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[-Plasma Reus-]

iceland is not a member of the eu so none of this counts.

Nope. But it's EEA.

 

[theaface]

Sorry to say the protest event in London has been cancelled because of too many people expected.

__Event Cancellation__

To all,

Thank you for the overwhelming support for this idea. I've been nothing short of shocked by the response!

It started with the idea of bringing 20 friends together in London Fields park in East London, and now we have over 50,000 people who want to stand together in London.

We’ve tried all we can to ensure this could go ahead. However logistically it’s not possible to ensure a safe event.

Trafalgar Square can hold 10,000 people - and that’s with security barriers, stewards, road closures, and a full contingency plan. Considering the speed with which this event has picked up, arranging everything required in time is simply not possible.

Given this, with a heavy heart, it's too dangerous for the attendees for the event to go ahead.

There’s an obvious strong feeling to want do something amazing with this momentum, and we’re already considering ideas for where it could be pointed next - whether that’s another event organised for sometime in the near future, or something else.

If you still support the principle of this event, embody it. Use the #StandTogether hashtag to continue to keep the momentum going, and the conversation strong.

I’m incredibly sad we’re not able to go ahead tomorrow, and after amazing support from GLA and the Met Police to help us to try and go ahead with this, I ask please - do not turn up to Trafalgar Square tomorrow evening hoping this will go ahead. The logistics are not in place to ensure it doesn’t turn into a disaster, and we want the media attention around this to remain positive.

Onwards and upwards.

#StandTogether

 

[call_kotaku]

iceland is not a member of the eu so none of this counts.

But they're the other nearly bankrupt northern island with no exports and terrible food

you guys need to show them who's top dog

 

[Aki-at]

iceland is not a member of the eu so none of this counts.

They are a member of the EEA and therefore a role model we should look upto. Look even their football team is better.

 

[BossDarkseid]

Sorry to say the protest event in London has been cancelled because of too many people expected.

Not sure that'll stop a lot of people turning up though, be it in Trafalgar Square or outside Parliament etc.

 

[avaya]

But they're the other nearly bankrupt northern island with no exports and terrible food

you guys need to show them who's top dog

this one got me.

 

[Auctopus]

Wait, how are we losing? We're GREAT Britain?

 

[Deleted member 231381]

Lol Rooney.

 

[-Plasma Reus-]

Wait, how are we losing? We're GREAT Britain?

You're England mate!

 

[Zaph]

Are we talking about the same deal that Cameron got with Europe, which didn't ease fears from Britain of United States of the European Union?

Or the deal before that where we got a rebate and that was all? Hardly generous.

Our entire position in the EU is generous. It's obvious all the other member states are sick of us being the special snowflake and aren't willing to allow any more concessions.

Which is why they're so eager now to call our bluff and begin a50.

 

[jufonuk]

I wouldn't be surprised if Merkel's stance is at least in part due to the "hope" the british economy will take, leaving them with even less bargaining ship as they now have...

Unlikely, as that also hurts EU economy, but who knows. Heck, it would even consolidate her claim to keep the austerity measures in Europe.

No if they did that by trashing all the economy . It would cause more money to be spent in bailouts waves of protests .financial turmoil all roud Others wanting to leave They want us out we want out they want us out in a way as not to fuck us over so as to cause others to fear them. I believe it will be the Norway model I am sure that is what is being offered tomorrow when cameron comes to visit It's a compromise because to take it is the free movement and free trade ddeal. People have lives in EU Area and Uk area to cut up families would be against the human rights so they work it out.

 

[dragonelite]

2 : 1 to Iceland currently. Might well happen.

Dam i might see two Brexits within a week.

 

[Auctopus]

You're England mate!

We'll bounce back I'm sure.

 

[Jisgsaw]

Are we talking about the same deal that Cameron got with Europe, which didn't ease fears from Britain of United States of the European Union?

Or the deal before that where we got a rebate and that was all? Hardly generous.

Not sure if serious...

No if they did that by trashing all the economy . It would cause more money to be spent in bailouts waves of protests .financial turmoil all roud

I know, and noted that in my post, that was just a random thought that came to me, that isn't that unbelievable (seeing the shit that went down in the last days), expecially when Hollande and Ranzi pressured Merkel to stop her austerity measures.

 

[BossDarkseid]

Dam i might see two Brexits within a week.

Don't give the Sun ideas.

 

[Raven117]

Sorry to say the protest event in London has been cancelled because of too many people expected.

No way that is adhered to.

 

[DjRalford]

I think the most telling thing in this now is that stuff on both sides has failed to come to fruition, ok Leave's lies were greater but both sides lied, that is unfortunatly what politicians do here.

