EU referendum - Stay or Leave?

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Do you want to stay in or leave the EU

Poll ended at 12 Jan 2016, 23:00

STAY IN THE EU
14
34%
LEAVE THE EU
27
66%
 
Total votes: 41

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I presume posting on Twaddle classes as "reporting" so I guess they are being a bit naughty

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Some people do spout a load of old tosh !

This was posted on Twaddle by Monty Don yesterday:

"If you love gardens and the rich european heritage that has created them then you must vote to remain a key and proud part of the EU."

Was Capability Brown "european"? Was Gertrude Jekyll? Or William Kent?

I always thought Monty Don to be a bit of a tit anyway but that only confirms it !

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hmmm - and how many European gardens have been inspired or influenced by British horticulture? Indeed, la Jekyll designed gardens in Europe and America. Not aware that we were members of the EU at that time... :sarcasm:
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I have three lovely Gertrude Jekyll rose bushes.

Out of interest does the Queen vote?

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Stephen wrote:
I have three lovely Gertrude Jekyll rose bushes.

Out of interest does the Queen vote?

Apparently not
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Stephen wrote:
I have three lovely Gertrude Jekyll rose bushes.

Out of interest does the Queen vote?
I hope you voted "in" then or they will be taking those away from you if Monty has his way !!

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That's between me and the ballet box

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Voted at half past nine this morning and for the first time in yonks I may even get up early tomorrow morning to watch this political botch up unravel.

Come on you Brexits :clap:
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Stephen wrote:
That's between me and the ballet box
Swan Lake, was it ?

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qbman1 wrote:
Stephen wrote:
That's between me and the ballet box
Swan Lake, was it ?
Hope it wasn't the Nutcracker.....
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I might be for CMD !

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Silver_Shiney wrote:
qbman1 wrote:
Stephen wrote:
That's between me and the ballet box
Swan Lake, was it ?
Hope it wasn't the Nutcracker.....
I was wondering who would be first to spot the deliberate mistake :D ..........smart ar*e

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Stephen wrote:
Silver_Shiney wrote:
qbman1 wrote:
Stephen wrote:
That's between me and the ballet box
Swan Lake, was it ?
Hope it wasn't the Nutcracker.....
I was wondering who would be first to spot the deliberate mistake :D ..........smart ar*e

Cubie and I are happy to oblige :wave: :thumbup:
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I'm believing nothing until the results are in. The pollsters made a right b***s up of it last time.

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Not so ancient mariner wrote:
I'm believing nothing until the results are in. The pollsters made a right b***s up of it last time.
and ever since, the politicians have carried on that good work :?
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Well, while I'm glad Brexit won, I'm disappointed with the margin of victory - it's not exactly decisive and, had it been the other way round, I'm sure Mr Farage would have been demanded a recount or a re-run.
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:thumbup: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

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:thumbup: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Listening to Tim Farron this morning and his analysis of the result underlines how far removed from reality some politicians are. They don't listen and they just don't get it.
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Well, it's sad. I don't feel at ease with the result, and I just hope that in the fullness of time people won't regret how they voted.

Meanwhile, now maybe we get all get on with enjoying what passes for nice weather in the UK, with only the sporting fixtures to interrupt or entertain.

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I agree Boris...( :o )
I am feeling very uneasy and scared this morning.
David Cameron to step down now too.
Not a fan of his at all, but the alternative is even more scary.

Sad day for the UK.

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What I don't agree with is someone automatically being nominated prime minister from within the Tory party. I think the country should vote for who they feel is right for prime minister not in-house.
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there's a comment on P&O FB thus:
How much to hire a whole cruise liner? I've got a whole generation who are in need of a lift somewhere else.
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I thought the Bank of England boss made a good calm reassuring speech.

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I think many politicians and the rich and famous were just so out of touch with how EU policies have actually affected the "ordinary people", who have effectively voted for change. They simply don't know (or maybe don't care?) what life is like in the council estates of Boston and Bolton.

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Good headline....

"Cameron 'takes his bat and ball home when he doesn't get his way' "

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