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The EU: In, out, shake it all about.... (10 Viewers)

  • Thread starter jimmyhillsfanclub
  • Start date Jun 8, 2016
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As of right now, how are thinking of voting? In or out

  • Remain

    Votes: 23 37.1%
  • Leave

    Votes: 35 56.5%
  • Undecided

    Votes: 3 4.8%
  • Not registered or not intention to vote

    Votes: 1 1.6%

  • Total voters
    62
  • Poll closed Jun 15, 2016.
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Astute

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  • Dec 16, 2018
  • #27,056
Sick Boy said:
Haha just because he’s someone you’re politically aligned to, you turn a blind eye. It’s a disgrace that he has been put into a position of such power after his previous behaviour.
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Is that Juncker you are talking about?
 

Astute

Well-Known Member
  • Dec 16, 2018
  • #27,057
Sky Blue Pete said:
You could argue with yourself. Calm down and see things rationally. It’s not. We cannot unilaterally leave on our own terms and make easy trade deals outside of the Eu. So we can leave but it will take time and needs negotiating. Your attitude is so like Davies and rhees mogg annoyed at others hard work has achieved but buggered if I’m going to help you solve it. What are you and they afraid of? That the blister and we can leave how we like is absolute bollox?
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Yes we can leave on our own terms. But it would be without any sort of deal with the EU. As in a hard Brexit. We don't have to agree to anything that they are pushing us into.
 

Sick Boy

Super Moderator
  • Dec 16, 2018
  • #27,058
Astute said:
Is that Juncker you are talking about?
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No it’s not actually, it’s a high powered UK Minister. As I’ve said before, the UK needs to take a good look at itself before attempting to take the moral highground.
 

Sick Boy

Super Moderator
  • Dec 16, 2018
  • #27,059
Astute said:
If you want to look at fraud and having a high up job. If you want to look at having a high up job that someone shouldn't have look at the EU .

But you throw your accusations at the UK.

Fair debating?
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We were actually discussing Macron and Liam Fox, I’m not sure why you’re trying to divert to Junker. Perhaps there’s always wrongdoing amongst politicians, even in the UK.

There’s plenty of wrongdoing and injustice going on here, I look forward to your future threads where you spend several years complaining about them.
 
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Astute

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  • Dec 16, 2018
  • #27,060
Sick Boy said:
Where did I say you were promoting the right-wing? It just didn’t make sense to highlight a far right protest to show that the wider population were becoming unsettled.

Hence why I asked the point of the link.
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So am I not allowed to put up where rioting is going on?
 

Astute

Well-Known Member
  • Dec 16, 2018
  • #27,061
Sick Boy said:
We were actually discussing Macron and Liam Fox, I’m not sure why you’re trying to divert to Junker. Perhaps there’s always wrongdoing amongst politicians, even in the UK.

There’s plenty of wrongdoing and injustice going on here, I look forward to your future threads where you spend several years complaining about them.
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Yet you only ever aim at the UK and leave everyone else alone. And then when I pull you up on it you call me anti EU.

At the way you work this out are you anti UK?
 

Astute

Well-Known Member
  • Dec 16, 2018
  • #27,062
Sick Boy said:
No it’s not actually, it’s a high powered UK Minister. As I’ve said before, the UK needs to take a good look at itself before attempting to take the moral highground.
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And the EU doesn't need to look at themselves? They even stopped the investigation from taking any action.
 

Sick Boy

Super Moderator
  • Dec 16, 2018
  • #27,063
Astute said:
So am I not allowed to put up where rioting is going on?
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You’re free to do what you like?
 

Astute

Well-Known Member
  • Dec 16, 2018
  • #27,064
Sick Boy said:
You’re free to do what you like?
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Free to do so but get hounded for it.
 

Sick Boy

Super Moderator
  • Dec 16, 2018
  • #27,065
Astute said:
And the EU doesn't need to look at themselves? They even stopped the investigation from taking any action.
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I’ve always said that the EU needs reform and is far from perfect.

I’d like to see anyone suspected of wrongdoing and abusing their power to be investigated, no matter where they’re from. Sadly it would probably mean there wouldn’t be endless investigations
 
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Sick Boy

Super Moderator
  • Dec 16, 2018
  • #27,066
Astute said:
Free to do so but get hounded for it.
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It’s an open Internet forum, you shouldn’t be surprised when others comment on your posts.
 
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Astute

Well-Known Member
  • Dec 16, 2018
  • #27,067
Sick Boy said:
I’ve always said that the EU needs reform and is far from perfect.

I’d like to see anyone suspected of wrongdoing and abusing their power to be investigated, no matter where they’re from. Sadly it would probably mean there wouldn’t be endless investigations
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Look at the last page or two. Count how many times you have had a go at anyone from the UK. Look at how many times you have had a go at anyone who has mentioned anything that you see as against anyone or anything to do with the EU.