Now everyone needs to work together for the best deal for Europe, so it can continue unhindered going forward, whilst trying to maintain as much exposure to the single market as we can negotiate, if it means things going up 10% so be it.

As Cameron said today,

"Turning to our economy, it is clear that markets are volatile, there are some companies considering their investments and we know this is going to be far from plain sailing. However, we should take confidence from the fact that Britain is ready to confront what the future holds for us from a position of strength.

As a result of our long-term economic plan, we have today one of the strongest major advanced economies in the world and we are well placed to face the challenges ahead. We have low, stable inflation. The employment rate remains the highest it has ever been. The budget deficit is down from 11% of national income, forecast to be below 3% this year. The financial system is also substantially more resilient than it was 6 years ago, with capital requirements for the largest banks now 10 times higher than before the banking crisis."

 

[Hasney]

Sorry to say the protest event in London has been cancelled because of too many people expected.

That's a bummer, couldn't make it anyway. There's one in York this weekend I believe.

iceland is not a member of the eu so none of this counts.

If we lose, we're not out until we invoke Article 50.

 

[jamieson87]

My entire office dep voted Leave, and I drew Iceland in our sweepstakes.

I'm not usually one to make a fuss, but if Iceland win I promise to be insufferable.

Who do you work for? I'm intrigued.

 

[StayDead]

Now everyone needs to work together

I just can't do it. I can't look at people the same way.

All this referendum is pushing towards is exactly what we had before with less benefits and higher costs. I don't understand anything anymore. It's so frustrating.

 

[Daffy Duck]

Dam i might see two Brexits within a week.

No, we demand a replay if we lose and keep that up until we win.

 

[GamerMax73]

Both of them still haven't been seen.

Long may it last.

 

[theaface]

Not sure that'll stop a lot of people turning up though, be it in Trafalgar Square or outside Parliament etc.

I hope so. Hopefully it's just doing the dutiful thing of 'officially' cancelling, but with every intent of still going ahead. Think I'll still go.

 

[jufonuk]

I think the EU want us around but at arms length

 

[ThoughtsOfSpeaking]

The awkwardness at work when you find out one or 2 may have voted leave.

I refuse to discuss the result at work for this very reason. I do not want to know.

 

[Burai]

If we lose, England can withdraw from UEFA. I'm sure AFC, CONMEBOL and CONCACAF will be queuing up to get the prestigious winners of the 1966 World Cup in their competitions.

 

[Daffy Duck]

I think we've found our man to lead us out the EU.

Roy Hodgson.

 

[SuperGamer]

You know, a majority of people in England and Wales might simply not like the EU or feel attached to the continent, regardless of dishonest claims by those two buffoons. I don't think the UK should leave the EU, but come on, a majority did vote to leave.

While the majority of England and Wales voted to leave, it would be undemocratic for them to force Scotland, Northern Ireland and London to leave against their will, as the majorities in those regions have chosen to stay in the EU.

 

[danowat]

I don't know much about football, but christ 'we' are dire.

Have we got anything to be hopefully about?

 

[ThoughtsOfSpeaking]

I think the most telling thing in this now is that stuff on both sides has failed to come to fruition, ok Leave's lies were greater but both sides lied, that is unfortunatly what politicians do here.

Now everyone needs to work together for the best deal for Europe, so it can continue unhindered going forward, whilst trying to maintain as much exposure to the single market as we can negotiate, if it means things going up 10% so be it.

As Cameron said today,

I'm not working with any of you. The only thing I'm working on now is securing the best future I can for myself and my family I can, and if that means leaving each and everyone of you to your misery so be it.

Why on earth would I set sail on a ship with crewmates that have set it on fire? You must be bloody mad.

 

[Linkified]

We consider Iceland a member for the night.


The last deal gave britain a permanent out from a closer union. That was the best that could be given. You won't get better now.

Which they(the EU) had to ratify Rome/Lisbon/Maastricht which not only had to passed by EU Parliament but ratified by nearly 27 countries. It wasn't worth the Ink it was printed on.

It doesn't matter if the UK says tomorrow we are not leaving and never invoke Article 50, EU has already agreed to give them the new power so no takesies backsies.

Plus the way to quell communists and fascists is to disentangle the idea of political union as a concept and go back to a very basic EEA for every country whilst the EU mainland countries keep poking a sleeping Russian Bear.

 

[oti]

I don't know much about football, but christ 'we' are dire.

Have we got anything to be hopefully about?

Cakes.

 

[StayDead]

I'm not working with any of you. The only thing I'm working on now is securing the best future I can for myself and my family I can, and if that means leaving each and everyone of you to your misery so be it.

