If anyone is interested here is the stance we took at Yorkshire First:
http://www.yorkshirefirst.org.uk/europe
For me personally, a Scottish style referendum result of about 45/55
with the following upsurge of political activity (albeit mostly centred
on removing much of the ragged elements of a discredited, tribal
opposition to independence) would be very useful. Especially if people
started to focus more on democracy and things like our bankrupt
electoral systems. Anyone failed to register to vote last night? -
another can of worms - why leave it so late?
Before I left Scotland (during the referendum campaign) I was involved
in the Scottish Commission on Local Democracy. Their final report makes
for a sober read not just for Scotland but for many other places in the
UK. You can get a download of it at http://www.localdemocracy.info
One thing I am sure of is that most people I talk to about leaving the
EC know very little about what they wish for and are basing their
decision on very thin research or understanding. Those who have done any
research tend to have done it areas which directly concern them (which
is very understandable)
I also feel that many who intend to vote to stay or who although still
undecided will finally vote to stay will be doing so,not because of a
clear analysis of the pros and cons but because they have been swayed by
Project Fear MkII.
The background noise from within the Tory party will also start to
become more of a thunder after the votes are counted. Cameron's grip
with his small majority must be keeping him awake at night and giving
succour to Frottage. Immigration will not go away whatever the result,
in just the same way as the venal activities of the ruling classes and
those who bankroll them will still be there.
Imagine a world ruled by a bunch of Mike Ashleys.
Betty
PS NOTE THE CHANGE OF SUBJECT!
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