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"When you wake up in country where right-wing parties are celebrating you know that something is wrong" - interviewed English girl :O

Britain is for new referendum. Hell no. You choosed to leave EU. Leave it! Go!

The philippine democratic republic wrote:

So Hi...um...just wanted to see if there were any fellow Monarchies out there..

Yup

7th in Europe for most inclusive. I'm coming for you, Venetoland!

Barling wrote:

Good morning friends,
I have come here due to the recent Brexit result.
Not only did this result sicken me, realising that my own people gave into racism, xenophobia, fear mongering, and just plain lies. It also hurts me knowing that we'll never be part of such a wonderful organisation again.
On behalf of all Europeans, I apologise. For some reason Britain always has to think it's the better country, it's honestly saddening.

Educgi wrote:

I don't see how chosing to leave the eu is racist and xenophobic

I did not vote for "Brexit" or leaving the EU, however I disagree with characterising the 52% of the population that voted to leave the EU as having racist or xenophobic reasons for their voting choice - I refuse to believe that such a large percentage; indeed a majority of the British public, has such character flaws - Atleast I hope not! - Sure some people did vote to leave the EU for such reasons, but it would have to be a small minority, otherwise the more outwardly racist, and xenophobic, political parties would have won more votes in previous local and national elections, and they barely get enough votes to stay on the ballot!...

As for the element of Fear, I believe we all make decisions based atleast in part on fears, anxieties, passions, and emotions, all of which are by definition somewhat irrational...

Woschia wrote:

What's wrong with UK leaving EU? Your post is not opinion, but propaganda. You're trying to tell us that Brexit is so bad and that British people are so much anxious and depressed. It's not big deal. No worries. Edu'guy is right. Leaving EU will not bring this right-wing people to power. Even if it happens what's so wrong.
I don't want to point on anyone, but this post...

You are right Woschia, but emotions were and are heightened; passions stirred; fears and anxieties were and are running riot - People are being so irrational; they cannot think straight and objectively; like you can as an outside observer - In time, things will calm down, and then we can sensibly plot a new path ahead for our country...

Barling wrote:

The leave campaign based their whole argument on lies...

Woschia wrote:

It's no secret that stay-supporters based their campaign on lies too.

The hysteria raised by both sides stimulated the production of lies and propaganda by both sides, in this atmosphere the vast majority of voters were overwhelmed by a lack of objective facts and clear trustworthy information, and thus voted with their gut feelings and hearts, rather than their heads, because their heads did not have access to sufficient data to make a sound judgement - This was the case for voters who chose "Remain" aswell as those who chose "Leave"...

Great British Federation wrote:

I have considered that option before, because of what Iceland did to their Bankers after the Financial Crisis of 2008 - Admirable!

In America, it was sad. Jailing peaceful protests instead of the bankers that committed financial crimes. We need to be like Iceland!!!

The Poland-Lithuania Commonwealth wrote:

Some people think it's good that the UK left the EU, but after the results of the vote were announced, the British Pound's value dropped like a stone, going from almost double the value of the Canadian Dollar, to as close as it has ever been to it (about $0.57 CAD!) And the Euro did almost the same thing, going from about $0.60 CAD, to $0.70 CAD! So economy wise, Brexit was VERY BAD!!!

Economic fluctuations such as this can and do happen, not usually as a result of a conscious choice, but they also usually stabilise and rectify themselves given time...

The Poland-Lithuania Commonwealth wrote:

It may be a coincidence, but lots be people don't think so. And even if it was, most people don't think either currency's will recover from this sudden drop!
But I have to be honest, I think the British people made a HUGE mistake by leaving the EU! They may have caused a chain reaction, with nations like The Netherlands, Greece, Italy, and Denmark all threatening to have there own Nexits, Greixts, Itexits, and Dexits! It doesn't look like the EU will last for much longer!

"For a seed to achieve its greatest expression, it must come completely undone. The shell cracks, its insides come out and everything changes. To someone who doesn't understand growth, it would look like complete destruction." - Cynthia Occelli

Perhaps the EU needed this shock; this threat; this potential to come completely undone; this apparent destruction, so as to achieve change, growth, to progress to a stronger future - Optimistic I know, but an idea worth entertaining...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChAxqH7LSl8

Chile 0- Argentina 0: Argentina’s Higuain misses an open shot at 20’ as both teams begin the match with tight play and the resultant fouls. Otamendi then misses a header off a Messi free kick at 24’. Chilean Marcelo Diaz picks up a questionable second yellow at 28’ to be sent off and drop Chile to ten men. At 43’ Rojo gets a straight Red for a hard foul by a referee who seems to have had a difficult job managing the match. First half statistics: 16 fouls; 5 yellow and 2 reds. The second half began with more tentative play with Chile having the better possessions. Sergio Aguero had two opportunities as a sub for Higuain but each landed in the upper deck. The second half ends in a scoreless tie despite Argentina’s overwhelming edge in shots. Extra time became more vibrant and open as Romero makes a great save against a Chilean counter. At 100’ Messi sends a free kick that Aguero heads that Bravo finger-tips over the bar. For a while it looked as if a goal would be scored but instead the cup is to be decided via penalties for the second year in a row. In Penalties Romero saves Vidal’s first attempt only to be followed by Messi missing the goal altogether. Bravo saves Biglia’s shot and Silva’s shot seals the championship for Chile.

Belgium 4- Hungary 0: A Belgium set play at 10’ results in a solid header by Alderweireld for the opening goal. Although Hungary had the edge in possession in the first half, Belgium had three times more shots. At 35’ a De Bruyne freekick glances off Kiraly’s fingertips and off the crossbar as the Red Devils continued to press forward but still short of stretching their advantage. In the second half much the same except at 65’ when an attempt by Pinter was saved by Courtois showed some Hungarian life. And then it was over: Michy Batshuayi comes in for Lukaku at 76’ and finds himself undefended to take a crossing pass for goal at 78’. Moments later Hazard 80’ dribbles through the pitch to strike from the top of the box and net a third goal at 80’. Goal number 4 comes off Carrasco strike off a counter attack at 91’. Since the opening loss to Italy Belgium has three wins with 8 goals while ceding none.

Galway-Dublin wrote:

Messi looked totally defeated after his missed penalty shot, I don't think I've ever seen him so distraught as he was after his miss.

Messi is the Leonardo DiCaprio of soccer. A superstar, yet can't win that elusive award or champion that defines you. Now, Dicaprio got an Oscar, but Messi needs a championship now.

And, my God, that was the best television I've watched in years.

What were the arguments for the UK leaving the EU again? All I could come up with was immigrants. Was this all?

And now there are people in France thinking of a Frexit too.

But before we stop talking about it, I absolutely love this video:
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/video/2016/apr/25/patrick-stewart-sketch-what-has-the-echr-ever-done-for-us-video