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In reply to the discussion: Petition for SECOND EU referendum sees so many signatures it CRASHES website [View all]Travis_0004
(5,417 posts)17. I cant imagine that many people voted leave when they wanted to stay
Even so, to throw the results out would only show that elections dont matter.
If people wanted to stay they should have voted. If they dont vote, they dont get a say.
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Petition for SECOND EU referendum sees so many signatures it CRASHES website [View all]
Cha
Jun 2016
OP
Yeah. Apathy among the young. Some even voted Leave when they wanted Remain just because
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 2016
#13
It's not just one thing. Any way, if elections matter a second one would be excellent, given
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 2016
#20
Mahalo for that, Denzil! Update: More Than 2.5 Million Britons Are Demanding A Second EU Referendum
Cha
Jun 2016
#39
I wish he'd take his ass to Scotland and stay there. They're welcome to him.
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2016
#7
Yes, the Brexit ringleaders are talking about a 2-year time-line for complete withdrawal.
Surya Gayatri
Jun 2016
#18
I feel bad for them too. In my view the referendum should have required a 2/3 threshold to leave
still_one
Jun 2016
#27
Spoke to 'Leave' voters who say result wasn't meant to happen. They hoped to make a point, show
Cha
Jun 2016
#30
I have NO pity. The English have been debating the merits for THREE YEARS. They could have
underahedgerow
Jun 2016
#34