Is Brexit actually going to happen?

[kabbes]

It's normal usage to use 'less' when talking about money, even though it comes in countable units. A proper grammar nazi needs to know about these exceptions.

I have recently come to the conclusion that the word 'fewer' is pointless and am campaigning for an accelerated end to its life.

There are places where nouns are the same in their plural form and can be both countable and uncountable, in which cases it removes confusion. “Things would be better with less media” means something different to “things would be better with fewer media” (although admittedly this is a pretty rubbish example off the top of my head — I’m sure better examples can be constructed). It doesn’t make it crucial to have the distinction but it does mean the distinction isn’t “pointless”.

 

[Pickman's model]

There are places where nouns are the same in their plural form and can be both countable and uncountable, in which cases it removes confusion. “Things would be better with less media” means something different to “things would be better with fewer media” (although admittedly this is a pretty rubbish example off the top of my head — I’m sure better examples can be constructed). It doesn’t make it crucial to have the distinction but it does mean the distinction isn’t “pointless”.

You sir are the James t kirk of pedantry

 

[Sprocket.]

There's a story about rights for flexible workers on the BBC website this morning which appears to contradict the proposition that it's only the EU which 'cares' about such things...

Yes, thank our good fortune we have Theresa May and the Tories looking after us workers!

 

[Pickman's model]

I see damon albarn has called for workers' councils people's assemblies

 

[Cloo]

I think a 2nd Ref might be being given serious thought now as the only fucking way out for the government,

 

[SpookyFrank]

Clearly Albarn has never met the sort of people who go to 'people's assemblies'.

The solution to a problem caused by corrupt, petty careerist politicians cannot possibly be a bunch of self-appointed busybodies lacking even an MP's tenuous connection to those they claim represent.

 

[Yossarian]

I see damon albarn has called for workers' councils people's assemblies

Is there no other way?

 

[Pickman's model]

I think a 2nd Ref might be being given serious thought now as the only fucking way out for the government,

it's the only way out for the government but it will reinforce divisions among the people, as no poll shows a decisive win likely for stay or go - if you're lucky it'll be 55/45 but no chance of 60/40 and even less of 70/30

 

[teuchter]

There are places where nouns are the same in their plural form and can be both countable and uncountable, in which cases it removes confusion. “Things would be better with less media” means something different to “things would be better with fewer media” (although admittedly this is a pretty rubbish example off the top of my head — I’m sure better examples can be constructed). It doesn’t make it crucial to have the distinction but it does mean the distinction isn’t “pointless”.

This is the first time someone has been able to give me an example. I may revise my position and perhaps even restart my campaign to introduce a new word to go alongside 'more' to perform the same function.

 

[Pickman's model]

This is the first time someone has been able to give me an example. I may revise my position and perhaps even restart my campaign to introduce a new word to go alongside 'more' to perform the same function.

why not spend some time off urban to design the campaign and raise funds for its publicity

 

[Kaka Tim]

is damon albarn going to head up a "brit pop" government of all the talents then? Maybe morrisey can take over from rees mogg as chair of the ERG and be archly racist from the sidelines.

 

[Jeremiah18.17]

it's the only way out for the government but it will reinforce divisions among the people, as no poll shows a decisive win likely for stay or go - if you're lucky it'll be 55/45 but no chance of 60/40 and even less of 70/30

That might depend on whether Farage’s recent musings about Leavers boycotting any further referendum actually firms up and how many would follow him.....

 

[Cloo]

it's the only way out for the government but it will reinforce divisions among the people, as no poll shows a decisive win likely for stay or go - if you're lucky it'll be 55/45 but no chance of 60/40 and even less of 70/30

Exactly, that's what worries me. Any campaigning for it is going to be utterly vicious - the Leave side, backed by countless Russian trolls, will focus solely on the argument that this is the Metropolitan Elite trying to wrest Control from The People (and, to be fair, it is the Metropolitan Elite at least disagreeing with a lot of The People) as even their own research shows no positive outcomes of leaving for the UK.

 

[Yossarian]

is damon albarn going to head up a "brit pop" government of all the talents then? Maybe morrisey can take over from rees mogg as chair of the ERG and be archly racist from the sidelines.

I think we're more likely to see a public debate that ends with Menswear and Northern Uproar kicking the shit out of each other.

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

Is there no other way?

Very good

 

[brogdale]

Now might be the time to establish the 'rules of engagement' for pitched street battles that could attend a EUref (II)?

Perhaps adopting suitably colour-coded vests could effect a more organised approach to the chaos? Say Blue for the remainarians, Purple for the Tommeh leavists, Red for the few 'Lexit' folk...etc.

 

[rekil]

is damon albarn going to head up a "brit pop" government of all the talents then? Maybe morrisey can take over from rees mogg as chair of the ERG and be archly racist from the sidelines.

I Want The Brexit I Can't Have

 

[Pickman's model]

Now might be the time to establish the 'rules of engagement' for pitched street battles that could attend a EUref (II)?

Perhaps adopting suitably colour-coded vests could effect a more organised approach to the chaos? Say Blue for the remainarians, Purple for the Tommeh leavists, Red for the few 'Lexit' folk...etc.

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black for the tommeh leavers

 

[SpookyFrank]

Is there no other way?

Oh yes very good.

 

[Streathamite]

I now think a second referendum is very likely. It is the only way forward from this horrendous mess. That, and withdrawal of A50

 

[DexterTCN]

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[Pickman's model]

I now think a second referendum is very likely. It is the only way forward from this horrendous mess. That, and withdrawal of A50

yeh but ref ii may end up creating more problems than it solves. after all, a remain win - and a remain win by such a margin as concludes the matter - is as unlikely as a decisive leave win. no matter what happens it's a clusterfuck for years to come

 

[Poi E]

black for the tommeh leavers

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Pleated linen pants must be for the weekend fash

 

[Wilf]

Okay, have I got this right: Blur (Remain) and Oasis (Leave) release a Christmas single - and that's the whole thing sorted?

 

[mauvais]

Okay, have I got this right: Blur (Remain) and Oasis (Leave) release a Christmas single - and that's the whole thing sorted?

Things go awry immediately when it's suggested the respective bands put out 'Modern Life Is Rubbish*' and 'Don't Look Back In Anger'.

*yes I know. 'For Tomorrow' if you must.

 

[Streathamite]

yeh but ref ii may end up creating more problems than it solves. after all, a remain win - and a remain win by such a margin as concludes the matter - is as unlikely as a decisive leave win. no matter what happens it's a clusterfuck for years to come

yes, basically, to all that. As a country, we are split right down the middle on this.
Cheers, Tories, especially Cameron and Johnson, this is your doing. Thanks a fucking bundle

 

[Streathamite]

it's the only way out for the government but it will reinforce divisions among the people, as no poll shows a decisive win likely for stay or go - if you're lucky it'll be 55/45 but no chance of 60/40 and even less of 70/30

tragically - agreed. The only thing that may change this is the generational thing: most under 40 are Remain, by a long way

 

[Wilf]

black for the tommeh leavers

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Ironing - another thing that the fash are rubbish at.

 

[SpackleFrog]

Is there no other way?

No. All that you can do is watch them play.

 

[krtek a houby]

Is there no other way?

woo-hoo