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    Quote Originally Posted by Troy View Post
    Just to clarify, because extending A50 doesn't really help unless there is a solution on offer that warrants the extension. The EU is having elections in May and has reallocated MEP seats on the basis of the UK having withdrawn. It will be difficult to ask them to delay the elections or change the MEP allocations unless a firm commitment to Brexit (or no Brexit) has been provided...
    I don't know if that post is yours or linked, but "just to clarify" sounds as though it is leading to something worth considering.

    First answer one very easy question: Why would the EU concede an extension?

    Clues:

    Don't swallow the Belgian's bile; the EU want us in not out, the gods were gobsmacked by the Ref1 result, and have since done all they could to negate Brexit.

    They're sitting pretty right now, having trounced May and watching as gov, parties and country are divided; but they get into the spirit by scrambling to implement cosmetic measures for public consumption against a no deal, knowing there will be no no-deal.

    They also know the only real options after the crap deal was so soundly rejected are to revoke A50 or Ref2 with a stay option which will almost certainly win since the EU and Remainers won't be so complacent next time around. ie if Ref2 is announced, the propaganda machine goes into warp drive.

    Meanwhile, extending A50 requires unanimous agreement by all 27 members, and unless there is something substantial in it for the EU this won't happen. What is substantial from the EU pov, short of Ref2?

    Revoking A50 without Ref2 leads to a constitutional crisis, civil unrest and other fun stuff, so no need to describe the likely consequences of simply ignoring Ref1, not even in this thread.

    They have manoeuvred May into a corner, almost certainly with her consent, and all they need to do is wait as the clock ticks down; they don't even need to squeeze, our PM has done that for them.

    So, what is there to clarify in regard to an A50 extension?

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    I really don't think Troy or anyone else needs advice on disregarding buttplug's trolling drivel.

    Troy....you've correctly likened crashing out without an agreement with committing suicide.

    Obviously extending the date that will happen unless an acceptable solution is found does help.

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    May seeks treaty with Varadkar to bin backstop

    British prime minister Theresa May wants to offer a bilateral treaty to Ireland in order to remove the “backstop” from the EU withdrawal treaty and prevent a hard border by other means.

    The proposal is part of May’s plan B to salvage her Brexit deal. Aides think it would “decontaminate” the withdrawal agreement so it could be supported by the DUP and Tory Eurosceptics.

    However, last night the Irish government indicated it will reject a bilateral treaty with Britain if it is proposed by the prime minister when she addresses the House of Commons tomorrow. Senior Irish government sources told The Sunday Times the proposal was “not something we would entertain”.


    https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/i...stop-qffsgxjk8

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    Quote Originally Posted by jabir View Post
    Revoking A50 without Ref2 leads to a constitutional crisis
    Can you quote the sections or give reference to the specific parts of the UK Constitution that will be in crisis?

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    learn to distinguish between c and C; try google, here's a start for your exhaustive research:

    https://www.google.com/search?q=cons...hrome&ie=UTF-8

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    Quote Originally Posted by jabir View Post
    learn to distinguish between c and C; try google
    Can you distinguish between 'L' and 'l' and which one you should use at the start of your post sentence?
    ----------

    Getting back on topic, are you now saying this "constitution" of yours doesn't exist and if so, why should we care if it's in crisis?

    If it does exist, as per the original request: can you quote the sections or give reference to the specific parts that will be in crisis?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Neverna View Post
    Senior Irish government sources told The Sunday Times the proposal was “not something we would entertain”.
    Yes, of course. It is basically a request for Ireland to leave the EU. Who in his right mind would do something like that?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cyrille View Post
    I really don't think Troy or anyone else needs advice on disregarding buttplug's trolling drivel.

    Troy....you've correctly likened crashing out without an agreement with committing suicide.

    Obviously extending the date that will happen unless an acceptable solution is found does help.
    In the unlikely event of no deal Brexit life will go on Cyrille. It would be great if you stoppped saying that the sky will fall in. Yes there will be difficulties, but it’s one of the few things that Brits are really good at, dealing with problems.

