wellway
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Post by wellway on Jun 24, 2016 13:10:15 GMT
Wow. I'm not sure we can even begin to fathom all the ramifications The pound is tumbling, we are likely to lose our triple A rating and we will see more of that odious twat Nigel Farage on the telly. Just for you, twitter.com/hashtag/EURefResults?src=trenscroll down to the photo that says TV News camera person we salute you. It's under the photo of the Grandmother laughing. I don't know how to get the image to post |
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kaylo
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Post by kaylo on Jun 24, 2016 13:12:39 GMT
Wow. I'm not sure we can even begin to fathom all the ramifications  Even although we know everything will not change overnight, the long term ramifications are so uncertain, it's all a bit scary. |
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Post by elaine on Jun 24, 2016 13:44:42 GMT
I have already seen people saying they are pulling off Facebook for a while for this reason . I'm not on there enough to let comments bother me. I voted the way I felt was right as was my right and it went against me- I have to accept that and move on. I'm considering it myself. What has really surprised me is that some of them are the last persons on earth I expected this kind of hatred to come from. Fortunately I have very limited "friends" on Facebook and we've all been silent about it because we really are friends, so this hatred is coming from friends of friends posted on to their timelines IYKWIM and it's truly horrible. Being afraid brings out the very worst in people.  I can't imagine any sane individual in Britain, Scotland and Ireland who isn't at least a little afraid of what the future will bring, especially financially for their own families, regardless of how they voted. It doesn't excuse the hatred, but I am not surprised by it. I am am surprised at how sad I feel for my UK pea friends right now - I hate that you all are going through all this turmoil and apparently will for a while to come. |
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kaylo
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Post by kaylo on Jun 24, 2016 14:04:27 GMT
I'm considering it myself. What has really surprised me is that some of them are the last persons on earth I expected this kind of hatred to come from. Fortunately I have very limited "friends" on Facebook and we've all been silent about it because we really are friends, so this hatred is coming from friends of friends posted on to their timelines IYKWIM and it's truly horrible. Being afraid brings out the very worst in people. I can't imagine any sane individual in Britain, Scotland and Ireland who isn't at least a little afraid of what the future will bring, especially financially for their own families, regardless of how they voted. It doesn't excuse the hatred, but I am not surprised by it. I am am surprised at how sad I feel for my UK pea friends right now - I hate that you all are going through all this turmoil and apparently will for a while to come. As Elaine said, fear (and uncertainty) can bring out the worst in people.
The same thing happened in the run up to the Scottish independent referendum. It quite literally split families, friendships and communities. Some of the online comments were positively vile. I just stopped reading them.
We're going to have to go through all the changes together no matter what side you voted for so turning on each other will serve no positive purpose whatsoever.
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Post by Merge on Jun 24, 2016 14:05:14 GMT
I think we are entering an era where the English-speaking world will play a significantly smaller role in international issues than it has for the past couple of centuries. We make ourselves irrelevant with isolationism and divisiveness. It's been going on in the US for a while; I'm sorry it seems to have spread to the UK as well.
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~Lauren~
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Post by ~Lauren~ on Jun 24, 2016 14:15:08 GMT
I found this article which is quite informative All you need to know about BrexitObviously I'm not British, but I'm sure it was not an easy choice to make. Both sides had some strong rationale. |
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Post by stampnscrap1128 on Jun 24, 2016 14:27:01 GMT
We're going to have to go through all the changes together no matter what side you voted for so turning on each other will serve no positive purpose whatsoever.
I think that sentence holds a lot of truth for both the UK and for the upcoming election in the USA. |
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uksue
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Post by uksue on Jun 24, 2016 14:28:17 GMT
Lots of anger from younger people but they had a very poor showing at the polls . If they had got out and voted they could have maybe stopped it.
I will say again that although I voted to stay in I'm not panicking : it's up to us to pick the right people now to help us to get the best results for our economy.
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Post by gryroagain on Jun 24, 2016 14:32:56 GMT
One of my British friends used the c word in her Facebook status re:Brexit voters. I know it's not so very bad to her as it to me, but still- there is a LOT of anger out there!
I imagine the c word will make an appearance in my Facebook if the unthinkable happens and we have a Trump presidency, so I'm not judging. but it did shock.
