Is Brexit actually going to happen?

[DexterTCN]

Do you? He is representing the EU on matters regarding brexit so worth listening to. Unless your stupid enough not to care what the EU think about brexit.

No he's not. He's the European Parliament's representative on Brexit matters...

Are you correcting his grammar?

 

[danny la rouge]

Are you correcting his grammar?

No, his understanding of the structure. The Parliament, Council and Commission are different entities with different roles. Verhofstadt is an MEP. Not a representative of the Council.

 

[danny la rouge]

And frankly, I'd expect pro-EU folks to at least know that there is a difference, even if they don't know what it is.

 

[Supine]

And frankly, I'd expect pro-EU folks to at least know the difference.

Maybe he can do both at the same time. Check it out.

 

[Supine]

You might find something like this

The EU's chief negotiator is on the record calling Cameron, Farage and Boris 'rats'

 

[danny la rouge]

Maybe he can do both at the same time. Check it out.

Cop out.

 

[redsquirrel]

What Danny said. Course it was the leave voters that were ignorant and didn't understand the first things about the EU.

 

[Ranbay]

Who is they here? Do you know what Verhofstadt's role is?

 

[brogdale]

No shit.

 

[gosub]

Who is they here? Do you know what Verhofstadt's role is?

In this instance spokesman for the EUropean Parliament. One of the Parliaments that has to pass Brexit legislation

Was surprised the pound went up

 

[Sasaferrato]

Can anyone explain why the Irish border issue is such a big deal, and why reinstatement of the border could lead to a resurgence of sectarian violence?

 

[krtek a houby]

Can anyone explain why the Irish border issue is such a big deal, and why reinstatement of the border could lead to a resurgence of sectarian violence?

We don't want a border in our country, Sas. A return to policed borders between the 26 counties and the occupied 6 would not be a good thing.

Despite what Johnson says about comparing it to Westminster and Camden, it's nothing of the sort. Nobody died because of congestion charges.

 

[sleaterkinney]

Can anyone explain why the Irish border issue is such a big deal, and why reinstatement of the border could lead to a resurgence of sectarian violence?

The DUP want it back and Sinn Fein would walk away from the peace process, leaving others to take their place.

 

[flypanam]

Can anyone explain why the Irish border issue is such a big deal, and why reinstatement of the border could lead to a resurgence of sectarian violence?

Well some of the Tory talk is that within a mile of the border the pissknees or HM customs will be able to stop and search anyone within that zone. Problem with that is their actions will take place in areas where their authority is not wanted or indeed needed. For Instance if I travel from my home town to Dundalk I travel through Cullaville, I can't imagine that the assertion of British authority will go down to well with either the residents or those travelling.

 

[Dogsauce]

People voted for a border in Northern Ireland, surely they have to respect that decision?

 

[andysays]

People voted for a border in Northern Ireland, surely they have to respect that decision?

But they're the wrong people, apparently.

I still think that if so many people in Northern Ireland really don't want a border between them and Eire, the solution is obvious...

 

[Pickman's model]

People voted for a border in Northern Ireland, surely they have to respect that decision?

Whoa no one voted for a border in Ireland. You need to remind yourself about the boundary commission which delineated it. The vote I think you're thinking of was to maintain it rather than to install it

 

[DexterTCN]

But they're the wrong people, apparently.

I still think that if so many people in Northern Ireland really don't want a border between them and Eire, the solution is obvious...

What's that then? They should fuck off and join Ireland?

They're not NI mate...they're UK. United Kingdom, remember?

Not much UK solidarity in that idea, is there. I thought the UK was the most important thing in brexit, doing what's best for the UK? It seems more like little englanderism from here these days.

NI can choose to rejoin Ireland any time it likes, I doubt the timing of it would be for the convenience of people ready to sell them out though.

 

[andysays]

What's that then? They should fuck off and join Ireland?

They're not NI mate...they're UK. United Kingdom, remember?

Not much UK solidarity in that idea, is there. I thought the UK was the most important thing in brexit, doing what's best for the UK? It seems more like little englanderism from here these days.

NI can choose to rejoin Ireland any time it likes, I doubt the timing of it would be for the convenience of people ready to sell them out though.

 

[DexterTCN]

Nissan becomes latest manufacturer to warn against hard Brexit

We had this discussion 2 years ago though.

 

[Kesher]

Mercedes-Benz abandoned plans to move production to UK plant after Brexit vote

 

[DexterTCN]

Mercedes-Benz abandoned plans to move production to UK plant after Brexit vote

That makes me think. A lot of companies may also use brexit not just to move away, but (excuse the metaphor) to 'trim the fat'....only hire 50 workers someplace else for each 70 workers sacked here.

 

[HoratioCuthbert]

That makes me think. A lot of companies may also use brexit not just to move away, but (excuse the metaphor) to 'trim the fat'....only hire 50 workers someplace else for each 70 workers sacked here.

Good to see you apportioning blame where it’s due for a change.

 

[weltweit]

If there was a serious proposal for another referendum - for the negotiated deal or for remain - would there be riots?

 

[Pickman's model]

If there was a serious proposal for another referendum - for the negotiated deal or for remain - would there be riots?

There'll be riots whatever happens

 

[Supine]

If there was a serious proposal for another referendum - for the negotiated deal or for remain - would there be riots?

No. But if hummus runs out in Crouch End there'll be trouble...

 

[DexterTCN]

Good to see you apportioning blame where it’s due for a change.

How about you fuck off and stop following me around the threads. Once more and you're on ignore.

 

[HoratioCuthbert]

How about you fuck off and stop following me around the threads. Once more and you're on ignore.

Ha! I posted in the Netflix one much earlier today *before* you rocked up and implied I was being racist, I mainline the Brexit one all the time, when I’m here.
I’d have absolutely no qualms with you putting me ignore

 

[DexterTCN]

Ha! I posted in the Netflix one much earlier today *before* you rocked up and implied I was being racist, I mainline the Brexit one all the time, when I’m here.
I’d have absolutely no qualms with you putting me ignore

I didn't imply anything...you jumped into a conversation that was fuck all to do with you and started throwin shit at me...like you just did here.

I called you racist? You're a liar.

Anyway back on topic...

 

[HoratioCuthbert]

I didn't imply anything...you jumped into a conversation that was fuck all to do with you and started throwin shit at me...like you just did here.

I called you racist? You're a liar.

Anyway back on topic...

What sport is this