Post #411,300
6/23/16 10:48:16 PM
6/23/16 10:48:16 PM
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It certainly doesn't look good at the moment.
But suppose "Leave" wins. What then?
I understand that 2 years of negotiations are needed to make it official.
I also understand that PM Cameron will likely resign or be forced out. Would it also mean early elections? Could a new government come in and ask for a do-over once the pound falls 20% tomorrow?
It seems like if a government is really determined, they can keep calling referendums until they get the result they want (look at Erdogan in Turkey).
Lots and lots of questions...
Here's hoping the "Stay" side rallies.
Cheers, Scott.
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Post #411,303
6/23/16 11:31:15 PM
6/23/16 11:31:15 PM
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GBP already reporting at -11% against USD. 277/382 reporting, 51.77% leave.
-Mike
@MikeVitale42
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin, 1759 Historical Review of Pennsylvania
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Post #411,304
6/23/16 11:39:42 PM
6/23/16 11:39:42 PM
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ITV News calls Leave the winner.
Alex
"There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge."
-- Isaac Asimov
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Post #411,306
6/23/16 11:49:58 PM
6/23/16 11:49:58 PM
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BBC, too.
-Mike
@MikeVitale42
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin, 1759 Historical Review of Pennsylvania
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Post #411,308
6/24/16 12:06:22 AM
6/24/16 12:06:22 AM
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Shows you what the 28+% of non-voters allowed to happen.
The Leave voters were more fired up and did not let the heavy rains keep them home.
Alex
"There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge."
-- Isaac Asimov
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Post #411,305
6/23/16 11:49:11 PM
6/23/16 11:49:11 PM
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According to CNBC, Dow will drop 550 points.
Time to "back up the truck" tomorrow!
Alex
"There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge."
-- Isaac Asimov
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Post #411,309
6/24/16 12:07:27 AM
6/24/16 12:07:27 AM
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Supposedly the Referendum isn't binding on Parliament anyway, sooo... ?
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Post #411,310
6/24/16 12:32:56 AM
6/24/16 12:32:56 AM
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This isn't Rubio declaring he's done with the Senate.
Politics is a serious thing.
Cameron will resign.
Economic recession will come.
Scotland overwhelmingly in the Remain block, will revisit independence.
Northern Ireland, also the Remain block, will look at re-unification with Ireland.
But, there's always Wales.
And Peter will be able to say "I told you so!"
Alex
"There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge."
-- Isaac Asimov
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Post #411,314
6/24/16 8:52:27 AM
6/24/16 8:52:27 AM
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Ah, and take a look at Gibraltar.
Just about 96% voted to STAY.
Spain is already asking for joint custody the Rock.
Alex
"There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge."
-- Isaac Asimov
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