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Post by hop2 on Jun 24, 2016 14:44:05 GMT
Lots of anger from younger people but they had a very poor showing at the polls . If they had got out and voted they could have maybe stopped it. I will say again that although I voted to stay in I'm not panicking : it's up to us to pick the right people now to help us to get the best results for our economy. This is my biggest beef here where I live. I want to scream 'VOTE dammit!" Last year we gave 20% of registered voters show up. That's not even considering eligible voters who haven't bothered to register! It is so terribly sad. Elections are so close lately that everyone counts!! |
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Post by gar on Jun 24, 2016 14:51:37 GMT
Lots of anger from younger people but they had a very poor showing at the polls . If they had got out and voted they could have maybe stopped it. I will say again that although I voted to stay in I'm not panicking : it's up to us to pick the right people now to help us to get the best results for our economy. I think too many of them didn't grasp the long term and far reaching effects this is going to have on them. I read that 75% of 18-24 year olds voted to stay. |
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Post by katybee on Jun 24, 2016 14:56:06 GMT
Lots of anger from younger people but they had a very poor showing at the polls . If they had got out and voted they could have maybe stopped it. I will say again that although I voted to stay in I'm not panicking : it's up to us to pick the right people now to help us to get the best results for our economy. This is my biggest beef here where I live. I want to scream 'VOTE dammit!" Last year we gave 20% of registered voters show up. That's not even considering eligible voters who haven't bothered to register! It is so terribly sad. Elections are so close lately that everyone counts!! In the US, we're doing as much as we can to make voting difficult--doing away with early voting, shortening poll hours, closing polling places altogether, requiring very specific ID's but then limiting the places you can get them. In almost all cases, these changes affect the young, the poor and minorities. Hmm... |
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Judy26
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Post by Judy26 on Jun 24, 2016 15:07:30 GMT
I feel hob nobs may be called for! I've gone straight for the chocolate buttons  I've gone straight for the chocolate buttons This is may be my new mantra. |
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Post by Meri-Lyn on Jun 24, 2016 15:07:43 GMT
(((hugs))) to all our UK Peas.
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uksue
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Post by uksue on Jun 24, 2016 15:28:21 GMT
Lots of anger from younger people but they had a very poor showing at the polls . If they had got out and voted they could have maybe stopped it. I will say again that although I voted to stay in I'm not panicking : it's up to us to pick the right people now to help us to get the best results for our economy. I think too many of them didn't grasp the long term and far reaching effects this is going to have on them. I read that 75% of 18-24 year olds voted to stay. 75% of the 40% who voted from that age group is what I read ,but maybe it was wrong . |
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Post by freecharlie on Jun 24, 2016 15:36:43 GMT
This is my biggest beef here where I live. I want to scream 'VOTE dammit!" Last year we gave 20% of registered voters show up. That's not even considering eligible voters who haven't bothered to register! It is so terribly sad. Elections are so close lately that everyone counts!! In the US, we're doing as much as we can to make voting difficult--doing away with early voting, shortening poll hours, closing polling places altogether, requiring very specific ID's but then limiting the places you can get them. In almost all cases, these changes affect the young, the poor and minorities. Hmm... not sure where you live, but this is not the case in colorado. Poll hours are the same, there are locations open for the two weeks prior to the elections, and allowing mail in ballots when requested. |
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Post by fruitysuet on Jun 24, 2016 15:53:14 GMT
Lots of anger from younger people but they had a very poor showing at the polls . If they had got out and voted they could have maybe stopped it. I will say again that although I voted to stay in I'm not panicking : it's up to us to pick the right people now to help us to get the best results for our economy. My 17yo DD was desperate to vote. I don't know why the vote was not extended to 16 and 17 year olds like the Scottish Referendum was. |
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Post by lisacharlotte on Jun 24, 2016 15:55:46 GMT
No voting changes here nor ID required and I'm in a very red state.
