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In reply to the discussion: OH MY GOD let's get several things straight about Brexit [View all]auntpurl
(4,311 posts)113. Yes, it is possible.
Here's an infographic Credit Suisse put together:
Basically, they have to put Article 50 up for a vote in the Commons - that's the Article that will cause UK to leave EU - the referendum itself is not legally binding. The House, at this point, has no grounds to oppose it as they are supposed to represent their constituencies (and will get voted out if they do). However if, as you say, the economy tanks immediately, that might change. It's the best hope we've got.
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+1, Trump and Putin supported Brexit ... Obama was against it, bout all I need to know to about it..
uponit7771
Jun 2016
#2
Red Herring, my point is he supported it no matter how much he weighed in on it... I think I made
uponit7771
Jun 2016
#68
Geez, what is your issue with Putin? I've only read about a gazillion articles regarding Putin's
Native
Jun 2016
#93
It comes from the same place that the "Putin said he wants the USSR back" came from
newthinking
Jun 2016
#228
This is false on its face, His comment wasn't made BECAUSE of the leave vote his thinking was...
uponit7771
Jun 2016
#106
That's even more of a reason to take a second look at the TPP too, I'm not anti trade I'm anti
uponit7771
Jun 2016
#116
So its 100% written by corps or were they allowed to weigh in? I'm not anti corporation either, ...
uponit7771
Jun 2016
#268
I'd like hard proof that it was 100% written by corps not conjecture, again... I'm not anti ....
uponit7771
Jun 2016
#282
I've seen nothing to suggest that Merkel was trying to get other nations to emulate Germany's labor
w4rma
Jun 2016
#223
Nicely stated! No American progressive or any other educated human should support Brexit.
LonePirate
Jun 2016
#5
Start with the trade unions' position on how the EU gives workers protection:
muriel_volestrangler
Jun 2016
#190
Again, the problem is that there is not really an "English Culture" any more than the "US" culture.
haele
Jun 2016
#210
Actually, I do know what I'm talking about. I saw the breakdown of the Brexit vote.
haele
Jun 2016
#246
Well, the people SHOULD have a right to vote on it, whether we like the outcome or not
7962
Jun 2016
#165
For folks disillusioned with Global Capitalism's un-democratic domination, Brexit is hitting back
nikto
Jun 2016
#262
This is worth learning about. I appreciate your hefty compilation of material, thank you! (nt)
proverbialwisdom
Jun 2016
#273
And was up substantially yesterday on the assumption that Remain would triumph
FBaggins
Jun 2016
#69
One would think the British Isles are being towed to the middle of The Pond and readied for sinking.
cherokeeprogressive
Jun 2016
#174
72.2% voter turnout. That's very high. No UK General Election has had such high turnout since
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2016
#42
Nice analysis. You're right, of course. No one is better off because of Brexit.
PatrickforO
Jun 2016
#19
The differences between being misinformed and ignorant sometimes seem subtle but
nolabels
Jun 2016
#147
Excellent summary of key aspects of Brexit -- and future is grim ... some speculation
cloudythescribbler
Jun 2016
#25
Probably exactly because of the kinds of arguments you're making in your post.
auntpurl
Jun 2016
#178
NeoLiberalism is promising human unity by screwing the workers everywhere equally.
Spitfire of ATJ
Jun 2016
#26
There are more workers then screwers but workers will never be strong enough fragmented
uponit7771
Jun 2016
#51
+1, some folk aren't as progressive as they think they are... humility is a good thing +1
uponit7771
Jun 2016
#52
Trump laid a big fat turd by going to Scotland and crowing about the results.
yellowcanine
Jun 2016
#32
A spat between two Eton schoolboys has just cost the UK 10% of its value overnight nt
auntpurl
Jun 2016
#57
Cornwall voted to Leave and now wants to make sure their EU subsidies will be provided
auntpurl
Jun 2016
#55
EU should pull these first, unfortinaly these pulls wont happen for another two years
uponit7771
Jun 2016
#107
Comprehensive, point by point exposition of this disastrous referendum result.
Surya Gayatri
Jun 2016
#48
If there's anything humans are good at, it's cutting off their nose to spite their face.
AtheistCrusader
Jun 2016
#59
Beautifully done! It's sad, of course, but you've really explained this perfectly
Bucky
Jun 2016
#61
So glad you decided not to take a break from DU after all, auntpurl - people need to be educated.
Native
Jun 2016
#92
THE best explanation of it all that I've seen yet -- thank you! Hope you don't mind if I
ancianita
Jun 2016
#97
The fringe or far left rarely attacks the right, instead they attack the left. nt
BootinUp
Jun 2016
#105
I don't think anyone thinks exit will be good for the environment
muriel_volestrangler
Jun 2016
#197
There is a certain DU contingent for whom charges of "neoliberalism" are the knee-jerk response...
Nitram
Jun 2016
#115
the OP author admits they don't know what neoliberalism means in this context
nashville_brook
Jun 2016
#260
I just have to say ITER Energy ---------------what happens to Britain in this partership
turbinetree
Jun 2016
#125
Conservatives fuck up the economy and safety net with austerity and neoliberal market policies
killbotfactory
Jun 2016
#127
10. The people feel disconnected from wealth and knowledge. They want something to blame.
Festivito
Jun 2016
#156
thank you for that excellent summary. will be handy when I have to explain this to
niyad
Jun 2016
#163
After watching the world markets drop like a rock I finally had a stiff drink and went to bed
Hekate
Jun 2016
#184
Disagree with point three - at least some socialist thinkers on the left favored leaving
hueymahl
Jun 2016
#201
Some can't accept the word "liberal" being associated with anything bad. They just
Skeeter Barnes
Jun 2016
#227
This fight was pretty much Tory-on-Tory. Corbyn was "remain". But it really was about neoliberalism.
arendt
Jun 2016
#221
No. You have not read it clearly. You misunderstand the presentation. Read it again. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 2016
#283
Great rant, but you really should learn what neo-liberalism is, since it is a major cause
Rex
Jun 2016
#240
If he ignored it, his party would throw him out, and elect a leader as PM who will exit the EU
muriel_volestrangler
Jun 2016
#245
Then he never would have risked the referendum in the first place
muriel_volestrangler
Jun 2016
#253
Reports are the UK is going to be offered "associate member" status in the EU.
roamer65
Jun 2016
#256
The “Black Mirror” episode that imagined David Cameron’s dalliance with a pig
Chico Man
Jun 2016
#263