Be Excellent To Each Other

And, you know, party on. Dude.

All times are UTC [ DST ]




Reply to topic  [ 6503 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1 ... 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102 ... 131  Next
Author Message
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 17:55 
User avatar
Unpossible!

Joined: 27th Jun, 2008
Posts: 38439
Lonewolves wrote:
Or we give back the six counties we stole.

Unfortunately we stole them by settling protestants there quite some time back. Their descendants are surprisingly loyal


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 19:24 
User avatar
ugvm'er at heart...

Joined: 4th Mar, 2010
Posts: 22256
DavPaz wrote:
Lonewolves wrote:
Or we give back the six counties we stole.

Unfortunately we stole them by settling protestants there quite some time back. Their descendants are surprisingly loyal


Yeah, don't think giving them back will be any less violent than putting up a wall.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 23:40 
User avatar

Joined: 30th Mar, 2008
Posts: 1982
NervousPete wrote:
You know its my birthday on the 28th of March.

That's going to be fun. Thanks for the present, you fucks.


Mine's a couple of weeks later. At least you can still celebrate, whereas I'll be scavenging for rats among the scorched undergrowth in the smouldering ruins of London...


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 23:48 
User avatar

Joined: 30th Mar, 2008
Posts: 1982
I know in many areas it's too late, and the damage has been done, but please indulge me for a sec, and just imagine the size of the collective sigh of relief around the country if this whole sorry shitshow was just cancelled tomorrow. Yes, there'd be stuff to sort out (not least the angry leave-voters-who-haven't-changed-their-minds-for-some-fucking-reason), but just imagine...

Aaaah! :)



ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view!
Tough shit, we're fucked.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 23:49 
User avatar
Can you dig it?

Joined: 5th Apr, 2008
Posts: 4662
It's OK, the rich folk will look after everyone. It's not like they are planning to flee the country or hide their wealth somewhere else.

_________________
rumours about the high quality of the butter reached Yerevan


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:13 
User avatar
Hello Hello Hello

Joined: 11th May, 2008
Posts: 13381
Interesting thread here, although Twitter really is the absolute worst for this sort of thing. Why can't they just allow normal paragraphs and stuff?

https://twitter.com/pauldalyesq/status/ ... 3265224708




Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:14 
User avatar

Joined: 12th Apr, 2008
Posts: 17757
Location: Oxford
This article on Politics.co.uk about the 'settled status' process reads like the introductory text to a future report on a Windrush-style disaster.

Quote:
If the automatic check of your HMRC and DWP records can't find data points for all the required periods, the system will offer you pre-settled status, rather than settled status. If you want, you can then appeal against that decision and send in more evidence.
This is a dangerous moment. Many applicants will think they're pretty much the same and just accept the result, even if it's wrong.
...
Settled status gives you indefinite leave to remain. You have a firm legal status which lasts forever and no-one can challenge. Pre-settled status gives you five years limited right to remain. It means you can't leave the country for more than six months at a time. Crucially, it does not automatically upgrade to settled status when you've been here five years. It just cancels out. It's likely that sometime during 2021 and 2026 many people will forget to apply, or fail to understand the system, and suddenly find themselves without legal status.


The whole thing is utterly disgusting. These are people: our friends, colleagues, doctors, nurses, lovers, exes, etc.

Overheard a couple of people in my game group discussing it last week. I genuinely felt ashamed.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:17 
User avatar

Joined: 12th Apr, 2008
Posts: 17757
Location: Oxford
Hearthly wrote:
Interesting thread here, although Twitter really is the absolute worst for this sort of thing. Why can't they just allow normal paragraphs and stuff?

https://twitter.com/pauldalyesq/status/ ... 3265224708




Rushed legislation. This is going to end well.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:56 
User avatar
Excellent Painter

Joined: 30th Apr, 2008
Posts: 7315
Location: Behind you
I had one of those head slapping moments last night and realised the Tories are running the country like a “long firm”

_________________
twitter || website
Malibu Stacy. Everybody's favourite back seat driver


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:14 
SupaMod
User avatar
Est. 1978

Joined: 27th Mar, 2008
Posts: 69502
Location: Your Mum
Hearthly wrote:
Interesting thread here, although Twitter really is the absolute worst for this sort of thing. Why can't they just allow normal paragraphs and stuff?

Or, alternatively, why can't people post their stuff somewhere more appropriate?

