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Originally posted by scooterscot View PostYou've said that before. And again and again. It's like the divorcée turned bunny boiler.
Do you know what context is? As in the context of the conversation that Boris Johnson will be having with his counterparts in the EU?
On the off-chance that you don't understand... He(Boris Johnson - not me) will be reminding the EU that we (the UK) will be leaving with or without a deal.
I sincerely hope that helps.
If there's anything else that you need help with then by all means feel free to ask.Old Greg - In search of acceptance since Mar 2007. Hoping each leap will be his last.Comment
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Originally posted by Zigenare View PostYes I have.
Do you know what context is? As in the context of the conversation that Boris Johnson will be having with his counterparts in the EU?
On the off-chance that you don't understand... He(Boris Johnson - not me) will be reminding the EU that we (the UK) will be leaving with or without a deal.
I sincerely hope that helps.
If there's anything else that you need help with then by all means feel free to ask.
And what makes you believe that threatening with 'we leave without a deal if we don't get the deal we want' works as any kind of leverage on the negotiations with the EU?"The boy who cried Sheep"Comment
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Originally posted by CryingSheep View PostAnd what makes you believe that threatening with 'we leave without a deal if we don't get the deal we want' works as any kind of leverage on the negotiations with the EU?
In every negotiation it helps if you're willing and able to walk away.Old Greg - In search of acceptance since Mar 2007. Hoping each leap will be his last.Comment
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Originally posted by Zigenare View PostI don't really care if it works or it doesn't but I feel that the rest of the EU leaders need to be reminded of the fact because in their own little minds I don't believe they think we're serious about leaving.
In every negotiation it helps if you're willing and able to walk away."The boy who cried Sheep"Comment
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Originally posted by Zigenare View PostYes I have.
Do you know what context is? As in the context of the conversation that Boris Johnson will be having with his counterparts in the EU?
Perhaps he can fly the whole cabinet off to Florence, get a podium, and shout look I'm really serious."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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If we get to mid-October and Parliament hasn't managed to block no-deal, then the EU might start taking it seriously.Comment
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Originally posted by CryingSheep View PostAnd what makes you believe that threatening with 'we leave without a deal if we don't get the deal we want' works as any kind of leverage on the negotiations with the EU?
Hope that clarifies things for you.Comment
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The UK joined the EU as the Sick Man of Europe and is leaving the EU like the village idiot's illicit off-spring.
"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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I'm alright JackComment
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