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Funny “Chat” Between The UK And EU Illustrates How Dumb Brexit ‘Demands’ Look
Brexit. Where do we even begin? In a 2016 referendum, the United Kingdom has decided to leave the European Union in hopes of saving money the country would no longer contribute to the EU budget and strengthening its sovereignty. However, the UK and the EU have been so close, they need to completely reshape their relationship if the UK wants to go back to living the bachelor life. But that hasn’t been going so well. Even though the UK and the EU negotiated their “divorce” deal in November 2018, it also has to be agreed by British members of parliament (MPs) – and they have so far voted against it. Quite a few times.
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To make the drama even juicier, the MPs recently voted by 312 to 308 to reject a no-deal Brexit under any circumstances. This vote, however, is not binding – under current law the UK could still leave without a deal on 29 March. But today they will vote once again, this time on whether to ask the EU for permission to delay the date for departure. And that’s where we are now. Sounds complicated? Well, it is. Luckily, someone created a short “chat history” between the UK and the EU that tries its best to explain their relationship in a simple way.
The dialogue was posted on a subreddit called Choosing Beggars and has already accumulated over 60k upvotes. According to this community, some people, when receiving generous help with their everyday problems by strangers, choose to push for more instead of showing gratitude, and they have to be exposed. So is Britain a choosing beggar? You decide.
Image credits: (Mick Baker)rooster
In the mean time, everyone’s holding their breath while Mrs. May and her government are trying to find a way to overcome seemingly impossible parliamentary arithmetic and get lawmakers to back her agreement with European leaders.
Image credits: Stephen Darlington
People had a lot to say about the whole situation
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HoffLensMetalHedLovesAnimalsUK 6 years ago
Reference the dumb American not knowing what's going on, don't worry most Brits don;t have a clue either.Personally i am so bored and sick of it all i have stopped following developments and will just see how it plays out in the end. It has been an absolute disgrace from start to finish, that's all i know at this stage.
Lara L. 6 years ago
Just to correct on of the comments above: the borders to britain were not open. Britain was never part of schenggen. Alright you didn't get a stamp and your european id was enough to get in- but they have passport control
Monika Soffronow 6 years ago
Right. The list of demands above is only too true.
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Wil Vanderheijden 6 years ago
I guess it's about time for a referendum in all European countries except the UK: "Should we kick out the little annoying bugger? Yes or No.
Lucas 6 years ago
I'm a Brit and If I was one of the other members I'd say yes. Would serve us right. Stupid mess.
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Harleen 6 years ago
Even with Brexit, they're still in better shape than the US. Both sides are trying so hard to screw each other over that it doesn't matter who the president is. We've fought our way into political limbo and I can almost guarantee that there's going to be another civil war within the next 50 years. I only wish that I could run for office, under the MYOB party - our slogan is "leave everyone else alone" and the main platform is "if it doesn't directly affect you personally, shut your face".
A B C 6 years ago
What I absolutely don't understand is why they don't just have a second referendum. I mean, the government is to represent the willof the people. So, makw a friggin referendum and ask the people what they want. Now that everybody knows about the consequences (as well about the consequences of leaving the EU as about those of just not voting and let the right wing get a majority), said will of the people might be a totally different one than back then.
Chris Jones 6 years ago (edited)
Some people have said they voted remain but would now vote leave due to the way the EU has behaved. They don't understand that we can't just demand whatever we want, which is apparently all the advantages we had from being in the EU, but get rid of the bits we supposedly don't like. They thought we had more power. Why I have no idea. People think May could go and get what we wanted when Cameron wasn't able to secure a better arrangement prior to the referendum. They blame the fact that at heart she is a Remainer instead of accepting that leaving the EU couldn't just be on our terms. Personally, I voted remain and would still vote remain.
Load More Replies... Britt LaCamp 6 years ago
For once, the Americans can say "Haha, I don't have to put up with this!" Key word: ONCE
Monika Soffronow 6 years ago
Same dynamics with you ending up in Trumplandia
Load More Replies... HoffLensMetalHedLovesAnimalsUK 6 years ago
Reference the dumb American not knowing what's going on, don't worry most Brits don;t have a clue either.Personally i am so bored and sick of it all i have stopped following developments and will just see how it plays out in the end. It has been an absolute disgrace from start to finish, that's all i know at this stage.
Lara L. 6 years ago
Just to correct on of the comments above: the borders to britain were not open. Britain was never part of schenggen. Alright you didn't get a stamp and your european id was enough to get in- but they have passport control
Monika Soffronow 6 years ago
Right. The list of demands above is only too true.
Load More Replies... Wil Vanderheijden 6 years ago
I guess it's about time for a referendum in all European countries except the UK: "Should we kick out the little annoying bugger? Yes or No.
Lucas 6 years ago
I'm a Brit and If I was one of the other members I'd say yes. Would serve us right. Stupid mess.
Load More Replies... Harleen 6 years ago
Even with Brexit, they're still in better shape than the US. Both sides are trying so hard to screw each other over that it doesn't matter who the president is. We've fought our way into political limbo and I can almost guarantee that there's going to be another civil war within the next 50 years. I only wish that I could run for office, under the MYOB party - our slogan is "leave everyone else alone" and the main platform is "if it doesn't directly affect you personally, shut your face".
A B C 6 years ago
What I absolutely don't understand is why they don't just have a second referendum. I mean, the government is to represent the willof the people. So, makw a friggin referendum and ask the people what they want. Now that everybody knows about the consequences (as well about the consequences of leaving the EU as about those of just not voting and let the right wing get a majority), said will of the people might be a totally different one than back then.
Chris Jones 6 years ago (edited)
Some people have said they voted remain but would now vote leave due to the way the EU has behaved. They don't understand that we can't just demand whatever we want, which is apparently all the advantages we had from being in the EU, but get rid of the bits we supposedly don't like. They thought we had more power. Why I have no idea. People think May could go and get what we wanted when Cameron wasn't able to secure a better arrangement prior to the referendum. They blame the fact that at heart she is a Remainer instead of accepting that leaving the EU couldn't just be on our terms. Personally, I voted remain and would still vote remain.
Load More Replies... Britt LaCamp 6 years ago
For once, the Americans can say "Haha, I don't have to put up with this!" Key word: ONCE
Monika Soffronow 6 years ago
Same dynamics with you ending up in Trumplandia
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