Topic: UK European Union referendum
RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx started this discussion 10 years ago #50,334
After talks with EU leaders, the British Prime Minister has called a referendum on the UK remaining in the EU. It's happening on the 23rd of June. Naturally, we should gauge the Minichan opinion before that date.
As there is no way to restrict the voting to Brits only, I have devised a workaround- upon entry into this topic, every Minichanner will be granted British citizenship. Don't worry, it will wear off when you leave this topic.
As there is no way to restrict the voting to Brits only, I have devised a workaround- upon entry into this topic, every Minichanner will be granted British citizenship. Don't worry, it will wear off when you leave this topic.
| Poll option | Votes | Percentage | Graph |
|---|---|---|---|
| The UK should leave the EU | 8 | 57% | |
| The UK should not leave the EU | 6 | 43% |
Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 1 hour later[^] [v] #653,202
f David Cameron
Adam Jensen joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 2 hours later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,214
I roleplayed a typical Brit and as such had to vote the dumbest option. Thanks. ✏✏
Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 22 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,215
@previous (Adam Jensen)
Talk about dumbest option, you decided to do a degree in liberal arts to teach English in China.
Talk about dumbest option, you decided to do a degree in liberal arts to teach English in China.
RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 20 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,216
RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx (OP) double-posted this 10 years ago, 31 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,219
@653,214 (Adam Jensen)
Actually, last I heard, the polls suggest that there's a roughly even split in opinion- with a slight preference towards staying.
Actually, last I heard, the polls suggest that there's a roughly even split in opinion- with a slight preference towards staying.
Anonymous D replied with this 10 years ago, 45 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,223
RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 13 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,224
@previous (D)
And I think I know how you're voting, Svet.
Look, I know you're not the brightest guy around, despite your profession. You can scarcely make a post without gratuitously misspelling something. But it is, perhaps, not a good idea to shoot our own economy in the foot because we're scared of the brown people. Because that's what leaving could do.
And I've yet to hear any compelling assurances from the outties that leaving won't pose a significant risk to our trade with other European nations, nor jeapordise relations with countries that should be some of our closest allies.
And I think I know how you're voting, Svet.
Look, I know you're not the brightest guy around, despite your profession. You can scarcely make a post without gratuitously misspelling something. But it is, perhaps, not a good idea to shoot our own economy in the foot because we're scared of the brown people. Because that's what leaving could do.
And I've yet to hear any compelling assurances from the outties that leaving won't pose a significant risk to our trade with other European nations, nor jeapordise relations with countries that should be some of our closest allies.
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Anonymous D replied with this 10 years ago, 17 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,225
@previous (RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx)
You're such a knob. "Being scared of brown people" has nothing to do with exiting the EU. London is the multicultural place in Europe before the EU and in current times, the UK has always welcomed skilled migrants. The meme about racist and brexit being linked is moronic and old. Get a real argument you dumb kid.
You're such a knob. "Being scared of brown people" has nothing to do with exiting the EU. London is the multicultural place in Europe before the EU and in current times, the UK has always welcomed skilled migrants. The meme about racist and brexit being linked is moronic and old. Get a real argument you dumb kid.
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RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 13 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,226
@previous (D)
For somebody getting haughty about "real arguments", you sure didn't have much to say about the economy or diplomatic relations. Typical.
And it's surprisingly easy to believe that the person getting his panties in an unholy twist about refugees is indeed somewhat motivated by xenophobia.
For somebody getting haughty about "real arguments", you sure didn't have much to say about the economy or diplomatic relations. Typical.
And it's surprisingly easy to believe that the person getting his panties in an unholy twist about refugees is indeed somewhat motivated by xenophobia.
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 4 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,227
I want to vote but the poll is exactly tied! I will check back later and vote whichever way ties it up again.
Green !BEERiVqJJw joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 10 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,229
@653,224 (RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx)
You have really bought into the EU propaganda and scaremongering.
You have really bought into the EU propaganda and scaremongering.
Adam Jensen replied with this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,230
RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 9 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,231
@previous (Adam Jensen)
He somehow confused you with Matt. Maybe because you did the "Thanks." thing.
@653,229 (Green !BEERiVqJJw)
Do you have something to say about how leaving won't risk our trade and diplomatic relations, Green?
He somehow confused you with Matt. Maybe because you did the "Thanks." thing.
@653,229 (Green !BEERiVqJJw)
Do you have something to say about how leaving won't risk our trade and diplomatic relations, Green?
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU replied with this 10 years ago, 6 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,232
RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 18 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,233
@previous (Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU)
Okay, cool. We can give you fish and chips, good television shows, and dry wit. Do you have anything worth swapping?
Okay, cool. We can give you fish and chips, good television shows, and dry wit. Do you have anything worth swapping?
Green !BEERiVqJJw replied with this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,234
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU replied with this 10 years ago, 11 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,239
Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 10 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,242
> upon entry into this topic, every Minichanner will be granted British citizenship.