Take me with you. I don't earn enough to leave and with costs going up and the pound tanking I've got no chance.

 

[Hasney]

I don't know much about football, but christ 'we' are dire.

Have we got anything to be hopefully about?

Eh, it's only sport and Iceland aren't far away. Move there like I was going to.

 

[avaya]

I don't know much about football, but christ 'we' are dire.

Have we got anything to be hopefully about?

Moody's downgrade to come tomorrow probably.

 

[jamieson87]

Jesus wept.

What would you like printed on the back Sir?

Brexit 16 love.

😑

 

[danowat]

Eh, it's only sport and Iceland aren't far away. Move there like I was going to.

I'd love too, we went last year, but if I am going to go somewhere my old bones want somewhere warm.

 

[BossDarkseid]

I'm not working with any of you. The only thing I'm working on now is securing the best future I can for myself and my family I can, and if that means leaving each and everyone of you to your misery so be it.

I don't mean to sound like a dick but instead of Don Mattrick your pic - keeping the quote - could still have Boris or Cameron and it'd work.

 

[DjRalford]

I refuse to discuss the result at work for this very reason. I do not want to know.

People are quote open about it at our place, and about 1/3 or the workforce is made up of non UK nationals, quite a few people were having healthy debates about it in my section of the company before the referendum and they continue to be civil and discus ramifications after.

I had to read a company statment out yesterday to all my staff, which basically said, this has no effect on our operations now, or going forward.

But of course the people from the EU are wondering if they get to stay or go in the long run, which is an awful position to be in.
It's actually shown me that despite the decision people on both sides can coninue to be civil towards each other.

I'm not working with any of you. The only thing I'm working on now is securing the best future I can for myself and my family I can, and if that means leaving each and everyone of you to your misery so be it.

Why on earth would I set sail on a ship with crewmates that have set it on fire? You must be bloody mad.

And with that attitude you just show that you're the kind of person that is frankly not needed in this kind of issue, so thankfully you have no bearing on whats going to happen.

 

[AHA-Lambda]

Jesus wept.

What would you like printed on the back Sir?

Brexit 16 love.

😑

fucking troglodyte

 

[ThoughtsOfSpeaking]

Take me with you. I don't earn enough to leave and with costs going up and the pound tanking I've got no chance.

Get on your grind then. Anyone is free to come, but know it's not a easy road.

 

[SuperGamer]

Even as a Englander, I'm supporting Iceland.

Spoiler

I care more about club than international anyway.

I used to support England in every World Cup and Euro Cup... Not anymore. I'm hoping England loses (like they always do).

 

[dealer-]

Jesus wept.

What would you like printed on the back Sir?

Brexit 16 love.

😑

Today's game? Lol. Should have held the Ref on the same day as the Russia game, vote leave would have been in Marseille.

 

[Tak3n]

Are people feeling more positive now? been out and would be nice to seem some more positive stuff


Edit: umm stupid post, took 10 secs to see anger is still raw, so ignore me

 

[SuperGamer]

An global recession caused by (up to) 17m people not understanding what they were voting for.

What a sad time to be British.

Ignorance is the enemy of democracy.

 

[*Splinter]

Who do you work for? I'm intrigued.

We are but lowly office peons, no work-related reason they would be voting Leave (in fact it's a German company -.-)

 

[Xando]

So this happened on CNN

http://edition.cnn.com/videos/world...-danniel-hannan.cnn/video/playlists/amanpour/

Daniel Hannan seems like such a idiot

 

[theaface]

I think the most telling thing in this now is that stuff on both sides has failed to come to fruition, ok Leave's lies were greater but both sides lied, that is unfortunatly what politicians do here.

I don't think 'Project Fear' was a lie. Ok, there has not been an emergency budget and there hasn't been WW3 obviously (newspapers said that) but by any other metric, the situation is absolutely fucked. The experts warned of terrible damage to our economy and here we are...

 

[ThoughtsOfSpeaking]

I don't mean to sound like a dick but instead of Don Mattrick your pic - keeping the quote - could still have Boris or Cameron and it'd work.

I did genuinely lose a bet, unfortunately.

I'm half tempted to change it to a pig fucking Cameron once I get control of my avi back.

 

[Pancake Mix]

While the majority of England and Wales voted to leave, it would be undemocratic for them to force Scotland, Northern Ireland and London to leave against their will, as the majorities in those regions have chosen to stay in the EU.

I don't know about that, it is one sovereign country (Scotland and Northern Ireland are constituent countries of the union) after all, but yes, it is an ill-conceived idea to leave the EU and all its benefits.