Should there be a second referendum? New question.

[Sasaferrato]

The real people's vote would be: the ruling class, shoot them or string them up?

In the event of a tie we can go for the Mussolini option.

You seem to overlook the fact that the ruling classes (or at least the monied classes) would be able to purchase mercenary support that could kick the fuck out of the current British Army.

 

[chilango]

You seem to overlook the fact that the ruling classes (or at least the monied classes) would be able to purchase mercenary support that could kick the fuck out of the current British Army.

Yeah, but they'd employ their mates and/or offspring and we all know how well their merc ventures tend to go....

 

[SpackleFrog]

You seem to overlook the fact that the ruling classes (or at least the monied classes) would be able to purchase mercenary support that could kick the fuck out of the current British Army.

Do you see the Army turning on the ruling classes in the short to medium term or is this a more speculative post...?

 

[Sasaferrato]

Yeah, but they'd employ their mates and/or offspring and we all know how well their merc ventures tend to go....

I suspect that if their skins were at risk, they would be employing professionals.

 

[Sasaferrato]

On a site where well over 60% are remainders.

In the real world, the polls are showing a majority in favour of remaining, at similar levels as before, and we all know how that turned out.

Brexit poll finds that over half of Brits want to STAY in the EU | Daily Mail Online

 

[keybored]

Brexit poll finds that over half of Brits want to STAY in the EU | Daily Mail Online

Remember what those polls said before the referendum?

 

[Raheem]

Remember what those polls said before the referendum?

Yeah, they said it was too close to call. Most people took that to mean 'remain will win' for whatever reason.

 

[keybored]

Yeah, they said it was too close to call. Most people took that to mean 'remain will win' for whatever reason.

They generally showed a remain lead.
Opinion polling for the United Kingdom European Union membership referendum - Wikipedia

 

[Sasaferrato]

Remember what those polls said before the referendum?

Indeed. It is new information though.

 

[keybored]

Indeed. It is new information though.

Are you saying this new opinion poll (which looks broadly like the pre-referendum opinion polls) is new information? Or that this new opinion poll is based on how people do polls now that they have new information (ie. just the same as before)?

 

[Sasaferrato]

Are you saying this new opinion poll (which looks broadly like the pre-referendum opinion polls) is new information? Or that this new opinion poll is based on how people do polls now that they have new information (ie. just the same as before)?

New as in recent.

 

[keybored]

New as in recent.

Thanks for clearing that up.

 

[alsoknownas]

Is there a possible majority in the HoC for a second referendum if the Labour leadership got behind it? Some indications that there aren't enough Labour MP's to back it on a free vote.

 

[killer b]

some indications.

 

[killer b]

I'd say no fwiw. There's a good few Labour MPs who wouldn't vote for a second ref regardless, far more than the 10 or so tories who would.

 

[alsoknownas]

some indications.

Does everything everyone says have to be followed up by a snarky comment on these threads? It's a right pissing contest at times (yawn).

 

[killer b]

Sorry

 

[cupid_stunt]

Brexit poll finds that over half of Brits want to STAY in the EU | Daily Mail Online

3 months before the last vote there were polls showing a remain lead of up to 18%, and other polls showing a leave lead of up to 4%.

 

[William of Walworth]

3 months before the last vote there were polls showing a remain lead of up to 18%, and other polls showing a leave lead of up to 4%.

No polls are reliable, very true that, but the only predictor of any future (and theoretical!) poll that's worse than a current poll, is the pre-vote polls, and results, from last time -- nearly three years ago now!

Next time, if it happens, it'll all be about the questions on offer, and the turnout, as well as the campaign obviously. But differential turnout can be a big thing in any election or referendum