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How do you think every trade deal in history ends up as? By definition, any deal is a compromise. "Q" might lean towards one side or the other, or it might be perfectly balanced between what either side initially asked for, but it is still a compromise.Originally posted by original PM View PostProblem is you actually end up with Q - which nobody wanted but was the only compromise...
Also by definition, if both sides agree to it then "Q" is what both sides want as the compromise position - in a balanced and adult room of people. I'm not counting when the UK is involved in negotiations, obviously, because "Exceptionalism".Comment
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Originally posted by original PM View PostProblem is you actually end up with Q - which nobody wanted but was the only compromise...
Problem is, those who voted for Brexit don't know what they want, but are happy to blame the EU or anyone who voted remain.
Every time a brexit voter is asked for details, they dodge the question or attacks he questioner.…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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We want to Leave the EU. It was on the ballot paper. You should have read it for yourself instead of just casting your vote according to the opinions of your comfort group on social media.Originally posted by WTFH View PostEvery time a brexit voter is asked for details, they dodge the question or attacks he questioner.
HTH BIDI
“The period of the disintegration of the European Union has begun. And the first vessel to have departed is Britain”Comment
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So, by "Leave the EU" do you mean leave it without any agreements, any arrangements or any cooperation with EU bodies or other international treaties?Originally posted by shaunbhoy View PostWe want to Leave the EU. It was on the ballot paper. You should have read it for yourself instead of just casting your vote according to the opinions of your comfort group on social media.
HTH BIDI
…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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NoOriginally posted by WTFH View PostSo, by "Leave the EU" do you mean leave it without any agreements, any arrangements or any cooperation with EU bodies or other international treaties?
HTH
“The period of the disintegration of the European Union has begun. And the first vessel to have departed is Britain”Comment
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Then what do you mean?Originally posted by shaunbhoy View PostNo
HTH

Can you provide some detail rather than just repeating Rev Ian Paisley?…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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No but if that is what we get, that is what we get.Originally posted by WTFH View PostSo, by "Leave the EU" do you mean leave it without any agreements, any arrangements or any cooperation with EU bodies or other international treaties?
It would be nice if the EU acted like a proper grown up and not a spoiled child but you know such is life.Comment
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FTFYOriginally posted by original PM View PostNo but if that is what we get, that is what we get.
It would be nice if theEUUK acted like a proper grown up and not a spoiled child but you know such is life.Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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C'mon fella - even you know that is not true.Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostFTFY
Look at the farce with haulier licences?Comment
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