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Brexit Referendum Superthread

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    #1442
    Rjd2
    Registered Users Posts: 12,108 ✭✭✭✭Rjd2


    RobertKK wrote: »
    It is no coincidence that the longest timeframe for peace in Europe has been during the existence of the EEC/EU.

    I would be fearful if the EU fell apart.

    Aye the "wonderful" Marine Le Pen will be absolutely delirious with this when she wakes up, wouldn't be shocked if we get a similar vote as well their.


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    #1443
    mansize
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,521 ✭✭✭✭mansize


    Harry Angstrom wrote: »
    The Brits won't take no shit from anybody, and more power to them for that.

    They aren't exactly in a strong bargaining position tbf


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    #1444
    RobertKK
    Registered Users Posts: 33,749 ✭✭✭✭RobertKK


    The Euro has lost 2% against the dollar, going to the US later in the year, hope no catastrophe happens with Brexit.


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    #1445
    mansize
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,521 ✭✭✭✭mansize


    smjm wrote: »
    If that's your belief, I doubt I could change your mind. :)

    The Euro was never a good selling point.


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    #1446
    mansize
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,521 ✭✭✭✭mansize


    RobertKK wrote: »
    The Euro has lost 2% against the dollar, going to the US later in the year, hope no catastrophe happens with Brexit.

    Euro will be quite weak.


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    #1447
    RobertKK
    Registered Users Posts: 33,749 ✭✭✭✭RobertKK


    Harry Angstrom wrote: »
    The Brits won't take no shit from anybody, and more power to them for that.

    The Brits will be in a weak position against the EU.


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    #1448
    AllGunsBlazing
    Registered Users Posts: 3,654 ✭✭✭AllGunsBlazing


    mansize wrote: »
    The Brits don't hold all the cards at all.

    Whereas the EU does? Are they going to impose trade sanctions, blockade them?


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    #1449
    Harry Angstrom
    Registered Users Posts: 19,351 ✭✭✭✭Harry Angstrom


    mansize wrote: »
    They aren't exactly in a strong bargaining position tbf

    We'll see. They've got their sovereignty and their right to self-determination back, and there's a lot to be said for that.


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    #1450
    smjm
    Registered Users Posts: 407 ✭✭smjm


    mansize wrote: »
    Spain has net migration with the UK.

    The Spanish in the UK are mostly young people who would be unemployed and a drain on the economy if they had to go home. The Brits in Spain are mostly pensioners who take money out of the UK and bring it in to Spain. I don't think a swap would be in Spanish interests.


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    #1451
    J Mysterio
    Registered Users Posts: 11,035 ✭✭✭✭J Mysterio


    Northern Irish team ****ting themselves in France?


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    #1452
    corny
    Registered Users Posts: 7,806 ✭✭✭corny


    Infini2 wrote: »
    Which is why I would consider this a warning shot because if they dont get their act together eventually the agitation and rejection in those countries will reach a point that they WILL leave if the EU doesnt make itself relevant in the eyes of the people.

    It can never be relevant. A free trade agreement is where union should start and end. Having representatives you have no power to vote in or out make increasingly more important decisions for you is the very definition of stupity.


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    #1453
    RobertKK
    Registered Users Posts: 33,749 ✭✭✭✭RobertKK


    Harry Angstrom wrote: »
    We'll see. They've got their sovereignty and their right to self-determination back, and there's a lot to be said for that.

    They cut off their noses despite their faces.

    The cost of living in the UK is going to rise sharply.


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    #1454
    Harry Angstrom
    Registered Users Posts: 19,351 ✭✭✭✭Harry Angstrom


    Campbell's face is priceless. Sky News :D


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    #1455
    laugh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭laugh


    smjm wrote: »
    The Spanish in the UK are mostly young people who would be unemployed and a drain on the economy if they had to go home. The Brits in Spain are mostly pensioners who take money out of the UK and bring it in to Spain. I don't think a swap would be in Spanish interests.

    Do you have any evidence that there are large numbers of young Spaniards moving to the Uk to live on the their oh so generous social welfare?

    I don't see them here.


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    #1456
    RobertKK
    Registered Users Posts: 33,749 ✭✭✭✭RobertKK


    Japanese Yen up over 18% against Sterling.


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    #1457
    NikoTopps
    Registered Users Posts: 543 ✭✭✭NikoTopps


    £1 is €1.21 now.

