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Is there not a case to be brought for criminal derilliction of duty when senior members of parliament show such scant disregard for the damages their policies will do to Britain's business and its citizens. The same level of negligence in Engineering or medicine would see you in court and potentially in jail but certainly banned from ever practicing again.

I know we love to laugh at how ludicrous Boris, Nigel and chums are but they are driving this country over a cliff edge and nobody seems to want them stopping.

Democracy, they say. I said it previously but some subjects are for specialists, the subjects altered by Brexit are for the most part way too complicated for none specialists, the average jurists would need the support of economists, constitutional/trading law specialists and multiple professionals to give sense and context to a large part of it. And after that you need actual negotiators to build a deal.
 
Surprised to see that a significant percentage of people protesting are clearly 50+ years.
Thing is young generation only talks the talk when it comes to actual actions for worse or better it is normally elder people that make the difference.
 
you think the loss of jobs will be worse than 14000?

If Airbus was to actually leave then most of their subcontractors would most likely restructure or die, that's a lot more than 14000 jobs and that's just in aeronautics. In reality you have to take into account all the the services that work for the employees, from restaurants to shops. It's like when mines are closed, it has an impact on everything around it.
 
Millions of people have been against the EU and it’s workings for a lot longer than the past 3-4 years. To suggest everyone was conned or are too thick to have an opinion is astoundingly arrogant, extremely unhelpful towards any debate and has probably driven many people in the opposite direction.

Unfortunately this is the default position for the vast majority of media and MP’s who voted remain. It’s no surprise we are where we are

This post is just as stupid as those who think only stupid people voted for Brexit.
 
I have just written to my local MP


Sir,

You will be aware of the significant aerospace presence in Farnborough and the North East region of Hampshire in general. I run a precision engineering company in the region employing some 40 people. In recent years we have seen significant growth with T/O going from £2.2m in 2011 to £4.5m last year. We manufacture and supply parts predominantly to the aerospace sector and in particular Airbus which accounts for 67% of our turnover. This has been the driver to our growth and we are currently investing in more technology/capacity and would fully anticipate the creation of further jobs.

So clearly todays warning from the COO of Airbus is more than a little disconcerting.

Airbus directly employ 14,000 people in the UK. The wider supply chain – of which we are a part- provides stable jobs for some 117,000 people. We manufacture wings in the UK which is our particular area of expertise. However, this business has long been coveted by the Germans and the French – who are more than able to step up to the plate. Even more worrying is the Chinese, who now manufacture the wings for the A320. They have been extremely agressive touting for more business in recent times.

For a global organisations like Airbus moving entire production facilities is not as daunting as many may think. They are looking 10, 20, 30 years ahead and are more than prepared to make the changes if the economic climate suggests that to be the best course of action.

The UK frittered away its own ability to influence decisions when it sold our 25% stake in Airbus.

Now we have no product of our own in the commercial airliner market - a far cry from being world leaders in the late 20th century.


If Airbus start to pull out of the UK it will be a total disaster. Company’s like mine will not be able to backfill fast enough – even if there was other work to backfill with. We would close and most people here would have difficulty finding work of a similar quality.

Airbus are stating that they are wholly unhappy with the uncertainty regarding the eventual trade deal with the EU and the implications of no customs union. They put out a serious warning to their employees against Brexit before the referendum.

If you ask me, the call of the East is a potent incentive to an organisation like Airbus.

If there is a hidden agenda to move to things that way in the longer term then the UK Government should be pulling out all the stops not to help that along by providing Airbus with ready-made excuses like a hard Brexit with no deal on customs.

I would like to hope that for the benefit of all my employees here, along with the many thousand in this region and, the country as a whole, that you would raise some serious concerns regarding this situation and implore the government to act in the interest of the aerospace industry in the UK.

I think dismissing the Airbus COO’s comments as ‘scare-mongering’ is a risk we take at our peril.


Regards
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Good luck John!
 


Why does nobody challenge this twat to show us what Brexit 'done well' actually looks like and means?

Nobody else can show us what done well looks like so he should either put up or shut up.

it's just a notion and a feeling that we're gonna be alright on the Leave side with no factual basis behind it at all isn't it?
 
Is there not a case to be brought for criminal derilliction of duty when senior members of parliament show such scant disregard for the damages their policies will do to Britain's business and its citizens. The same level of negligence in Engineering or medicine would see you in court and potentially in jail but certainly banned from ever practicing again.

