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There isn't one, but that doesn't mean the vote shouldn't have happened although I understand why people think that way. So you don't think it was an unfair question to put to the populace, most of whom had no way of voting objectively? Indeed even the hard line Brexiters are only guessing, as outl...

the Judge

There isn't one, but that doesn't mean the vote shouldn't have happened although I understand why people think that way. So you don't think it was an unfair question to put to the populace, most of whom had no way of voting objectively? Indeed even the hard line Brexiters are only guessing, as outl...

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I'm jolly glad we are no longer roped into the oppression of fiscal union with the Euro. Close run thing that was Rather missing the point... 🙄 It's Chuckles. He also threatened to leave the UK after the referendum for a lucrative Canada offer but after much soul searching decided to stay and rebui...

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I'm jolly glad we are no longer roped into the oppression of fiscal union with the Euro. Close run thing that was Rather missing the point... 🙄 It's Chuckles. He also threatened to leave the UK after the referendum for a lucrative Canada offer but after much soul searching decided to stay and rebui...

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Chuckles1188 wrote:I'm jolly glad we are no longer roped into the oppression of fiscal union with the Euro. Close run thing that was

Rather missing the point...

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The campaigning and exaggerations were attrocious, from both sides. No one would disagree. I took your comment to refer to those on this thread, rather than the bigots from the country side, etc. Else, what was it in relation to? My comment was in relation to those Brexiters on this thread going '1...

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EU is a failed project, so if UK leave I fvcken hope we don't join the EEA to prop it up, with identical criteria (but without vote or veto) out of fear. Our best hope is we leave, and for it to crumble in several years time. Otherwise the EU nations will keep unreasonable and vindictive conditions...

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EU is a failed project, so if UK leave I fvcken hope we don't join the EEA to prop it up, with identical criteria (but without vote or veto) out of fear. Our best hope is we leave, and for it to crumble in several years time. Otherwise the EU nations will keep unreasonable and vindictive conditions...

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EU is a failed project, so if UK leave I fvcken hope we don't join the EEA to prop it up, with identical criteria (but without vote or veto) out of fear. Our best hope is we leave, and for it to crumble in several years time. Otherwise the EU nations will keep unreasonable and vindictive conditions...

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Incidentally, http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jul/09/young-people-referendum-turnout-brexit-twice-as-high?CMP=share_btn_fb The turnout among young people aged 18 to 24 in the EU referendum was almost double the level that has been widely reported since polling day, according to evidence co...

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Some of the gymnastics on this thread to make any situation fit the "brexit bad" narrative is quite spectacular. It's not just the "mental gymnastics" Rodders but the arrogance with which those views are expressed strikes me. And a seemingly large Irish contingent who appear to possess the skill of...

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Some of the gymnastics on this thread to make any situation fit the "brexit bad" narrative is quite spectacular. It's not just the "mental gymnastics" Rodders but the arrogance with which those views are expressed strikes me. And a seemingly large Irish contingent who appear to possess the skill of...

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The idea of tarriffs is to inhibit cross border trade. They shall be imposed to make it prohibitive for the country that is buying the product to do so. The reason that particular products shall be identified is because the competing industry in the buying country shall lobby their pols to impose i...

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I honestly think it's not bitterness Dai. I reckon that it's sheer exasperation at the level of stupidity and obtuseness of the Brexiters. This is something that has not been seen on the European continent since 1933. The UK economy is tanking, and somehow the Brexiters are spinning it as a positiv...

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I suspect that the free movement of Europeans is not an issue to the Brexiters. It's the free movement of refugees that really piss off the British. After all the UKIP campaign poster was of Syrians not polish So you agree that sensible controls on non-economically active immigration is er, sensibl...

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I suspect that the free movement of Europeans is not an issue to the Brexiters. It's the free movement of refugees that really piss off the British. After all the UKIP campaign poster was of Syrians not polish So you agree that sensible controls on non-economically active immigration is er, sensibl...

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I find it incredible that free movement of people is being used as a negative by those saying they wish to stand up for the "working class" against the "elites". It is the opposite.[/quote] Well put my good man. :thumbup:[/quote] I'm not seeking to stand up for the "working man" against anybody. I a...

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Was at a party with a few doctors the other night and the consensus was that the contract on offer was a bad deal for them, especially people who work part time, basically women with kids. It's the first time the Docs in the UK have been screwed over like the rest of us in the NHS tbh. Oh I'm sure ...

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:lol: Sorry if this has been covered before but what is the reason for the EU being so precious about free movement of people? It surely cannot be a substantially economic imperative so is it simply ideological dogma? Actually, free movement of people is the balance against corporate globalisation. ...

