Kikapu wrote:It is no longer about whether Brexit will happen or not. Most likely, it will happen, and so be it, which will only make matters worse. I blame the whole Brexit affair on the Tories which has left the UK totally divided and maybe even broken up, which was expected when a “once in a generation” referendum has been left to simple majority vote. Such a vote can only divide the nation when a small voting majority can have a huge affect on the vast remaining majority, and I do not mean the remainders, but the remaining great majority of the British citizens.
Let’s forget about the lies leading up to the referendum and even ever since, such referendum with such importance should never have been left to be decided by a simple majority vote. It should have been no less than 60% majority to 2/3 majority to leave the EU in order to avoid such divisions by the people. If the Brexiteers think that should Brexit happen, that the British people will go about their business as if nothing has happened, in which, there well might be a “revolution/civil war” between the citizens. The damage will last for a very long time because of poor planing by the Tories on Brexit. The Tories now own Brexit, The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly.
It’s not the Tories that divided the populace Kikapu.
The Tories have just decided to respect the decision of the people. And it divided their very party as so many Tories are actually remainers. They just decided that they got to put this to one side and respect the democratic decision of the people.
Those who have divided the people are those who refuse to accept the mandate. A democratic vote is a sacred institution and vital in a functioning democracy. To obfuscate and conspire against this institution undermines the very core of democracy. People who oppose Brexit must do the right thing and respect the wishes of the 52% and cop it on the chin. This is fundamental to democracy.
Instead some have decided to conspire against the negotiations and hence undermine the agreement in a desperate effort to thwart Brexit.
A referendum is the only way to get a consensus on such issues. Just like when many years ago Australia had a referendum on whether to become a Republic or remain a Constitutional Monarchy. I was a Republican. My side lost fair and square and we copped it on the chin. What is occurring in the UK now would be akin to my side (Republican side) winning and the monarchists conspiring with the Head of State (Crown) to undermine this vote and using every trick in the book to destroy the Republican movement.
The longer this Brexit situation continues the worse it will be for Britain. Brexit must occur quickly. In fact it should have happened a long time ago. Then move on. It will become apparent to all that Britain has dodged a bullet especially when the remaining EU states realise they are now colonies or Vassal Dependencies.
Cyprus for instance is relegated to the same status as Queensland, California or New South Wales. It’s not a country like the USA or Australia are. This is where Cyprus and all EU states are headed.
This might be ok for Cyprus but it’s not for the UK.