The Political Discussion Thread

[Falcon Horus]

After the next election in the US I feel a lot of **** will hit the fan regardless of the result. Could you even write off a coup attempt? I don't live in the US but it seems very, very heated.

Now there's a dung heap that could ruin it all...

Scotland's not going to let it go... Let it go, let it go...

[Nirude]

Spexit is next after Brexit? A huge boost to the conservative party in Spanish elections after Brexit http://www.rte.ie/news/2016/0626/798246-spain-election/

[aretood2]

What's next? Sicily leaving Italy? Any other European countries wanting to tear themselves apart that we should know about?

[Nirude]

What's next? Sicily leaving Italy? Any other European countries wanting to tear themselves apart that we should know about?

Considering people are willingly voting to do this, even after seeing Brexit, I'd say they must have some strong reasons

[Annoyed]

After the next election in the US I feel a lot of **** will hit the fan regardless of the result. Could you even write off a coup attempt? I don't live in the US but it seems very, very heated.

No, we can't dismiss the possibility out of hand. But if there is some sort of coup, I think it will be the leadership of one of the political parties squaring off against their own voters. I don't think the sheeple have it in 'em anymore.

[Falcon Horus]

What's next? Sicily leaving Italy? Any other European countries wanting to tear themselves apart that we should know about?

Belgium's been trying to tear itself into two for decades. Ever since 1830.

Considering people are willingly voting to do this, even after seeing Brexit, I'd say they must have some strong reasons

Just look at the UK right now to know it's political and economical, and socialogical suicide...

Just read an article about the increase of hate crimes in the last few days. Europeans told to leave Europe. Some Brits don't seem to know the difference between the EU, Europe or their little island.

[Annoyed]

The "experts" all claim that breaking off is the wrong thing to do...
But the "experts" on both sides of the pond have been saying a lot of things for a lot of years that don't seem to pan out, at least for the common working stiffs.
People might be tired of listening to them. And I can't say that's a bad thing.

[Falcon Horus]

People might be tired of listening to them. And I can't say that's a bad thing.

Except that "the people" always think they know better -- or want differently. And then they get what they thought they wanted but instead the grass is actually much greener on the other side, after all. More **** to keep it green.

[aretood2]

The "experts" all claim that breaking off is the wrong thing to do...
But the "experts" on both sides of the pond have been saying a lot of things for a lot of years that don't seem to pan out, at least for the common working stiffs.
People might be tired of listening to them. And I can't say that's a bad thing.

Next time a medical expert tells you what you should do, ignore him. Because after all, the working stiff knows way more than any expert.

[Annoyed]

Thing is, these "experts" themselves are all doing very well, good paying jobs, often in government themselves. And their ideas may be great for them.

Often, their ideas aren't so good for those lower down on the economic ladder, the typical working stiff.

So, from the POV of the working stiff, it's long past time to tell the experts to take a hike.
If this is what's happening, I say "about time".

[pookey]

I think Brexit will be overturned, but it will be by a very brave PM to go against the will of the people, but we shall see, i think that is why Cameron gave it till October, he hopes thats what will happen

[dipsofjazz]

Just read an article about the increase of hate crimes in the last few days. Europeans told to leave Europe. Some Brits don't seem to know the difference between the EU, Europe or their little island.

This seems to be happening in England. (which isn't an island )

[Nirude]

Just look at the UK right now to know it's political and economical, and socialogical suicide...

You didn't actually expect the UK to handle any major decision like this with any sort of plan did you?

It's a joke of a country politically with no backbone - before and after, and on both sides. But anyways, I think it's a good opportunity for not just the UK but the world to sort some of these issues out, possibly before it's too late. Everyone is talking about it and is engaged, and the corrupt EU will most likely reform or die.

[Womble]

Joke of the day: the EU now has 1 GB of available space.

[garhkal]

The "experts" all claim that breaking off is the wrong thing to do...
But the "experts" on both sides of the pond have been saying a lot of things for a lot of years that don't seem to pan out, at least for the common working stiffs.
People might be tired of listening to them. And I can't say that's a bad thing.

And those same experts (along with polls) all said England/the UK would not vote to leave. Guess they were wrong then. So why not now?

I think Brexit will be overturned, but it will be by a very brave PM to go against the will of the people, but we shall see, i think that is why Cameron gave it till October, he hopes thats what will happen

Brave?? IMO doing that would be suicide politically..