Could one of our esteemed Remnants explain what they think this means in the context of our leaving the EU.
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Have your cake and eat it.
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Probably that you'd like to avoid all the perceived negative aspects of a thing, yet keep the positive ones (that may only be available due to the results of said perceived negative aspects). -
Originally posted by amanwhoisquiet View PostProbably that you'd like to avoid all the perceived negative aspects of a thing, yet keep the positive ones (that may only be available due to the results of said perceived negative aspects).
Things the EU see as a benefit are regarded by Breiteers as negatives, so I'm not sure exactly what we are having and eating.Comment
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Originally posted by GB9 View PostBut in terms of the EU and UK, what does that actually mean?
Things the EU see as a benefit are regarded by Breiteers as negatives, so I'm not sure exactly what we are having and eating.Comment
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basically if you go into a supermarket or bakery and buy a cake, you have a cake. If you eat the cake then normally the cake disappears.
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The UK eats the cake
The cake disappearsI'm alright JackComment
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Originally posted by GB9 View PostBut in terms of the EU and UK, what does that actually mean?
Things the EU see as a benefit are regarded by Breiteers as negatives, so I'm not sure exactly what we are having and eating.
So there are benefits and then obligations.Comment
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The benefit of NATO membership is shared defence, the obligation is 2% of GDP spent on defence.
Have your cake and eating it would be to want the protection of NATO but not pay the 2%.
Oh hang on a sec...
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Originally posted by BlasterBates View Postbasically if you go into a supermarket or bakery and buy a cake, you have a cake. If you eat the cake then normally the cake disappears.
For example
The UK eats the cake
The cake disappearsComment
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Originally posted by PurpleGorilla View PostThe benefit of NATO membership is shared defence, the obligation is 2% of GDP spent on defence.
Have your cake and eating it would be to want the protection of NATO but not pay the 2%.
Oh hang on a sec...
I need an EU example though.Comment
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Originally posted by PurpleGorilla View PostThe benefit of NATO membership is shared defence, the obligation is 2% of GDP spent on defence.
Have your cake and eating it would be to want the protection of NATO but not pay the 2%.
Oh hang on a sec...
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