El Cid   220 #4501 Posted October 18, 2018 That's the problem mel, some people think we are entitled to something better just because we're British.  They used to tell us we were the 5th richest country in the world, but when that wealth isn't managed in the interests of the population, being 5th means nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mister Gee   824 #4502 Posted October 18, 2018 They used to tell us we were the 5th richest country in the world, but when that wealth isn't managed in the interests of the population, being 5th means nothing.  Particularly when you've got the likes of Farage and Rees Mogg behind Brexit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   863 #4503 Posted October 18, 2018 That's the problem mel, some people think we are entitled to something better just because we're British. Thats the problem with faux patriotism, blame the foreigners instead of looking closer to home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tinfoilhat   11 #4504 Posted October 18, 2018 They used to tell us we were the 5th richest country in the world, but when that wealth isn't managed in the interests of the population, being 5th means nothing.  Weren't we 4th before the referendum?  ---------- Post added 18-10-2018 at 22:51 ----------  That's the problem mel, some people think we are entitled to something better just because we're British.  Correct. I've just read about actor, tax dodger, miami resident and self confessed brexiteer Michael caine banging on how he'd rather be a poor master than a rich servant. He's going to be rich either way.  Tosser. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
the_bloke   17 #4505 Posted October 18, 2018 You are aware that the EU and the Irish PM have stated that under no circumstances there is to be a hard border between NI and Ireland?  The DUP don't want a border. The Conservatives don't want a border.  There isn't going to be a hard border.  All the arguing is about how you can get goods and people across the border without a physical checkpoint. So far all the UK ideas have been rejected, and the only one the EU wants is for a border down the Irish Sea which has been rejected. It's a tedious stalemate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Dromedary   166 #4506 Posted October 18, 2018 It’s not though because such deals are rare  I know, I never stated it was a common occurrence Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mister Gee   824 #4507 Posted October 18, 2018 You are aware that the EU and the Irish PM have stated that under no circumstances there is to be a hard border between NI and Ireland? The DUP don't want a border. The Conservatives don't want a border.  There isn't going to be a hard border.  All the arguing is about how you can get goods and people across the border without a physical checkpoint. So far all the UK ideas have been rejected, and the only one the EU wants is for a border down the Irish Sea which has been rejected. It's a tedious stalemate.  Does anybody know what the DUP want? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
whiteowl   54 #4508 Posted October 18, 2018 Does anybody know what the DUP want?  Think they want scientists to say that dinosaurs never existed and the world is only 4000 years old or some other tosh :loopy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Top Cats Hat   10 #4509 Posted October 18, 2018  The truth is it would be unfair to over 17 million leave voters to deny them their wish to leave the EU because of the Good Friday Agreement  But somehow not unfair to the 29 million voters who DID NOT vote to leave the EU?  Have you been smoking skunk again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jim Hardie   527 #4510 Posted October 18, 2018 But somehow not unfair to the 29 million voters who DID NOT vote to leave the EU?  Hard cheese. They had their chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Top Cats Hat   10 #4511 Posted October 18, 2018  Walk away before we lose our dignity.  That is long gone!  We are a complete laughing stock now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Cyclone   10 #4512 Posted October 19, 2018 Hard cheese. They had their chance.  Hard cheese to the leave voters if it's cancelled because it can't be made to work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...