Mustelid 143 Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 Some food for thought that I saw on Facebook earlier. Not saying I agree but it does make you think... A good friend of mine came up with a great idea. If you don't have the time/inclination to find out all the facts about the EU referendum (I don't blame you) and are possibly unsure which way to vote, perhaps knowing how other notable people are thinking could help out. Here are a few that strongly believe the UK should remain a member of the EU: Governor of the Bank of England International Monetary Fund Institute for Fiscal Studies Confederation of British Industry Leaders/heads of state of every single other member of the EU President of the United States of America Eight former US Treasury Secretaries President of China Prime Minister of India Prime Minister of Canada Prime Minister of Australia Prime Minister of Japan Prime Minister of New Zealand The chief executives of most of the top 100 companies in the UK including Marks and Spencer, BT, Asda, Vodafone, Virgin, IBM, BMW etc. Kofi Annan, the former Secretary General of the United Nations All living former Prime Ministers of the UK (from both parties) Virtually all reputable and recognised economists The Prime Minister of the UK The leader of the Labour Party The Leader of the Liberal Democrats The Leader of the Green Party The Leader of the Scottish National Party The leader of Plaid Cymru Leader of Sinn Fein Martin Lewis, that money saving dude off the telly The Secretary General of the TUC Unison National Union of Students National Union of Farmers Stephen Hawking Chief Executive of the NHS 300 of the most prominent international historians Director of Europol David Anderson QC, Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation Former Directors of GCHQ Secretary General of Nato Church of England Church in Scotland Church in Wales Friends of the Earth Greenpeace Director General of the World Trade Organisation WWF World Bank OECD Here are pretty much the only notable people who think we should leave the EU: Boris Johnson, who probably doesnt really care either way, but knows hell become Prime Minister if the country votes to leave A former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions who carried out a brutal regime of cuts to benefits and essential support for the poorest in society as well as the disabled and sick That idiot that was Education Secretary and every single teacher in the country hated with a furious passion for the damage he was doing to the education system Leader of UKIP BNP Britain First Donald Trump Keith Chegwin David Icke So, as I said, if you cant be bothered to look into the real facts and implications of all this in/out stuff, just pick the list that you most trust and vote that way. It really couldnt be more simple. And if you are unsure about leaving, don't. Please repost this list, if you think it might help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lenmcharristar 10,099 Posted June 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 Yea all the rich list want us to remain, so they get richer and we become poorer and more and more restricted in our already restricted lives, and the fact that most MPs think we work for them instead of realising they work for us Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BGD 6,437 Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 It's funny, during the Scottish indyref I don't remember all this scepticism on here when big businesses and economists said Scottish independence was a bad idea Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 13,694 Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Some food for thought that I saw on Facebook earlier. Not saying I agree but it does make you think... A good friend of mine came up with a great idea. If you don't have the time/inclination to find out all the facts about the EU referendum (I don't blame you) and are possibly unsure which way to vote, perhaps knowing how other notable people are thinking could help out. Here are a few that strongly believe the UK should remain a member of the EU: Governor of the Bank of England International Monetary Fund Institute for Fiscal Studies Confederation of British Industry Leaders/heads of state of every single other member of the EU President of the United States of America Eight former US Treasury Secretaries President of China Prime Minister of India Prime Minister of Canada Prime Minister of Australia Prime Minister of Japan Prime Minister of New Zealand The chief executives of most of the top 100 companies in the UK including Marks and Spencer, BT, Asda, Vodafone, Virgin, IBM, BMW etc. Kofi Annan, the former Secretary General of the United Nations All living former Prime Ministers of the UK (from both parties) Virtually all reputable and recognised economists The Prime Minister of the UK The leader of the Labour Party The Leader of the Liberal Democrats The Leader of the Green Party The Leader of the Scottish National Party The leader of Plaid Cymru Leader of Sinn Fein Martin Lewis, that money saving dude off the telly The Secretary General of the TUC Unison National Union of Students National Union of Farmers Stephen Hawking Chief Executive of the NHS 300 of the most prominent international historians Director of Europol David Anderson QC, Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation Former Directors of GCHQ Secretary General of Nato Church of England Church in Scotland Church in Wales Friends of the Earth Greenpeace Director General of the World Trade Organisation WWF World Bank OECD Here are pretty much the only notable people who think we should leave the EU: Boris Johnson, who probably doesnt really care either way, but knows hell become Prime Minister if the country votes to leave A former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions who carried out a brutal regime of cuts to benefits and essential support for the poorest in society as well as the disabled and sick That idiot that was Education Secretary and every single teacher in the country hated with a furious passion for the damage he was doing to the education system Leader of UKIP BNP Britain First Donald Trump Keith Chegwin David Icke So, as I said, if you cant be bothered to look into the real facts and implications of all this in/out stuff, just pick the list that you most trust and vote that way. It really couldnt be more simple. And if you are unsure about leaving, don't. Please repost this list, if you think it might help. Most of that remain list receive financial handouts from the EU in some form, way or means Of course they'll toe the masters line. