Brexit, the economy and house prices part 5

BobQ

kabayiri wrote: »

If we couldn't trust the politicians to inform the public correctly about the last referendum, then how on earth can we trust that another referendum is the way to correct such matters?

I'd have more respect for the politicians, if they openly said they knew better than the public, and were going to decide anyway. At least they would be being honest! (Maybe the ensuing short lived career would put them off)

I agree, the decisions on Brexit need informed opinion and referendums are not the best way to decide such questions. Let Parliament decide on the evidence.

Eric_the_half_a_bee

BobQ wrote: »

I agree, the decisions on Brexit need informed opinion and referendums are not the best way to decide such questions. Let Parliament decide on the evidence.

What makes you think that 650 people earning the equivalent (incl pensions etc) of 4x times the average wage are better informed about the interests of the average worker, than average workers themselves?

Herzlos

ilovehouses wrote: »

I'm starting to wonder what Farage is for. I reckon he's skint and trying to make money from being a celebrity brexiteer.

Why on Earth Barnier feels the need I don't know.

Farage wants to try and stay relevant because it's all he's got. Barnier is trying to be fair because he's met with loads of irrelevant people.

I really hope the meeting is recorded so we can find out what actually happens, because Farage is never going to give an honest account of his humiliation.

Rough_Justice

buglawton wrote: »

A workmate has had a cough for a month but has been deflected from getting any tests by the surgerys nurse. I'm not sure that's right.

I'm sorry to divert from the topic but I must take issue with this.


Are you claiming better medical knowledge that that nurse?

Without going into detail (which I understand is discouraged in these forums anyway as is providing medical advice, and rightly so) there can be many reasons for a cough lasting for this long and - although it may indeed be worrying if you're the one experiencing a cough - if you have been seen by a medical professional of which a practice nurse is one such example and been informed that as yet there is no need for "getting any tests", unless you have a pretty good reason for being unhappy with the advice of this professional you should heed that advice.
No doubt this workmate will have been advised that if the symptoms do not ease or disappear within X period of time he should return to the surgery.

Rough_Justice

Herzlos wrote: »

Farage wants to try and stay relevant because it's all he's got. Barnier is trying to be fair because he's met with loads of irrelevant people.

I really hope the meeting is recorded so we can find out what actually happens, because Farage is never going to give an honest account of his humiliation.

Like the meetings with Corbyn, Clegg and Sturgeon were recorded and we found out what actually happened you mean?

Thrugelmir

Herzlos wrote: »

Barnier is trying to be fair because he's met with loads of irrelevant people.

Barnier comes with his own agenda. Not a Civil Servant working on behalf of the EU. More a central player in the politicalism of Brussels.

gfplux

Anyone know what’s on TV tonight.

BobQ

Eric_the_half_a_bee wrote: »

What makes you think that 650 people earning the equivalent (incl pensions etc) of 4x times the average wage are better informed about the interests of the average worker, than average workers themselves?

The average worker elected them to do the job.

gfplux

BobQ wrote: »

The average worker elected them to do the job.

We just love elections. Next one on May 3rd.

Rough_Justice

gfplux wrote: »

We just love elections. Next one on May 3rd.

You have elections on May 3rd in Luxembourg too?