    A great day for Ireland I think!


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    #1458
    AllGunsBlazing
    Registered Users Posts: 3,654 ✭✭✭AllGunsBlazing


    J Mysterio wrote: »
    Northern Irish team ****ting themselves in France?

    Nah.... Wales aren't that scary.


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    #1459
    Harry Angstrom
    Registered Users Posts: 19,351 ✭✭✭✭Harry Angstrom


    RobertKK wrote: »
    They cut off their noses despite their faces.

    The cost of living in the UK is going to rise sharply.

    Don't believe everything the economists say. There might be short-term pain but it might very well be long-term gain for them.


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    #1460
    RobertKK
    Registered Users Posts: 33,749 ✭✭✭✭RobertKK


    Harry Angstrom wrote: »
    Campbell's face is priceless. Sky News :D

    Shocked at being stuck in little England and the UK in turmoil.


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    #1461
    sink
    Registered Users Posts: 4,314 ✭✭✭sink


    NikoTopps wrote: »
    £1 is €1.21 now.

    A great day for Ireland I think!

    We sell alot of **** to the UK and now that will be more expensive, if I worked for an exporter I would be extremely worried for my future.


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    #1462
    Harry Angstrom
    Registered Users Posts: 19,351 ✭✭✭✭Harry Angstrom


    RobertKK wrote: »
    Shocked at being stuck in little England and the UK in turmoil.

    Watching him squirm is worth it all.


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    #1463
    smjm
    Registered Users Posts: 407 ✭✭smjm


    laugh wrote: »
    Do you have any evidence that there are large numbers of young Spanish moving to the Uk to live on the their oh so generous social welfare?

    I don't see them here.
    They're not on welfare in the UK. They're good workers and the vast majority have jobs. They wouldn't have jobs back in Spain. That's why they moved to the UK in the first place. It wasn't for the weather! :)


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    #1464
    RobertKK
    Registered Users Posts: 33,749 ✭✭✭✭RobertKK


    Harry Angstrom wrote: »
    Don't believe everything the economists say. There might be short-term pain but it might very well be long-term gain for them.


    Look at the currency moves - the UK doesn't produce enough food to feed itself - food prices will rise.
    Irish food exports today compared to yesterday are over 8% more expensive.
    The cost of living in the UK will rise a lot.


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    #1465
    corny
    Registered Users Posts: 7,806 ✭✭✭corny


    What you're seeing in the markets is quick correction. They were full sure remain would win.


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    #1466
    NikoTopps
    Registered Users Posts: 543 ✭✭✭NikoTopps


    sink wrote: »
    We sell alot of **** to the UK and now that will be more expensive, if I worked for an exporter I would be extremely worried for my future.

    We also have access to a 2827 country strong market so I'm not in the slightest bit worried.

    Amazon purchases just got a hell of a lot cheaper!:D


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    #1467
    laugh
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    smjm wrote: »
    They're not on welfare in the UK. They're good workers and the vast majority have jobs. They wouldn't have jobs back in Spain. That's why they moved to the UK in the first place. It wasn't for the weather! :)

    Sorry stayed up all night and misread your post.


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    #1468
    RobertKK
    Registered Users Posts: 33,749 ✭✭✭✭RobertKK


    Harry Angstrom wrote: »
    Watching him squirm is worth it all.

    It is ordinary people's lives who will suffer, he can afford the consequences.


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    #1469
    Enzokk
    Registered Users Posts: 5,702 ✭✭✭Enzokk


    smjm wrote: »
    They're not on welfare in the UK. They're good workers and the vast majority have jobs. They wouldn't have jobs back in Spain. That's why they moved to the UK in the first place. It wasn't for the weather! :)


    You have to wonder about the quality of UK workers if a person can get a job over someone when English is not their first language.


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    #1470
    Harry Angstrom
    Registered Users Posts: 19,351 ✭✭✭✭Harry Angstrom


    RobertKK wrote: »
    Look at the currency moves - the UK doesn't produce enough food to feed itself - food prices will rise.
    Irish food exports today compared to yesterday are over 8% more expensive.
    The cost of living in the UK will rise a lot.

    As I said; short-term pain, long-term gain.


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    #1471
    Peist2007
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,257 ✭✭✭Peist2007


    Harry Angstrom wrote: »
    As I said, short-term pain, long-term gain.

    What are you basing this "long term gain" prediction on? Can you also be specific?


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