th1stleandr0se Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Watching interviews on TV around Brexit it's obvious that there's a massive number of a certain type of person who wants Brexit to happen. I don't think it takes much imagination to link their views to the rabble-rousing Mail and Express headlines around the matter. I don't want to start another Brexit thread but I wondered how they would respond to a scenario where there is a second referendum and the country votes to Remain (and I don't want this to be a discussion of how likely that is, just a "what if"). Do you think there is the possibility of massive public unrest, fuelled by the "newspapers" above, turning into something much more serious with fighting in the street and other acts of violence and spinning out of control or are is the country as a whole capable of dealing with it in a civilised manner? It didn't happen with the result of the original referendum but I'm not so sure that we're dealing with the same type of person here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardinal Richelieu Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 One thing I think we can all agree on, regardless of the outcome of Brexit or whether there is a 2nd referendum, is that we're all going to hell in a handcart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz FFC Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 People who voted Brexit talk a good game about the government delivering it "or else" but these people are all talk and will do what they're told by the very newspapers that manipulated them into voting in the 1st place. So no is your answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I want my side to have nice uniforms and comfortable shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estragon Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 11 minutes ago, th1stleandr0se said: Watching interviews on TV around Brexit it's obvious that there's a massive number of a certain type of person who wants Brexit to happen. I don't think it takes much imagination to link their views to the rabble-rousing Mail and Express headlines around the matter. I don't want to start another Brexit thread but I wondered how they would respond to a scenario where there is a second referendum and the country votes to Remain (and I don't want this to be a discussion of how likely that is, just a "what if"). Do you think there is the possibility of massive public unrest, fuelled by the "newspapers" above, turning into something much more serious with fighting in the street and other acts of violence and spinning out of control or are is the country as a whole capable of dealing with it in a civilised manner? It didn't happen with the result of the original referendum but I'm not so sure that we're dealing with the same type of person here. It'd be a fairly quick civil war tbh. The cardio capability of the Brexit mob appears to be in need of a bit of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 The Civil War will be confined to social media's keyboard warriors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estragon Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Just now, welshbairn said: The Civil War will be confined to social media's keyboard warriors. Say that to my face ya p***k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Estragon said: Say that to my face ya p***k. I'd shit my pants if you sent me a PM tbh. Cuntface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
As Easterly as it gets! Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Civil War? Dont think so. There may be the odd skirmish......drink fuelled.......but out and out challenge to authority? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Newspaper rhetoric and politician sabre rattling will end up resulting in one or two horrendous Jo Cox type incidents. At which time those same newspapers and politicians will tone it down and distance themselves from blame. Thats about as bad as it will get. It will though. I think inflammatory language used by people in positions of power ie politics and media has a bit to answer for in terms of the way in which people (this is a football board so lets use football as an example) can do and say what the f**k they want these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 The turnout for brexit or Tommeh! style rallies is pathetic, much more come out for pro EU events. The gammons will get pineappled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th1stleandr0se Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 31 minutes ago, welshbairn said: The Civil War will be confined to social media's keyboard warriors. I'm not so sure. The people I'm talking about read tabloids, not social media. And, by the way, I'm not saying all Brexiteers are of a rough disposition but I am saying that it looks like there's a large proportion who are and they could be mobilised by a banner headline or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKMAN Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I mentioned this on the Brexit thread previously, but an old moron at my work (coincidentally a ***) said there would be war if brexit is cancelled. I asked who exactly would be at war and with whom they’d be fighting. “The people” was his reply. I’m not entirely sure he even knew what he was saying. Strange man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 minute ago, MONKMAN said: I mentioned this on the Brexit thread previously, but an old moron at my work (coincidentally a ***) said there would be war if brexit is cancelled. I asked who exactly would be at war and with whom they’d be fighting. “The people” was his reply. I’m not entirely sure he even knew what he was saying. Strange man. Fighting themselves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKMAN Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, Zen Archer said: Fighting themselves? That lot are obsessed with “the people”, still no idea what he was muttering on about though. The conversation ended there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallo Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I think there will be widespread rioting/looting in major cities after Brexit if it's a no deal. Bring it on, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Blades Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 If the Brexiteer Gammons lose, I’m not learning German. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I think there will be widespread rioting/looting in major cities after Brexit if it's a no deal. Bring it on, imo.U in Glasgow m8? Since the trains will no doubt be off can you get me a Samsung S10 and il square you up once the heat dies down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTJohnboy Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, Marshmallo said: I think there will be widespread rioting/looting in major cities after Brexit if it's a no deal. Bring it on, imo. What? You mean even more than usual for N.W England? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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