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I don't see how I'm moving the goalposts. All I'm saying is that the EU referendum result must be respected. General election results must also be respected, b
by ldjb 10y ago
I don't see how I'm moving the goalposts. All I'm saying is that the EU referendum result must be respected.
General election results must also be respected, but they revolve around a number of issues, so are not a good indicator of voters' opinion of membership of the EU.
Besides, the Conservatives were elected into government with a manifesto promising an in-out referendum. The government has delivered on that promise and is carrying out the will of the people, as decided in that referendum.
- throwaway-hn123 10y ago> All I'm saying is that the EU referendum result must be respected. It is being respected. This might be news to you, but we don't live in a fascist dictatorship where dissent is forbidden. So, in your view, not a single thing any government has done (with the exception of joining the Common Market) has been agreed to by the population. Interesting.
- ldjb 10y agoThings such as the NHS, the minimum wage and same-sex marriage are things governments have achieved with overwhelming support from the people. But it's true that the people didn't have a direct say on these things. I don't see it as a problem though because, unlike the EU, the majority of people are perfectly happy with these things.
- throwaway-hn123 10y agoNice assertions. I think this would be a good time for you to step back and examine the profound contradictions in your thought processes. And remember, in your future, no dissent is allowed.