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joelise
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Post by joelise on Jun 24, 2016 16:01:37 GMT
Lots of anger from younger people but they had a very poor showing at the polls . If they had got out and voted they could have maybe stopped it. I will say again that although I voted to stay in I'm not panicking : it's up to us to pick the right people now to help us to get the best results for our economy. All my nieces and nephews and their partners and their friends all age between 19 and 30 all voted to remain. They are all heartbroken with the result. My nieces actually cried because they believe their future careers are in jeopardy. |
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Post by mollycoddle on Jun 24, 2016 16:03:59 GMT
No voting changes here nor ID required and I'm in a very red state. You don't have to show ID? We always do. |
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Post by STBC on Jun 24, 2016 16:07:49 GMT
You don't have to show ID? We always do. I have never shown an ID to vote. In addition, we have had no changes to voting hours, early voting procedures, or number polling locations. |
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Post by SockMonkey on Jun 24, 2016 16:07:50 GMT
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uksue
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Post by uksue on Jun 24, 2016 16:13:18 GMT
Terrible, isn't it? I researched and agonised for weeks and actually changed from opt out to stay in during that time. I listened to some of those being interviewed on the radio and their ignorance was astounding . Maybe we should have forced people to take classes before voting 🤔 |
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Post by SockMonkey on Jun 24, 2016 16:19:20 GMT
Terrible, isn't it? I researched and agonised for weeks and actually changed from opt out to stay in during that time. I listened to some of those being interviewed on the radio and their ignorance was astounding . Maybe we should have forced people to take classes before voting 🤔 Well, obvs we deal with this all the time over here in 'Murica. I guess, welcome to our club??? Hahaha, but SaveSave |
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joelise
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Post by joelise on Jun 24, 2016 16:24:19 GMT
Terrible, isn't it? I researched and agonised for weeks and actually changed from opt out to stay in during that time. I listened to some of those being interviewed on the radio and their ignorance was astounding . Maybe we should have forced people to take classes before voting 🤔 This was me. I really wanted to know the facts before I voted. There is a YouTube clip with a girl saying her self and four other family members voted leave. This morning they can't believe the outcome is leave and that Cameron has resigned. She says if they could vote again they would vote remain! That's shocking! |
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Post by withapea on Jun 24, 2016 16:30:08 GMT
In the US, we're doing as much as we can to make voting difficult--doing away with early voting, shortening poll hours, closing polling places altogether, requiring very specific ID's but then limiting the places you can get them. In almost all cases, these changes affect the young, the poor and minorities. Hmm... not sure where you live, but this is not the case in colorado. Poll hours are the same, there are locations open for the two weeks prior to the elections, and allowing mail in ballots when requested. 22 states have enacted voting restrictions since 2010. 17 states will have new restrictions for the next presidential election. Voting RestrictionsSaveSave |
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Post by anxiousmom on Jun 24, 2016 16:31:32 GMT
No voting changes here nor ID required and I'm in a very red state. You don't have to show ID? We always do. Irony for the day: In Florida, you can use your concealed carry license as a form of ID to vote. |
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Post by gar on Jun 24, 2016 16:38:00 GMT
I think too many of them didn't grasp the long term and far reaching effects this is going to have on them. I read that 75% of 18-24 year olds voted to stay. 75% of the 40% who voted from that age group is what I read ,but maybe it was wrong . Sorry, I didn't explain that well. I meant that too and I am positive that if you'd asked thousands more of that age the majority would have wanted to stay. |
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Post by withapea on Jun 24, 2016 16:38:12 GMT
I was on Twitter following along until the results came in. I knew it would be close but I'll admit I was surprised by the result. I've been watching clips and news this morning as well, ( that Farage interview on GMB was something else ). My thoughts are with all of you. I know it must feel at least a little scary no matter what side you fall on.
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Post by cade387 on Jun 24, 2016 16:41:09 GMT
not sure where you live, but this is not the case in colorado. Poll hours are the same, there are locations open for the two weeks prior to the elections, and allowing mail in ballots when requested. 22 states have enacted voting restrictions since 2010. 17 states will have new restrictions for the next presidential election. Voting RestrictionsSaveSaveFor our primary I got into an argument with our polling location (once again) that an American passport is not a valid form of id. They will only accept a driver's license or you have to do a provisional ballot. Not everyone has a driver's license, nor can they afford one. It is illegal to have a poll tax.
My Grandmother would not be allowed to vote if she were alive today because of the changes made in Michigan. It is a disgrace.
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Even although we know everything will not change overnight, the long term ramifications are so uncertain, it's all a bit scary. 
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