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Discussion in 'EU Forum' started by sorrodje, Jan 12, 2017.

  1. Kattefjaes

    Kattefjaes Mostly Harmless

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    Thanks, some of us feel mortified and guilty around our European brethren right now, due to the appalling behaviour of our country. It's nice to know that we aren't all considered total pariahs everywhere ;)
     
  2. Deep Funk

    Deep Funk Deep thoughts - Friend

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    Blame that idiot David Cameron and his self-absorbed ego.

    P.S. End of political remark.
     
  3. Kattefjaes

    Kattefjaes Mostly Harmless

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    Screw the lot of them, TBH. I am disenchanted with politicians of every stripe right now- not sure that's a controversial viewpoint though.

    Yes, I consider myself European, despite all that crap, so checking in.
     
  4. landroni

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    Oh, definitely that!

    I don't think there is anything appalling here in and of itself. But it was certainly... err... puzzling. It made especially no sense given the open-minded atmosphere I've encountered in London not so long ago. But as a political choice it is no doubt valid --- pity, though, it makes little to no economic sense, especially for those most likely to have voted for this... And given the rhetoric it seemed to me that some people generally underrate the notion of peace and what it actually means for them and their close ones... So, yeah, puzzling.
     
  5. Kattefjaes

    Kattefjaes Mostly Harmless

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    Well, London is a much more international place- the ones who were keenest on getting out were from areas with historically uniform populations and very low levels of immigration. Maybe it boiled down to a mix of fear of the unknown and displaced anger at other things like income inequality and the effects of public service cuts/austerity.

    London might be hell on to live in some days, but we do tend to embrace people of all nationalities and colours by default. I have also spent a lot of time in the EU, and my partner is an EU citiizen. I guess my perspective is very skewed to a much more more pluralistic POV.
     
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    My wife is a europhile, democrat American citizen, living in England and working in academia (which is particularly hard hit by Brexit). She is NOT bloody happy right now.
    :drunk:
     
  7. RanocchiO

    RanocchiO Acquaintance

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    I'm in from Romagna!

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  9. straightrope

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    Straightrope, Paris.
     
  10. Muse Wanderer

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    Just Brexited last November and I'm a Londoner no more. Miss some of the buzz I have to say but certainly not the freakin grey weather!

    Now I'm loving the sun in beautiful Malta, the southern tip of Europe.
     
  11. Jeb

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    Hi!

    Bristol, U.K
     
  12. Walbum4262

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    Denmark here :)
     
  13. Dr J

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    Espoo here, the second largest city (population wise) of Finland. People may not notice Espoo flying in or out of the capital Helsinki as Espoo is hidden behind the trees and among the fields...
     
  14. sorrodje

    sorrodje Carla Bruni's other lover - Friend

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  16. sorrodje

    sorrodje Carla Bruni's other lover - Friend

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    Can't believe the French community is the biggest ... Hurry up my friends , don't let froggies rule SBAF EU !!
     
  17. Serious

    Serious Inquisitive Frequency Response Plot

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    I remember the old changstar demographics post, where Germany was far ahead of France. I bet this changed over time. Maybe @Marvey can give us give us an update.
     
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    Prague, Czech Republic here :)
     
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    Hong Kong resident but French (nobody's perfect)
     

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