Off Topic The Politics Thread

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Should the UK remain a part of the EU or leave?

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Meanwhile, Irish-American politicians are making threats against the UK that unless we concede on the backstop, they will veto a US-UK trade deal. Back of the queue stuff
yeah I heard that but let's see how mouthy they are when it comes to money.
 
Sorry I was referring to that article you posted.......just seemed a bit OTT with some of the comments.
The World will be fine. Remember we are just a "Small Island". Insignificant to a block of 26. I am sure they will cope without this "small Island".
Bring on March 29th!
 
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Sorry I was referring to that article you posted.......just seemed a bit OTT with some of the comments.

It may well be OTT, but I just don't know for sure. I do know that I would prefer to take heed of the opinions expressed by the vast majority of economists, who agree that it will a disaster of some degree, than I would Ellers or some random bloke he heard on the wireless.
 
It may well be OTT, but I just don't know for sure. I do know that I would prefer to take heed of the opinions expressed by the vast majority of economists, who agree that it will a disaster of some degree, than I would Ellers or some random bloke he heard on the wireless.
Don't listen to me Stroller FFS! :emoticon-0148-yes:
 
It may well be OTT, but I just don't know for sure. I do know that I would prefer to take heed of the opinions expressed by the vast majority of economists, who agree that it will a disaster of some degree, than I would Ellers or some random bloke he heard on the wireless.

To be fair Stroller, the economists ain’t been too good on their predictions for a while now so I wouldn’t be looking at them for many predictions ;)
 
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To be fair Stroller, the economists ain’t been too good on their predictions for a while now so I wouldn’t be looking at them for many predictions ;)
I think it comes down to whether they have an agenda or an angle on something. Most know their stuff but can be blinded by political views. A good example is Carney at the BOE. The bloke knows his s22t but his political views and pressure from above clouded his judgement. It's the same with many of them on both sides.
 
It may well be OTT, but I just don't know for sure. I do know that I would prefer to take heed of the opinions expressed by the vast majority of economists, who agree that it will a disaster of some degree, than I would Ellers or some random bloke he heard on the wireless.

Best just laugh at Ellers imo Blinkered
 
Ah tits just found out my local HMV is amongst the closures. It's a big loss to many a high street. At least some are staying open.
Where would be your local HMV from Frome? Bath?

The one in Leamington closed a couple of years ago, Superdry (‘wear our clothes and advertise us for no cost to us! We’re not really Japanese you know!’) moved into their shop and a hideous steak restaurant called Cau moved into Superdry’s old place, at great expense converting it I’d guess. Now it’s been deserted for a few months as Cau is in administration. Slightly spookily the tables are still laid for diners.
 
Where would be your local HMV from Frome? Bath?

The one in Leamington closed a couple of years ago, Superdry (‘wear our clothes and advertise us for no cost to us! We’re not really Japanese you know!’) moved into their shop and a hideous steak restaurant called Cau moved into Superdry’s old place, at great expense converting it I’d guess. Now it’s been deserted for a few months as Cau is in administration. Slightly spookily the tables are still laid for diners.
Aye Bath, to be fair only local-ish but aside from the odd night out these days it was my main reason for visiting Bath. Cau sounds like a decent setting for a horror film. I'm sure something equally as horrific as Superdry will end up where the HMV in Bath is now, come to think of it they may already have Superdry.
 
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Aye Bath, to be fair only local-ish but aside from the odd night out these days it was my main reason for visiting Bath. Cau sounds like a decent setting for a horror film. I'm sure something equally as horrific as Superdry will end up where the HMV in Bath is now, come to think of it they may already have Superdry.
I thought it was only up in the North East of England (and Scotland of course) that folk said Aye instead of Yes. Are you native to Somerset or like me uprooted yourself for a better life?