Then look back and try and find the last time you could be seen even slightly having a go at anyone or anything to do with the EU.
 

Astute

Well-Known Member
  • Dec 16, 2018
  • #27,068
Sick Boy said:
It’s an open Internet forum, you shouldn’t be surprised when others comment on your posts.
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Comment yes. But not have everything twisted all the time.
 

Sick Boy

Super Moderator
  • Dec 16, 2018
  • #27,069
Astute said:
Look at the last page or two. Count how many times you have had a go at anyone from the UK. Look at how many times you have had a go at anyone who has mentioned anything that you see as against anyone or anything to do with the EU.

Then look back and try and find the last time you could be seen even slightly having a go at anyone or anything to do with the EU.
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Half the time it’s in response to those with the attitude that Brexit must happen no matter what, it’s weird you never call these people out and only seem to apply these rules of yours to remainers.
 
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Sick Boy

Super Moderator
  • Dec 16, 2018
  • #27,070
Astute said:
Comment yes. But not have everything twisted all the time.
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Ffs how was it twisting? You were the one talking about protests in Brussels and then provided a link to a far right protest that happened to be in Brussels.

I did not claim you were endorsing the far right, just asking why it was relevant and the point of including the link
 
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martcov

Well-Known Member
  • Dec 16, 2018
  • #27,071
Astute said:
Yes we can leave on our own terms. But it would be without any sort of deal with the EU. As in a hard Brexit. We don't have to agree to anything that they are pushing us into.
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Did you read the link?
 

Sky Blue Pete

Well-Known Member
  • Dec 16, 2018
  • #27,072
martcov said:
Did you read the link?
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I’d just ask how many people want that? Cause I think and it is only a think it wouldn’t be half of the leave voters
 
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martcov

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  • Dec 16, 2018
  • #27,073
Sky Blue Pete said:
I’d just ask how many people want that? Cause I think and it is only a think it wouldn’t be half of the leave voters
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The gist of it was that we are going to make more concessions and whatever we do and with whoever we trade we will have to give up some sovereignty. At least we sit at the table in a powerful trade bloc in the EU. I don’t think leavers in general take the time to digest things as in this lecture. As he points out, the discussion has kept largely away from the single market for services where we have a surplus with the EU. When we get to the next stage, that’s where that kicks in. Then come the trade offs which destroy the leavers’ dream.

People are not going to like this. Neither remain nor leave.
 
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Astute

Well-Known Member
  • Dec 16, 2018
  • #27,074
Sick Boy said:
Half the time it’s in response to those with the attitude that Brexit must happen no matter what, it’s weird you never call these people out and only seem to apply these rules of yours to remainers.
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Why don't you look back?

You only ever notice my comments about one side but they are invisible when it is what you agree with most of the time.
 

Astute

Well-Known Member
  • Dec 16, 2018
  • #27,075
Sick Boy said:
Ffs how was it twisting? You were the one talking about protests in Brussels and then provided a link to a far right protest that happened to be in Brussels.

I did not claim you were endorsing the far right, just asking why it was relevant and the point of including the link
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Did I say you twisted this?

There was rioting. It was to do with what is going on. It was on the doorstep of the EU. It was to do with the UN. And the UK was mentioned with the UN. Look back if you missed it.
 
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martcov

Well-Known Member
  • Dec 16, 2018
  • #27,076
Astute said:
Did I say you twisted this?

There was rioting. It was to do with what is going on. It was on the doorstep of the EU. It was to do with the UN. And the UK was mentioned with the UN. Look back if you missed it.
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It was to do with protests against the UN pact guaranteeing the safe journey of human beings fleeing war zones and to encourage international efforts to stop people smugglers and people abusing other human beings in a desperate situation. Over 160 countries signed the pact out of 190 + countries. The nasty bastards in some right wing governments don’t like helping other human beings outside of their tribe. Their Flemish Nazi fans were out on the streets.
 
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martcov

Well-Known Member
  • Dec 16, 2018
  • #27,077
Astute said:
Why don't you look back?

You only ever notice my comments about one side but they are invisible when it is what you agree with most of the time.
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As a labour remain voter you will be pleased to see this poll:

„The survey suggests there is little downside to Labour backing a second referendum. Among Labour supporters another vote is massively popular, with 77 per cent in favour and just 23 per cent against.“
 

Mucca Mad Boys

Well-Known Member
  • Dec 17, 2018
  • #27,078
Astute said:
Not being on the campaign trail doesn't mean she wasn't enthusiastic about remaining. How about commenting on the link I put up for you?

