MrS
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Superb choice. I loved these.
Brexit |OT| UK Referendum on EU Membership - 23 June 2016
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They put them in the bag with Refreshers, Drumstick lollies etc. so Grandma doesn't go empty handed when she buys it for you.At the other end of the sweetie scale:
Anyone willing to speak in favour of this... thing?
These are probably the best sweets that are no longer available. A real shame.
Messofanego
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Talked to leave voters and first thing they bring up is immigrants. There's definitely the suspicion.
HandsomeCharles
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Yes, you are. I believe it would be cause enough to have you sectioned. I bet you're also put diluting juice in there as well.
I once got told Bottle Caps are the same as Fizzy Jerks.
They were wrong.
No, I'm not that bad.
MrS
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What is there to fuck up? Which ever side wins will be the right and correct choice as it's the democratic choice of the people.
I'm several pages late to this discussion but I'm honestly shocked how far behind some of you are on current affairs. Since late 2014 a Freddo bar has been TWENTY-FUCKING-FIVE PENCE. This country went to shit a long time ago :/
VOTE REMAIN
phisheep
NeoGAF's Chief Barrister
Swizzels Fizzers?
Ha! My kids bought me a bucketful for Father's Day.
Blame Nick Clegg, Didnt keep Osbourne in check. Him and his alternate budget was amazing lols.
Started off with this.
https://twitter.com/keitheadams/status/745921551661469696
Although he keeps forgetting how old his mum really is though.
At the other end of the sweetie scale:
Anyone willing to speak in favour of this... thing?
Hey I love these
GET OUT!
PJV3
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It all started going downhill when Nestlé bought Rowntree Mackintosh. I knew even as a kid something was wrong.
It's not just freddos that take the piss with prices, most bars of chocolate are about 60% the size they used to be but about 100% more expensive
mehrmantrout
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that sweet sugar rush in a pack
were king.
These were so good.
MassiveNights
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The irony about pencilgate is that pen actually increases the liklihood that your vote is discounted due to smudging when you fold your ballot.
Been through this before with Indy Ref...
Been through this before with Indy Ref...
Back from polling station, having completed my civic duty.
#VoteRemain
Powder that shit up, fam. Inject it straight into my veins.At the other end of the sweetie scale:
Anyone willing to speak in favour of this... thing?
HandsomeCharles
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PJV3
Member
Oh
Stand your ground.
Red vs. Blue reference... Is it really that uncommon in the UK?
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
Started off with this.
https://twitter.com/keitheadams/status/745921551661469696
Although he keeps forgetting how old his mum really is though.
If she's blind, she can't see what has happened to the country either?
Too much?
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
Oh, he's a liar it seems
https://twitter.com/jxckhy/status/745946755133472769
EDIT: Oh, if I only checked the date in those pictures in the original quote fml
https://twitter.com/jxckhy/status/745946755133472769
EDIT: Oh, if I only checked the date in those pictures in the original quote fml
Goldfishking
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But grandad isn't dead, he's just mute.
Made me feel bad now i laughed -_-
EDIT: "But grandad isn't dead, he's just mute. "
#DEAD
Maedre
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Started off with this.
https://twitter.com/keitheadams/status/745921551661469696
Although he keeps forgetting how old his mum really is though.
This old Woman doesen't seem to be very smart. The funny part of an society that is getting older every day is that the older poeple are voting for a system and future they will not experience.
QuicheFontaine
Member
Our local polling station is absolutely deserted. It's a student city, either they're all drunk still from last night, or younger voters are completely disinterested in the flavour of politics being served up by both sides.
Can't stop laughing at the cover of The Sun today.
Waiting for Jeff Goldblum to arrive with an Apple laptop to save the UK. He's no less qualified than anyone doing the job at the moment.
Can't stop laughing at the cover of The Sun today.
Waiting for Jeff Goldblum to arrive with an Apple laptop to save the UK. He's no less qualified than anyone doing the job at the moment.
I can't vote, basically because I'm a Finn living in Finland. However I've been following this thread and the campaigns very closely and these are my thoughts about the whole thing.
