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[–] jabjoe@feddit.uk 32 points 2 years ago (1 children)

If this surprises you, you weren't paying attention to who was saying it would lead to higher standards. There was no way it was ever going better with that bunch.

[–] Syldon@feddit.uk 14 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It does not surprise me. I think I am quite well informed. I post to make others remember stuff like this. I fear that complacency could set in.

[–] jabjoe@feddit.uk 7 points 2 years ago

Absolutely. Brexiteers need holding account. "Bonfire of red tape" always meant deregulation.

[–] Gazumi@lemmy.world 19 points 2 years ago (2 children)

The sooner we get rid of the Brexit supporting clowns and hangers on, the better. To demonstrate any potential upside to Brexit, you have to ignore the net losses. Brexit sucks and is destroying us daily. (Grumpy rant over)

[–] silent2k@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It is benefiting uk*s Elite. Have fun getting rid of them.

[–] JimmyChanga@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It would be fun wouldn't it.

[–] sour@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

old family tradition from france

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[–] Syldon@feddit.uk 4 points 2 years ago

I have taken the belief that we should not be vindictive towards Brexiteers. The solution is in education, not vilification.

[–] arymandias@feddit.de 16 points 2 years ago

Let’s get rid of EU red-tape so we can strip out the copper wiring sell the last bid of value to the highest bidder and buy a vila in southern France to happily live of the proceeds.