Brexit related civil unrest.....
Discussion
As a REMAINER(!!), I've always been against what I see as a massive own goal that is Brexit, and wished many a time that it would all just get forgotten and blow over before we do irreversible damage to our own country....
But I am growing more fearful that if we don't actually exit soon, the damage will be in the form of civil unrest. I'm constantly astounded by the vitriol of some leavers to get what they voted for, no matter the perceived consequence, and I worry that the outcome of a non Brexit will bring.
Do you think that if Brexit is stymied by the HoC we will see a backlash that will end in tears, bloodshed, or worst? t doesn't really take much for things to escalate, I remember the poll tax riots and the pre Olympics rioting to name just a couple. A clash at a protest will possibly become a flashpoint....
I think we need to Brexit now, no matter what the consequences. If it turns into a disaster, we can take stock and think about how to fix it.
But I am growing more fearful that if we don't actually exit soon, the damage will be in the form of civil unrest. I'm constantly astounded by the vitriol of some leavers to get what they voted for, no matter the perceived consequence, and I worry that the outcome of a non Brexit will bring.
Do you think that if Brexit is stymied by the HoC we will see a backlash that will end in tears, bloodshed, or worst? t doesn't really take much for things to escalate, I remember the poll tax riots and the pre Olympics rioting to name just a couple. A clash at a protest will possibly become a flashpoint....
I think we need to Brexit now, no matter what the consequences. If it turns into a disaster, we can take stock and think about how to fix it.
Edited by TTmonkey on Friday 27th September 15:08
Whatever the current mess we're in, you shouldn't make decisions on how to run a country on the basis that if you don't some scumbags will smash s
t up.
People can protest peacefully and within the law as much as they like.
Cross the line and we have the Police to deal with that kind of thing.
t up.People can protest peacefully and within the law as much as they like.
Cross the line and we have the Police to deal with that kind of thing.
R Mutt said:
"Senior allies of Boris Johnson have warned that Britain will face civil unrest on the scale of the gilets jaunes protests in France or the riots in Los Angeles if Brexit is frustrated."
Ironic really as it's the Remainers who have been taking to the streets for the last 3 years
Indeed, I'll be violently placing my ballot card in the box at the next election.Ironic really as it's the Remainers who have been taking to the streets for the last 3 years
R Mutt said:
"Senior allies of Boris Johnson have warned that Britain will face civil unrest on the scale of the gilets jaunes protests in France or the riots in Los Angeles if Brexit is frustrated."
Ironic really as it's the Remainers who have been taking to the streets for the last 3 years
Taking to the streets in a demonstration is perfectly legal, rioting and civil unrest however....Ironic really as it's the Remainers who have been taking to the streets for the last 3 years
valiant said:
R Mutt said:
"Senior allies of Boris Johnson have warned that Britain will face civil unrest on the scale of the gilets jaunes protests in France or the riots in Los Angeles if Brexit is frustrated."
Ironic really as it's the Remainers who have been taking to the streets for the last 3 years
Taking to the streets in a demonstration is perfectly legal, rioting and civil unrest however....Ironic really as it's the Remainers who have been taking to the streets for the last 3 years
If it comes to civil unrest, remain wins hands, down.
TTmonkey said:
As a leaver, I've always been against what I see as a massive own goal that is Brexit, and wished many a time that it would all just get forgotten and blow over before we do irreversible damage to our own country....
But I am growing more fearful that if we don't actually exit soon, the damage will be in the form of civil unrest. I'm constantly astounded by the vitriol of some leavers to get what they voted for, no matter the perceived consequence, and I worry that the outcome of a non Brexit will bring.
Do you think that if Brexit is stymied by the HoC we will see a backlash that will end in tears, bloodshed, or worst? t doesn't really take much for things to escalate, I remember the poll tax riots and the pre Olympics rioting to name just a couple. A clash at a protest will possibly become a flashpoint....
I think we need to Brexit now, no matter what the consequences. If it turns into a disaster, we can take stock and think about how to fix it.
Yes - I think its going to lead to real unrest. Civil wars have started over less!But I am growing more fearful that if we don't actually exit soon, the damage will be in the form of civil unrest. I'm constantly astounded by the vitriol of some leavers to get what they voted for, no matter the perceived consequence, and I worry that the outcome of a non Brexit will bring.
Do you think that if Brexit is stymied by the HoC we will see a backlash that will end in tears, bloodshed, or worst? t doesn't really take much for things to escalate, I remember the poll tax riots and the pre Olympics rioting to name just a couple. A clash at a protest will possibly become a flashpoint....
I think we need to Brexit now, no matter what the consequences. If it turns into a disaster, we can take stock and think about how to fix it.
People need to get a grip. Its a bit like the miners strike. Family members on opposite sides will shun each other.
Wonder what will happen when someone loses a job due to brexit and comes home to a brexit family?
I have no issue with brexit but a no deal should be off the table. Nobody voted to cast someone else or even themselves out of work.
Too many people near the end or with no skin in the game have influence.
I guess they seem to think they are fighting a battle for thier grand childrens future.
I would speculate in 20-30 years time we will be grovelling to get into the EU like what happened before we joined.
Wonder what will happen when someone loses a job due to brexit and comes home to a brexit family?
I have no issue with brexit but a no deal should be off the table. Nobody voted to cast someone else or even themselves out of work.
Too many people near the end or with no skin in the game have influence.
I guess they seem to think they are fighting a battle for thier grand childrens future.
I would speculate in 20-30 years time we will be grovelling to get into the EU like what happened before we joined.
Fundoreen said:
People need to get a grip. Its a bit like the miners strike. Family members on opposite sides will shun each other.
Wonder what will happen when someone loses a job due to brexit and comes home to a brexit family?
I have no issue with brexit but a no deal should be off the table. Nobody voted to cast someone else or even themselves out of work.
Too many people near the end or with no skin in the game have influence.
I guess they seem to think they are fighting a battle for thier grand childrens future.
I would speculate in 20-30 years time we will be grovelling to get into the EU like what happened before we joined.
Beautifully DylanesqueWonder what will happen when someone loses a job due to brexit and comes home to a brexit family?
I have no issue with brexit but a no deal should be off the table. Nobody voted to cast someone else or even themselves out of work.
Too many people near the end or with no skin in the game have influence.
I guess they seem to think they are fighting a battle for thier grand childrens future.
I would speculate in 20-30 years time we will be grovelling to get into the EU like what happened before we joined.
The leavers campaigned on the premise that the country would be better off and new deals would be struck with other countries that would be more favorable to the UK. I suspected that many people who voted leave bought into this.
It should be clear to everyone now that there are no new trade deals that would make Britain better off and if people see a disruption in services or essentials, there may well be a reaction not just from the people that voted remain, but the people that voted leave, thinking that they would be better off and people who didn't vote at all.
It should be clear to everyone now that there are no new trade deals that would make Britain better off and if people see a disruption in services or essentials, there may well be a reaction not just from the people that voted remain, but the people that voted leave, thinking that they would be better off and people who didn't vote at all.
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