The Brexit Vote..................Where To Now?

Originally posted by pintohoo ↑

on brexit itself my current thinking comes down to philosophy really -

I agree that most Brits didn't realise the complications of leaving-but, they should have-it's that simple

and, I believe that if there were another vote (public - referendum) - I would suggest that the 'stay' would probably win-

but, the issue for me is that they have already voted and voted to leave

it's the price of listening to idiots and believing what they say

same same - the yanks are stuck with Trump -

I feel different for us here between those two quite separate issues - because I don't think Brexit effects us directly a great deal (potentially of course it might)- whereas with Trump - we are directly effected no matter what.

So - if we agreed to have another referendum because people didn't realise what would happen - then, why not have another President of the US election - because people didn't realise the chaos that would be unleashed?

For my money - - I think Trump should stay in place -------- ditto - I think Britain should exit

That doesn't mean that they cannot rejoin later - ditto -at the next election - dump Trump

but, surely what or whom has been voted for should stand- until reelection or something very different comes along - (or in the case of criminality - clearly there should be a rethink)

however, mere complexity of Britain leaving isn't enough - a blind man riding a black duck saw that it was going to be very messy and expensive

also - why reward many for not voting???? - Oh, I didn't want Britain to exit, but, I didn't get out of bed and go and vote ---------------------------- so?????? piss off and wear the problem- it's called consequences of your inaction.

With all this political turmoil atm - US, Britain and even in Australia -I keep thinking about the system on the Isle of Man (The High Court of Tynwald)

I think it's the one I am thinking of - where they decide things and make laws - then, after 12 months -they go back and see how those laws are working - they dump or change what's not and leave alone what is -

that sounds like a very smart idea to me - and, it's the oldest functioning parliament in the world (continuous) -

now, that might not work for something like Brexit -but, something along those lines might- indeed, it might have stopped Britain being in this position in the first place

http://www.tynwald.org.im/Pages/default.aspx

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Yup, the Poms have voted, it's up to the government to deliver on what they voted for. One of the major problems with the EU that UK people raised pre-vote was the undemocratic systems and the 'vote until you get it right' mentality that had been noticeably forced upon the people of Ireland.

If the British public should get another say then that should be between the best deal that May can get out of Europe in the next fortnight and a no-deal exit.

I agree with you about the Isle of Man. Beautiful place, great people and if they don't want speed limits on their best driving roads then that's their choice. Glorious choice it is too. Highly recommended.