Category: UK
Conversation with a Brexiter
Via Whatsapp I had a conversation with MM today. He voted out and is pleased with the result.
His argument is that the EU is a failed programme and it is better to take your chance, leave and be optimistic regarding the outcome. Struck me as happy to gamble. Well for some people, who are in a good state in life and so are resilient to the potential adverse outcomes of the gamble that is likely to be OK. However all things are not equal in the UK and there are plenty of people who are already struggling, who were sucked into voting out, who do not have the resilience for when things turn out badly and are more likely to be on the end of the adverse effects anyway.
So there is a group of Brexiters who are happy to follow their doctrine because they are safe if things turn out badly. Reminds me of Peter Q in years gone by who was happy with the prospect of the socialist state even if quality of life was impaired by the change.
There is no plan, risks are not important,only opportunity and I’m ok Jack.
The morning after
Johnson giving his subdued speech after the results. As discussed low key and almost is if didn’t expect it himself, or want it?
Usual damage limitation speech of this type. David Cameroon is wonderful etc….
David Cameron resigns after UK votes to leave European Union | Politics | The Guardian
PM announces resignation following victory for leave supporters after divisive referendum campaign
Source: David Cameron resigns after UK votes to leave European Union | Politics | The Guardian
To be expected and deserved that he resigned.
What a political error. As PM he almost lost Scotland and now will go down as the man who unexpectedly took UK out of EU.
The face of the Etonian elite who have lead the country to uncertainty and possible chaos.
UK Votes to leave EU
My winnings from Richard is now worth ten percent less suddenly.
The Count in process
Live
EU referendum results live: Brexit most likely outcome says leading pollster
from the Telegraph live feed.
Results seem to be showing narrower wins for Stay or larger or unexpected wins for Leave.
Working class/Labour areas so far, more for Brexit.
Looks increasingly depressing.
Humour often helps to explain
European Union referendum: UK goes to the polls – BBC News
Millions of voters are casting their ballots in a historic referendum on whether the UK should remain in the European Union or leave.
Source: European Union referendum: UK goes to the polls – BBC News
It’s Thursday evening here and he polling stations have opened. Nervous about the result.
Euro 2016
England denied by Russia’s last-gasp equaliser in Euro 2016 opener | Football | The Guardian
England looked to have won through Eric Dier’s goal when Vasili Berezutski equalised in injury time to earn a draw for Russia in Marseille
The action has started. Friday night was the opener in Paris with France playing Romania.
We have been accessing the action through alternative routes. Primer TV is showing some in NZ. Sky has the rights but is showing it on a specific channel so not through our Fanpass subscription- as Sky Sports internet access.
So we have used VPN to access ITV sport and will do the same to watch on the BBC.
So far so good and an example of technology overcoming the rights lock-down that is hard to maintain in the modern world.
And as far as the football was concerned-England looked good, capable but lacked control. Should have had the game in the bag before the last minute equaliser.
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