I know we love to laugh at how ludicrous Boris, Nigel and chums are but they are driving this country over a cliff edge and nobody seems to want them stopping.

This is the problem, no-one challenges anything in the UK media, oh it's a jolly jape , what a laugh - the country's going to the dogs but nobody must make a fuss or call people out or woe betide call someone an idiot. Stiff upper lip and go down with the ship. Absolutely ludicrous.
 


Why does nobody challenge this twat to show us what Brexit 'done well' actually looks like and means?

Nobody else can show us what done well looks like so he should either put up or shut up.

it's just a notion and a feeling that we're gonna be alright on the Leave side with no factual basis behind it at all isn't it?


Because he's a snake and won't own anything anyway. If you manage to get a definitive statement, any criticism would be labelled as a misrepresentation, and then he'll just go back to making empty, generic statements and keeping track of his bank balance.
 
Because he's a snake and won't own anything anyway. If you manage to get a definitive statement, any criticism would be labelled as a misrepresentation, and then he'll just go back to making empty, generic statements and keeping track of his bank balance.

To be fair, there is no answer and that's the problem. From the beginning the problem is that some people in the UK misjudged the power balance, triggering art.50 was the entire plan, it was supposed to create panic among EU members who would try everything to keep the UK happy. Remember, German car constructors were supposed to force Merkel's hands and Germany, who controls the EU, was supposed to impose a deal beneficial to the UK.
 
This is the problem, no-one challenges anything in the UK media, oh it's a jolly jape , what a laugh - the country's going to the dogs but nobody must make a fuss or call people out or woe betide call someone an idiot. Stiff upper lip and go down with the ship. Absolutely ludicrous.

That won't happen because the media is equally accountable since it backed brexit. However things are slowly changing. For example The daily mail editor has resigned. Most will milk till the end of the circus show and then vanish, probably to europe
 
That won't happen because the media is equally accountable since it backed brexit. However things are slowly changing. For example The daily mail editor has resigned. Most will milk till the end of the circus show and then vanish, probably to europe

Yes, agreed.
Here's another example from today:
Fox, speaking on the second anniversary of the Brexit vote, said it was essential the EU believed Britain was serious about the threat to walk away from negotiations. “I think our negotiating partners would not be wise if they believed that the prime minister was bluffing,” Fox told the BBC. “I think it’s essential as we enter the next phase of the negotiations that the European Union understands that and believes it.”

Did anyone from the BBC point out to Fox that it's the UK who are shooting themselves, not in the foot, but in the head.
 
Yes, agreed.
Here's another example from today:
Fox, speaking on the second anniversary of the Brexit vote, said it was essential the EU believed Britain was serious about the threat to walk away from negotiations. “I think our negotiating partners would not be wise if they believed that the prime minister was bluffing,” Fox told the BBC. “I think it’s essential as we enter the next phase of the negotiations that the European Union understands that and believes it.”

Did anyone from the BBC point out to Fox that it's the UK who are shooting themselves, not in the foot, but in the head.

If that was really the case then the UK would be investing heavily on setting systems in place such as customs, arranging a deal with wto etc.

I wont be surprised if the Eu delays everything only to offer a take it or leave it deal at the end of this year. The Uk will have to choose between a financial meltdown of epic proportions or signing anything that is thrown at it
 
If that was really the case then the UK would be investing heavily on setting systems in place such as customs, arranging a deal with wto etc.

I wont be surprised if the Eu delays everything only to offer a take it or leave it deal at the end of this year. The Uk will have to choose between a financial meltdown of epic proportions or signing anything that is thrown at it

But the deal is already there, either the UK remain in the CU/SM, pay what they have to or they leave outright in March.
What the negotiable or rather discussion parts are the citizens rights and the Irish border. If that is resolved the future relationship will be discussed and will be based on the choice the UK makes. The UK have the choice to make now or at the very latest in the autumn.

I know it's hard to think that a government could be this incompetent but I do believe that they are , mixed with a group of self-interested leeches who couldn't give a toss what happens to the country.
 
you think the loss of jobs will be worse than 14000?

A 1% shift in unemployment in the UK amounts to around 350k people. In the last recession the rate went up by ~4%. Maybe we avoid a recession somehow but it is safe to say more than 14k jobs are on the line.