Most of those on the campaign trail came out with the lies that was what Vote Remain told us. That was the official party line. But as you can see May said it as it is. How many others did?
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What point are you trying to make exactly?

In the link you posted, it goes to show how non-committal May was. She talks of risks, but you'd expect that from any sensible politician with sound judgement. Compare what May said compared to Osborne saying Brexit would make UK 'permanently poorer' and it would 'lose control' of its economy -- that's far more aggressive rhetoric. Evidently, May was in support of Remain, that point isn't being contested. To clarify what I mean, she wasn't enthusiastic in the sense of making lots of public appearances and making the aggressive case, that Osborne made, for example. She kept a relatively low profile compared to other cabinet ministers of similar standing and she didn't stake her career on the outcome of the referendum as the likes of Cameron, Osborne and Boris did. Hence, she was able to emerge from the campaign as the 'unity' candidate back in 2016. This isn't me guessing, this is actually what happened.

It should be clear that May really is committed to Brexit, she said a second referendum would be a 'betrayal' to the public vote in 2016. She's even staked her career on getting this Brexit deal through parliament. She's turned round to her own MPs and promised to step down before the next election in order to try and get this deal through. This Brexit deal defines her political career, it's what she was elected to deliver and for all her faults, she very clearly sees it as her duty to deliver that. Most politicians in her position wouldn't rule out a second referendum, yet May is seemingly willing to go all in with her deal. Incredible stubbornness. Perhaps she's a reluctant Brexiteer, but a Brexiteer nonetheless.

On the flip side, Corbyn finds himself thrust into a position where he's staked his political career on Remaining in the EU, even though he's been a eurosceptic for most of his parliamentary career. Like I think May is committed to Brexit, Corbyn is committed to Remaining because his party membership overwhelmingly supports Remain, albeit reluctantly.




George Osborne: Brexit would leave UK ‘permanently poorer’
George Osborne says Britain would 'lose control' of its economy if it left the EU
 
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Grendel

Well-Known Member
  • Dec 17, 2018
  • #27,079
Sky Blue Pete said:
How wonderful to read an expert opinion on this. Not either side but saying If we want out then ok let’s face up to how difficult this is going to be
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He’s had his snout firmly in the Eu trough and since being fired has been spouting his bilge
 

Astute

Well-Known Member
  • Dec 17, 2018
  • #27,080
Mucca Mad Boys said:
What point are you trying to make exactly?

In the link you posted, it goes to show how non-committal May was. She talks of risks, but you'd expect that from any sensible politician with sound judgement. Compare what May said compared to Osborne saying Brexit would make UK 'permanently poorer' and it would 'lose control' of its economy -- that's far more aggressive rhetoric. Evidently, May was in support of Remain, that point isn't being contested. To clarify what I mean, she wasn't enthusiastic in the sense of making lots of public appearances and making the aggressive case, that Osborne made, for example. She kept a relatively low profile compared to other cabinet ministers of similar standing and she didn't stake her career on the outcome of the referendum as the likes of Cameron, Osborne and Boris did. Hence, she was able to emerge from the campaign as the 'unity' candidate back in 2016. This isn't me guessing, this is actually what happened.

It should be clear that May really is committed to Brexit, she said a second referendum would be a 'betrayal' to the public vote in 2016. She's even staked her career on getting this Brexit deal through parliament. She's turned round to her own MPs and promised to step down before the next election in order to try and get this deal through. This Brexit deal defines her political career, it's what she was elected to deliver and for all her faults, she very clearly sees it as her duty to deliver that. Most politicians in her position wouldn't rule out a second referendum, yet May is seemingly willing to go all in with her deal. Incredible stubbornness. Perhaps she's a reluctant Brexiteer, but a Brexiteer nonetheless.

On the flip side, Corbyn finds himself thrust into a position where he's staked his political career on Remaining in the EU, even though he's been a eurosceptic for most of his parliamentary career. Like I think May is committed to Brexit, Corbyn is committed to Remaining because his party membership overwhelmingly supports Remain, albeit reluctantly.




George Osborne: Brexit would leave UK ‘permanently poorer’
George Osborne says Britain would 'lose control' of its economy if it left the EU
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What point?

I look at everything from both sides. I bring up points from both sides. But I only normally get questioned from one side.

The link I gave you was from a news outlet that is seen as unbiased. They quoted what she said before and after the referendum. I posted it because the way you was talking you would think she is and always was a leaver.

And would you expect anything else from Osborne? He didn't even want the referendum to happen.
 
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martcov

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  • Dec 17, 2018
  • #27,081
Grendel said:
He’s had his snout firmly in the Eu trough and since being fired has been spouting his bilge
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No doubt you could explain how the negotiations went far better. He was our representative. Maybe you think the scum Farage could explain things better?
 

