trump may help too. To end the current trend of populism, fear, disunity and incompetence and start something new and optimistic.
You meant this ironically, right?
Starker on 24/6/2016 at 13:37
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Are 55% or 60% enough to seriously do something about NI and Scotland leaving the UK, assuming that's what they really want and it's not just some politicians that are trying to score some political capital by talking big?
Scotland -- sure. They'll have a referendum and this time UK will look much less appealing. North Ireland, though... it's a tricky situation to put it mildly. Hopefully this won't serve as an excuse to resume hostilities.
scumble on 24/6/2016 at 13:40
This whole thread might turn out to be ironic
dj_ivocha on 24/6/2016 at 13:46
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North Ireland, though... it's a tricky situation to put it mildly. Hopefully this won't serve as an excuse to resume hostilities.
Why? Aren't they the same kind of partners in the UK as Scotland, as in being able to do referendums and decide to just leave? Or are they in a different boat, which is probably the case or there wouldn't have been an IRA all these years?
@scumble - huh?
Pyrian on 24/6/2016 at 13:49
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Actually, in the UK, June 23rd will become a national holiday, known as "UK Independence Day"...
AKA "UKID" AKA "Ur KIDding, right?"
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If there is a Frexit, the EU will be no more.
The Belgium/Netherlands Union 4eva!
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They weren't the reason for losing the job.
They broke it, they bought it. They'll get the blame/credit no matter what they say.
Judith on 24/6/2016 at 14:09
Desin, I don't have any facts I could call mine :(
Greetings from the Jolly Land of No Abortions
Assidragon on 24/6/2016 at 14:15
So, uh, things are a little weird to me now.
Boris Johnson just claimed that "
we cannot turn our backs on Europe. We are part of Europe", and "a
nd there was 'no haste' in triggering the legal process for exit talks". (
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36618734) Source here.
My question is... why all the fuss if they don't want to leave? Did they seriously expect to fail the referendum, nagging some extra votes without any responsibility? :confused:
And at the same time, EU top officials have kindly asked the UK to leave (
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36618317)
as soon as possible. At this rate it might be that the UK actually gets kicked out somehow, which would be incredibly hilarious.
Starker on 24/6/2016 at 14:26
Quote Posted by dj_ivocha
Why? Aren't they the same kind of partners in the UK as Scotland, as in being able to do referendums and decide to just leave? Or are they in a different boat, which is probably the case or there wouldn't have been an IRA all these years?
It's a sensitive issue and it could lead to both sides taking up arms again.