IT BURRNNSSS USSSS
p.s. does this mean i have to smash my teeth in to fit into the genral population?
IT BURRNNSSS USSSS
p.s. does this mean i have to smash my teeth in to fit into the genral population?
Anonymous D replied with this 10 years ago, 38 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,247
@653,226 (RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx)
Wanting to control the flow of people into the country so they integrate correctly and so we can afford it has nothing to do with xenophobia.
Wanting to control the flow of people into the country so they integrate correctly and so we can afford it has nothing to do with xenophobia.
RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 38 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,254
@previous (D)
Your /pol/-tier posts suggest it's not quite that benevolent and rational.
But whatever. I actually agree that there's such a thing as too much immigration, and it might be that the UK is getting some drawbacks from the current immigration setup. But I'm not convinced it's worth leaving over, or that the potential repercussions are worth it either.
Also, I regret calling you stupid. I doubt you'd appreciate an apology anyway, I'm just regretful that I lost my cool.
@653,242 (G)
Apparently, our dental health is actually quite good. But don't worry, if you're American. Obesity is a problem here too. You could remain fat and still fit in.
@653,239 (Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU)
We already have the last two.
Look- just keep sending your video games and your movies. Those are pretty good.
Your /pol/-tier posts suggest it's not quite that benevolent and rational.
But whatever. I actually agree that there's such a thing as too much immigration, and it might be that the UK is getting some drawbacks from the current immigration setup. But I'm not convinced it's worth leaving over, or that the potential repercussions are worth it either.
Also, I regret calling you stupid. I doubt you'd appreciate an apology anyway, I'm just regretful that I lost my cool.
@653,242 (G)
Apparently, our dental health is actually quite good. But don't worry, if you're American. Obesity is a problem here too. You could remain fat and still fit in.
@653,239 (Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU)
We already have the last two.
Look- just keep sending your video games and your movies. Those are pretty good.
Anonymous D replied with this 10 years ago, 3 hours later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,278
Syntax joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 12 minutes later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,283
@653,254 (RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx)
Going to vote for Brits to remain with Eu. I don't really no much about the advantages vs disadvantages. I understand how/why Eu is in a precarious position as it is. If Brits leave that could end up the nail in Eu coffin. World economy wood suffer. Not so much so good for my wallet.
Going to vote for Brits to remain with Eu. I don't really no much about the advantages vs disadvantages. I understand how/why Eu is in a precarious position as it is. If Brits leave that could end up the nail in Eu coffin. World economy wood suffer. Not so much so good for my wallet.
Anonymous D replied with this 10 years ago, 7 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,293
Anonymous D double-posted this 10 years ago, 7 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,297
@653,283 (Syntax)
But you're right, I think most will vote to stay in, probably 60/40 which sucks because the EU is going to get real Shit and that'll be that. We chose and now we're fucked.
But you're right, I think most will vote to stay in, probably 60/40 which sucks because the EU is going to get real Shit and that'll be that. We chose and now we're fucked.
Syntax replied with this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,299
@653,293 (D)
Svet your replies have toned down from our past
Remember I am a most improper Jew as I cut myself off from them. Married in a Methodist church to a former Catholic and have even on a few occasions practiced Christian Cannibalism by drinking Jesus Blood and chowing down on Jesus crummy dry horrid cracker - At least when I do this in a Greek Church you get one Hell of a chunk of fresh made bread with more to eat on the way out. Its also breaking the Greek Church rules to do that and not be a confirmed card carrying member of the Greek Church.
Svet your replies have toned down from our past
Remember I am a most improper Jew as I cut myself off from them. Married in a Methodist church to a former Catholic and have even on a few occasions practiced Christian Cannibalism by drinking Jesus Blood and chowing down on Jesus crummy dry horrid cracker - At least when I do this in a Greek Church you get one Hell of a chunk of fresh made bread with more to eat on the way out. Its also breaking the Greek Church rules to do that and not be a confirmed card carrying member of the Greek Church.
RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 39 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,307
@653,283 (Syntax)
Haha, betting on this too, are you?
Well then, when I cast my vote, I assure you that I'll factor in that you have money bet on the referendum.
Haha, betting on this too, are you?
Well then, when I cast my vote, I assure you that I'll factor in that you have money bet on the referendum.
Anonymous D replied with this 10 years ago, 10 minutes later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,309
@653,299 (Syntax)
> toned down
I think we had moment in that scotch thread plus I'm cutting down on the trolling
> toned down
I think we had moment in that scotch thread plus I'm cutting down on the trolling
Syntax replied with this 10 years ago, 14 minutes later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,312
@653,307 (RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx)For sure its on Betfairs list but NO I am not betting on it because I only bet on stuff I have some expertise on.
@previous (D)
Yea a lot of that was fun but after a while it gets old - I must admit coming up with photos of the dark side of where you live was not so much so easy. Sometimes its the hunt that is more fun than the capture.
RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 9 minutes later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,314
@previous (Syntax)
Huh, a 68% chance of staying? That's much higher than the polls over here have been suggesting. Last I heard, it was about even, with maybe a slight bias towards staying.
