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European Union

It has nothing whatsoever to do with any “ideas of the left”. The way some people seek to attribute everything to politics is ridiculous and pathetic.

It only concerns the practical need to control the activities of the people smugglers. If that means having physical checks at appropriate places then it’s just using common sense. Not ideology.
But this is not Free Movement is it? Schengen is ridiculous and has left Europe open to this sort of smuggling activity and more. At least we never joined
 
It has nothing whatsoever to do with any “ideas of the left”. The way some people seek to attribute everything to politics is ridiculous and pathetic.

It only concerns the practical need to control the activities of the people smugglers. If that means having physical checks at appropriate places then it’s just using common sense. Not ideology.
It's pretty clear what is 'ridiculous and pathetic'. Petitions being raised to rejoin the EU for example. Free movement of people is of course an idea of the Left and as with most of their notions is very much ridiculous and pathetic.
 
The point was that Ireland is more expensive. Prices are higher ergo it's more expensive.
Not if you have more money in your pocket or other costs are lower but not included in the basket calculated.

The point actually being that whether true or not there is no reason to automatically conclude that the reason must be its membership of the EU.
 
It's pretty clear what is 'ridiculous and pathetic'. Petitions being raised to rejoin the EU for example. Free movement of people is of course an idea of the Left and as with most of their notions is very much ridiculous and pathetic.
Time will tell. There was already a noticeable tide of opinion that us leaving the EU was a stupid mistake. The point made simply being that Trump’s reelection has added impetus. In my opinion significantly so but it’s surely unarguable true.

A petition won’t deliver it. What it does is draw attention, create debate and interest.

The free movement of people within the free market of the EU has nothing to do with socialist ideology. It does not mean the free movement of people from outside the EU to enter. That is managed. Those who avoid the management are illegals.
 
Time will tell. There was already a noticeable tide of opinion that us leaving the EU was a stupid mistake. The point made simply being that Trump’s reelection has added impetus. In my opinion significantly so but it’s surely unarguable true.

A petition won’t deliver it. What it does is draw attention, create debate and interest.

The free movement of people within the free market of the EU has nothing to do with socialist ideology. It does not mean the free movement of people from outside the EU to enter. That is managed. Those who avoid the management are illegals.
Joining the EU (EEC) in the first place was a stupid mistake. The Left is not confined to Socialists - all sorts of crackpots are in the New Left, even some supposed 'One Nation Tories'. It is laughable to suggest that borders are being managed in any meaningful way.
 
But this is not Free Movement is it? Schengen is ridiculous and has left Europe open to this sort of smuggling activity and more. At least we never joined
I don’t think those regularly travelling within continental Europe would consider Schengen ridiculous. Whether with Schengen or not the problem of smuggling will exist. I see no effective way of hermetically sealing internal borders. Determined people will always find routes. The solution is at source.
 
Given all the thousands of words that appeared on the old site about the EU it is a little surprising that it hasn't yet been a topic here.

Following the second coming of the American Messiah, the debate over the merits of us rejoining the EU is already lively on other forums and being openly contemplated in some political circles. I can only see that momentum growing. With Starmer meeting Macron today I would be surprised if cautious optimism didn't result.

Many feel that the argument that we are better off inside the EU than outside has been greatly strengthened by Trump's victory and his attitude. Unsurprisingly I agree although I realise it's not imminent. We will need to feel some pain before the obvious cure gets overwhelmingly popular.

Though I doubt whether too many here will avail themselves of the opportunity to sign it there is a petition on this which can be found here:-

Petition: Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible
Maybe because most people have moved on.
 
Joining the EU (EEC) in the first place was a stupid mistake. The Left is not confined to Socialists - all sorts of crackpots are in the New Left, even some supposed 'One Nation Tories'. It is laughable to suggest that borders are being managed in any meaningful way.
You are entitled to your opinion. As others are to their’s.

The point is that the tide of opinion is flowing against you and Trump has just given it more emphasis. I don’t think that’s arguable, but I expect you to try.

Yes it’s managed. What is failing is the control on the illegals via the smuggling gangs. That is something we all agree about but that no one actually has an answer to.

Answers would be easier to find within the EU than outside. Why would the EU help a non member?
 
Not if you have more money in your pocket or other costs are lower but not included in the basket calculated.

The point actually being that whether true or not there is no reason to automatically conclude that the reason must be its membership of the EU.
More money in your pocket doesn't mean things aren't more expensive.
 
You are entitled to your opinion. As others are to their’s.

The point is that the tide of opinion is flowing against you and Trump has just given it more emphasis. I don’t think that’s arguable, but I expect you to try.

Yes it’s managed. What is failing is the control on the illegals via the smuggling gangs. That is something we all agree about but that no one actually has an answer to.

Answers would be easier to find within the EU than outside. Why would the EU help a non member?
Very kind of you to let others have an opinion what a true democrat you are.

The tide of opinion is clearly flowing against you -the election of Trump being the latest example.

If border controls are working there would be no need to introduce the new measures. The answer is to take tough and effective action.

The price rigging, protectionist, undemocratic, racketeering EU helps nobody - including its members.
 
You are entitled to your opinion. As others are to their’s.

The point is that the tide of opinion is flowing against you and Trump has just given it more emphasis. I don’t think that’s arguable, but I expect you to try.

Yes it’s managed. What is failing is the control on the illegals via the smuggling gangs. That is something we all agree about but that no one actually has an answer to.

Answers would be easier to find within the EU than outside. Why would the EU help a non member?
Well they never helped us when we were in it, as I have said many times before on here. The answer is a deterrent we had one but many did not want to give it a try
 
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