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Old Sep 29, 2017 | 01:00 PM
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It probably sounds better to a brexiteer that junker is ordering troops on the street
If Juncker said all Remain voters should kill themselves in solidarity to the EU, I think you clowns would actually do it!
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Old Sep 29, 2017 | 02:22 PM
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If Juncker said all Remain voters should kill themselves in solidarity to the EU, I think you clowns would actually do it!
Oh, the irony!
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Old Sep 29, 2017 | 02:52 PM
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This is why we're in the position we're in. !

That 3 percent just couldn't be asked to fact check

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.w...1ed_story.html
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Old Sep 29, 2017 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by dpb
This is why we're in the position we're in. !

That 3 percent just couldn't be asked to fact check

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.w...1ed_story.html
Yes good luck with that. The EU are likely pushing the Spainish government to quell this 'outbreak of democracy'.

Look at what happened in Greece in 2015. They allow the referendum to go ahead, but the result didn't go the way they wanted, so they pick it to pieces on technicalities and essentially claim it be illegal. Greece remains crippled econimically and trapped in the Euro/Eurozone.

Oh, the irony!
What's ironic is some of you confused remain voters being all for the democratic vote for the Catalan region, despite being all anti-democracy with regards the BREXIT vote because that didn't go your way

For the record I have no bias on which way this vote pans out (if it even goes ahead), but clearly there is a strong desire for citizens to have this vote, so I believe it should go ahead, and the result should be respected whatever the outcome.

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Old Sep 29, 2017 | 04:50 PM
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"Whatever the outcome"?
You'll never get remainers to agree to that one Pete.
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Old Sep 29, 2017 | 06:29 PM
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The sign said that we give the EU £350 million a week. That's not a lie no matter how you spin it. Whether they give it back, or we withold part of it, we are commited to that spend.
It also SUGGESTED we spend it better.

THAT resounded with a whole load of voters...and why not?

Why give it to ex-communist states that hated us forty years ago, when we could spend it on our NHS, our pensioners, our service men and women???
you Brexidiots bull**** so much - I suspect you don't even know you are doing it

it is a mental illness



"LETS GIVE THE NHS THE 350 MILLION WE SEND THE EU EVERY WEEK"

it did not suggest "why don't we" - it said - and I repeat

"LETS GIVE THE NHS THE 350 MILLION WE SEND THE EU EVERY WEEK"

you wonder why people are laughing at you idiots

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Old Sep 29, 2017 | 06:43 PM
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Oh, the most bitter remoaner on the forum makes an appearance Based on the tone and offensive nature of his comments towards those who don't share his views, probably back from smashing up some stuff at an Antifa rally or something.

You need to learn to respect democracy.

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Old Sep 29, 2017 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by alcazar
"Whatever the outcome"?
You'll never get remainers to agree to that one Pete.
Yeah it's pretty staggering the way some of these guys behave.

Makes you wonder how the 'losing team' in the Catalan vote will behave. I expect they'll be a lot more graceful in defeat, and won't act like spoilt children who've had their toys taken away.
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Old Sep 29, 2017 | 07:49 PM
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interesting short video for the Austrian Schoolers and Goldies

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Old Sep 29, 2017 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Petem95
Oh, the most bitter remoaner on the forum makes an appearance Based on the tone and offensive nature of his comments towards those who don't share his views, probably back from smashing up some stuff at an Antifa rally or something.

You need to learn to respect democracy.
thank you

your concerns are noted
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Old Sep 30, 2017 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Petem95
Yeah it's pretty staggering the way some of these guys behave.

Makes you wonder how the 'losing team' in the Catalan vote will behave. I expect they'll be a lot more graceful in defeat, and won't act like spoilt children who've had their toys taken away.
Oh give over, as if the Brexit mob were going to just roll over and let it die if they lost. Nigel Farage even went on record saying that if they lost it was a job unfinished and he'd be back to try again until the result went his way.
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Old Sep 30, 2017 | 11:54 AM
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Hodgy:
I have no idea what part of the UK you are from, or even if English is your first language.

But back when I was at GRAMMAR SCHOOL, the expression "Let's" was a suggestion.

