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14. Similar thread already going on at the UK Group:

Thu Jun 23, 2016, 05:42 PM

Jun 2016

http://www.democraticunderground.com/108810197

Latest there:

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"Nigel Farage: Looks Like Remain Will Edge It"

Nigel Farage has told Sky News it "looks like Remain will edge it" as polls closed in the EU referendum.

The UKIP leader said it had been an "extraordinary" campaign and it looked like turnout had been "exceptionally high".

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A YouGov opinion poll projection put Remain on 52% and Leave on 48%.

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The estimated turnout has been put at 83.7%

http://news.sky.com/story/1716585/nigel-farage-looks-like-remain-will-edge-it

Farage doesn't strike me as one for reverse headfaking. On the other hand, nor does he strike me as being reliable on anything. But I'd imagine he'd be more bullish right now if he had reason to think the vote was going to go his way.

That's a pretty astronomical turnout if it proves true.
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Farage apparently based his view on a private 10,000-person poll UKIP carried out today.

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****** How about an OFFICIAL BREXIT/BREMAIN THREAD? ****** [View all] Lucky Luciano Jun 2016 OP

BREXIT Aerows Jun 2016 #1

I fall into precisely the opposite camp. I see no reason to leave. Zynx Jun 2016 #2

I'd vote to leave only because I wouldn't want my country having to answer to another country yeoman6987 Jun 2016 #4

BREXIT needs to fail. The potential BREXIT damage to the UK, EU and US economies is massive. LonePirate Jun 2016 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #15

No Corporate666 Jun 2016 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #41

How much time do you spend actually living and working in the UK? Corporate666 Jun 2016 #44

I was born in the UK , lived there most of my life...its extremely diverse..with a strong pkdu Jun 2016 #108

But people voting Leave also gave immigration as the main reason muriel_volestrangler Jun 2016 #113

Who said that nationalize the fed Jun 2016 #19

Yeah, that's about as coherent an argument as the Brexit camp has been able to make. NuclearDem Jun 2016 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #42

Nonsense Corporate666 Jun 2016 #32

I'm not sure you truly understand the ramifications if BREXIT passes LonePirate Jun 2016 #37

You forgot locust swarms, global floods, dogs and cats living together, and raining frogs Corporate666 Jun 2016 #39

If BREXIT passes, check your 401K in 20 hours and let's see who's right. LonePirate Jun 2016 #40

Why don't you put some money on that then? Corporate666 Jun 2016 #43

Futures and the Pound dropping hard. LonePirate Jun 2016 #47

You dodged all the questions Corporate666 Jun 2016 #50

You have no concept of the negative ramifications of the Leave vote. LonePirate Jun 2016 #57

It's now down 12.4% and still dropping. Lowest it's been in decades. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #69

Still dodging the question - you made bold statements, why run from them now? Corporate666 Jun 2016 #70

My god, you're seriously invested in this line of attack, aren't you? nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #72

Facts aren't attacks Corporate666 Jun 2016 #79

"...it tells you everything you need to know about them." Pfffft, no it doesn't... ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #81

In a few hours they have dropped significantly. LonePirate Jun 2016 #73

Nikkei futures has halted trading. The fallout has begun. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #75

No Corporate666 Jun 2016 #83

That's right, when I posted, the Nikkei was halted. And? nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #84

And you were wrong Corporate666 Jun 2016 #87

That's right, an automatic circuit breaker. And? (You should really try to keep up) ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #89

And you misrepresented that Corporate666 Jun 2016 #90

Yes, the futures isn't the whole market and an automatic circuit breaker was tripped. Do... ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #92

Yes, and that's why I didn't claim the market was closed when only one part was for a few minutes... Corporate666 Jun 2016 #98

Yes, one part of the market in Japan was halted on the brexit news - trading on the... ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #100

You said the markets will tank at a level not seen since the great recession Corporate666 Jun 2016 #80

The Nikkei has already halted trading. That's not tanking to you? LonePirate Jun 2016 #82

It's not games of semantics. You're being bullied. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #85

Expecting you to be intellectually honest is a ridiculous game? Corporate666 Jun 2016 #86

Are you bloody mad? "Do you see how ridiculous your words sound?" nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #91

Do you think saying bloody makes you sound British? Corporate666 Jun 2016 #93

It makes you feel good... ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #94

Yes, being truthful makes me feel good. And being rational feels good. Corporate666 Jun 2016 #95

Hey, let me ask you something... ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #97

And there it is.... Corporate666 Jun 2016 #99

There was no error on my part to acknowledge. But you go ahead thinking that you're a... ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #102

I am the only one between the two of us who cares about facts and truth Corporate666 Jun 2016 #105

" One part of the Nikkei was temporarily halted for a few minutes due to... ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #107

Yes, now you have it correct - thanks for admitting your previous post was false Corporate666 Jun 2016 #109

You should really chill. Nobody cares about this except you. Your need to establish... ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #110

