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Originally Posted by nomadking
Democracy can be measured by how much respect is shown for a democratic vote. Leave WON, apparently. The disrespect is being shown the Remain side. If Remain had won there would be nothing like the outright sabotage that is going on.
Every single thing that is going on is aimed fully at preventing the outcome of the democratic vote.
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That’s because we don’t live in a true democracy. There’s an illusion of it. Power in this country is dominated by a ruling elite in politics and the media (even half the comedians ffs). Oxford and Cambridge aren’t elite universities solely because of the quality of education. It’s the circles you move into (and their extended families) that have dominated much of public life for centuries. You’re buying a place within that.
Cameron offered the referendum on the basis of thinking it was a slam dunk and he could heal divisions within the Conservative party.
The establishment is simply trying to correct its error (offering the referendum in the first place). The opinions of you, me and the general population are irrelevant really. An unelected House of
Lords and a lack of proportional representation ensure nothing can change significantly.