As in, "Let's go to cinemas".

It implied something you'd LIKE to do and was asking if others thought so too. Almost a question.

So your oft-repeated assertion that it means "We will..." is just plain wrong.

And I'm further afraid that your bitterness is leading you into peppering every post with insults. Time you argued properly and not on a personal level?

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Old Sep 30, 2017 | 11:56 AM
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Oh give over, as if the Brexit mob were going to just roll over and let it die if they lost. Nigel Farage even went on record saying that if they lost it was a job unfinished and he'd be back to try again until the result went his way.
HE did, yes. But that was UKIP's whole raison d'etre.

Not so those who voted out. We'd just have got on with it, just as we had to when the loonies elected Bliar again.....
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Old Sep 30, 2017 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by alcazar
HE did, yes. But that was UKIP's whole raison d'etre.

Not so those who voted out. We'd just have got on with it, just as we had to when the loonies elected Bliar again.....
LOL

You did nothing but whinge and whine when Blair was in power
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Old Sep 30, 2017 | 12:03 PM
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And some of the things they got up to didn't merit it?

You continue to amaze me, Martin. Your personal attacks are almost on a par with Hodgy's.

Is it your bitterness in defeat that's making you have to be nasty in your posts?
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Old Sep 30, 2017 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by alcazar
And some of the things they got up to didn't merit it?

You continue to amaze me, Martin. Your personal attacks are almost on a par with Hodgy's.

Is it your bitterness in defeat that's making you have to be nasty in your posts?
OK I'll just ignore your blatant hypocrisy in future.
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Old Oct 1, 2017 | 01:26 PM
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When you try and have democracy in the EU...

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Old Oct 1, 2017 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Petem95
When you try and have democracy in the EU...

https://twitter.com/GissiSim/status/914428237736026112
Pete's EU Stormtroopers.
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Old Oct 1, 2017 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Martin2005
Pete's EU Stormtroopers.
The EU want a superstate, the absolute last thing they will want, or tolerate is separatist movements. The Spanish government is clearly acting in the EU interests/demands here.

While that's going on (and probably only a matter of time until the EU stormtroopers kill someone), more people are killed by having their throats slit or stabbed to death in the latest islamic terrorist attack in Europe

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-41461107

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Old Oct 1, 2017 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Petem95
The EU want a superstate, the absolute last thing they will want, or tolerate is separatist movements. The Spanish government is clearly acting in the EU interests/demands here.

While that's going on (and probably only a matter of time until the EU stormtroopers kill someone), more people are killed by having their throats slit or stabbed to death in the latest islamic terrorist attack in Europe

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-41461107
Utter feckin rubbish.

The Spanish government are the ones who've always opposed this. Bugger all to do with the EU.
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Old Oct 1, 2017 | 03:18 PM
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Utter feckin rubbish.

The Spanish government are the ones who've always opposed this. Bugger all to do with the EU.
So the EU are happy for a separatist movement vote to go ahead are they?!..

They're all about a superstate, centralised government. It absolutely goes against what they're about. They'll be demanding the Spanish government stop this vote at all costs.

I guess you just blindly agree with everything the EU does and says, and you will not accept any criticism of the EU.

If this was occupied France in the early 40's you'd be all for continued occupation "we're stronger together" etc. You'd probably be reporting any resistance members to the ****'s.
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So the EU are happy for a separatist movement vote to go ahead are they?!..

They're all about a superstate, centralised government. It absolutely goes against what they're about. They'll be demanding the Spanish government stop this vote at all costs.

I guess you just blindly agree with everything the EU does and says, and you will not accept any criticism of the EU.

If this was occupied France in the early 40's you'd be all for continued occupation "we're stronger together" etc. You'd probably be reporting any resistance members to the ****'s.
I wish you'd stop telling me what I think.

Do you actually have any evidence of EU interference in this vote? Or you just making it up in a hope that it's true?
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Old Oct 1, 2017 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Martin2005
I wish you'd stop telling me what I think.

Do you actually have any evidence of EU interference in this vote? Or you just making it up in a hope that it's true?
Christ, do you ever think for yourself?! You really do have totally unwavering support for the EU don't you, it's staggering!