_________________
Grim... wrote:
I wish Craster had left some girls for the rest of us.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:24 
User avatar

Joined: 12th Apr, 2008
Posts: 17757
Location: Oxford
Grim... wrote:
Hearthly wrote:
Interesting thread here, although Twitter really is the absolute worst for this sort of thing. Why can't they just allow normal paragraphs and stuff?

Or, alternatively, why can't people post their stuff somewhere more appropriate?


It could be put on paper and distributed by teenagers. Like Deliveroo, but for information.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:53 
User avatar
Hello Hello Hello

Joined: 11th May, 2008
Posts: 13381
Donald Tusk coming out swinging here.....

https://twitter.com/eucopresident/statu ... 2293266435




Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:56 
SupaMod
User avatar
Commander-in-Cheese

Joined: 30th Mar, 2008
Posts: 49232
Special


You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

_________________
GoddessJasmine wrote:
Drunk, pulled Craster's pork, waiting for brdyime story,reading nuts. Xz


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:58 
User avatar

Joined: 12th Apr, 2008
Posts: 17757
Location: Oxford
Hearthly wrote:
Donald Tusk coming out swinging here.....

https://twitter.com/eucopresident/statu ... 2293266435




Very much so.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 16:01 
User avatar

Joined: 12th Apr, 2008
Posts: 17757
Location: Oxford
The start of his statement is just as blunt, and also pretty bleak:

Donald Tusk wrote:
There are 50 days left until the UK's exit from the European Union, following the decision and the will of the UK authorities. I know that still a very great number of people in the UK, and on the continent, as well as in Ireland, wish for a reversal of this decision. I have always been with you, with all my heart. But the facts are unmistakable. At the moment, the pro-Brexit stance of the UK Prime Minister, and the Leader of the Opposition, rules out this question. Today, there is no political force and no effective leadership for remain. I say this without satisfaction, but you can't argue with the facts.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:13 
User avatar

Joined: 12th Apr, 2008
Posts: 17757
Location: Oxford
So, is it even worth getting annoyed by Jeremy Corbyn this morning?

In other news, I'm mildly bemused by all the Leaver-beavers being angry about the 'place in hell' stuff, but not the 'lack of a plan' part.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:33 
User avatar

Joined: 12th Apr, 2008
Posts: 17757
Location: Oxford
Kern wrote:
So, is it even worth getting annoyed by Jeremy Corbyn this morning?


via The Guardian
Mr Corbyn wrote:
* A “permanent and comprehensive UK-wide customs union”, including a say in future trade deals.

* Close alignment with the single market, underpinned by “shared institutions”.


Yes, the EU will obviously agree to us having a say.

Giphy "laughter":
https://media1.giphy.com/media/3o751WoFkBXEOpvdNm/giphy-loop.mp4


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:48 
User avatar

Joined: 30th Mar, 2008
Posts: 1982
I'm a Labour member, and sent an email through this form about a week ago: https://www.laboursay.eu/corbyn

Yesterday I got a reply:

Quote:
Dear Nik,

Thank you for getting in touch about a public vote.

It is clear that a growing number of people have lost confidence in the Government’s ability to get the right Brexit deal for the UK. Whether you voted leave or remain, no one voted for the deal that Theresa May negotiated – one which would put jobs, living standards and rights at risk, which failed to deliver frictionless trade, and does not provide certainty about our future.

That is why Labour opposed and Parliament has decisively rejected Theresa May’s deal. The only reason Parliament had this say was down to the hard work of Labour forcing the case for a meaningful vote.

Labour’s approach to Brexit has always been based on our values: internationalism, solidarity, respect for human rights, and achieving social and economic justice. Labour respects the result of the referendum, but we are determined to seek a close and cooperative relationship with the EU that would include a new comprehensive customs union and a strong single market deal with protection for workers’ rights, the economy and environmental standards.

This would be the type of Brexit deal that can win support in Parliament and help bring together a divided country.

We are committed to building on the work of our membership, who agreed our party policy through a motion that was passed unanimously at the Labour Party Conference last year.
This is because the Labour Party believes that if we want to bring the country back together, and address many of the inequalities and injustices that paved the way for the Brexit vote, then we need a general election and we need a Labour Government to act in the public interest.

Our conference motion is clear that we oppose ‘no deal’, and that all options should be on the table in order to break the deadlock and prevent that disastrous outcome, including the option of campaigning for a new public vote.

Thank you once again for contacting us. The Labour Party is determined to use our movement to find solutions and bring this divided country back together. Indeed, we are the only party who can unite our country, and we will continue to listen carefully to the views of local members and constituents.