Huh, a 68% chance of staying? That's much higher than the polls over here have been suggesting. Last I heard, it was about even, with maybe a slight bias towards staying.
Syntax replied with this 10 years ago, 49 minutes later, 14 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,315
@previous (RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx)
In work overload and its a lot of Math stuff today. Betfair's past accuracy going back multiple USA elections is EXTRAORDINARY. There was even one better source Intrade, but its currently closed.
My head aches from attempting to do a quick search on accuracy for UK stuff. Betfair made history recently paying off 3 days in advance for the Scottish vote. Ended up super accurate vs polls.
However there appear to be lots of hits and misses in detailed seats of the PM. In general ok but NOT ok enough if one has money ridding on a particular person without one hell of a lot of work.
In US elections looking at the polls vs Betfair is super easy and our most famous Nate Silver and Sam Wong often mention the accuracy of Betfair for US Stuff. UK is not so much so easy but I will from time to time take a look - Just to busy with Math today.
Ask Google for comparison of Betfair vs Polls and punch in any year in the past - Perfect results - Try that with UK stuff and Head Ache!! Ask Google to show accuracy of any given poll over the years is easy - Might try that with UK Polls. When my head stops hurting that is.
IF I had it do to all over I wood have moved to a Boolean search for this for UK.
In work overload and its a lot of Math stuff today. Betfair's past accuracy going back multiple USA elections is EXTRAORDINARY. There was even one better source Intrade, but its currently closed.
My head aches from attempting to do a quick search on accuracy for UK stuff. Betfair made history recently paying off 3 days in advance for the Scottish vote. Ended up super accurate vs polls.
However there appear to be lots of hits and misses in detailed seats of the PM. In general ok but NOT ok enough if one has money ridding on a particular person without one hell of a lot of work.
In US elections looking at the polls vs Betfair is super easy and our most famous Nate Silver and Sam Wong often mention the accuracy of Betfair for US Stuff. UK is not so much so easy but I will from time to time take a look - Just to busy with Math today.
Ask Google for comparison of Betfair vs Polls and punch in any year in the past - Perfect results - Try that with UK stuff and Head Ache!! Ask Google to show accuracy of any given poll over the years is easy - Might try that with UK Polls. When my head stops hurting that is.
IF I had it do to all over I wood have moved to a Boolean search for this for UK.
Anonymous G replied with this 10 years ago, 8 hours later, 23 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,469
@653,254 (RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx)
lol, im actually scottish. you wear your inferiority complex toward americans on your sleeve
lol, im actually scottish. you wear your inferiority complex toward americans on your sleeve
RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 35 minutes later, 23 hours after the original post[^] [v] #653,483
Anonymous G replied with this 10 years ago, 2 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #653,486
Big Daddy Derek !Uvm54ORbmo joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 7 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #653,526
Anonymous J joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 2 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #653,560
It's funny Brexitters are saying it's about democracy when there is a majority government that got less than a quarter of the popular vote
Anonymous D replied with this 10 years ago, 8 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #653,561
Anonymous J replied with this 10 years ago, 12 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #653,563
Anonymous D replied with this 10 years ago, 9 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #653,564
@previous (J)
What utter tripe. Being part of a system one sees as undemocratic doesn't exclude you from careing about democracy. You can't expect the average Joe brexit supporter to walk into number 10 and change an entire system
What utter tripe. Being part of a system one sees as undemocratic doesn't exclude you from careing about democracy. You can't expect the average Joe brexit supporter to walk into number 10 and change an entire system
Anonymous J replied with this 10 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #653,601
@previous (D)
Using an undemocratic system to exit another undemocratic system for the reason of hating undemocratic systems is hypocritical
Using an undemocratic system to exit another undemocratic system for the reason of hating undemocratic systems is hypocritical
Anonymous K joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 17 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #653,607
Anonymous D replied with this 10 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #653,608
@653,601 (J)
The referendum is undemocratic. It's a straight vote in numbers. Over 50% gets to decide.
The referendum is undemocratic. It's a straight vote in numbers. Over 50% gets to decide.
RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 3 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #653,609
@653,607 (K)
Yes, because his people really liked his take on the government. They liked it so much that they killed him.
Yes, because his people really liked his take on the government. They liked it so much that they killed him.
Anonymous J replied with this 10 years ago, 50 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #653,610
Anonymous D replied with this 10 years ago, 3 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #653,615
Anonymous J replied with this 10 years ago, 1 day later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #654,063
@previous (D)
It's a straight shot in numbers but that doesn't mean it will be democratic. Only of it had 100% turnout and even then if 49% vote to remain in you can't seriously say that it's democratic to completely leave.
The democratic thing in that case would to find a compromise between the two.
It's a straight shot in numbers but that doesn't mean it will be democratic. Only of it had 100% turnout and even then if 49% vote to remain in you can't seriously say that it's democratic to completely leave.
The democratic thing in that case would to find a compromise between the two.