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- #12,325
- Jan 10, 2018 2:15am Jan 10, 2018 2:15am
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Oprah for President!!!Remind me, why is America the greatest nation on earth?
Greatest nation on Earth? Hmm, I am conflicted by that statement, not because it could be true, but because calling one great only feeds into our own arrogance in the eyes of the rest of the world that we are the only great nation on the planet. There surely could be an argument made based on that notion.
- #12,326
- Jan 10, 2018 2:18am Jan 10, 2018 2:18am
- | Membership Revoked | Joined Aug 2012 | 5,371 Posts
{quote} Greatest nation on Earth? Hmm, I am conflicted by that statement, not because it could be true, but because calling one great only feeds into our own arrogance in the eyes of the rest of the world that we are the only great nation on the planet. There surely could be an argument made based on that notion.
How about the World series that only America participates in?
- #12,327
- Jan 10, 2018 4:35am Jan 10, 2018 4:35am
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Government responded
The country voted to leave the EU, and this Government respects that. A smooth and orderly exit is in the interest of both the UK and the EU.
The country voted to leave the EU, and the Government is clear that there must be no attempts to remain inside the EU, no attempts to rejoin it through the back door, and no second referendum.
In leaving the EU the Government will seek the best deal for the UK maximising the benefits from leaving the EU – control over our borders, laws and money – while maintaining the greatest possible access to EU markets and continuing to work with our European neighbours on common problems. After withdrawal, the UK will bring an end to the direct jurisdiction of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in the United Kingdom.
The Prime Minister has been clear that the days of Britain making vast contributions to the European Union every year will end. The European Commission has set out the European Union’s position on the financial settlement, and the Government is undertaking a rigorous examination of the detail of this.
The Government has already introduced legislation to ensure the UK exits the EU with certainty, continuity and control. A smooth and orderly exit is in the national interest and further legislation will be introduced to deliver that.
Both the UK and the EU should want to achieve the best possible outcome and the strongest possible partnership for the future. The Government believes that a deep and special partnership between an independent UK and the EU is in the interests of both sides.
Department for Exiting the European Union
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Parliament will debate this petition
Parliament will debate this petition on 22 January 2018.
You'll be able to watch online at parliamentlive.tv
Government responded
The country voted to leave the EU, and this Government respects that. A smooth and orderly exit is in the interest of both the UK and the EU.
The country voted to leave the EU, and the Government is clear that there must be no attempts to remain inside the EU, no attempts to rejoin it through the back door, and no second referendum.
In leaving the EU the Government will seek the best deal for the UK maximising the benefits from leaving the EU – control over our borders, laws and money – while maintaining the greatest possible access to EU markets and continuing to work with our European neighbours on common problems. After withdrawal, the UK will bring an end to the direct jurisdiction of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in the United Kingdom.
The Prime Minister has been clear that the days of Britain making vast contributions to the European Union every year will end. The European Commission has set out the European Union’s position on the financial settlement, and the Government is undertaking a rigorous examination of the detail of this.
The Government has already introduced legislation to ensure the UK exits the EU with certainty, continuity and control. A smooth and orderly exit is in the national interest and further legislation will be introduced to deliver that.
Both the UK and the EU should want to achieve the best possible outcome and the strongest possible partnership for the future. The Government believes that a deep and special partnership between an independent UK and the EU is in the interests of both sides.
Department for Exiting the European Union
https://youtu.be/uwnHe2nUZZw
- #12,328
- Jan 10, 2018 5:07am Jan 10, 2018 5:07am
- Joined May 2012 | Status: CoC'd again ! | 8,578 Posts
Carbon-Dioxide: the gas of life! https://youtu.be/ttJBdr6eBuo
- #12,329
- Jan 10, 2018 5:23am Jan 10, 2018 5:23am
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- #12,330
- Jan 10, 2018 7:53am Jan 10, 2018 7:53am
- Joined May 2012 | Status: CoC'd again ! | 8,578 Posts
{quote} Not very polite is it Ex, coming into my house whilst ignoring me?
Carbon-Dioxide: the gas of life! https://youtu.be/ttJBdr6eBuo
- #12,331
- Jan 10, 2018 9:08am Jan 10, 2018 9:08am
- | Membership Revoked | Joined Aug 2012 | 5,371 Posts
{quote} Sorry, I'll wipe my feet on the way out.
- #12,332
- Jan 11, 2018 3:44am Jan 11, 2018 3:44am
- Joined Feb 2017 | Status: Trader | 1,662 Posts
{quote} I only repeated what I have heard so many times. Anyway we're called GREAT Britain.
The World Series is American baseball, which has almost if not all ethnic representations playing the sport. More nationalities play the sport world wide, than any other American sport. So if we are arguing semantics here, well you got me, but last time I checked, many countries participate in event sports such as the Olympics, the Little League World Series, and The World Championship which countries are well represented. More than any other American Sport, baseball is widely played in throughout the world is more my point, while true the "World Series" is played in America and consists of American teams, that represent American cities, the players themselves come from many different nations and ethnic diverse backgrounds. Australia, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, Taiwan, China, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Panama, Argentina, Nicaragua, Honduras, Mexico, just to name of few. Does the Premiere League world championship which only Europeans participate in can be considered worldly as you suggest with the "World Series" question? Again, semantics as I am sure there are American and non European players who participate in the European leagues!
- #12,333
- Jan 11, 2018 4:27am Jan 11, 2018 4:27am
- | Membership Revoked | Joined Aug 2012 | 5,371 Posts
{quote} Why repeat what others have said and tell us what your views are? The World Series is American baseball, which has almost if not all ethnic representations playing the sport. More nationalities play the sport world wide, than any other American sport. So if we are arguing semantics here, well you got me, but last time I checked, many countries participate in event sports such as the Olympics, the Little League World Series, and The World Championship which countries are well represented. More than any other American Sport, baseball is widely...
Baseball, is that not just rounders?
- #12,336
- Jan 11, 2018 12:44pm Jan 11, 2018 12:44pm
- Joined Feb 2017 | Status: Trader | 1,662 Posts
{quote} I don't have views on that. Just taking the piss.