Best wishes,

Andrew
Membership Services and Correspondence
The Labour Party


My reply this morning:

Quote:
Dear Andrew,

Thanks for your reply. Do you and/or Jeremy Corbyn disagree with these remarks by European Council President Donald Tusk yesterday?

Quote:
There are 50 days left until the UK's exit from the European Union, following the decision and the will of the UK authorities. I know that still a very great number of people in the UK, and on the continent, as well as in Ireland, wish for a reversal of this decision. I have always been with you, with all my heart. But the facts are unmistakable. At the moment, the pro-Brexit stance of the UK Prime Minister, and the Leader of the Opposition, rules out this question. Today, there is no political force and no effective leadership for remain. I say this without satisfaction, but you can't argue with the facts.


If not, do you accept that this situation is almost certain to prove electorally disastrous for the Labour Party, and is likely to cause long-standing party members (such as me) to re-consider our membership?


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:51 
User avatar
Hello Hello Hello

Joined: 11th May, 2008
Posts: 13381
Kern wrote:
Kern wrote:
So, is it even worth getting annoyed by Jeremy Corbyn this morning?


via The Guardian
Mr Corbyn wrote:
* A “permanent and comprehensive UK-wide customs union”, including a say in future trade deals.

* Close alignment with the single market, underpinned by “shared institutions”.


Yes, the EU will obviously agree to us having a say.


There's something that would give us all of that type of thing but even better, what's it called now? Hang on, EU membership, that's the fella.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:55 
User avatar

Joined: 12th Apr, 2008
Posts: 17757
Location: Oxford
Nik wrote:
https://www.laboursay.eu/corbyn


Are they aware they're shortly going to lose that domain name?


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 10:06 
User avatar

Joined: 30th Mar, 2008
Posts: 1982
Kern wrote:
Nik wrote:
https://www.laboursay.eu/corbyn


Are they aware they're shortly going to lose that domain name?


Along with their entire raison d'être. :'(


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 16:13 
User avatar

Joined: 12th Apr, 2008
Posts: 17757
Location: Oxford
The Tusk statement provided Parliament with some Vintage Bercow yesterday:

ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view!
Quote:
Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough) (Con):

On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I am sorry that I have not given you notice of this, but it was not possible. Since Prime Minister’s questions began, the President of the European Council has said that there is a “special place in hell” reserved for Brexiteers. I do not recall any president insulting Members of this House, members of the Government and the British people in such a way. What means are open to the House or the Government to respond to such a completely outrageous insult?

Mr Speaker:

I am not responsible for the statements of the President of the European Council, and I did not know—I was not hitherto conscious—that the hon. Gentleman was notably sensitive, that he was in any sense a delicate flower, and that he was capable of being a quickly and severely injured soul by virtue of the ad hominem remarks of others. If indeed he has been developing a sensitivity and he feels insulted—[Interruption.] Or even, as the right hon. Member for New Forest East (Dr Lewis) chunters from a sedentary position, wounded.

Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East) (Con) :

Deeply.

Mr Speaker:

Deeply wounded, apparently. Well, then I am sorry for the hon. Member for Wellingborough (Mr Bone). Whatever views he has and expresses, as far as I am concerned, as he knows, I hold him in the highest esteem because he takes Parliament seriously— he always has done and he always will do. It is not for the Speaker to arbitrate between different political opinions. What the Speaker likes to see and hear is the sight and sound of committed parliamentarians who take their responsibilities seriously. No one does so more obviously than the hon. Gentleman.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 17:15 
SupaMod
User avatar
Commander-in-Cheese

Joined: 30th Mar, 2008
Posts: 49232
"chunters from a sedentary position"

:DD

_________________
GoddessJasmine wrote:
Drunk, pulled Craster's pork, waiting for brdyime story,reading nuts. Xz


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 17:18 
User avatar

Joined: 30th Mar, 2008
Posts: 32618
Cras wrote:
"chunters from a sedentary position"

:DD

that's also Curio complaining he's been sniped again in an FPS


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 19:28 
User avatar

Joined: 12th Apr, 2008
Posts: 17757
Location: Oxford
In the Smoke for another Remainiacs Live. It's like group therapy for political nerds.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 14:57 
8-Bit Champion
User avatar
Two heads are better than one

Joined: 16th Apr, 2008
Posts: 14483
https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status ... 7403873280




So the ferry company that got all the money but does not have any ferries to run also does not have a port to run them from .....