You cared enough to Corporate666 Jun 2016 #111

Oooohhhhh!!!1! Thanks little baby jeezus!! You FINALLY put me on ignore!1!! Here, before you go... ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #112

yeah right swhisper1 Jun 2016 #103

The EU's a colossal financial mess. sibelian Jun 2016 #78

Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #3

Why are you talking shit about Jackpine Radicals? ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #71

You can't be serious. NuclearDem Jun 2016 #11

Why not? sibelian Jun 2016 #77

Ladbrokes now 1/12 for remain in online betting. nt Lucky Luciano Jun 2016 #5

Pound and Euro rallying as is USDJPY since the Yougov poll. Lucky Luciano Jun 2016 #6

I would not stake a lot on one poll. Turnout was heavy. We need to see the count. DemFromPittsburgh Jun 2016 #7

FX markets and betting markets seem to confirm...but yes Lucky Luciano Jun 2016 #8

BBC still has a polite message about being legally required not to post anything about the election Warpy Jun 2016 #9

EUR now trading below 5:00 level and USDJPY weakened by 0.4% Lucky Luciano Jun 2016 #12

BBC ONE Live stream RAFisher Jun 2016 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #16

My leftist British friends are also "Stay" frazzled Jun 2016 #18

Best reasoning I've seen from a Brit to stay frazzled Jun 2016 #24

Works for me! nt Lucky Luciano Jun 2016 #25

Similar thread already going on at the UK Group: Denzil_DC Jun 2016 #14

I'm in. greatauntoftriplets Jun 2016 #17

Its 11:08 PM you lazy bastards. START COUNTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DemFromPittsburgh Jun 2016 #21

The UK's labor laws were strengthened by EU requirements Recursion Jun 2016 #22

Should I Stay or Should I Go??? DemFromPittsburgh Jun 2016 #23

Gibraltar votes 96% remain muriel_volestrangler Jun 2016 #26

Gibraltar has always been a rock. DemFromPittsburgh Jun 2016 #27

...and of course those outside the mainland UK near Lucky Luciano Jun 2016 #28

Did you see John Oliver's bit on Brexit? both informative and hilarious. IcyPeas Jun 2016 #29

It'll be hard for me to hear "Ode to Joy" ever again... k8conant Jun 2016 #30

Damn! hunter Jun 2016 #64

Newcastle result was a narrower lead for Remain than expected muriel_volestrangler Jun 2016 #31

Very very early but two pretty shocking results in favor of Brexit Corporate666 Jun 2016 #35

the pound is getting creamed Angel Martin Jun 2016 #36

It had been hyped up without reason Corporate666 Jun 2016 #38

Wait a minute, official threads have five stars, not six. L. Coyote Jun 2016 #33

Apologies for messing up my first official thread! Lucky Luciano Jun 2016 #45

It only took me about a year to realize how official they are. L. Coyote Jun 2016 #52

The UK is officially past the halfway point for Brexit. Barack_America Jun 2016 #46

GBP has dropped from a high of $1.50 to $1.37 brooklynite Jun 2016 #48

Lowest level since '85 and still falling fast. Meanwhile, they are celebrating victory. Go figure. L. Coyote Jun 2016 #54

That's good for their exporters, though Recursion Jun 2016 #59

Not good for those with overseas investments, retirement funds, etc. L. Coyote Jun 2016 #67

480,000+ margin for "LEAVE" brooklynite Jun 2016 #49

Due to weather, London turnout is way lower than expected. Lucky Luciano Jun 2016 #51

I think, in American parlance, we can "characterize the result" brooklynite Jun 2016 #53

This whole thing is an example of an unforced error. craigmatic Jun 2016 #55

LEAVE up by 630,000 alcibiades_mystery Jun 2016 #56

Brexit is guaranteed now--up 630k votes. Game over geek tragedy Jun 2016 #58

Up 700K now. The crazy bastards are actually doing it (nt) Recursion Jun 2016 #62

England's pretense at being a world power is living on borrowed time nt geek tragedy Jun 2016 #63

Setting aside whether you support or oppose Brexit TeddyR Jun 2016 #60

Now nearly 750,000 votes in favor of "LEAVE" brooklynite Jun 2016 #61

73% of vote in - Leave 51.7% / Remain 48.3% Baclava Jun 2016 #65

Here's a good graph of the outstanding votes. L. Coyote Jun 2016 #66

AP says it's a leave ismnotwasm Jun 2016 #68

As of 10 PM MDT, Dow futures down 609.00, xe.com is unavailable, poundsterlinglive.com is down Warpy Jun 2016 #74

If it's a tie will they call it "Brundecided"? n/t Binkie The Clown Jun 2016 #76

A thumping victory for stupidity everywhere ... cloudythescribbler Jun 2016 #88

Not a bad assessment. Trump is definitely going to embrace it still_one Jun 2016 #101

I hope not germany DonCoquixote Jun 2016 #104

10:00 pm California Time, watching CNN: Holy Fuck. Hekate Jun 2016 #96

Bang Ding Ow Renew Deal Jun 2016 #106