It's not going to be good here either, at least in the short term.
Will there be additional tariffs though? It's one thing for the public to vote to separate, but it's another for political leaders to start instituting policy that is detrimental to trade. You would think the businesses and people who lobby politicians would not allow their economic stakes to be greatly damaged due to a popular vote. At least, not without a fight.
In addition to tanking the economy, this will also embolden racist parties even more across Europe.
Expect front national, Danish people's party, gert wilders, Swedish democrats, and the rest of the racists to double down on their hate rhetoric and push for getting out of the EU in order to avoid those pesky "human rights" obligations
Lisbon treaty.They keep talking about article 50 on the BBC. What's article 50 ?
Those fucking cunts! I want to smash the shit out of everyone who voted for this. The worst thing is that there is nothing that can be done. I have no control over my future.
The UK is done. Our economy is fucked. Those grey haired twats and racist fucktards have ruined everything.
I can't even talk to members of my family again after this.
There is no where I can go to escape... It is a nightmare I can't wake up from.
Can anyone see the EU surviving this?
Wife crying. This is unbelievable for us. She will lose her job. We have to pick ourselves up from this.
Trump will fluke a victory in November because the polls show Clinton leading by so much that people won't vote.
Theoretically yes but for a new member to join they need to be ratified by all existing members and there are several members with axes to grind (I seem to recall Spain significantly so) who would be seeking major concessions before authorising membership. In other words, Scotland could gain independence and seek to rejoin, as long as we're willing to lube up and take a good hard economic pounding as the price for joining.
We do pretty well with renewable energy, have some other exports in water, whisky and so forth. Tourism is decent through Golf and sight seeing. Employment rates aren't bad. We have a party who isn't obsessed with funding big business boys, private landlords and making sure a palace looks good for a queen to sit in.
Basically if other small countries can do it Scotland can give it a go. Oil is just one of many things. The English are quick to remind us Oil is unreliable, but you can bet your boots they panic whenever the thought of losing it comes up. Countries still enjoy the power of having oil. Well tough shit London, you're about to lose it.
Part of surviving on your own is not having an asshole government.
Wife crying. This is unbelievable for us. She will lose her job. We have to pick ourselves up from this.
Wife crying. This is unbelievable for us. She will lose her job. We have to pick ourselves up from this.
I'm thinking more long term, short term we're fucked either way.It's not going to be good here either, at least in the short term.
They keep talking about article 50 on the BBC. What's article 50 ?
Jeeze CNN is reporting low turnout for remain was a serious factor: wake up America.
In addition to tanking the economy, this will also embolden racist parties even more across Europe.
Expect front national, Danish people's party, gert wilders, Swedish democrats, and the rest of the racists to double down on their hate rhetoric and push for getting out of the EU in order to avoid those pesky "human rights" obligations
I think people hate Trump enough that they will come out just to vote against him. It's not a vote for Hillary as much as a vote against Trump.
Build lots of wooden ships to rule the waves again.
isnt the next step to get a new prime minister and that new prime minister will give the boot to all the refugees and migrants?
There was never a plan.
It was always: "things will be difficult, but..." ... but... I guess we will find out.
They keep talking about article 50 on the BBC. What's article 50 ?
Sorry, man.Wife crying. This is unbelievable for us. She will lose her job. We have to pick ourselves up from this.
Can anyone see the EU surviving this?
The country has to negotiate a smooth exit transition.They keep talking about article 50 on the BBC. What's article 50 ?
Is that even possible? Isn't today's result (at least practically) binding?
The leave voters on GAF will conveniently ignore posts like this. Makes me fucking sick. I feel for you.
This is fantastic news. What a night lmao. Can't believe we pulled it off, you magnificent 51% of bastards![]()
Congrats on taking control of your own country.
Its not that simple. Trump could win a majority of the vote and still lose because of the electoral college. He is not going to win any blue states, traditional swing states are unlikely, and there is a chance a couple of red states could flip.
So not run in the other direction flicking the V's then?The country has to negotiate a smooth exit transition.
A lot of people hate Hillary as well. And this plays into Trumps' hands.
Wife crying. This is unbelievable for us. She will lose her job. We have to pick ourselves up from this.
Same.I want to know how this affects the UK film industry because that's where I want to have a career.
Can anyone see the EU surviving this?
Wife crying. This is unbelievable for us. She will lose her job. We have to pick ourselves up from this.
This is a prime example of why right wing populism is a cancer on society and needs to be stamped out.
Thanks Quiche,
Glad you saw it unfold - I remember doing the same when the Berlin Wall came down and South Africa came free. It's a "being there" thing that you'll remember forever!
I do think it is really really important now for people *not* to run around casting blame (and I imagine this aspect would have been a lot worse had the result gone the other way round).
Stiff upper lip guys.
And SMILE at everyone you meet today folks. Even for Leave voters this is something of a shock and worst thing we could possibly do is gnaw each other to bits.
I'll try to mull over the possible political consequences and vote later. Economic ones are going to be right in our face anyway.
Trump will fluke a victory in November because the polls show Clinton leading by so much that people won't vote.