We've seen a huge amount of misinformation flung around, but that's not my greatest worry, it's the lack of information many possess. I'm not only talking about facts about economics, immigration or whatnot, but the basic political processes. I'm talking about civic skills everyone should have as it is fundamental for keeping up working democracy.
Less and less people are voting in elections all across Europe, there's less political engagement, more apathy and in result more resentment against the "system". Politics is seen as an outside force acting upon powerless people and people feel disenfrachised. That's why the Leave campaign has been very powerful - the message of "taking back control" is positive and empowering for many. In my view this is the first time in years some people feel their vote actually counts and their voices are heard. To me that's a positive thing.
The negative thing about disengagement from politics is the rise of populism. For uninitiated the systems we have in place seem monolithic, obscure and opaque. And when politicians talk about policies, the language is often far removed from peoples experiences - it's the language of the system. Populist rhetoric is different, it creates a simplified caricature of society that's easily understandable and offers simple solutions. Its appeal is just that, understandability and simplicity, it offers an easy way to engage and a direction to funnel the built up frustration.
But after the referendum is over and the results are in, what then?
One thing about voting, that I feel many don't consider, is that it happens at the end of the process. Voting is selecting between candidates, parties or policies. But less people consider where these people and policies come from. What we usually don't see is the work, endless debates and meetings that go into selecting the candidates and producing the programmes. From outside perspective parties just come out with a platform and a set of candidates seemingly without any input from the public, again pushing the people away.
I am a society secretary for Social Democratic Party in my city. Our party is in the process of updating the programme of principles, which started few years ago. We've held open workshops and discussion events for party members about it, and now the first draft of the programme is open for everyone to comment on. Through these comments a second draft will be formed later this year which again goes to comments. The final program will be handled in the party congress next year, where there will be commitees and votes on last changes. Of course the people in the congress are voted there by the members of the party and every member is eligible to be a candidate. The process is long and the amount of input that we've had is substantial. The party members are not only politicians, but thousands of people from every walk of life who have an input or opportunity for input.
Now, this is just one party and one programme. Things can be different in different parties or countries. But the point is, that it's not just party leaders who dream up lofty goals but the process can be inclusive and voices can and will be heard.
What I'm after is is: yes, you can have a voice. No, you won't always get your way. Yes, you can affect the policies and people brought forth.
So if anything, I hope this campaign has given a spark for new people to be more involved in politics. Even if it means voting more often from now on. But if you really want to start changing things there are few suggestions.
1) Engage. Consider joining a local chapter of a party, civic group or NGO. You don't have to consider being a politician to join any of those. Pick a party that you feel close to or an organization work in area you're interested in and go from there. Don't worry if you don't understand everything, everyone starts from somewhere and there are many things where you can leave your mark on.
2) Inform yourself. Read party platforms and backgrounds. Based on this thread I'd also suggest everyone to check the political groups of the European parliament and see what they stand for. Also check which national party is in which group, and vote based on that. For example I want the Socialists and Democrats to win the next EP election, therefore I vote for SDP in Finland. In Britain I'd vote for Labour for that reason, in Italy it'd be Partito Socialista.
Remember, MEP's don't represent their countries, but their parties like in *gasp* parliament.
3) Talk with people. Talk about real issues about what's happening in your community. Be open on what you like and what you don't like. Some of the most vibrant and insightful discussions I've had are with total strangers in pub that started on simple things.
4) Remember. Politics is not just parties and politicians, it's civic engagement.
We've seen a huge amount of misinformation flung around, but that's not my greatest worry, it's the lack of information many possess. I'm not only talking about facts about economics, immigration or whatnot, but the basic political processes. I'm talking about civic skills everyone should have as it is fundamental for keeping up working democracy.
Less and less people are voting in elections all across Europe, there's less political engagement, more apathy and in result more resentment against the "system". Politics is seen as an outside force acting upon powerless people and people feel disenfrachised. That's why the Leave campaign has been very powerful - the message of "taking back control" is positive and empowering for many. In my view this is the first time in years some people feel their vote actually counts and their voices are heard. To me that's a positive thing.
