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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
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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
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