you are entitled to your opinion that it is inappropriate, THe US unlike the UK is blessed with solons as their representatives, Just joking
Thing is, it might not just be my opinion. Is Athenian democracy again in use anywhere?
you are entitled to your opinion that it is inappropriate, THe US unlike the UK is blessed with solons as their representatives, Just joking
re: referendum usageThing is, it might not just be my opinion. Is Athenian democracy again in use anywhere?
mr rgld, soros is flip floppin? where can i go read up on this?George Soros is flip flopping
Against the Euro (actually the way it was implemented), not against the European Union. Important but perhaps too subtle a distinction for you?Off topic, but do you know why George Soros is flip flopping on the EU? He was initially against it but now he's doing everything he can to keep Brexit from happening
'Referendums transformed Ireland from a quasi-Catholic theocracy into a liberal beacon. The most notable example was a vote to repeal a ban on abortion in 2018. Turnout was 64%. Two-thirds of voters voted in favour." I guess abortion is an unimportant in your opinion. Brexit is unimportant etc. Your mindset is fixated on the idea that elected representative actually represent the ideas of the people or that societal issues are too complex for the average person to comprehend.Hmmmmm....
Doesn't seem like the occasional use of a referendum to decide an unimportant issue (an issue with no right answer) is quite the same thing as Athenian Democracy as such.......
'Referendums transformed Ireland from a quasi-Catholic theocracy into a liberal beacon. The most notable example was a vote to repeal a ban on abortion in 2018. Turnout was 64%. Two-thirds of voters voted in favour." I guess abortion is an unimportant in your opinion. Brexit is unimportant etc. Your mindset is fixated on the idea that elected representative actually represent the ideas of the people or that societal issues are too complex for the average person to comprehend.
source: https://www.prosancons.com/general/pros-cons-brexit/Why U.K. should leave E.U.
1. Free International trade: Leaving the EU, Britain will be able to independently access the international trade deals. You will have an opportunity to negotiate for new deals and a chance to move goods freely.
2. No membership cost: You no longer have to pay for EU membership fee which can hinder the free movement of goods to the international market.
3. No more EU trade regulations costs: Exit from EU will allow Britain to set its own regulations for the members. E.g. rules on value-added tax.
4. Reduced red tapes: Reduced policies have enabled firms to increase their productivity potential and reduce cost spend on adhering to bureaucratic policies. Consumers can also benefit from reduced cost.
5. Lower Costs: Lower supermarket costs reduced barriers to customs and tariffs and other trade costs will save the British household £933 per year.
6. Control immigration: The UK government will be able to control and regulate the immigration of individual in its member state.
7. Security: The new immigration laws will make it difficult for a terrorist to enter the UK and also make it easier for the UK to deport violent criminals which were a difficult task with EU courts.
8. Independent: Britain will have a chance to influence world decisions as an independent nation.
9. Better Employment: Increased wages and job creation. Exit from EU will lead to fewer regulations in the workplace environment. This encourages talent pools from neighboring countries.
10. Opportunity for Companies: Britain companies will no longer have the mandate to follow the strict laws set by the EU.