This is different to the financial crisis too. This is a country rich with foreign investors, which we rely on, actively encouraging them to leave.
 
Surprising how few political fecks have been given.

A major employer has warned about the impact on thousands of jobs as a result of Brexit and from watching Newsnight the day the story broke, neither the government nor the opposition were willing to put up anyone to even discuss it.

Very soon people will be losing their jobs and May's going to be talking about a 'Red white and blue, full-on-Britishy-witishy-Brexit' and Corbyn's going to respond by announcing plans to launch a campaign to save sea turtle. It's comic, almost.

Tories are destroying the country through some hard-right ideological agenda that makes no fecking sense and stands up to feck all reasoning or logic, and Labour are desperately trying to disguise the fact they're happy to look the other way with their "We're only the opposition, wtf do you expect us to do - oppose things?" defence.
 
That's not what I said.
If they disagree with me is up to them.
If they believe lies and are conned by those lies then yes they are idiots, if they vote for something which with 100% certainty will damage their lives then yes they are idiots.

The UK is now down to 2 choices voted for by Brexiters now that staying is not really an option.
One is staying in the CU/SM - if Brexiters thought they voted for this - what is intelligent about being exactly the same as before but paying more and having no say in the EU parliament.
Second option is no deal, NI problem, supply chains grind to a halt, not just car parts or aerospace parts, food, medicine, services, travel, logistics, investments, currency , you name it it will be severely disrupted - why would you vote for that.

There still remains this idea that Theresa May will be negotiating for something that is not a cliff edge but Brexit is the cliff edge. Whether she has 5 MPs or 650 MPs it makes no difference.
The EU are waiting for her to choose option one or option two not which bits she would like to keep. This is clearly a problem in the British media whether it be pro-Brexit or pro-Remain media, they still do not explain what is at stake here.

Look. You still think everyone who voted leave is an idiot and isn’t as good at critical thinking as you. This is a fact. You subsequently believe you are smarter than 17 million people which is hindering your ability to debate properly. Open your eyes a little. I did 18 months ago and it’s far more rewarding
 
Look. You still think everyone who voted leave is an idiot and isn’t as good at critical thinking as you. This is a fact. You subsequently believe you are smarter than 17 million people which is hindering your ability to debate properly. Open your eyes a little. I did 18 months ago and it’s far more rewarding

What about his statement is wrong?
 
Look. You still think everyone who voted leave is an idiot and isn’t as good at critical thinking as you. This is a fact. You subsequently believe you are smarter than 17 million people which is hindering your ability to debate properly. Open your eyes a little. I did 18 months ago and it’s far more rewarding

I didn't say anyone who disagrees with me is an idiot
but :
Yes I do believe that everyone who voted Leave is an idiot apart from those who have a vested interest in the UK collapsing economically. I also think people are idiots whether they voted Leave or not who believe that the UK are going to have a wonderful time if they leave with no deal. It's not an opinion - the UK cannot survive economically if they crash out. The 2008 crash will seem like a walk in the park. It's not me who has to open their eyes.

Also if you hadn't noticed the debate about the referendum finished two years ago, the only debate left is whether the UK leave but stay in the CU/SM or whether they crash out. They're leaving, it's just a question of how. The Uk government still think they can cherry pick, they definitely,without question, cannot.
So either they shut up about leaving the CU/SM or leave tomorrow , what are they waiting for, they are going to negotiate what? It is farcical.
 
The point is he thinks everyone who voted to leave is a moron. This is clearly not the case and 1000 posts repeating the same things isn’t going to change it


It's clear he thinks those who voted against their own interests because they were duped and too lazy to find out the truth are morons.

I'd agree with that.
 
The point is he thinks everyone who voted to leave is a moron. This is clearly not the case and 1000 posts repeating the same things isn’t going to change it

And being in a Norway style agreement is not “EU in all but name” at all

As pointed out numerous times a "Norway" style agreement is not the solution, there are still borders, ask Airbus, BMW ,Jag, and hundreds/thousands of others.
Ask Northern Ireland/Ireland
The UK is a small island with a large population with very few border crossings - if you go back a few pages all this was debated and pointed out where the problems were for the hundredth time and even before the referendum.

The only possible solution to not crashing out is staying in the CU/SM. Can you sense my frustration?
 
I reckon I'm smarter than at least 17 million brits. It's not an outrageous claim.