    Imagine dealing with the fall out from 27 nations floundering all at once when the Hotel California social engineering experiment fails.
    Oh yes it will. The nations that currently make up the union are too diverse for the experiment, and much too dissimilar for further integration. It is certain to end in true chaos and failure.

    By leaving now, the UK will be ahead of the collapse, and avoid the devastation of the Euro collapsing under the weight of members unrealistic expectations.

    The UK will struggle for a while, but will emerge better for the experience, and in a position to advise chaotic EU members when the fall happens.

    You will no doubt have noticed the recent surge in members preparing for no deal. It’s already getting easier for UK and we are not even out yet. Your doomsday predictions are looking pretty silly really.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Switch View Post
    In the unlikely event of no deal Brexit life will go on Cyrille. It would be great if you stoppped saying that the sky will fall in. Yes there will be difficulties, but it’s one of the few things that Brits are really good at, dealing with problems.
    clearly

    you guys are seriously out of touch with reality,

    and yes the Belgian is right, everyone wants you to leave, was talking again last week to a diplomat stationed in the UK for 20 years, and say we need to let them in their ego trip, and witness the last fall of the Great British Empire with a round of applause
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    Quote Originally Posted by Takeovers View Post
    Yes, of course. It is basically a request for Ireland to leave the EU. Who in his right mind would do something like that?
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    so clearly a change of leadership is needed, since she is incapable of changing her tune or offering a credible alternative

    so why bother with all those votes in the coming weeks?

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    Downing Street warns MPs not to block Brexit
    https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-46936405

    Attempts by backbench MPs to remove the government's power to deliver Brexit are "extremely concerning", Downing Street has said.

    On Monday one group of MPs will present a bill that could allow Brexit to be delayed if Parliament does not approve an EU withdrawal agreement.

    According to the Sunday Times, another group led by Dominic Grieve wishes to pause Brexit by suspending Article 50.

    But Downing Street said it was "vital" MPs delivered on the referendum result.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jabir View Post
    I don't know if that post is yours or linked, but "just to clarify" sounds as though it is leading to something worth considering.

    First answer one very easy question: Why would the EU concede an extension?

    Clues:

    Don't swallow the Belgian's bile; the EU want us in not out, the gods were gobsmacked by the Ref1 result, and have since done all they could to negate Brexit.

    They're sitting pretty right now, having trounced May and watching as gov, parties and country are divided; but they get into the spirit by scrambling to implement cosmetic measures for public consumption against a no deal, knowing there will be no no-deal.

    They also know the only real options after the crap deal was so soundly rejected are to revoke A50 or Ref2 with a stay option which will almost certainly win since the EU and Remainers won't be so complacent next time around. ie if Ref2 is announced, the propaganda machine goes into warp drive.

    Meanwhile, extending A50 requires unanimous agreement by all 27 members, and unless there is something substantial in it for the EU this won't happen. What is substantial from the EU pov, short of Ref2?

    Revoking A50 without Ref2 leads to a constitutional crisis, civil unrest and other fun stuff, so no need to describe the likely consequences of simply ignoring Ref1, not even in this thread.

    They have manoeuvred May into a corner, almost certainly with her consent, and all they need to do is wait as the clock ticks down; they don't even need to squeeze, our PM has done that for them.

    So, what is there to clarify in regard to an A50 extension?
    I think you have difficulty understanding my posts. Possibly I have been out of the UK for too long and my English is falterimg to the point I'm unable to communicate my thoughts to blithering idiots.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Switch View Post
    In the unlikely event of no deal Brexit life will go on Cyrille. It would be great if you stoppped saying that the sky will fall in. Yes there will be difficulties, but it’s one of the few things that Brits are really good at, dealing with problems.

    Imagine dealing with the fall out from 27 nations floundering all at once when the Hotel California social engineering experiment fails.
    Oh yes it will. The nations that currently make up the union are too diverse for the experiment, and much too dissimilar for further integration. It is certain to end in true chaos and failure.

