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How would you react if parliament blocked EU exit?

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Reply 20

username2324315

Original post by SaucissonSecCy

Yes, how utterly illogical(!).

Total fool.

lol calm down m8 it was only a joke

Reply 21

Plagioclase

I'd support it but good lord, the drama that would ensue...

Reply 22

DJBay123

The only question I asked was how would you react?.

Reply 23

username1539513

Original post by DJBay123

The only question I asked was how would you react?.

Tbf, probably do nothing, try to get on my life

Reply 24

elitepower

It'd be a huge relieve

I'd be happy.

it's over. no more EU.

get used to it.

I would be shocked.

Original post by Mathemagicien

They were elected, its not undemocratic :wink:

That's true :mmm:

Original post by AverageExcellence

Based on what your interpretation of the Guardian? what makes your analysis superior?

I don't read the Guardian that much, tyvm. I'm not going to pretend I know everything about the EU, but I know a lot more than many voters. The political climate is very xenophobic with this anti-immigration rhetoric, and people blame the pressure on public services on immigrants; immigration and sovereignty are not good enough reasons to leave the EU.

Original post by AverageExcellence

Oh the Irony, people vote to leave the EU to regain sovereignty and democracy back and then have it blocked in favour to stay... you think that is going to solve the crisis long term?

The HoC puts through bills the public does not want all the time. The FPTP system is incredibly democratic too :rolleyes:

Reply 29

Tempest II

It'd be chaos if that happened. Currently you've only got upset Remain supporters who are protesting. If Parliament overrules the referendum then they'd be fighting on the streets unfortunately.

The precedence it'd set would be very worrying. Ignoring the will of the population because they're "uneducated" or something similar would potentially mean Parliament could ignore further votes/elections in the future.

Reply 30

nulli tertius

There are a whole series of ways in which Brexit might not happen but Remain MPs in this Parliament blocking it is one of the less likely ones.

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Reply 31

TheonlyMrsHolmes

A referendum is advisory and non-binding. Parliament is sovereign and we elected them democratically, therefore it is not undemocratic if they block exit. Yes it will cause upset, but it doesn't go against democracy. We live in a representative democracy and we elected them into power by election, this democratic process allowed us to create a government of our choosing and that implies we have a certain obligation to obey it.

And to answer your question, I would feel happy.

(edited 7 years ago)

Reply 32

physicsphysics91

I'd riot and get my fellow leavers to leave nothing left of London.

Reply 33

Tetragon213

While I voted remain, I still think it's wrong to try and block a democratic referendum. Unless the geopolitical situation of the world drastically changes in an unforseeable and catastrophic way, The wishes of the majority should be respected. It sucks to be taken out, but hey, you don't always get your way in life.

Reply 34

illegaltobepoor

There are a couple things which may happen if Parliament decide to screw over the people.

1. Gas pipelines occupied and shut down. This will cause London to go into a black out.
2. Ports occupied and no goods or services let though.
3. Hackers will bring down all Government websites and DDOS them constantly.
4. Petrol tankers will be blocked with Petrol stations.
5. Key London roads will be occupied blocking traffic.

And I saved the best till last. There might be mutiny in the British MOD. If that happens there won't be any soldiers to get the power stations back up & running.

It may sound scary but some group might actually be daft to EMP London.

Either way: EMP. Power Plant Occupation, Gas port Occupation or Road blocks you can see this happening:

[video="youtube;mWQ_hKLL7io"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWQ_hKLL7io[/video]

And where do I come in? I am a doomsday prepper and I specialise in self-sufficiency. Basically whatever happens these rebel groups are going to need supplies to keep them going. That is where me and my allies come in.

The Civil war has already started.

Be very afraid. These arent empty threats.

But anyway Chaos is a ladder.

(edited 7 years ago)

Reply 35

TheonlyMrsHolmes

Original post by drowzee

The Lib Dems alone cannot block it. However, if enough MPs from across all the parties form a majority, then yes they could block it. I would rejoice tbh; I know it's undemocratic but I know the public made the wrong choice.

Not undemocratic at all :h:

Reply 36

DarkMagic

Original post by the bear

it's over. no more EU.

get used to it.

It's a bit hard to get used to something that hasn't happened yet.

I would have mixed emotions if Westminster blocked the UK leaving the EU. I would be glad to stay in but I think too much damage has already been done. The country is so divided that I don't see how this can end well.