Sunday, 17 April 2016

How to Decide. The Great EU Debate Continues.


                              Résultat de recherche d'images pour "tossing coin"

Heads we stay; tails we quit.

(US residents may like to remember this method when choosing a President)



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28 comments:

  1. Coppa's girl17 April 2016 at 06:59

    As good a way as any, Cro.

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  2. Anonymous17 April 2016 at 07:35

    I just want some solid facts instead of the endless parade of opinions and scaremongering we currently have - something to enable an informed decision to be made.

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    1. Cro Magnon17 April 2016 at 08:03

      The problem is, that it's all supposition; no-one really knows. It's not only the UK's relationship with the EU that's in question, it's also their relationship with one of the world's strongest economies (the UK) that's at stake. No-one seems to take that into consideration either.

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    2. Coppa's girl17 April 2016 at 12:14

      Will the UK's economy remain as strong if Britain comes out? I've read that most of the London-based financial institutions will be re-located to Frankfurt, if the vote is to leave.

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    3. Cro Magnon17 April 2016 at 12:53

      I don't think things will change too much. The remaining EU countries will continue to want to export to the UK, just as much as the UK will want to export to the EU. As for The City, I can't see them wanting to relocate.

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    4. Anonymous17 April 2016 at 13:57

      Britain was a global economic powerhouse before joining the 'common market' so why should we suffer if we go back to those days.
      China isn't part of the EU and they seem to have done pretty well.
      I'm no economist and I largely ignore politics wherever possible, but it seems even to a numpty like me that the 'in' crowd's arguments have more holes than a slice of Emmental.

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    5. Coppa's girl17 April 2016 at 16:45

      China has an endless supply of cheap labour, which is why their products can be sold at rock bottom prices. I can't see anyone in the UK wanting to work for next to nothing.

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  3. Sue G17 April 2016 at 08:25

    It's the most fascinating political debate since the Scottish referendum! No, I don't have a clue either....

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  4. Rachel Phillips17 April 2016 at 08:30

    I know who will win though.

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    1. Cro Magnon17 April 2016 at 09:26

      Come on Rachel.... Spill the beans!

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    2. Rachel Phillips17 April 2016 at 10:35

      Clue 1. It is the Over 65s v The Under 40s.

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    3. Cro Magnon17 April 2016 at 12:51

      The swing will come from over 40's and the under 65's.

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    4. Rachel Phillips17 April 2016 at 14:49

      The under 40s will have it.

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  5. The Weaver of Grass17 April 2016 at 09:26

    The farmer and I have both made up our minds and consider the thing that came through the post last week as a huge waste of money which could have been better used on schools or hospitals. I really don't think a tiny percentage of them were actually read and I expect the turn out to vote to be low too.

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    1. Cro Magnon17 April 2016 at 09:28

      I have to go to try to get a French Health card some time soon. My vote will depend on the outcome.

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  6. Maria17 April 2016 at 10:24

    More or less the same dilemma I'm having myself here. Today I am going to the polls to vote. A referendum on offshore oil drilling rights; “yes”, drilling will stop at the end of the license, “no” , everything will remain as it is. Greetings Maria x

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    1. Cro Magnon17 April 2016 at 11:56

      Does this depend on if you use oil or not? At least they are asking for your opinion!

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    2. Maria17 April 2016 at 13:13

      I don't think the 50% plus 1 quorum will be reached for either the "yes" or "no" to win so, to my opinion, it's all a waste of money really.

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  7. Optimistic Existentialist17 April 2016 at 13:05

    Can we flip using 2 out of 3??

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    1. Cro Magnon17 April 2016 at 13:23

      Only if it goes the wrong way on flip No 1.

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  8. Frances17 April 2016 at 14:37

    Hmmm, I think I must has clicked the wrong button.

    My original comment was...

    When I saw your post's title, I just knew I was going to see a coin about to be flipped.
    Our New York State Primary elections are this Tuesday (Democrat and Republican Parties have separate primaries, for which voters must be registered in a particular party.) As always, I do hope for a "huge" turnout. However, the prospect of Clinton v. Trump in November is truly depressing. There will no doubt be some other party candidates on the November ballot, so a protest can be chosen.

    Best wishes.

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    1. Cro Magnon17 April 2016 at 15:05

      It really does look like a very odd election at the moment, but I wouldn't be at all surprised if someone other than Clinton or Trump comes to the fore.

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  9. Andi's English Attic17 April 2016 at 16:43

    'If voting made any difference they wouldn't let us do it.' (Mark Twain)

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  10. Vintage Maison17 April 2016 at 22:14

    If I was living still in UK, then it would be to vote OUT, but being totally selfish and having my kids future in Europe to worry over, then I will vote to stay IN. I've only got another year or so to be able to vote anyway unless the law is changed. Ironic to think the first time I ever voted was in the first referendum over Europe way back in the '70s, and it will be my last, all being well, in June.

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    1. Cro Magnon18 April 2016 at 04:44

      Do you think that things would change for people like us if they voted to quit? Personally I think everything would stay the same, other than not being told what to do by Brussels.

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