    By leaving now, the UK will be ahead of the collapse, and avoid the devastation of the Euro collapsing under the weight of members unrealistic expectations.

    The UK will struggle for a while, but will emerge better for the experience, and in a position to advise chaotic EU members when the fall happens.

    You will no doubt have noticed the recent surge in members preparing for no deal. It’s already getting easier for UK and we are not even out yet. Your doomsday predictions are looking pretty silly really.
    Talking of sky, did you read the problem with UK aviation following a no-deal Brexit? I can post the nine freedoms, of which the UK will lose five immediately, before losing more after 1 year. The May agreement means the UK will remain in EASA and continue to make contributions. How much the UK end up paying each year to stay in certain agencies is yet to be agreed. Paying nothing means you'll get nothing and CAA pretty much hands over to JAR currently.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Troy View Post
    Talking of sky, did you read the problem with UK aviation following a no-deal Brexit? I can post the nine freedoms, of which the UK will lose five immediately, before losing more after 1 year. The May agreement means the UK will remain in EASA and continue to make contributions. How much the UK end up paying each year to stay in certain agencies is yet to be agreed. Paying nothing means you'll get nothing and CAA pretty much hands over to JAR currently.
    Yes and although it also causes problems for other countries in the EU I’m sure you understand that, there will be situations that need fixing. Not all of them have mutually conflicting needs. Unless of course you are saying that is not possible?

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    told you they would find a way to suspend A50

    called it, you didn't, as usual

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    This is pretty much where we're at:


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    Quote Originally Posted by Dragonfly View Post
    told you they would find a way to suspend A50

    called it, you didn't, as usual
    I think everyone is pretty much agreed that if Doris doesn't get her deal through A50 will be extended. Talk of Mogg and his merry band of Brexiteers maybe going to support Doris deal, we shall see.

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    ^ if the backstop is taken out (and the EU have always said they don't benefit from it and don't want to use it) then you're probably close to a deal that could pass through parliament because it kicks many of the problems down the road, but does give a timetable of sorts.

    A50 should not be extended and ref2 should not occur. Basically, we need to get on with this; hopefully through a deal, but leaving on March 29th regardless.

    This seems a reasonable sum up (although I don't personally like the last idea...)

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    ^ Good summing up of the Maybot and why she is very much at fault . Brexit was never on Party lines but she failed to include all parties in her discussions. Even after such a heavy defeat in Parliament she is still failing to discuss solutions that the majority of Parliament would agree.

    A compromise requires discussion and people to buy into it to succeed. She has failed miserably to discuss in a way that could unite her Cabinet or Parliament let alone open opportunities for compromise with the EU.

    She really is not very good at leading and should have resigned...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bettyboo View Post
    if the backstop is taken out (and the EU have always said they don't benefit from it and don't want to use it) then you're probably close to a deal that could pass through parliament because it kicks many of the problems down the road, but does give a timetable of sorts.
    The backstop is already a kicking of problems down the road.. You want a backstop backstop?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bettyboo View Post
    we need to get on with this
    Brexiteers need to stop repeating this nonsense slogan, it makes you sound incredibly stupid like you don't understand there is an agreed withdrawal period in place that hasn't expired yet.

    Did you think the UK would leave the same day the referendum result was announced or?



    Quote Originally Posted by Bettyboo View Post
    we need to get on with this; hopefully through a deal, but leaving on March 29th regardless.
    So if we "just get on with it" and crash out of the EU on the 29th March with no deal, can you tell me what happens to the 54% of UK imports which come from the EU?

    Maybe you can start with the fact the UK imports 30% of it's food from the EU as that is a rather pressing matter?

    Bearing in mind that any blockage or slowing of these food imports will lead to empty shelves in UK shops.

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    It's Sunday, let's have a little humour mixed in....


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    Quote Originally Posted by Bettyboo View Post
    This seems a reasonable sum up (although I don't personally like the last idea...)
    You call it 'the last idea'.

    It's actually the conclusion to the situation as he describes it.

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