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Sorry if this has been covered before but what is the reason for the EU being so precious about free movement of people? It surely cannot be a substantially economic imperative so is it simply ideological dogma? Actually, free movement of people is the balance against corporate globalisation. It is...

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Sorry if this has been covered before but what is the reason for the EU being so precious about free movement of people? It surely cannot be a substantially economic imperative so is it simply ideological dogma? Remember how the Warsaw Pact was really into restricting people's rights to movement? I...

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Sorry if this has been covered before but what is the reason for the EU being so precious about free movement of people? It surely cannot be a substantially economic imperative so is it simply ideological dogma? Remember how the Warsaw Pact was really into restricting people's rights to movement? I...

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Five years of a degree course massively subsidised by other students' fees. A prestigious career to follow with almost guaranteed employment prospects and a substantial salary. Is it just me or do the junior Doctors want their cake and eat it...? Who doesn't want more cake? I thought that was bad f...

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I'm sure your assumption is well-founded.

the Judge

Sorry if this has been covered before but what is the reason for the EU being so precious about free movement of people? It surely cannot be a substantially economic imperative so is it simply ideological dogma?

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Five years of a degree course massively subsidised by other students' fees.
A prestigious career to follow with almost guaranteed employment prospects and a substantial salary.

Is it just me or do the junior Doctors want their cake and eat it...?

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The EU aren't going to be passive on this. They will now move to ensure no other nations want to leave. They will make an example of the UK. You make "them" sound like some sort of unelected, unaccountable bureaucracy with far too much authority and a vested interest in preserving the status quo (t...

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Is a second referendum even necessary? If as looks likely Corbyn is replaced and Cameron's successor calls a general election in November (probable/possible) would a Labour manifesto include a commitment not to invoke Article 50? I'm certain a LibDem manifesto would. That's perhaps even more likely ...

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The frequent 'management gibberish: "xxx will be impacted by yyy.."

Please, "yyy will impact upon xxx"

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Lots of hand wringing and criticism of the use of force but if not bombing as a means of killing them the. what is the realistic alternative? How do you reason or negotiate with indoctrinated psychopaths whose avowed intent is to destroy the world beyond their own...?

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2003 wrote: You are far too level-headed and rational for this forum. f**k off n00b "Can't join my gang. Yada yada yada... " Why so precious about your little "club"? Rational discussion all a bit heavy? What a prize plum Sorry, who are you? I don't think I've seen you on here before. Please don't ...

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2003 wrote: Why is nobody mentioning the rather likely scenario that England beat Wales, Wales Beat Australia and Australia beat England? Or a different version of that formula. Provided Wales can actually do what they couldn't in 2007 and actually beat Fiji this time, they could qualify for 2nd spo...

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topofthemoon wrote:
malky wrote:Don't know who that f**k is but please disappear now plum -you lost
You usually only get this angry and bitter about refs.

Shame jerpy isn't here the 2 of you could have a plum off...

Wouldn't that be fun.

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I simply cannot believe that any group of people would gleefully reject their own independence. It defies logic. Think of all the humans throughout history who have fought and died for the right to be independent and the Scots have simply rejected independence outright, and voted to remain firmly f...

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There's a fair few people on this thread who need to take their opinions and shove them somewhere painful and personal. You are right. Only the Scots know what's really going on. All the rest just have opinions. That is, frankly, bo****ks. The "issues" the Yes campaign complains about (Westminster ...

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Gort wrote:Liver and onions at Jack Demsey's Pub

Where they get livers that size from is anybody's guess

They serve them with a nice Chianti and Fava beans, I hear...

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But this has been exhilarating. The arguments have been robust, passionate and informed. Much of the "Yes" campaign appears to be exceedingly ill-informed. Not even a credible plan for a currency - it's a complete step into the dark. Utter madness. I really and sincerely pity those people duped by ...

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But this has been exhilarating. The arguments have been robust, passionate and informed. Much of the "Yes" campaign appears to be exceedingly ill-informed. Not even a credible plan for a currency - it's a complete step into the dark. Utter madness. I really and sincerely pity those people duped by ...

the Judge

Excellent, out of the way burger bar behind reception at Le Parker Meridien hotel (West 56th, I think...). Quirky little place off the beaten track inside a 4* hotel that grew up by accident - well worth a late night, post beer visit or a snack lunch. Staten Island ferry to get a cheap, good view of...

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This might be a silly question. If Scotland becomes an independent country, if things don't work out, is it possible for them to be part of the UK again? They have done it before When? But will rUK let them back in this time? Scotland fought a series of wars in the Middle Ages, gaining its independ...

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