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Some food for thought that I saw on Facebook earlier. Not saying I agree but it does make you think... A good friend of mine came up with a great idea. If you don't have the time/inclination to find out all the facts about the EU referendum (I don't blame you) and are possibly unsure which way to vote, perhaps knowing how other notable people are thinking could help out. Here are a few that strongly believe the UK should remain a member of the EU: Governor of the Bank of England International Monetary Fund Institute for Fiscal Studies Confederation of British Industry Leaders/heads of state of every single other member of the EU President of the United States of America Eight former US Treasury Secretaries President of China Prime Minister of India Prime Minister of Canada Prime Minister of Australia Prime Minister of Japan Prime Minister of New Zealand The chief executives of most of the top 100 companies in the UK including Marks and Spencer, BT, Asda, Vodafone, Virgin, IBM, BMW etc. Kofi Annan, the former Secretary General of the United Nations All living former Prime Ministers of the UK (from both parties) Virtually all reputable and recognised economists The Prime Minister of the UK The leader of the Labour Party The Leader of the Liberal Democrats The Leader of the Green Party The Leader of the Scottish National Party The leader of Plaid Cymru Leader of Sinn Fein Martin Lewis, that money saving dude off the telly The Secretary General of the TUC Unison National Union of Students National Union of Farmers Stephen Hawking Chief Executive of the NHS 300 of the most prominent international historians Director of Europol David Anderson QC, Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation Former Directors of GCHQ Secretary General of Nato Church of England Church in Scotland Church in Wales Friends of the Earth Greenpeace Director General of the World Trade Organisation WWF World Bank OECD Here are pretty much the only notable people who think we should leave the EU: Boris Johnson, who probably doesnt really care either way, but knows hell become Prime Minister if the country votes to leave A former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions who carried out a brutal regime of cuts to benefits and essential support for the poorest in society as well as the disabled and sick That idiot that was Education Secretary and every single teacher in the country hated with a furious passion for the damage he was doing to the education system Leader of UKIP BNP Britain First Donald Trump Keith Chegwin David Icke So, as I said, if you cant be bothered to look into the real facts and implications of all this in/out stuff, just pick the list that you most trust and vote that way. It really couldnt be more simple. And if you are unsure about leaving, don't. Please repost this list, if you think it might help. I think that's a good post by the remain camp....? Another load of crap. You can guarantee an equal group of people could be listed to turn that arguement on its head. Well done the 'in' camp. Not scared though...?? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Of course big businesses want us to stay in the EU, cheap labour, trade deals and handouts are hard to come by. If we leave the EU there is a very real possibility that it could be a catalyst for other states to do the same. The question none have asked on here yet, is why are we having this referendum if it is only three or four people who actually want out? TC 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sussex 5,802 Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Some food for thought that I saw on Facebook earlier. Not saying I agree but it does make you think... A good friend of mine came up with a great idea. If you don't have the time/inclination to find out all the facts about the EU referendum (I don't blame you) and are possibly unsure which way to vote, perhaps knowing how other notable people are thinking could help out. Here are a few that strongly believe the UK should remain a member of the EU: Governor of the Bank of England International Monetary Fund Institute for Fiscal Studies Confederation of British Industry Leaders/heads of state of every single other member of the EU President of the United States of America Eight former US Treasury Secretaries President of China Prime Minister of India Prime Minister of Canada Prime Minister of Australia Prime Minister of Japan Prime Minister of New Zealand The chief executives of most of the top 100 companies in the UK including Marks and Spencer, BT, Asda, Vodafone, Virgin, IBM, BMW etc. Kofi Annan, the former Secretary General of the United Nations All living former Prime Ministers of the UK (from both parties) Virtually all reputable and recognised economists The Prime Minister of the UK The leader of the Labour Party The Leader of the Liberal Democrats The Leader of the Green Party The Leader of the Scottish National Party The leader of Plaid Cymru Leader of Sinn Fein Martin Lewis, that money saving dude off the telly The Secretary General of the TUC Unison National Union of Students National Union of Farmers Stephen Hawking Chief