Brexit - Art 50 on Mar 29th

[durrtygoodz]

About a third of British voters voted for Brexit. Almost as many voted to stay.

The key word being "almost".

[ranzino]

I hope he enjoys the 8-10 year wait it takes to strike trade deals with the EU. Why would he go to the UK if he wants to strike a trade deal with the EU since the UK is leaving?

Talks began in 2013, half time hopefully ?
Well, nobody in Tokio knew UK is up for Brexit when the talks started. Take a guess how much headaches they got now on the prospect to talk to London separately later.

[Activi-T]

talks started in 2013 http://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/cou...untries/japan/
sorry i forgot the /s

I hope he enjoys the remaining 4-6 year wait then

[Mormolyce]

The key word being "almost".

But not even half the people voted to leave, so the "democracy" angle is bunk.

[AeneasBK]

Nice democracy m8

People have attempted to explain British politics over and over. I certainly wouldn't describe it as a democracy. There is no way to vote for any issue you feel strongly about other than a referendum like the 3 we've had. Otherwise , much like the USA and other "democracies" you pick a group of people to make it all up as they go along. And sneer at other less enlightened nations

Sometimes people back the same group of people for their entire lives. Regardless.

[durrtygoodz]

But not even half the people voted to leave, so the "democracy" angle is bunk.

Over half the voters voted to leave. Nothing else matters. Remainers that didn't show up on voting day can sit and whine all they want, changes nothing.

[Mormolyce]

Over half the voters voted to leave.

About a third of voters voted to leave.

[durrtygoodz]

About a third of voters voted to leave.

51.9% voted to leave.

Just so you're clear, a third as a percentage is 33.33%.

[Liftbrul]

Good luck friends. Make the most of it. And fuck the haters.

[Pann]

51.9% voted to leave.

Just so you're clear, a third as a percentage is 33.33%.

51.9% of those that voted, voted to leave however not all of 46.5million people that were eligible to vote actually voted. So you are both in a sense correct although it is a pretty pointless argument.

[Beazy]

Does anyone think this might be the first domino to fall in the EU?

[durrtygoodz]

51.9% of those that voted, voted to leave however not all of 46.5million people that were eligible to vote actually voted. So you are both in a sense correct although it is a pretty pointless argument.

The people who didn't vote are irrelevant.

[Deleted]

51.9% voted to leave.

Just so you're clear, a third as a percentage is 33.33%.

He's talking about the following:
51.9% of all registered voters who attended the vote voted leave, but only 72% of registered voters turned up to the vote.
After taking this into account only about 36% actually voted leave.

Does anyone think this might be the first domino to fall in the EU?

I'm certain the other potential dominos will be smart enough to catiously follow what is going on and decide based on that before falling over.

[Pann]

The people who didn't vote are irrelevant.

As I said it is a pointless argument so I am not sure why you needed direct this statement at me.

[Mayhem]

Does anyone think this might be the first domino to fall in the EU?

Yes, up next is austria with its presidential election in 2016, oh wait, no but up next are the netherlands with its parliamental elections in early 2017, oh wait.

Hm it might be the first domino, or the only one.

[durrtygoodz]

He's talking about the following:
51.9% of all registered voters who attended the vote voted leave, but only 72% of registered voters turned up to the vote.
After taking this into account only about 36% actually voted leave.

Explain why it's relevant.

People who piss away their right to vote are retarded.

[Tinch]

Oh, there will be hits. But all the social qualities you described? They are, literally, one of the reasons why the EU says "No single access without free movement".

And the runaway traffic is actually Europe. That's why the UK is so successful. Not because of the manpower, which is certainly a part of it. But the main reason, by a mile, is because of their unique position. Passporting those financial services makes London the ideal entryway to mainland Europe for third countries. Only a fraction of those stay in the UK. Most of them pass through London straight to the continent. Without passporting, that route is closed. And those markets? They still want access to one of the two biggest markets on the planet (even without the UK). Demand doesn't simply vanish because one of the intermediary traders loses his license. The market will find other ways. And London will lose business.

Europe accounts for about a third of the UK's exports of financial services. Whilst that is obviously still a significant amount, its by no means the key reason for London's success. It was one of the world's leading financial centres long before the UK even joined the EU.

[Vorkreist]

"Goldman Sachs confirms London jobs will move to Europe in first stage of Brexit reshuffle"

http://www.cnbc.com/2017/03/21/goldm...reshuffle.html

[Slant]

Europe accounts for about a third of the UK's exports of financial services. Whilst that is obviously still a significant amount, its by no means the key reason for London's success. It was one of the world's leading financial centres long before the UK even joined the EU.

You're forgetting the stream that comes from the continent to the UK. The UK's unique position is really the reason why they're the hub that they are. And they're about to gamble on it with an all-in. Not the smartest move.

[Puremallace]

Brexit is still fucking stupid, gets stupider by the day, and everyone who voted for it can DIAF.

Basically this. It was the very definition of feelings over logic and politicians who lied their ass's off to get it approved. This will easily put the UK into a recession for a pretty long period of time.