Brexit in Political shit
- June 24, 2016, 7:57 a.m.
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I’m quite surprised by the ‘Brexit’ referendum results. So many people seem to be pretty upset about it. I don’t think it’s the end of the world though. Who knows. It’s been cool following the live results along whilst at work today. England and Wales wanted out. Scotland and Northern Ireland wanted in. But London’s population seemed to give GB the edge for the ‘Out’ vote.
David Cameron has already announced his retirement and global markets seem to have plunged, so yeah, this is pretty damn interesting.
I don’t know much about the politics of it all, but I feel like the UK can survive outside of the union.
In news here, today our PM announced that the upcoming same-sex marriage plebiscite is non-binding and that his MP’s will have a free vote following it.
You know, because throwing away $500M for the sake of sweet fuck all is totally something Australia can afford to do when it’s $40B in national debt, all whilst giving fuckheads like the ACL and Family First a platform to demean the LGBTI community.
Christ I hope this is enough to get him out of government. It’s a shame really because our PM actually says he supports it, but we have a horrible homophobic national party ruining the fun for everyone.
Ergh. Politics. Let people like me live how we God-damn want to. Quite happy to get married in NZ, guys. Not a big deal. Just disappointing, that’s all.
history of love ⋅ June 24, 2016
Except there might not be a UK - Scotland's minister has already said it's "highly likely" we will have another Independence Ref as every area voted to remain and yet we are being taken out.
•kitkat• ⋅ June 24, 2016
I'm not in the UK, over in the US actually, and they're already reporting here how the Brexit vote could be impacting us. It's interesting to see how such a maneuver would shift things around the globe.
Deleted user •kitkat• ⋅ June 24, 2016
The pound is weaker now, so it's a bit cheaper to go. Pack your bags and let's go to England :P
•kitkat• Deleted user ⋅ June 24, 2016
Hey, I'd be all for it! I can't believe I passed up NYE in London for Vegas. I'm still kicking myself for that one.
Crystal Apple ⋅ June 24, 2016
I'm so angry and upset by the results. A big factor for moving here was being part of the EU. I'm scared of what the future holds.
sassafras ⋅ June 24, 2016
Still trying to fully grasp what this all means, but it sound scary and people are comparing it to waking up one morning and Trump winning the presidency. Scary shit...
KissOfLife! sassafras ⋅ June 25, 2016
Christ help the U.S. if THAT happens.
Herzog ⋅ June 24, 2016
New the remain vote was in trouble when the papers described it as a choice between rationality and populism - always bet against rationality. Oh well. I once worked next to a former Family First senator for two years (the job was a thank you for some political deal he'd made while in parliament). The man was a moron, so my employers kicked him out of his office and gave it to me - I liked him for that.
KissOfLife! Herzog ⋅ June 25, 2016
Woohoo!
I doubt I could stand working next to a FF senator. I'd want to spit in their face every single day.
youjusd0ntkn0 ⋅ June 26, 2016
As a regular dirty, schmurty Americam--- gen pop... I don't understand brexit... Or why England pulled out of the eu
youjusd0ntkn0 ⋅ June 26, 2016
To me it's like it Florida decide to leave the United states.
Deleted user ⋅ June 29, 2016
I hate politics!