EU Referendum Megathread (Brexit)

[Inseriousity.]

The UK already has a points-based system for all non-EU nationals so it makes sense that after Brexit we would have a points-based system for all nationalities (which is good, it seems fair, practical and flexible enough to me). I was reading this: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-29594642 On the surface and based on little research except this article (because I really can't be bothered tbh) the only difference is that Australia's system is more rigid (2 categories: workers and humanitarian efforts such as helping refugees) whereas the UK's acknowledges other types of immigration - students, for example - so in a way maybe ours is actually better

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And where will Britains run to when unemployment increases in UK due to the economic downfall? Oh wait, they will be stuck in the UK because we said no to EU.

Why would unemployment increase? Please, for once, explain by what mechanism this would occur.

And if unemployment did increase Britons surely wouldn't be running off to the bankrupt EU. They'd go to non-EU Switzerland, Norway, Canada & Australia.

[The Don]

Why would unemployment increase? Please, for once, explain by what mechanism this would occur.

And if unemployment did increase Britons surely wouldn't be running off to the bankrupt EU. They'd go to non-EU Switzerland, Norway, Canada & Australia.

"bankrupt EU" looooool, that's what you call the worlds largest economy?

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"bankrupt EU" looooool

Oh right so that's why Britain pays billions into it every year then and has to bailout Greece and the others despite not being in the Euro.

Why exactly are we having to subsidise French farmers, pay for Spanish roads and Greek infrastructure? A 40-year rip off.

that's what you call the worlds largest economy?

The EU isn't an economy. It's 28 different countries added together. That'd be like saying NAFTA is the largest economy.

Have you not seen the youth unemployment figures in Eurozone countries? Millions of lives ruined with no way out on the horizon.

[The Don]

Oh right so that's why Britain pays billions into it every year then and has to bailout Greece and the others despite not being in the Euro.

Why exactly are we having to subsidise French farmers, pay for Spanish roads and Greek infrastructure? A 40-year rip off.



The EU isn't an economy. It's 28 different countries added together. That'd be like saying NAFTA is the largest economy.

Have you not seen the youth unemployment figures in Eurozone countries? Millions of lives ruined with no way out on the horizon.

Greece != EU. Calling the EU bankrupt because of Greece is the logical equivalent of calling NATO a weak military force because Albania is a member. The EU as a collective is obviously not bankrupt. The EU's internal market is considered the worlds highest (or second depending on which source you use) economy. Calling the EU bankrupt is not only incorrect but incredibly stupid.

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Greece != EU. Calling the EU bankrupt because of Greece is the logical equivalent of calling NATO a weak military force because Albania is a member. The EU as a collective is obviously not bankrupt. The EU's internal market is considered the worlds highest (or second depending on which source you use) economy. Calling the EU bankrupt is not only incorrect but incredibly stupid.

Who said anything about it being just Greece?

Greece, Spain, Italy, France, Portugal and Spain all have serious economic problems with chronic unemployment which is now leading to the rise of fascist parties which is dividing the people's of Europe. Meanwhile, very poor countries countries such as Bulgaria, Romania, Slovenia, Croatia, Poland, Slovakia, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania are all basket case economies with serious levels of corruption. Hence why we're forced to shovel money to them.

The reason why they're so afraid of us leaving is that the biggest sucker for handing money over won't be there to pay the bills anymore. Over to you Germany/France.

[The Don]

Who said anything about it being just Greece?

Greece, Spain, Italy, France, Portugal and Spain all have serious economic problems with chronic unemployment which is now leading to the rise of fascist parties which is dividing the people's of Europe. Meanwhile, very poor countries countries such as Bulgaria, Romania, Slovenia, Croatia, Poland, Slovakia, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania are all basket case economies with serious levels of corruption. Hence why we're forced to shovel money to them.

The reason why they're so afraid of us leaving is that the biggest sucker for handing money over won't be there to pay the bills anymore. Over to you Germany/France.

The EU also has 3 of the worlds top 6 largest economies in it. Yes some of the countries have economic problems, that doesn't change the fact that the EU as an entity is quite clearly not bankrupt and what you wrote was factually incorrect. Just admit when you're wrong for god sake

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The EU also has 3 of the worlds top 6 largest economies in it. Yes some of the countries have economic problems, that doesn't change the fact that the EU as an entity is quite clearly not bankrupt and what you wrote was factually incorrect. Just admit when you're wrong for god sake

Oh yes they just have some "economic problems" you're laughable. Drop the spin Alistair.

Why should Britain subsidise French farmers (a large economy), pay for Greek infrastructure and Spanish cultural plazas? Tell me why.

[The Don]

Oh yes they just have some "economic problems" you're laughable.

Why should Britain subsidise French farmers (a large economy), pay for Greek infrastructure and Spanish cultural plazas? Tell me why.

Classic Dan tactic trying to change the topic when he's been caught out. You should have just admitted that you were wrong. I'll leave it here since it's obvious to anyone with two braincells to rub together that what you wrote was factually incorrect and you're too stubborn to admit it. The EU is not bankrupt in any sense of the word.

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Tim Martin, the founder of Wetherspoons, dismisses Brexit myths peddled by the same global elite who backed the Euro pic.twitter.com/5s4MJu1CI2

— Leave.EU (@LeaveEUOfficial) June 3, 2016

Fantastic.

I'm still very much undecided but after doing research I'm swaying towards Remain. I have other things that I believe the Leave said are saying that are a bit dramatic but I don't want to get killed by people on here who are Leave supporters.

Like what?