Executive of the NHS 300 of the most prominent international historians Director of Europol David Anderson QC, Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation Former Directors of GCHQ Secretary General of Nato Church of England Church in Scotland Church in Wales Friends of the Earth Greenpeace Director General of the World Trade Organisation WWF World Bank OECD Here are pretty much the only notable people who think we should leave the EU: Boris Johnson, who probably doesnt really care either way, but knows hell become Prime Minister if the country votes to leave A former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions who carried out a brutal regime of cuts to benefits and essential support for the poorest in society as well as the disabled and sick That idiot that was Education Secretary and every single teacher in the country hated with a furious passion for the damage he was doing to the education system Leader of UKIP BNP Britain First Donald Trump Keith Chegwin David Icke So, as I said, if you cant be bothered to look into the real facts and implications of all this in/out stuff, just pick the list that you most trust and vote that way. It really couldnt be more simple. And if you are unsure about leaving, don't. Please repost this list, if you think it might help. Your with us on the out side no doubt ...?????? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 22,855 Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 You might not like the leaders of groups that want to leave.....but you can be totally sure that they love their country before political gain. That's enough for me. I'm out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Some food for thought that I saw on Facebook earlier. Not saying I agree but it does make you think... A good friend of mine came up with a great idea. If you don't have the time/inclination to find out all the facts about the EU referendum (I don't blame you) and are possibly unsure which way to vote, perhaps knowing how other notable people are thinking could help out. Absolute rubbish.. Find the time, find the inclination.. This is a once in a lifetime vote, you owe it to yourself to educate yourself and use your own judgement to vote instead of following like a sheep and making your choice because someone told you which way to vote.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOPPER 1,809 Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 mustelid just read or listen to the eu treatys the lisbon one is a cracker next year inless we get out they take control of our armed forces and police service we will have no say in were there deployed what kit they get later in the year the region s [councils] fall under eu control you will have no say in anything in 2018 there is a review of our laws [ we will stop being a common law country] ie at the moment you can do what you like as long as its legal come the change you cant do anything unless they say you can do it everything else is illegal [Napoleonic law] vs good old common law and do you really want your kids or yourself conscripted into the euro army i fought for this country i wont be fighting for any euro zone 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lenmcharristar 10,099 Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 mustelid just read or listen to the eu treatys the lisbon one is a cracker next year inless we get out they take control of our armed forces and police service we will have no say in were there deployed what kit they get later in the year the region s [councils] fall under eu control you will have no say in anything in 2018 there is a review of our laws [ we will stop being a common law country] ie at the moment you can do what you like as long as its legal come the change you cant do anything unless they say you can do it everything else is illegal [Napoleonic law] vs good old common law and do you really want your kids or yourself conscripted into the euro army i fought for this country i wont be fighting for any euro zone does that mean ts hunting laws will be the same as France!??? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 21,314 Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Geldof v farage on the Thames http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/680094/bob-geldof-nigel-farage-flotilla-thames-brexit-eu-referendum Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,726 Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Not a labour voter but it's nice to see that they're not all following the party line. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
torchey 1,328 Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 What else would you expect off geldoff he,s a prick... 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,858 Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Some food for thought that I saw on Facebook earlier. Not saying I agree but it does make you think... A good friend of mine came up with a great idea. If you don't have the time/inclination to find out all the facts about the EU referendum (I don't blame you) and are possibly unsure which way to vote, perhaps knowing how other notable people are thinking could help out. Absolute rubbish.. Find the time, find the inclination.. This is a once in a lifetime vote, you owe it to yourself to educate yourself and use your own judgement to vote instead of following like a sheep and making your choice because someone told you which way to vote.. People that do not have the time or inclination to educate themselves on democratic decisions should not influence that decision with their vote! This idea that we have a democracy when it's dominated by an ignorant electorate is the single greatest flaw of democracy. It leads to an electorate that is controlled by propaganda and demagogues. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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