So do you think a separatist movement is in the EU's interests? It's totally against the ideal's of the project!! Of course they'll have influence on the actions of Spanish government! Are they going to do that publicly?! Obviously not!!!

You're clearly not stupid, but think!!!!
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Old Oct 1, 2017 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Petem95
Christ, do you ever think for yourself?! You really do have totally unwavering support for the EU don't you, it's staggering!

So do you think a separatist movement is in the EU's interests? It's totally against the ideal's of the project!! Of course they'll have influence on the actions of Spanish government! Are they going to do that publicly?! Obviously not!!!

You're clearly not stupid, but think!!!!
Again stop telling me what I think and provide something that supports your claim.
The Spanish government are vehemently opposed to and independent Catalonia, they don't need the EU to tell them anything.
So right back at you; do you really think things through, or just spout it if it fits with your neo-con view of the world?
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Originally Posted by Martin2005
Again stop telling me what I think and provide something that supports your claim.
The Spanish government are vehemently opposed to and independent Catalonia, they don't need the EU to tell them anything.
So right back at you; do you really think things through, or just spout it if it fits with your neo-con view of the world?
So as per usual you avoid answering the question! Well I've already answered it for you - of course the EU won't allow this to go ahead. Juncker has already said he considers the vote 'illegal' (obviously he would), and has warned against "separatist adventures".

Hardly a surprise that these heavy handed tactics have led to a surge in the predicted 'leave' vote;

We noted yesterday that "if Catalonia secedes from Spain...in terms of the debt sustainability parameters laid down by the Treaty of Maastricht, it’d be the Eurozone debt crisis 2.0..." and it is clear by the thuggish brutality of Spain's police that Rajoy will do anything to ensure this vote does not go ahead as the latest poll data shows a massive surge in favor of independence, as government fascism has clearly triggered unintended consequences
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-1...n-independence
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So as per usual you avoid answering the question! Well I've already answered it for you - of course the EU won't allow this to go ahead. Juncker has already said he considers the vote 'illegal' (obviously he would), and has warned against "separatist adventures".

Hardly a surprise that these heavy handed tactics have led to a surge in the predicted 'leave' vote;



http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-1...n-independence
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You might knock some sense into yourself if you do it hard enough
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Old Oct 1, 2017 | 04:24 PM
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You might knock some sense into yourself if you do it hard enough
No just frustration at you turning this into an EU story when it just isn't.
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So do you think a separatist movement is in the EU's interests? It's totally against the ideal's of the project!! Of course they'll have influence on the actions of Spanish government! Are they going to do that publicly?! Obviously not!!!
I'm interested to know how you assess the EU's role in the referendum for Scottish independence in this context. Were they against it? Were they involved in the process? Did they interfere in any way?
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I'm interested to know how you assess the EU's role in the referendum for Scottish independence in this context. Were they against it? Were they involved in the process? Did they interfere in any way?
Scotland is a different kettle of fish - the EU would potentially see this as winning back a region which will otherwise be leaving the EU, so they're more likely to be in favour. For the record I believe if enough people want that vote for independence, then it should go ahead, but I think focus on it has dwindled since oil prices collapsed, and I think they would choose to remain as part of the UK.

The Catalan vote is different as this throws up a whole host of issues for the EU. Other than it being totally against their ideals, it also raises the question of debt. Even if the Catalan region agreed to take on an equal cut of Spain's debt, based on GDP per capita, that would leave Spain struggling to pay their share, as they lose their most productive region. This would raise bond yields for Spanish debt, increase chances of default - you've got another European debt crisis on your hands before you know it. If they played hard ball and refused to take a cut of Spain's debt then you've got even worse problems.

This would also likely lead to other separatist movements gathering speed - Basque region (another productive area and 2.5m people), Flanders region etc. Again it goes against the EU ideals - they'll want these outbreaks of democracy crushing, but they'll want the host countries government to be the driver in this to protect face for the EU.

What are your views on the Catalan vote, do you believe they should have the chance for a democratic vote for independence?

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