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 15:12 
User avatar

Joined: 30th Mar, 2008
Posts: 16552
Bloody remoaners and their details. Just bloody well get on with it we didn't have "ports" at Dunkirk.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 15:13 
User avatar

Joined: 12th Apr, 2008
Posts: 17757
Location: Oxford
zaphod79 wrote:
So the ferry company that got all the money but does not have any ferries to run also does not have a port to run them from .....


The Magic Money Tree works in mysterious ways.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 15:24 
User avatar

Joined: 12th Apr, 2008
Posts: 17757
Location: Oxford
According to the BBC unnamed ministers are seriously concerned that tumbling out of the EU into the No Deal Mad Max Apocalypse would be sufficent to trigger a border poll in Northern Ireland. To be honest, I'm not sure that NI would be the only part of the UK to flounce out, and in that scenario Theresa May will end her days in an attic muttering about 'our precious Union' to a few confused rats.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 16:55 
User avatar
Unpossible!

Joined: 27th Jun, 2008
Posts: 38439
Different sort of Brexit bus rocked up at work today


You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 16:56 
SupaMod
User avatar
Est. 1978

Joined: 27th Mar, 2008
Posts: 69502
Location: Your Mum
Lulz good luck, young people. Vote or something.

_________________
Grim... wrote:
I wish Craster had left some girls for the rest of us.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 18:02 
User avatar

Joined: 30th Mar, 2008
Posts: 14130
Location: Shropshire, UK
Who's MP8?


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 18:04 
User avatar
Hibernating Druid

Joined: 27th Mar, 2008
Posts: 49104
Location: Standing on your mother's Porsche
The Brexit Protocol droid in the next Star Wars film.

_________________
SD&DG Illustrated! Behance Bleep Bloop

'Not without talent but dragged down by bass turgidity'


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 19:19 
User avatar
Unpossible!

Joined: 27th Jun, 2008
Posts: 38439
I'm not sure you see on the poster, but the students were signing the bus all day.

I declined.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 19:20 
User avatar
UltraMod

Joined: 27th Mar, 2008
Posts: 55715
Location: California
DavPaz wrote:
I'm not sure you see on the poster, but the students were signing the bus all day.

I declined.

Because you're not a young person, I presume.

_________________
I am currently under construction.
Thank you for your patience.


Image


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 19:30 
User avatar
ugvm'er at heart...

Joined: 4th Mar, 2010
Posts: 22256
Lonewolves wrote:
DavPaz wrote:
I'm not sure you see on the poster, but the students were signing the bus all day.

I declined.

Because you're not a young person, I presume.


Because he's a foaming at the mouth brexiteer.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 19:31 
SupaMod
User avatar
Est. 1978

Joined: 27th Mar, 2008
Posts: 69502
Location: Your Mum
I would be interested to know how many of them voted.

_________________
Grim... wrote:
I wish Craster had left some girls for the rest of us.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 19:38 
User avatar
Hello Hello Hello

Joined: 11th May, 2008
Posts: 13381
This is rather scary:

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/ ... k-homepage

Attachment:
crapperts.JPG


You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 19:54 
User avatar
Sleepyhead

Joined: 30th Mar, 2008
Posts: 27343
Location: Kidbrooke
Yeah, but only because the Remain side hate her all of the time, so don’t switch whether she’s talking Crap Deal or No Deal, whereas the Foaming Gammons wet themselves with glee at the idea of a No Deal.

_________________
We are young despite the years
We are concern
We are hope, despite the times


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 20:30 

Joined: 23rd Sep, 2010
Posts: 729
Grim... wrote:
Lulz good luck, young people. Vote or something.


I want to know who these 'young people' are that don't vote - I can't think of anyone I know that doesn't.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 20:47 
User avatar
UltraMod

Joined: 27th Mar, 2008
Posts: 55715
Location: California
TheCookie197 wrote:
Grim... wrote:
Lulz good luck, young people. Vote or something.


I want to know who these 'young people' are that don't vote - I can't think of anyone I know that doesn't.

Check any polling results. Old people vote in their droves, young people are much more apathetic.

It’s possible you surround yourself with other like-minded young politicos and therefore your view is somewhat skewed.

_________________
I am currently under construction.
Thank you for your patience.


Image


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 20:57 
User avatar
Excellent Member

Joined: 30th Mar, 2008
Posts: 8019
Location: Cardiff
Everything's coming together for worst case fucking scenario then. And I bet when everything goes to shit the cunts will hoover up more votes by crying up how the EU betrayed us, stoke racism and wave flags as the Good Friday agreement shatters.