Grendel

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  • Dec 17, 2018
  • #27,082
martcov said:
No doubt you could explain how the negotiations went far better. He was our representative. Maybe you think the scum Farage could explain things better?
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Shouldn’t you be in bed Hawe hawe? I’m sure you’ve got another long day ahead of you tomorrow spouting your leaders doctrine

Don’t forget to polish the jackboots on the way up,
 
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dutchman

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  • Dec 17, 2018
  • #27,083
Mucca Mad Boys said:
It should be clear that May really is committed to Brexit
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If she is then she's committed to a 'Brexit' in name only. Her so-called 'deal' would tie the UK to Brussels indefinitely.

She wants to able to say to the Brexiteers in her party "Look, I've taken us out" then say to the anti-Brexiteers "Look, I've taken us out but in name only".

She wants to say to able to say the Irish: "You're still in the EU even though you're still part of Britain and Britain has left the EU".

One of the briefs to her underlings was "How can we find a form of words which appeals to both sides?"

She's "all things to all men", that's been her style all along.
 
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martcov

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  • Dec 17, 2018
  • #27,084
Grendel said:
Shouldn’t you be in bed Hawe hawe? I’m sure you’ve got another long day ahead of you tomorrow spouting your leaders doctrine

Don’t forget to polish the jackboots on the way up,
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Having failed to give an intelligent response to a link to a speech made by our ex representative in the EU, a man who does know what he is talking about and who didn’t take an agressive stance in his speech, you resort to summing it up as bilge and throwing in a misspelled insult. ( It is Haw Haw not Hawe Hawe ).

Says it all really.
 
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martcov

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  • Dec 17, 2018
  • #27,085
Astute said:
What point?

I look at everything from both sides. I bring up points from both sides. But I only normally get questioned from one side.

The link I gave you was from a news outlet that is seen as unbiased. They quoted what she said before and after the referendum. I posted it because the way you was talking you would think she is and always was a leaver.

And would you expect anything else from Osborne? He didn't even want the referendum to happen.
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I asked you to put up some good points about the EU. Still waiting...,
 

Sky Blue Pete

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  • Dec 17, 2018
  • #27,086
Grendel said:
He’s had his snout firmly in the Eu trough and since being fired has been spouting his bilge
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Any comment on the words or just the person? Which of the nine main points do you have more experience of, which do you disagree with and why and which do you think are good points?

Funny how many of the ‘experts’ who were saying how easy it was all going to be are a little bit quiet now
 
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Sky Blue Pete

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  • Dec 17, 2018
  • #27,087
New EU poll 'would break faith with people'

Would it really? I’m still reeling that our elected representatives abdicated their responsibility on the issue but surely there is a way of asking the people on what they would now want given what’s happened? Maybe trust is irrecoverably lost in any case as there are very few politicians that seem to understand the issues affecting a majority of their constituents.
 
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Otis

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  • Dec 17, 2018
  • #27,088
I don't get all this new referendum being a betrayal angle being spouted by May and the cabinet.

Surely a bad deal for the country is also a betrayal of the people too isn't it?

Isn't just about everyone saying this deal is a bad deal?
 
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Sick Boy

Super Moderator
  • Dec 17, 2018
  • #27,089
Otis said:
I don't get all this new referendum being a betrayal angle being spouted by May and the cabinet.

Surely a bad deal for the country is a betrayal of the people too isn't it?
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It’s all about her wanting to appear tough to the Brexiteers and saving her career, who knows what she genuinely thinks.

I wonder when she is going to start being ‘a bloody difficult woman’ in these ‘negotiations’?
 
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Astute

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  • Dec 17, 2018
  • #27,090
Sky Blue Pete said:
Any comment on the words or just the person? Which of the nine main points do you have more experience of, which do you disagree with and why and which do you think are good points?

Funny how many of the ‘experts’ who were saying how easy it was all going to be are a little bit quiet now
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Is it surprising that people thought it would be easy when we had MP's that didn't have a clue?

It could have been a lot easier. But the EU doesn't want us to leave. They constantly told us we could change our minds and they wouldn't hold it against us. They have continued with project fear like for instance all of our aircraft will not be able to fly. That has never been correct.

They have too much to lose from us leaving. But it has all been directed to what we have to lose. And the fear is getting to people.

They need the billions off us each year. Germany isn't as strong as people think. They have more poor than us. And they are by far the strongest.

But the EU is the same as nearly every government. This includes the UK government. They don't care about the citizens. They care about themselves and the rich.

All we can do is vote someone in and hope they will be better than the last lot. But when did we last have a government that was for the people? Most on here wouldn't have even been born.

All we have is mistrust for those in charge. And if we end up staying in the EU the last small bit of trust will be gone.
 
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