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Brexit has completely failed for UK, say clear majority of Britons – poll in c/world

[–] Twofacetony 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thank you for comment. These points you mention really illustrate the absolute clusterfuck it has become.

Annoyingly, I believe in democracy and can’t get angry that it happened. It went to the people. The people voted. But damn it was a joke from the beginning, full of lies and deception. Sadly the UK citizens are suffering from this, but hopefully things get better sooner. I’ll always be the eternal optimist.

Brexit has completely failed for UK, say clear majority of Britons – poll in c/world

[–] Twofacetony 27 points 1 year ago (16 children)

I genuinely asking for some education on Brexit, because I personally thought, and still think it was a terrible decision for the nation, but I am hoping to get a better understanding from real people and not just read articles. I know I can research it, but would like to hear personal opinions/thoughts/etc….

I am a UK citizen, but I was living my teen and mid adult life in Australia. I didn’t get to vote on Brexit as I was not residing on the country at the time, and never thought I would return. Circumstances have changed, and I have now moved back to the UK at the beginning of the year, so I’m in the thick of the Brexit mess now. I can’t comment on what life was like before Brexit, but I am now a citizen of its consequences.

From my limited understanding, and what I really need clarification and advice on is;

Brexit was a campaign point that David Cameron ran on for election. When he won, he called the referendum, but he was opposed to it. Meanwhile, the Brexit campaign was in full swing with lots of misinformation, but Cameron only decided to rally hard in the leading three months up to the vote, failing to properly educate and explain the deal to the public.

The vote was close. Somewhere in the 52%/48%

Cameron stood down

Brexit happened, finalising at the end of 2020

I know there’s a lot of nuance, and I know I’m missing a lot of major information, but is my understanding the very basic gist of what happened?

Thanks for any response

Sublime - April 29, 1992 (Miami) in c/anymusic

[–] Twofacetony 2 points 1 year ago

Such a great band. Such a tragedy about Bradley’s addiction.

I often put Sublime on, and it transports me back to being a playfully ratbag teenager. I love how some music can cause time travel, and Sublime does that each and every time!

Hezbollah anti-tank missile hits church in northern Israel, injuring 9 IDF soldiers, 1 civilian in c/world

[–] Twofacetony 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Station

People outside of the USA: What are some interesting, cool, or fascinating aspects of your country you'd like to share with the world? in c/[email protected]

[–] Twofacetony 5 points 1 year ago

Oddly, the long service leave varies from state to state/territory. One state gives 6 weeks at 7 years, another gives 12 weeks at 10 years.

We moved country earlier this year, and my wife misses “dim sims”. Truely unique

I hate Mondays in c/yesbum

[–] Twofacetony 2 points 1 year ago

At least we don’t need check out channel 9

It's almost impossible to deny being an alcoholic without sounding like an alcoholic in c/showerthoughts

[–] Twofacetony 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I believe you when you say you’re not anorexic, or ever had anorexia, but as a 43 year old man, who is 185cm tall, my healthy range is 63-86 kilos.

I am 82 kilos give or take a meal, and if I lost 15 kilos I would be very, very slender, and that would still keep me well in the “healthy” range.

What I’m saying is the healthy range, to me at least, should be taken with a pinch of salt, and it’s shithouse that your diagnosis has vexed you for over ten years.