The populist Johnson fans must be very confused. Demanding an immediate no-deal Brexit even though Johnson publicly says he is determined to get a deal.
They blather on about delivering democracy while objecting to another referendum with some better defined options. Surely that would be democratic? Young Benn made the this point today - the people started it, only the people can finish it. Otherwise, whatever the outcome is, a majority will probably feel they have been robbed.
I think Johnson is confused too. If a deal is the vastly preferred option as he professes, why go through with no deal? Surely it would be better to have it right when can be got right rather than wrong immediately, and for an indefinite period?
I realize this is wrapped up with trying to use no-deal as a threat, but that what lacks credibility. What is Johnson's plan if he simply can't get another deal from the EU or get it through Parliament?
Of course a lot of dissenting and opposition MPs are playing games as well. Under the flag of wanting a deal, they are in fact trying to avoid Brexit - of that there is no doubt.
Norway would be my preferred option from here if Brexit can't be abandoned. It's clearly beyond any of them to execute it effectively.
Incidentally, I think Johnson's and his acolytes' avowed intention to find a way round the 'no-deal' law is contemptible. Even if they can find a technicality, it is still a wilful and deliberate defiance of parliament.
Further incidentally, is 'Alanovich' the original? The style seems not to match.
Last edited by: Manatee on Tue 10 Sep 19 at 13:45
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