tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post922221586821650533..comments2024-03-03T17:01:57.876-05:00Comments on Montreal Simon: The Brexit Fiasco: Now Some Say They're SorrySimonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-72384416187673757782016-06-27T07:51:53.267-04:002016-06-27T07:51:53.267-04:00hi e.a.f...yes it will not be easy for the Cons to...hi e.a.f...yes it will not be easy for the Cons to clean up the mess they have made, and it will not be easy for Scotland to separate with the Spanish government worried that Catalonia could be next. But the tide of history is irresistible, and we do live in a time when radical change is in the air...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-41711678567817385402016-06-27T07:48:48.590-04:002016-06-27T07:48:48.590-04:00hi anon...I must admit that I was surprised that W...hi anon...I must admit that I was surprised that Wales voted to leave, for you're right I have never heard of them being stupid or bigoted. But then a lot of English people aren't either, so the only way I can explain it is that it must be its aging population, who like many other older people in Britain believe they can restore the past when everything seemed simpler and better...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-18207856410630359362016-06-27T07:45:26.819-04:002016-06-27T07:45:26.819-04:00hi MC...I hope that Scotland does separate, becaus...hi MC...I hope that Scotland does separate, because as things stand its votes count for nothing in a British general election, and England gets to dictate what kind of government it should have. And since the Cameron Cons have done horrible things to the poor and the country's medicare system, the only way the Scots can escape them is to separate, and run their own affairs. It's not a tribal thing, my Mum is English so I can hardly hate that country. It's just a simple matter of democracy...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-65614746268828664162016-06-27T07:40:05.135-04:002016-06-27T07:40:05.135-04:00hi TS...well she is now, and she has always loved ...hi TS...well she is now, and she has always loved me not matter what wild and crazy things I did when I was a teenager. But of course would NEVER do now ;)<br />But seriously, this brevet result is going to cause all kinds of economic dislocation. My brother who works in Europe and has a British passport, is now worried that he could lose his job. So are millions of others in Britain and Europe. I realize the European Union is not perfect, but it is a noble idea, and they should have worked to reform it rather than throwing out the baby with the bath water...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-71993478068888123332016-06-27T07:33:29.270-04:002016-06-27T07:33:29.270-04:00hi RT...yes, the Brexiteers seem to have voted to ...hi RT...yes, the Brexiteers seem to have voted to take Britain out of the EU, with some not knowing what they are doing, and their demagogic leaders with no plan to deal with what will happen next. And yes, it is a very good reason why we should avoid referendums on complicated matters where the ignorant can be confused, or manipulated by others for their own purposes...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-45590281458221615502016-06-26T20:05:49.747-04:002016-06-26T20:05:49.747-04:00Cameron will walk away from the mess created by Bo...Cameron will walk away from the mess created by Boris and Nigel. they will have to clean it up, along with those who campaigned for leave. yes there were a lot of things wrong with the E.U., but negotiations could have worked those things out. <br /><br />People like Boris, made a living of "gottacha" journalism. well now, Cameron has "got" Boris. The guy's hair looks too much like Trumps.......<br /><br />Some may not welcome the Scots in the E.U., one being Spain. as an article explained they aren't too keen on more seperatists and being an e.g,. to their seperatists. <br /><br />Northern Ireland, that is going to be a problem. They are currently a part of G.B. and to get to Ireland proper, there will be new immigration borders. that maybe troublesome. Would northern Ireland vote to join, Ireland? its hard to say, but it is doubtful the Protestants will go for it. <br /><br />We will know in 10 years how this shakes out. Hope to live that long.e.a.f.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-73931599395967033442016-06-26T18:15:42.665-04:002016-06-26T18:15:42.665-04:00The Welsh are far from being bigots or stupid, so ...The Welsh are far from being bigots or stupid, so why did they vote to leave? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-69220183633938276862016-06-26T09:16:32.746-04:002016-06-26T09:16:32.746-04:00Good on Scotland if they do separate. I believe in...Good on Scotland if they do separate. I believe in the smaller the government the better. You have a great day too Simon, I'm off to the mall time to find a couple of shirts that actually fit me. :(<br /><br />-MCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-70198245385583595262016-06-26T08:13:27.117-04:002016-06-26T08:13:27.117-04:00Your mum must be very proud of you Simon! Brillian...Your mum must be very proud of you Simon! Brilliant tattoo. On your point about remaining in EU, mainly Brits are applying for all kinds of passports from family members being French, German, etc. I would liken this to one day waking up and being constricted to one province. Trade is real, anyone in business has to deal with international trade issues (and by extension consumers).<br /><br />Great post.<br /><br />TSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-3855127892078457802016-06-26T07:35:10.834-04:002016-06-26T07:35:10.834-04:00The poor Brits,stiff upper lip and all. Why don...The poor Brits,stiff upper lip and all. Why don't they do referendums the Canadian / Scottish way? Take the best out of 3 or 4 or what ever it takes to get the answer they want? Then again 50% +1 referendums are really not a great idea on key issues. Turns out politicians have been known to tell lies.<br />RT<br />RtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com