Current Affairs EU In or Out

[peteblue]

I'm not sure whether you are jesting or not Pete. But shortly after the referendum I was speaking to somebody I vaguely knew in a pub, somebody I knew to have some, shall we say, iffy views on immigration.

He was quite surprised I voted to leave. He went on to say something along the lines of the Poles and commies are not the real problem, but the blacks and Asians (not the exact words he used might I add).

Now I'm not saying that this was the main reason he voted to remain, or that the country is full of people like him who vote to remain. But I think it would be wrong to just assume that there is nobody else out here with similar views.

I posted It to show that probably both sides contained racists, some don’t want white people, some don’t want coloured people. But they are still racists.....

 

[Harryflashman]

I posted It to show that probably both sides contained racists, some don’t want white people, some don’t want coloured people. But they are still racists.....

Probably not the best word to use mate when on the topic of race

 

[Barnfred 55]

I’m sure there are people like that , there are people of all ideas and ideals that voted all ways but if the subject of race influenced one side more heavily and you’re suggesting it’s the remain side then I’m afraid I’d have to challenge that as strongly as i could .

Harry you're seeing things that aren't there. Before making such comments in future, do me a favour and read back through the conversation so you can take the post in it's proper context.

I started off the conversation by saying that I'm sure any actual racists that voted for Brexit did not fully understand that by doing so they could be opening the door to increased immigration from outside the EU. Or something to that effect.

 

[peteblue]

If you think they'll use it purely for copyright reasons then I have a bridge you might be interested in.

It’s all about control......

 

[Harryflashman]

Harry you're seeing things that aren't there. Before making such comments in future, do me a favour and read back through the conversation so you can take the post in it's proper context.

I started off the conversation by saying that I'm sure any actual racists that voted for Brexit did not fully understand that by doing so they could be opening the door to increased immigration from outside the EU. Or something to that effect.

mate I didn’t see stuff that wasn’t there , I totally accept your point and I just made my point . I can make points as well without them being intended to have any other intention than to allow me to make a point .

 

[Barnfred 55]

As I recall it wasn’t a reply to you it was a general observation to the state of debate .

Ah right. I appeared to be linked for some reason. No matter.

 

[peteblue]

Probably not the best word to use mate when on the topic of race

I haven’t learnt all the correct pc terminology, sorry. I still struggle with the correct use of Ladies, Women and Girls.....

 

[Harryflashman]

I haven’t learnt all the correct pc terminology, sorry. I still struggle with the correct use of Ladies, Women and Girls.....

It’s not pc mate it’s jiust not a brilliant word , you can ignore me mentioning it or that general society doesn’t particularly think the word appropriate or take it on board . I think I know which way it’ll go but thought I’d pass it on in case it’d genuinely passed you by .

 

[Jebus_lives]

FGS how do you know all this .......are you related.......

Not as such. But we met after my acrobatic troupe parents were cruelly murdered by a criminal gang who they owed money to.

@Bruce Wayne took me under his 'wing' so to speak, as a sort of legal Ward and has taught me his ways ever since. I started out as something of a side kick on here, but, I've unburdened myself of that mantle, and I feel like I've since become a hero in my own unique way.

 

[Barnfred 55]

mate I didn’t see stuff that wasn’t there , I totally accept your point and I just made my point . I can make points as well without them being intended to have any other intention than to allow me to make a point .

But you were calling me to account on a point I wasn't even making, just in case I was making it. It's like the other day I was called to account for using the word remainer as this was considered divisive and antagonistic, and I didn't even use the word in my post. I said remain supporter.

No wonder I get a bit paranoid in here.

 

[peteblue]

Not as such. But we met after my acrobatic troupe parents were cruelly murdered by a criminal gang who they owed money to.

@Bruce Wayne took me under his 'wing' so to speak, as a sort of legal Ward and has taught me his ways ever since. I started out as something of a side kick on here, but, I've unburdened myself of that mantle, and I feel like I've since become a hero in my own unique way.

I thought that was @roydo .......

 

[Harryflashman]

But you were calling me to account on a point I wasn't even making, just in case I was making it. It's like the other day I was called to account for using the word remainer as this was considered divisive and antagonistic, and I didn't even use the word in my post. I said remain supporter.

No wonder I get a bit paranoid in here.

Mate I really wasn’t , if it read like that it genuinely wasn’t intenthinal . I was merely pointing out my opinion on a topic.

 

[dandydan]

It’s all about control......

Of course, but many prefer it that way such is the demoralisation in the west.

 

[peteblue]

It’s not pc mate it’s jiust not a brilliant word , you can ignore me mentioning it or that general society doesn’t particularly think the word appropriate or take it on board . I think I know which way it’ll go but thought I’d pass it on in case it’d genuinely passed you by .

Being a bit older than some, I genuinely do not know what is ‘acceptable’ or not these days. I assumed it would be impolite to say non-white and I’ve heard the term people of colour, but I find it all a bit of a minefield tbh. As do many of my generation......

 

[Jebus_lives]

I thought that was @roydo .......

No. @roydo was in the audience the night my parents were murdered and later befriended both me and @Bruce Wayne. After some more trauma in @Bruce Wayne life, he became reckless and cruel, blaming himself for the tragedy, but @roydo convinced him to mellow and return to his old ways.

@roydo and I sort if hang out in the evenings now, largely for him to put aside the demons of this forum and for him to find some solace after his parapeligic father was murdered by an Australian.