This is all I'm going to say on the matter ...

[dizzojay]

Unless you've been on Neptune this last couple of days, you'll probably be aware that something fairly big has gone down in the UK today ...

I guess I really haven't processed today's events fully yet, so I'm not sure entirely how I feel.  I love the concept of the EU, I just hate the political entity it has become.

I'm shocked, yes. Full of trepidation, definitely. Angry that we were left to make such a monumental decision on the back of such an appalling and piss-poor campaign of scaremongering and mud-slinging, without a doubt. But what happened happened, therein lies the pros and cons of living in a democracy - a fact for which I will always be thankful, even when the only politicians we have to choose from aren't worth the paper we put our cross on (which sadly happens all too frequently).

So what happens now?

As Mr Dizzo said, 'the people have spoken. We stop crying and make it work.'   Blunt, maybe, but I guess that's exactly what we need to do; this wound isn't going to heal itself.

I still love my European chums, even if my nation doesn't love the European Union any more.

Comments

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

48% of us still love the EU. Or at least wanted to make it work. Having people tell me to (effectively) suck it up isn't really helping right now.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

That's Barry for you. he doesn't do pussyfooting around.
He'd be a political commentator in the Paxman mould if he could actually bring himself to talk to politicians, which he couldn't because he despises most of them!

[deanshot1]

Love you back girl.

I just hoping travelling to the U.K wont become to difficult in the future.

💕

*hugs*

[sasha-dragon.livejournal.com]

I think a lot of people who voted to leave did it as a protest vote without fully realizing the implications of their actions. Now we're all reaping the results of that protest, but this is what happens when you get piss poor politicians on both sides. I'm with Barry, although I'm still in shock and terrified about the future. We made our bed now we have to lie in it, I just hope the so called brains of the nation pull their collective heads from up their asses and start trying to sort this out.

[sw0rdy.livejournal.com]

I didn't love the EU but having decided to make my vote count the only thing to do was to seek out the information that wasn't coming out of politicians' mouths. Unsurprisingly, it was clearly the best option to stay. But the 'Out' voters were never going to persuaded otherwise - who had the most emotive campaign? The side going 'don't wreck the economy!' or the ones with the Braveheart-esque 'LET'S TAKE BACK OUR COUNTRY AND MAKE IT GREAT AGAIN!!'

Anyway, on the plus side as an NHS employee I look forward to the extra 350 million pounds we'll be getting. What's that, Mr Farage? That figure's not quite accurate? Well that does surprise me....

We just need Trump in charge and then the world can truly go to Hell in a hand basket. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to pack. I'm joining the International Space Station now Tim Peake's come home.

[milly-gal.livejournal.com]

*shakes head* I still love you EU peeps, don't think for one minute I don't! Stupid fucking British public, sometimes they surprise even ME with their sheer brainlessness!

[heliokleia.livejournal.com]

...and you'll be still loved back the same way, my dear peeps of Good Ole Blighty . Yes, let me admit, that I'm a little sad and disappointed about the result. But, at least, that proves that it's no privilege of one particular country, to live and deal with *coughs* ignorant people.

So let's make the best of it, dear Dizzo, hm? ;)
♥

[deceptivemirror.livejournal.com]

I've been following, and I'm seeing that the vote itself didn't look binding. In addition, they're trying to get a petition going to call the referendum again. There is still hope that the UK will stay an EU member.

Seriously, though, what the fuck were the "leave" voters thinking?! VOTES COUNT, DAMMIT.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

No, I'm sure it won't. :)

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[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I agree. I know my parents both voted leave - my Mum did as a protest, but my Dad well and truly meant for it to happen.

These are unsettling times, but to be honest, I can't actually see it happen. I still think the PTB will find a way to overturn the result of the referendum.

But, we shall see!

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, that £350 million that's going to be poured into the NHS. Oh wait ...

My husband is an NHS employee too, so he's right there with you!

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

*hugs European f/list*

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

You won't get rid of us that easily :D
*hugs*
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[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

There's a lot of dissatisfaction with the EU as a political entity, and I think a lot of them voted leave as a protest against it.

As I said in my post, while I love the concept of the EU with the idea of the camaradarie and co-operation and free movement that it's supposed to stand for, I think there's a lot wrong with the EU as a political organisation, so I can sympathise with those who wanted to protest, but to do it in such an important vote as this was just naive and reckless!