You copy and paste the relevant segments that don't need amending, not the entire damned thing.
If you were going to copy and paste the entire damned thing then what would be the point? Oh and some of what will likely be getting copied over will be text from deals like CETA.
Well... let me put it this way, Bozo: You can suggest stuff all you want. But if you burn bridges then don't expect us to welcome you with open arms. You realize that while Ireland holds veto powers now, they'll also hold veto powers on subsequent trade agreements? And that's only one country. Plus, Switzerland and Norway will make damn sure that you don't get a better deal than them.
When the stars threw down their spears
And watered heaven with their tears:
Did he smile his work to see?
Did he who made the lamb make thee?
When the stars threw down their spears
And watered heaven with their tears:
Did he smile his work to see?
Did he who made the lamb make thee?
No shit Sherlock. Have I ever said otherwise. You can be offensive about all the straw men that you want but you forget yourself that while a deal is in our interests, it is also in Ireland's interest. It is also in your interest.
Enlightened self-interest should ensure a deal can be reached. You could see in the body language of both parties on Monday that while a deal wasn't reached yet both sides were disappointed and want to move on, they both want a deal.
Your nonchalance is false bravado that the real grown ups don't have.
And yet you have no clue as to how deal making actually works.
If it is so easy why don't we have an agreement yet?
Hint: It's not typing down the text which is the problem.
When the stars threw down their spears
And watered heaven with their tears:
Did he smile his work to see?
Did he who made the lamb make thee?
We haven't got an agreement yet because we haven't reached the deadline yet. Compromises always happen at five minutes to midnight or later.
The fact is that actually you can see now both parties working on getting an agreement. I'll be amazed if "sufficient progress" isn't agreed this month.
The outlines of an agreement are there already on this first stage
Cash: The UK will of course honour her obligations, spread over as they come due in the decades to come rather than in one lump sum.
Citizens rights: Will be reciprocated and honoured.
Ireland: Already in fact agreed for what is preferred, what is being disputed currently is the language on "Scenario C" (is the fallback if the best and second-best case scenarios don't transpire). Expect something about "regulatory equivalence" to be fudged for everyone to agree to.
Dear Randy, even if you wold copy and paste the entire body of EU Law into British law and made it a capital offense to even think about changing it unilaterally, on 23.01 of March 29, 2019 you would be in violation of so many laws that you'd still not have practical access to the single market.
The acquis is not a panacea that brings into being all that is needed to live by it. For starters none of your British institutes would be recognized by any EU body for the simple reason that their equivalency can't legally be established before you are out.
Congratulations America
On economic news manufacturing output has now increased for the last six months in a row.
The last time that happened was in 1996-97:
https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/econo...ries/k27y/diop
And the trade deficit for the first ten months of 2017 is £22bn, down from £35bn in the same period in 2016:
https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/natio...ries/ikbj/mret
Well, now that you mention it; we usually like deals that mean you do as we say. And it seems like you are. So, good for you for finally understanding these talks aren't really negotiations.
Congratulations America
Deal made, talks progressing to next stage: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42277040
"One day, we shall die. All the other days, we shall live."
So, erm, moving forward, apparently people born in the NI will still be able to apply for Irish passports and therefore get the benefits of EU membership that goes with.
People born elsewhere in the UK won't.
Great...
Please consider for just one minute the people throughout the UK who wanted to remain and continue to be angry and upset with what's going on.
Have you done that? Mustered enough empathy? Can you manage that?
Now you might just be able to grasp why for many people this feels just a little unfair.
Yes I have done. Also don't forget that I personally was in favour of EU citizenship, I loved the idea of being able to travel freely across Europe and I hope a sensible path is worked out to see that continue.
But I don't see why this feels unfair. Ireland has had a special relationship with the UK that predates the EEC. It predates WWII. Those born in Ulster being able to get British and Irish citizenship is not new and is not related to Brexit. It is not related to today's deal. That's like complaining that the French still have EU citizenship rights. It's not "moving forward" its a change, it is simply the status quo continuing and why shouldn't it? Should we seek to deprive those born their of their birthright that has nothing to do with us?
Yeah, you tell them! Take back control!
(Which basically means: Roll over and cave in to pretty much all demands by the EU, leaving you in a worse position than you started out with - no say in regulations but the requirement to uphold them nonetheless)
When the stars threw down their spears
And watered heaven with their tears:
Did he smile his work to see?
Did he who made the lamb make thee?
We'll see. Of course Hazir had been telling me for 15 years prior to the referendum that outside the Eurozone Britain had no say in the regulations anyway. "Will be decided by the Eurozone and then implemented for all" was a phrase said countless times.
This deal seems to be getting met with positive responses from the right kind of people and fury by the kind of people I wouldn't want to touch with a bargepole so that's good.
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We already told you that your opinion on who creates the regulations is hogwash and bristling with willful ignorance.
You regularly stated that "you were overruled" or somesuch crap. I showed you proof that you're a moron, parroting some idiotic party line in that regard.
When the stars threw down their spears
And watered heaven with their tears:
Did he smile his work to see?
Did he who made the lamb make thee?
"Compromises"
It's hilarious how we've gone from "go whistle" to "The UK will of course honour her obligations", when mere months ago there were apparently no obligations, only bargaining chips.Cash: The UK will of course honour her obligations, spread over as they come due in the decades to come rather than in one lump sum.
Sadly, FoM for Brits living in Europe looks uncertain atm.Citizens rights: Will be reciprocated and honoured.
There will be no fudging. None of the real stakeholders--EU and esp. RoI, NI, DUP--will put up with any fudging. May was counting on that strategy earlier, for the failed deal.Ireland: Already in fact agreed for what is preferred, what is being disputed currently is the language on "Scenario C" (is the fallback if the best and second-best case scenarios don't transpire). Expect something about "regulatory equivalence" to be fudged for everyone to agree to.
I like the agreement. Essentially sets NI up for continued SM & CU participation similar to today's level, meaning the UK will either have to embrace maximum devolution and accept a sea border with Ireland, or continue its participation in SM & CU and see its entire trade policy constrained by the EU for the foreseeable future. If the UK grants autonomy on trade matters to NI, you can be sure Scotland and Wales will be interested in getting similar autonomy for themselves.
To summarize phase 1, after resisting or trying to ignore reality every step of the way, the UK has finally come to terms with that reality. The govt. did British citizens a huge disservice with its persistent incompetence but, now that they've woken up, there's going to be a lot more certainty. The extreme scenarios--revocation of art 50, no deal Hard Brexit--are both much less likely. The long transition period gives businesses and ordinary citizens a lot more breathing room and hope. I'll be able to visit a few more times without any hassle and get my fill of musicals.
So, all in all, a positive end to the week. However, the reputational damage suffered by the UK over the course of phase 1--and esp. in the past couple of weeks--can't be overstated. Being exposed as a sloppy, incompetent and, above all, untrustworthy negotiating partner is not good. But I expect things to be a little better for the next few months.
"One day, we shall die. All the other days, we shall live."
Also very glad to see progress on the deal with Japan:
https://www.ft.com/content/b48e4f3a-...9-c64b1c09b482
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-j...-idUSKBN1E21BT
Hope there'll be some meaningful progress in the negotiations with Mercosur.
"One day, we shall die. All the other days, we shall live."