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"Pro-EU MPs could even argue, ironically, that ignoring the public's will would be parliamentary sovereignty in practice — something that Leave campaigners argue has been conceded to Brussels."
http://uk.businessinsider.com/green-...16-6?r=US&IR=T
I'd love to see the look on Brexiters' faces when they realised how the UK isn't this democratic paradise that would finally be realised if we just left the EU.
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http://uk.businessinsider.com/green-...16-6?r=US&IR=T
I'd love to see the look on Brexiters' faces when they realised how the UK isn't this democratic paradise that would finally be realised if we just left the EU.
@Fullofsurprises
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(Original post by ChaoticButterfly)
"Pro-EU MPs could even argue, ironically, that ignoring the public's will would be parliamentary sovereignty in practice — something that Leave campaigners argue has been conceded to Brussels."
http://uk.businessinsider.com/green-...16-6?r=US&IR=T
I'd love to see the look on Brexiters' faces when they realised how the UK isn't this democratic paradise that would finally be realised if we just left the EU.
@Fullofsurprises
"Pro-EU MPs could even argue, ironically, that ignoring the public's will would be parliamentary sovereignty in practice — something that Leave campaigners argue has been conceded to Brussels."
http://uk.businessinsider.com/green-...16-6?r=US&IR=T
I'd love to see the look on Brexiters' faces when they realised how the UK isn't this democratic paradise that would finally be realised if we just left the EU.
@Fullofsurprises
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(Original post by democracyforum)
It's a lot more democratic than the EU
It's a lot more democratic than the EU
The Queen isn't elected and we can not get rid of her.
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(Original post by ChaoticButterfly)
All of our sovereignty ultimate relies with one person. The Queen. Does it not?
The Queen isn't elected and we can not get rid of her.
All of our sovereignty ultimate relies with one person. The Queen. Does it not?
The Queen isn't elected and we can not get rid of her.
but to give powers to a foreign country is taking things too far
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(Original post by democracyforum)
neither is the house of lords
but to give powers to a foreign country is taking things too far
neither is the house of lords
but to give powers to a foreign country is taking things too far
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(Original post by ChaoticButterfly)
All of our sovereignty ultimate relies with one person. The Queen. Does it not?
The Queen isn't elected and we can not get rid of her.
All of our sovereignty ultimate relies with one person. The Queen. Does it not?
The Queen isn't elected and we can not get rid of her.
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(Original post by ChaoticButterfly)
Even if that foreign country by extension makes where you live more democratic and accountable to you?
Even if that foreign country by extension makes where you live more democratic and accountable to you?
The EU hasn't made us more democratic
It often overrules the governments of Ireland, France, Spain, Hungary and Greece.
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I demand sovereignty for me in my own house, not the local council based in the town hall one mile away.
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(Original post by JamesN88)
I demand sovereignty for me in my own house, not the local council based in the town hall one mile away.
I demand sovereignty for me in my own house, not the local council based in the town hall one mile away.
Good luck.
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(Original post by Josb)
You must organise a referendum in your house for that. If you don't like the result, you can re-vote until you get the desired outcome.
Good luck.
You must organise a referendum in your house for that. If you don't like the result, you can re-vote until you get the desired outcome.
Good luck.
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Ministers could attempt to negotiate an updated EU membership deal and put it to another referendum [or] the government could just choose to totally ignore the will of the public.
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(Original post by JamesN88)
Who the **** are they to tell me I can't star jump naked on my own sovereign territory?(the garden).
Who the **** are they to tell me I can't star jump naked on my own sovereign territory?(the garden).
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(Original post by Alexion)
Finally, a ray of sunshine in the midst of this nightmare...
Finally, a ray of sunshine in the midst of this nightmare...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016...a-better-deal/
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(Original post by Josb)
You have to get a deal for that. Sorry.
You have to get a deal for that. Sorry.
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(Original post by ChaoticButterfly)
Even if that foreign country by extension makes where you live more democratic and accountable to you?
Even if that foreign country by extension makes where you live more democratic and accountable to you?
The notion that an additional layer of bureaucracy can increase democratic accountability is laughable. You really have to be a special kind of stupid to believe such a thing. There is a reason most businesses do not allow you to go and speak to the Managing Director directly. Same principle.
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(Original post by welshiee)
No it doesn't. If Westminster does not do as we say we elect a party that will. If the EU commission doesn't do what we say we have to elect MEP's, many of which are self serving prats who are just happy to be on the gravy train, who then have to fight for things on our behalf.
The notion that an additional layer of bureaucracy can increase democratic accountability is laughable. You really have to be a special kind of stupid to believe such a thing. There is a reason most businesses do not allow you to go and speak to the Managing Director directly. Same principle.
No it doesn't. If Westminster does not do as we say we elect a party that will. If the EU commission doesn't do what we say we have to elect MEP's, many of which are self serving prats who are just happy to be on the gravy train, who then have to fight for things on our behalf.
The notion that an additional layer of bureaucracy can increase democratic accountability is laughable. You really have to be a special kind of stupid to believe such a thing. There is a reason most businesses do not allow you to go and speak to the Managing Director directly. Same principle.
I look forward to see you at the next socialist meeting comrade.
Your distinction between MEPs and MPs makes no sense. There are many self serving prat MPs. Maybe if you stopped electing them?
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OP is clearly the sort of inept fool who would declare his own house as an independent state in an attempt to avoid tax.
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(Original post by JamesN88)
Project fear are saying they won't collect the bins if I secede.
Project fear are saying they won't collect the bins if I secede.
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I read something like this before Brexit.
It would interesting to see if the Scottish MPs and London MPs get together to block it in parliament. Parliament is overwhelmingly Remain.
The problem are the MPs that are in the poor areas that voted for Leave.
It would interesting to see if the Scottish MPs and London MPs get together to block it in parliament. Parliament is overwhelmingly Remain.
The problem are the MPs that are in the poor areas that voted for Leave.
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(Original post by ChaoticButterfly)
ahhh... So the economy is full of anti-democratic organisations.
ahhh... So the economy is full of anti-democratic organisations.
Your distinction between MEPs and MPs makes no sense. There are many self serving prat MPs. Maybe if you stopped electing them?
Nice of you to assume I am voting for them . As for electing MP's, I've not voted in the last 2 elections. I spoilt my ballot both times and in the next election, unless there is a democratic socialist option on the paper I will do the same. The country needs someone with the common persons interests at heart, not corporations. I will not vote for anyone continuing the disgusting neoliberal policies brought to this country by that witch Thatcher and the EU.
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