I've never been so angry and so depressed. I'm only glad I'm able to switch off and enjoy things like excellent weekends at Kern's, otherwise I'd be an utterly broken thing.

_________________
"Peter you've lost the NEWS!"

Bored? Why not look at some pretty pictures on my photography blog? Here: http://petetakespictures.com

Come & See My Flickery Pics Here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nervouspete/


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 21:03 
User avatar
Excellent Member

Joined: 25th Jul, 2010
Posts: 11128
Grim... wrote:
I would be interested to know how many of them voted.


How many people that are currently 18-21 voted on something three years ago? I mean, it's not going to be many; but not for the reason you're suggesting...


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 21:12 
User avatar
Gogmagog

Joined: 30th Mar, 2008
Posts: 48607
Location: Cheshire
"Dog ate it, miss"

_________________
Mr Chris wrote:
MaliA isn't just the best thing on the internet - he's the best thing ever.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 21:18 
SupaMod
User avatar
Commander-in-Cheese

Joined: 30th Mar, 2008
Posts: 49232
Lonewolves wrote:
TheCookie197 wrote:
Grim... wrote:
Lulz good luck, young people. Vote or something.


I want to know who these 'young people' are that don't vote - I can't think of anyone I know that doesn't.

Check any polling results. Old people vote in their droves, young people are much more apathetic.

It’s possible you surround yourself with other like-minded young politicos and therefore your view is somewhat skewed.


To be fair, the results for the brexit vote have very little difference in turnout rate between 18-20 year olds and anything up to people in their fifties. Turnout doesn't start spiking up until 60+

_________________
GoddessJasmine wrote:
Drunk, pulled Craster's pork, waiting for brdyime story,reading nuts. Xz


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 1:17 
User avatar
Isn't that lovely?

Joined: 30th Mar, 2008
Posts: 10910
Location: Devon
My eldest son (currently aged 20) missed out on being old enough to vote by 12 days. Obviously most of the people in his year where old enough to vote and from what he says. Most did.

_________________
Where's the Kaboom? I was expecting an Earth shattering Kaboom!


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:20 
User avatar

Joined: 12th Apr, 2008
Posts: 17757
Location: Oxford
Cras wrote:
To be fair, the results for the brexit vote have very little difference in turnout rate between 18-20 year olds and anything up to people in their fifties. Turnout doesn't start spiking up until 60+


I'd shift polling day to a weekend or declare it a bank holiday. Of course, it won't automatically get people to the polling booth, and I am uncomfortable with compulsory voting. Utterly against electronic voting or other gimmicks to encourage 'those hip young people' to vote.

But as with languages, I fear we start teaching 'civics' off far too late in this country: if people aren't gorwing up knowing why it matters, why are they going to bother later on? Having a decent voting system would probably help too, but that's another argument..


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:28 
User avatar

Joined: 12th Apr, 2008
Posts: 17757
Location: Oxford
NervousPete wrote:
I'm only glad I'm able to switch off and enjoy things like excellent weekends at Kern's, otherwise I'd be an utterly broken thing.


:luv:

Sadly, no matter how hard we tried, it didn't go away completely:


You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:33 
SupaMod
User avatar
Est. 1978

Joined: 27th Mar, 2008
Posts: 69502
Location: Your Mum
Kern wrote:
Utterly against electronic voting or other gimmicks to encourage 'those hip young people' to vote.

Really? How come?

_________________
Grim... wrote:
I wish Craster had left some girls for the rest of us.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Taking the Brexit
PostPosted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:33 
User avatar
Isn't that lovely?

Joined: 30th Mar, 2008
Posts: 10910
Location: Devon
Kern wrote:
Having a decent voting system would probably help too, but that's another argument..


I'm not sure it is, I think half of the problem is that something like 60% of people (that did vote) haven't voted for the UK Government that gets elected in a while (in Fact, I've just looked through the past 90 years of election results and the last time over 50% of the voters voted for the winning party was in 1931!) This leads people to believe there is no point in voting! Electoral Reform is in my opinion the obvious next step to take.

_________________
Where's the Kaboom? I was expecting an Earth shattering Kaboom!


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Reply to topic  [ 6503 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1 ... 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102 ... 131  Next

All times are UTC [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Columbo, MaliA, The Greys and 0 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search within this thread:
You are using the 'Ted' forum. Bill doesn't really exist any more. Bogus!
Want to help out with the hosting / advertising costs? That's very nice of you.
Are you on a mobile phone? Try http://beex.co.uk/m/
RIP, Owen. RIP, MrC.

Powered by a very Grim... version of phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group.