tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post4493793680959234077..comments2024-03-18T17:15:39.964+00:00Comments on Life on (nearly) a Small Island: EU referendumSianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827449325297069660noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-79518505524459771412016-07-07T15:58:27.674+01:002016-07-07T15:58:27.674+01:00Yes I feel your pain too! Peace to you too.Yes I feel your pain too! Peace to you too.Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-74599278346646387762016-06-30T23:54:13.713+01:002016-06-30T23:54:13.713+01:00The vote to leave the EU makes many of us in the U...The vote to leave the EU makes many of us in the USA very nervous. As I'm sure you know, we have a presidential election this November - and a very un-presidential candidate that has gained a lot of popularity by tapping into many people's fear and anger. Sound familiar? These are very interesting times. Peace be with you. Regards, LorraineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-13974870951668203672016-06-26T17:57:09.003+01:002016-06-26T17:57:09.003+01:00Thanks from commenting Christina. I do appreciate ...Thanks from commenting Christina. I do appreciate it. I know a lot of young people are angry that their right to work and travel freely across 27 countries is about to be lost. Hard to say what things will look like in a couple of years time...Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-25140191987029529482016-06-26T17:54:24.440+01:002016-06-26T17:54:24.440+01:00No, it was too complex a situation really for an I...No, it was too complex a situation really for an In/Out vote. And as ever the politicians judged it wrong. Ho hum.... thank goodness for Graemsay.Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-82178173748453103222016-06-26T17:53:29.463+01:002016-06-26T17:53:29.463+01:00That should be "protection against" zero...That should be "protection against" zero hours contracts! In case it wasn't obvious.Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-46073996447992456462016-06-26T17:52:46.143+01:002016-06-26T17:52:46.143+01:00I agree, environment, zero hours contracts, these ...I agree, environment, zero hours contracts, these were protections brought about by the EU. Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-1286979244047697662016-06-26T17:51:48.518+01:002016-06-26T17:51:48.518+01:00Aye, and there's always someone unhappy with a...Aye, and there's always someone unhappy with a decision! And normal service will be resumed. Just felt I had to say something as we don't live in a vacuum. I have friends who voted Leave and they will remain friends too even though we disagree :-)Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-49468545910097581632016-06-26T17:50:44.500+01:002016-06-26T17:50:44.500+01:00To be honest the very raison d'etre of the SNP...To be honest the very raison d'etre of the SNP is Independence. Has been from day 1. I suspect at some point in the future when they were certain of getting a greater majority supporting it, then they would have gone for it again. But I doubt it will be straightforward this time.Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-19373946886242406982016-06-26T17:49:36.336+01:002016-06-26T17:49:36.336+01:00Thanks Beverley. I'll take whatever peace I am...Thanks Beverley. I'll take whatever peace I am offered thanks :-) Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-70299844409810377182016-06-26T17:49:08.915+01:002016-06-26T17:49:08.915+01:00Thanks. And it could take years of uncertainty be...Thanks. And it could take years of uncertainty before it is all "unpicked". Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-38522294476636684502016-06-26T17:48:23.566+01:002016-06-26T17:48:23.566+01:00I do know a number of people who voted leave and t...I do know a number of people who voted leave and they are intelligent people who are not xenophobic. I respect their decision but wonder how it will all work out in the end. Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-46258309070223042922016-06-25T18:58:32.636+01:002016-06-25T18:58:32.636+01:00Although I almost always read your beautiful posts...Although I almost always read your beautiful posts I rarely comment, but I just wanted to say that I, too, feel sad and I do wonder what the future will bring. I am Swiss and Italian and was not allowed to vote but I was hoping common sense would prevail. Alas, I was wrong. I was drinking coffee and sewing a blouse to keep my thoughts on track. Have a lovely weekend. Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-40065347674852713142016-06-25T13:43:05.724+01:002016-06-25T13:43:05.724+01:00I wondered if you would say something about this m...I wondered if you would say something about this most disturbing vote. It isn't a simple in or out is it? The ramifications of this decision is long reaching. I am in hope that things will work out, but won't be holding my breath. Take care, and continue to enjoy your little paradise.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05250212496391989223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-25125019829774073032016-06-25T07:54:43.861+01:002016-06-25T07:54:43.861+01:00All credit to you, Sian, for writing a thoughtful,...All credit to you, Sian, for writing a thoughtful, dispassionate post. I may have to remove the 'F' key from my laptop before attempting to embark on a similar exercice. My greatest concern is for the ecology of Britian. I cannot see how the protections of the Habitats and the Birds Directives will be maintained by an unconstrained Westminster. Imperfect and Tensehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348507012722069785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-67936096230357667612016-06-25T07:41:24.908+01:002016-06-25T07:41:24.908+01:00If they stayed in they would make a 'pigs ear&...If they stayed in they would make a 'pigs ear' of everything.<br />If they pull out they will make a 'pigs ear' of everything. I hope it wont affect your blogs. Regards, Mark.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514267486746083195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-6374533177696813632016-06-25T06:14:18.456+01:002016-06-25T06:14:18.456+01:00I know your blog has little do with anything polit...I know your blog has little do with anything political (and that's why I follow it), but, as you said, the results of the referendum are monumental. If I may, a question to you: Do you suppose that if Remain had won that Nicola Sturgeon would not now be talking a 2nd ref re: independence for Scotland? To me, that would seem to be the case.Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886227825064266814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-82002403477514871552016-06-24T23:10:09.974+01:002016-06-24T23:10:09.974+01:00I feel the same. This morning I was quite desponde...I feel the same. This morning I was quite despondent. Peace be with you.............whichever sort of peace you like. Beverleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13890150929382264192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-46610053998109040562016-06-24T22:00:49.423+01:002016-06-24T22:00:49.423+01:00Perhaps a case of, "Be careful what you wish ...Perhaps a case of, "Be careful what you wish for." You just might get what you wanted - then what? My heart is with you. Ranee (MN) USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-70942627055795129962016-06-24T18:31:35.827+01:002016-06-24T18:31:35.827+01:00I'm horrified too, though the way the polls we...I'm horrified too, though the way the polls were recently I was half expecting it. I fear for the wave of xenophobia Farage and his ilk have encouraged.Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.com