Been hearing this a lot from the remain camp -- interesting look into the psychology of that side. The referendum was, broadly speaking, a nationalistic revolt against globalism and a democratic revolt against authority, at least in the popular mind. Maybe that's not what it actually was, but the psychology of the two sides seems pretty consistent on this. The remainers protest that people (especially working class people) don't know what's good for them, that a thing of any importance shouldn't be put to a vote, that people inhabiting a country have no right to self-determination but should be grateful to be determined by rulers, etc — TGW
This assumes that you value economic prosperity over adherence to democratic principles. I would consider the violation of democratic principles (as in ignoring a referendum) to be a more negative aspect of a society than a decision to do something that might negatively impact an economy.No, I want the referendum results to be disregarded in favour of what's actually right. I just happen to believe that what's actually right is to stay. — Michael
The EU just assumed the Brits wouldn't leave, so they offered them no accommodation.
I wonder, given the lies and misinformation from the Leave campaign, e.g. over NHS funding and a reduction of immigration – things which were no doubt influential – do you think that there's reasons to reject the legitimacy of the result? — Michael
Lies and misinformation are part of any lively democratic campaign. — mcdoodle
Can't anybody argue using honest information??? — Bitter Crank
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