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Because democracy, whilst not perfect, is the best system we have for civilisation to continue. As someone who voted remain, I have to say that we now have to

Because democracy, whilst not perfect, is the best system we have for civilisation to continue. As someone who voted remain, I have to say that we now have to leave the EU. If Brexit was to be stopped by Parliment, the damage to UK politics would last a generation. People would simply loose faith in the system, giving rise to more extreme political parties - and we all know where that leads to. If I was in charge, I'd do a hard Brexit - use the ££ windfall from not paying into the EU as buffer until the economy recovers with new trade deals. It's not going to be the apocalypse like some hardcore remainers describe

simonbarker87 8y ago
Out of interest (also a remainer here) what do you think to the argument that since every 5 years we get to change the government if we want to and if the Leave campaigners basically lied to the electorate, we should get a second vote?
- CodeGlitch 8y ago
  There was definitely lying on both sides. I couldn't say who lied more - but I think the voting public are more intelligent than that, and could see through the messages written on the side of buses. The idea of a 2nd vote is undemocratic if you ask me. Keep asking the question until you give us the answer we want! There was enough debate and arguing the first time around - let's just leave and move on with our lives.
- blibble 8y ago
  the electorate is aware that politicians lie
albertgoeswoof 8y ago
Referendums are not democratic they are a tool employed by an incumbent to back up a position. Democracy generally requires voting for representatives that serve your best interests on issues that matter to you. It’s not about choosing between a giant douche and a turd sandwich.
- CodeGlitch 8y ago
  Well the tories where voted into power due to the promise of giving the people a vote on EU membership... sounds democratic to me.
  - albertgoeswoof 8y ago
    Which they fully expected to win. It was just a calculated risk which went wrong.
chillacy 8y ago
Why is it the best system, and how do you even measure that? I personally like living in a constitutional democracy but the past 100 years has shown us plenty of failed democracies and successful dictatorships (Korea, Taiwan, Singapore). It seems to me that one of the downsides of democracy is promoting short term thinking. Another is that policies are only as good as the population is educated (US climate change, brexit)
- CodeGlitch 8y ago
  "Another is that policies are only as good as the population is educated (US climate change, brexit)" I do believe you just called all Brixiteers stupid? I know loads of them who are highly educated :D Actually it was the poorer regions of the country which voted to leave - that's been explained in detail elsewhere.
  - chillacy 8y ago
    It seems to me that brexit was for some people a populist movement which put national pride ahead of economic interests. (We don't need the EU to do trade agreements, the British Empire ruled the world back in the day!).

simonbarker87 8y ago

Out of interest (also a remainer here) what do you think to the argument that since every 5 years we get to change the government if we want to and if the Leave campaigners basically lied to the electorate, we should get a second vote?

CodeGlitch 8y ago
There was definitely lying on both sides. I couldn't say who lied more - but I think the voting public are more intelligent than that, and could see through the messages written on the side of buses. The idea of a 2nd vote is undemocratic if you ask me. Keep asking the question until you give us the answer we want! There was enough debate and arguing the first time around - let's just leave and move on with our lives.
blibble 8y ago
the electorate is aware that politicians lie

albertgoeswoof 8y ago

Referendums are not democratic they are a tool employed by an incumbent to back up a position. Democracy generally requires voting for representatives that serve your best interests on issues that matter to you. It’s not about choosing between a giant douche and a turd sandwich.

CodeGlitch 8y ago
Well the tories where voted into power due to the promise of giving the people a vote on EU membership... sounds democratic to me.
- albertgoeswoof 8y ago
  Which they fully expected to win. It was just a calculated risk which went wrong.

chillacy 8y ago

Why is it the best system, and how do you even measure that? I personally like living in a constitutional democracy but the past 100 years has shown us plenty of failed democracies and successful dictatorships (Korea, Taiwan, Singapore). It seems to me that one of the downsides of democracy is promoting short term thinking. Another is that policies are only as good as the population is educated (US climate change, brexit)

CodeGlitch 8y ago
"Another is that policies are only as good as the population is educated (US climate change, brexit)" I do believe you just called all Brixiteers stupid? I know loads of them who are highly educated :D Actually it was the poorer regions of the country which voted to leave - that's been explained in detail elsewhere.
- chillacy 8y ago
  It seems to me that brexit was for some people a populist movement which put national pride ahead of economic interests. (We don't need the EU to do trade agreements, the British Empire ruled the world back in the day!).