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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    ... Could it be a result of an Ulster fry in Sainsbury's?.
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Everything is more nuanced than a single sentence might indicate. The Americans in 1777 wanting independence, were actually slave owning, tax dodgers ,running a tea marketing scam. ,The Irish independence movement c.1912, was a consequence of British mismanagement of the Irish Famine of 60...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Deflection!!.
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    .. Not really, the actual date will be 31st December 2020. What you are confusing is the date at which the UK can unilaterally back off. , .....Which is approximately 34 hrs away. Kind of a Clint Eastwood moment, .. Ask yourself can you count, are you feeling lucky?.
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Are you suggesting that Tory MPs are 4 times more prone to run foul of the law than other political parties?. .. because that is what would be required in order for such a strategy to work
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I believe the point being made is that with these 80 votes in the HoC ,there is no requirement for an election until the full term has elapsed ,and no mechanism to force one.. irrespective of how dire the economy becomes.
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Waving the flags or as you would pronounce FLEGGs ,was intentionally insulting and that shower knew it. . She is a very proper Chair,and will now command the respect of all the Parliament, since those wastrels have left.
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Tommie, what have you been smoking?. It is to strong for you. We can talk again when you are sober.
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    How. She said remove the flags. Flags are against the rules. She was the chair. It is her job to enforce the rules. If you are leaving now take your flags with you. . Please note there were other British MEPs in the chamber ,not just those ludramauns,with their Union Jack ties,who no doubt...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    She referred only to the previous speaker using the word Hate, and made the statement that waving flags was against the rules and consequently Farage was cut off.. What did I miss that was racist?
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Maraid is worth 100 of your Farages . She is Irish, She is intelligent ,and works with people.
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    And why would he want to?. Goods coming on the ferries from France..the usual direct continental gateway, are xrayed at the major ports, primarily for cigarettes,which attract higher revenue in Ireland. Cars on transporters ,which have a heafty VRT etc, will be obvious. However 10,000...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Even better news for unscrupulous EU operators bringing legitimate goods into Cork for onwards shipping to Manchester, via Belfast
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Not sure there is. The Oxford comma is only needed to remove ambiguity.
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Correct, and the Richer Sounds shop behind the Markets is a favourite haunt, as is the Cash Converters adjacent to the Victoria Centre ,.. an amazing eclectic mix of goodies but I buy my Nespresso in Grafton St , not the Victoria centre ,which is more expensive... Its great being a citizen of...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    And thanks for calling Dublin dear. It is very dear to my heart.
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I like Belfast ,its nice and cosy. ..and small
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Hi confused Oyster, join the club. The way I see it is that the Irish shops in Dublin where you get your Aran Gansai ..(Pullover), will happily sell it to you ,VAT included. If you want to pay less and not pay VAT, they will be less than happy..But they will have provision for that...they deal...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    The Irish pipes or uileann pipes, Uilleann meaning elbow ,are a lot sweeter and smaller , and can be played for hours on end . They would have been used in house parties as a source for dances and slow airs. They are capable of incredible expression in the hands of a master. The Scottish pipes...
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    battery for charging ebike batteries

    I think it is a mad idea. Sorry. In my younger days we did tour the continent..well France and once a bit of Spain with a caravan. The campsites were virtually all equipped with 5 amp outlets . Even if using a camper van, I would expect that one will be going to sites every second or third...