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Mar 21, 2019 11:12:42 GMT
Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2019 11:12:42 GMT
That petition sends a pretty clear "stop f***ing about and do your damned jobs" message.
They're supposed to be running the country. Right now they don't look competent to run a bath.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Mar 21, 2019 13:23:10 GMT
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Mar 21, 2019 14:30:17 GMT
Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2019 14:30:17 GMT
Close to 1 million signed now.
970,000 and counting...
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Mar 21, 2019 17:22:12 GMT
Post by sf on Mar 21, 2019 17:22:12 GMT
Close to 1 million signed now. 970,000 and counting...
I signed it last night before May's speech, which I mercifully missed because I was watching Follies (yes, again).
My mother signed it about an hour ago, and there were roughly a million more signatures than there had been when I signed at 7.15pm yesterday.
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Mar 21, 2019 17:28:11 GMT
Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2019 17:28:11 GMT
Close to 1 million signed now. 970,000 and counting... Well, I’m trying to sign it but the email I’m supposed to get to confirm my address hasn’t arrived. How long should it take? |
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Mar 21, 2019 17:39:57 GMT
Post by sf on Mar 21, 2019 17:39:57 GMT
Close to 1 million signed now. 970,000 and counting... Well, I’m trying to sign it but the email I’m supposed to get to confirm my address hasn’t arrived. How long should it take?
When it isn't this busy it's pretty much instant.
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Brexit
Mar 21, 2019 17:46:01 GMT
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Post by Someone in a tree on Mar 21, 2019 17:46:01 GMT
Close to 1 million signed now. 970,000 and counting... Well, I’m trying to sign it but the email I’m supposed to get to confirm my address hasn’t arrived. How long should it take? My email took around two hours to arrive |
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Post by Phantom of London on Mar 21, 2019 18:08:43 GMT
Theresa May is a person who is used to getting her own way and likes to be in complete control (hence calling a failed power-grab election), yesterday when she didn’t get her way, we saw the unpleasant side of her character come out. Since she became Prime Minister and thought she could emulate Margaret Thatcher and then the wheels came crashing off with that election, then a terrible party conference. Instead of quaffing on champagne, she is sipping a poisoned chalice. Clearly she is not enjoying the top job, but she has a job to do, that she has been instructed to carry out.
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Mar 21, 2019 19:27:32 GMT
Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2019 19:27:32 GMT
And just as a crazy part of me got a little bit excited as the petition gains more traction, news breaks that the Military have set up forces in a Nuclear Bunker in preparation for next Fridays 'No Deal' exit.
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Mar 21, 2019 20:39:28 GMT
Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2019 20:39:28 GMT
Just got the confirmation link email, it took between two to three hours to turn up.
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Mar 21, 2019 20:44:58 GMT
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Post by karloscar on Mar 21, 2019 20:44:58 GMT
Theresa May is a person who is used to getting her own way and likes to be in complete control (hence calling a failed power-grab election), yesterday when she didn’t get her way, we saw the unpleasant side of her character come out. Since she became Prime Minister and thought she could emulate Margaret Thatcher and then the wheels came crashing off with that election, then a terrible party conference. Instead of quaffing on champagne, she is sipping a poisoned chalice. Clearly she is not enjoying the top job, but she has a job to do, that she has been instructed to carry out. There's a pleasant side to her character?? Very well hidden it seems! |
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Mar 21, 2019 23:01:10 GMT
Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2019 23:01:10 GMT
The EU appear to have, thankfully, given us a way out of the mess we’re in. Their tough love version would probably have worked but May’s increasing madness looks to have led them to take pity on us instead.
Now up to parliament to grab onto it.
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Brexit
Mar 22, 2019 6:41:16 GMT
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Post by Someone in a tree on Mar 22, 2019 6:41:16 GMT
Just got the confirmation link email, it took between two to three hours to turn up. Over 2million signatures now |
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Mar 22, 2019 12:20:36 GMT
Post by sf on Mar 22, 2019 12:20:36 GMT
Above three million signatures as of ten minutes ago.
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Mar 22, 2019 12:49:38 GMT
Post by vdcni on Mar 22, 2019 12:49:38 GMT
You have to enter a British post code and confirm by email and they do check IP addresses and watch for any suspicious activity - there's something like 4% from outside of the UK at the moment but of course many British citizens are out of the country.
Given that 16m+ people voted to Remain, a figure essentially forgotten these last few years, then I would think there's a lot of crossover between them and the people signing here.
Maybe the question should be why on earth do you not think this is genuine feeling.
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Post by NeilVHughes on Mar 22, 2019 13:09:13 GMT
Interesting if the two current petitions is the true reflection of the nation
Revoke Article 50: 3,100,000
Leave EU (No Deal); 400,000
Could not find one on leave with the Deal, therefore does not reflect the complete Brexit population as some Brexiteers would favour leaving with the Deal.
The sad thing is that these should have been the choices in the original referendum.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2019 14:12:16 GMT
Could not find one on leave with the Deal Theresa May hasn't had a chance to start it yet. |
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Mar 22, 2019 15:09:54 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2019 15:09:54 GMT
Interesting if the two current petitions is the true reflection of the nation That’s the thing - they are not. Those that voted to leave may feel no need to sign a government petition asking for article 50 to be revoked - if indeed they are even aware of this. Then of course there’s the issue thanks millions who weren’t eligible to vote in 2016 have signed this (including people still ineligible I suppose). So whilst millions may have signed it, it’s not indicative of much. It’s a large amount sure, but I can’t imagine MPs putting much store by it - presumably at least one of them would have called for a debate on revoking article 50 anyway. |
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Mar 22, 2019 15:16:08 GMT
Post by vdcni on Mar 22, 2019 15:16:08 GMT
Who are the people not eligible to vote signing it?
And recent polling suggests a majority in favour of remain over no deal or May's deal.
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Mar 22, 2019 15:19:25 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2019 15:19:25 GMT
Who are the people not eligible to vote signing it? And recent polling suggests a majority in favour of remain over no deal or May's deal. The under 18s? |
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Mar 22, 2019 15:23:14 GMT
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Post by vdcni on Mar 22, 2019 15:23:14 GMT
So what - they and their opinion still matter. Actually if those who were under 18 for the referendum are voting to stay in now it just suggests the general opinion of the country has shifted since the referendum which is fuel for the people's vote campaign.
Overall it demonstrates the strength of feeling that still exists for remain even at this late stage.
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Mar 22, 2019 15:27:34 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2019 15:27:34 GMT
I never said it invalidates their opinion - far from it. You asked a question and I provided an honest answer.
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Mar 22, 2019 15:29:27 GMT
Post by vdcni on Mar 22, 2019 15:29:27 GMT
And your evidence that substantial numbers of under 18's have voted for this?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2019 15:33:31 GMT
It can’t be proved either way, thus suggesting the petition is not reflective of the electorate. I really don’t think reason should be abandoned over the idea under 18s have voted - especially if we know those from outside the UK have managed to give it a go.
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Mar 22, 2019 15:36:57 GMT
Post by vdcni on Mar 22, 2019 15:36:57 GMT
So you have none - great thanks for your input.
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