The negative thing about disengagement from politics is the rise of populism. For uninitiated the systems we have in place seem monolithic, obscure and opaque. And when politicians talk about policies, the language is often far removed from peoples experiences - it's the language of the system. Populist rhetoric is different, it creates a simplified caricature of society that's easily understandable and offers simple solutions. Its appeal is just that, understandability and simplicity, it offers an easy way to engage and a direction to funnel the built up frustration.
But after the referendum is over and the results are in, what then?
One thing about voting, that I feel many don't consider, is that it happens at the end of the process. Voting is selecting between candidates, parties or policies. But less people consider where these people and policies come from. What we usually don't see is the work, endless debates and meetings that go into selecting the candidates and producing the programmes. From outside perspective parties just come out with a platform and a set of candidates seemingly without any input from the public, again pushing the people away.
I am a society secretary for Social Democratic Party in my city. Our party is in the process of updating the programme of principles, which started few years ago. We've held open workshops and discussion events for party members about it, and now the first draft of the programme is open for everyone to comment on. Through these comments a second draft will be formed later this year which again goes to comments. The final program will be handled in the party congress next year, where there will be commitees and votes on last changes. Of course the people in the congress are voted there by the members of the party and every member is eligible to be a candidate. The process is long and the amount of input that we've had is substantial. The party members are not only politicians, but thousands of people from every walk of life who have an input or opportunity for input.
Now, this is just one party and one programme. Things can be different in different parties or countries. But the point is, that it's not just party leaders who dream up lofty goals but the process can be inclusive and voices can and will be heard.
What I'm after is is: yes, you can have a voice. No, you won't always get your way. Yes, you can affect the policies and people brought forth.
So if anything, I hope this campaign has given a spark for new people to be more involved in politics. Even if it means voting more often from now on. But if you really want to start changing things there are few suggestions.
1) Engage. Consider joining a local chapter of a party, civic group or NGO. You don't have to consider being a politician to join any of those. Pick a party that you feel close to or an organization work in area you're interested in and go from there. Don't worry if you don't understand everything, everyone starts from somewhere and there are many things where you can leave your mark on.
2) Inform yourself. Read party platforms and backgrounds. Based on this thread I'd also suggest everyone to check the political groups of the European parliament and see what they stand for. Also check which national party is in which group, and vote based on that. For example I want the Socialists and Democrats to win the next EP election, therefore I vote for SDP in Finland. In Britain I'd vote for Labour for that reason, in Italy it'd be Partito Socialista.
Remember, MEP's don't represent their countries, but their parties like in *gasp* parliament.
3) Talk with people. Talk about real issues about what's happening in your community. Be open on what you like and what you don't like. Some of the most vibrant and insightful discussions I've had are with total strangers in pub that started on simple things.
4) Remember. Politics is not just parties and politicians, it's civic engagement.
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
I'm hoping he blogs the arduous journey in which this poor woman aged 3 years within 1 calendar year
kavanf1
Member
Not much, only the lives of people who have jobs or want jobs over the next 30 to 40 years. But anyway, on to the important discussion...
I assume you mean chocolate Hobnob, in which case you are correct, this is the greatest biscuit of them all. Followed by Jaffa Cakes.
SymbiantXenos
Member
Haha shit. Just had a conversation with a leave voter.
They think if it goes wrong they (we) can just rejoin the EU anyway.
Smh
They think if it goes wrong they (we) can just rejoin the EU anyway.
Smh
No, she must be getting told how things are by someone.
Red vs. Blue reference... Is it really that uncommon in the UK?
Given we posted a video from Sheila Hancock earlier, no, Sheila's not uncommon. But that post was talking about "Shelia". I assume it was a Yougov typo.
ferrasvansen
Member
Chocolate Hobnobs GOAT. Fact.
ClosingADoor
Member
So they actually want into Schengen and get the Euro. That's nice of them.
Waiting for Jeff Goldblum to arrive with an Apple laptop to save the UK. He's no less qualified than anyone doing the job at the moment.
We need to give Brussels....a Cold.
MY GOD THATS IT!!!!
*runs to create Jolly Roger virus with Union Jack background*
After not ageing for 2 years as well.
lol
Poor Tony.
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