tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post7669667883936632671..comments2024-03-29T09:54:08.208+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: How to Decide. The Great EU Debate Continues.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-55539677372502277832016-04-18T04:44:27.999+01:002016-04-18T04:44:27.999+01:00Do you think that things would change for people l...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.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-80412460796547018202016-04-18T04:40:55.474+01:002016-04-18T04:40:55.474+01:00He was probably right.He was probably right.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-81016599054308914792016-04-17T22:14:03.083+01:002016-04-17T22:14:03.083+01:00If I was living still in UK, then it would be to v...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.Vintage Maisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00929038050028476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-44253442120211048052016-04-17T16:45:14.118+01:002016-04-17T16:45:14.118+01:00China has an endless supply of cheap labour, which...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.Coppa's girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459503600694841117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-37535326626532880092016-04-17T16:43:02.448+01:002016-04-17T16:43:02.448+01:00'If voting made any difference they wouldn'...'If voting made any difference they wouldn't let us do it.' (Mark Twain)Andi's English Attichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04136573194920355678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-33988325102953073042016-04-17T15:05:36.674+01:002016-04-17T15:05:36.674+01:00It really does look like a very odd election at th...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. Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-60439882201896685302016-04-17T14:49:27.790+01:002016-04-17T14:49:27.790+01:00The under 40s will have it.The under 40s will have it.Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-79722116148479996922016-04-17T14:37:34.246+01:002016-04-17T14:37:34.246+01:00Hmmm, I think I must has clicked the wrong button....Hmmm, I think I must has clicked the wrong button.<br /><br />My original comment was...<br /><br />When I saw your post's title, I just knew I was going to see a coin about to be flipped.<br />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.<br /><br />Best wishes.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-54066059934710602192016-04-17T13:57:30.844+01:002016-04-17T13:57:30.844+01:00Britain was a global economic powerhouse before jo...Britain was a global economic powerhouse before joining the 'common market' so why should we suffer if we go back to those days.<br />China isn't part of the EU and they seem to have done pretty well.<br />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.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-14017563609464018952016-04-17T13:23:46.263+01:002016-04-17T13:23:46.263+01:00Only if it goes the wrong way on flip No 1.Only if it goes the wrong way on flip No 1.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-35250044511286445082016-04-17T13:13:14.411+01:002016-04-17T13:13:14.411+01:00I don't think the 50% plus 1 quorum will be re...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.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01525028325800849416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-64168911785281395062016-04-17T13:05:15.686+01:002016-04-17T13:05:15.686+01:00Can we flip using 2 out of 3?? Can we flip using 2 out of 3?? Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-86976195402026994882016-04-17T12:53:50.711+01:002016-04-17T12:53:50.711+01:00I don't think things will change too much. The...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.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-50626361656433373562016-04-17T12:51:11.463+01:002016-04-17T12:51:11.463+01:00The swing will come from over 40's and the und...The swing will come from over 40's and the under 65's.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-51444533826716568722016-04-17T12:14:29.710+01:002016-04-17T12:14:29.710+01:00Will the UK's economy remain as strong if Brit...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. Coppa's girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459503600694841117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-70390464594117163292016-04-17T11:56:32.371+01:002016-04-17T11:56:32.371+01:00Does this depend on if you use oil or not? At leas...Does this depend on if you use oil or not? At least they are asking for your opinion!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-87909965258471112722016-04-17T10:35:33.650+01:002016-04-17T10:35:33.650+01:00Clue 1. It is the Over 65s v The Under 40s.Clue 1. It is the Over 65s v The Under 40s.Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-11586802639922019902016-04-17T10:24:13.446+01:002016-04-17T10:24:13.446+01:00More or less the same dilemma I'm having mysel...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 xMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01525028325800849416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-21579637710435440802016-04-17T09:28:42.193+01:002016-04-17T09:28:42.193+01:00I have to go to try to get a French Health card so...I have to go to try to get a French Health card some time soon. My vote will depend on the outcome. Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-84131805644775133432016-04-17T09:26:36.119+01:002016-04-17T09:26:36.119+01:00Come on Rachel.... Spill the beans!Come on Rachel.... Spill the beans!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-33682360796447973472016-04-17T09:26:31.593+01:002016-04-17T09:26:31.593+01:00The farmer and I have both made up our minds and c...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.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-87187836945985395342016-04-17T09:24:48.058+01:002016-04-17T09:24:48.058+01:00Maybe they'll give a 'Don't know' ...Maybe they'll give a 'Don't know' option.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-85071727624667441682016-04-17T08:30:48.545+01:002016-04-17T08:30:48.545+01:00I know who will win though.I know who will win though.Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-10872558713783799682016-04-17T08:25:46.922+01:002016-04-17T08:25:46.922+01:00It's the most fascinating political debate sin...It's the most fascinating political debate since the Scottish referendum! No, I don't have a clue either....Sue Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463317651625459406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-72787544301617784522016-04-17T08:03:53.858+01:002016-04-17T08:03:53.858+01:00The problem is, that it's all supposition; no-...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.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.com