I should fecking hope so simce 0-15 year olds number more than that in the UK population :lol:

Anyone who thinks their government are acting in their best interests even when its not in the said government actors personal interests are fecking morons and deserve what’s coming to them.
 
The point is he thinks everyone who voted to leave is a moron. This is clearly not the case and 1000 posts repeating the same things isn’t going to change it

And being in a Norway style agreement is not “EU in all but name” at all

Irrespective of whether or not he's adopting a condescending tone or not, it's remarkable and eye-opening how often Brexiteers resort to talking about stuff like this to deflect away from actual discussion of Brexit itself.

Our two options are to essentially crash out of the CU and SM, which is an impossibility considering the NI issue, or remain in the CU and SM, which allows us to mostly retain our current status but without the benefits of the EU. Neither option is particularly beneficial yet people continue to advocate them all the same. I'm all for remaining polite but I can see why some people despair when this is continually ignored in favour of people being called out for incompatible political stances that don't work in reality.
 
As pointed out numerous times a "Norway" style agreement is not the solution, there are still borders, ask Airbus, BMW ,Jag, and hundreds/thousands of others.
Ask Northern Ireland/Ireland
The UK is a small island with a large population with very few border crossings - if you go back a few pages all this was debated and pointed out where the problems were for the hundredth time and even before the referendum.

The only possible solution to not crashing out is staying in the CU/SM. Can you sense my frustration?

I can sense your frustration Paul but the problem is you listen to people like Jacob Rees Mogg and lump everyone in the same boat as him. No wonder you are so angry.
 
Tell me more

For a starter, how does the UK function with no agreements in place for anything. Borders closed, nothing in place to cope with that. How many companies would have left by then. Sterling would collapse again.

Some bright spark will say - so will the EU - before they do - the UK effectively will have cut itself off not only from the EU but the rest of the world. The EU would be cut off from one country - the UK. But yep, the EU need the UK more than the UK needs the EU.

Haven't got the energy to complete a 100 page list of all the problems crashing out will cause.
 
Irrespective of whether or not he's adopting a condescending tone or not, it's remarkable and eye-opening how often Brexiteers resort to talking about stuff like this to deflect away from actual discussion of Brexit itself.

Our two options are to essentially crash out of the CU and SM, which is an impossibility considering the NI issue, or remain in the CU and SM, which allows us to mostly retain our current status but without the benefits of the EU. Neither option is particularly beneficial yet people continue to advocate them all the same. I'm all for remaining polite but I can see why some people despair when this is continually ignored in favour of people being called out for incompatible political stances that don't work in reality.

Let’s have a bit of role play. Challenge yourself to name 5 benefits of leaving the EU via a Norway style EEA/EFTA agreement.
 
For a starter, how does the UK function with no agreements in place for anything. Borders closed, nothing in place to cope with that. How many companies would have left by then. Sterling would collapse again.

Some bright spark will say - so will the EU - before they do - the UK effectively will have cut itself off not only from the EU but the rest of the world. The EU would be cut off from one country - the UK. But yep, the EU need the UK more than the UK needs the EU.

Haven't got the energy to complete a 100 page list of all the problems crashing out will cause.

Listen mate yeah, we got our sovereignty back. If you don’t like it then you can feck off somewhere else where you don’t mind foreigners interfering with the shape of your bananas!
 
I can sense your frustration Paul but the problem is you listen to people like Jacob Rees Mogg and lump everyone in the same boat as him. No wonder you are so angry.

I don't listen to JRM or Farage or any of those anymore. I'm listening to normal people, as I've said nobody picks apart any arguments . The Uk is sleepwalking into catastrophe.

I'd be angry if my life was damaged by the Leavers, fortunately I'm well out of it. I'm just bewildered at why people cannot see what is so damned obvious, are they putting something in the water in the UK?
 
I don't listen to JRM or Farage or any of those anymore. I'm listening to normal people, as I've said nobody picks apart any arguments . The Uk is sleepwalking into catastrophe.

I'd be angry if my life was damaged by the Leavers, fortunately I'm well out of it. I'm just bewildered at why people cannot see what is so damned obvious, are they putting something in the water in the UK?

Yes you do Paul. You are always lumping the no deal Brexit loons with everybody else. It’s what makes you so angry. I think a lot of people feel differently to what you think they do and it would go a long way if you started thinking about what happens outside the m25 bubble of shite