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rob, Sun 1 Apr 2001, 1:00)
I always asssumed that the reason no one wants to hold a referendum is that the British public couldn't be trusted to make the right decision.
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tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Wed 23 Jan 2013, 12:08,
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12 years ago)
That's not a legitimate argument I think.
You have to trust the people a little.
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PsychoChomp, Wed 23 Jan 2013, 12:12,
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have the referendum, but ensure it's not binding
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Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 23 Jan 2013, 12:13,
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Oh yeah sure, but I don't think any of them really do.
I mean, do you?
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tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Wed 23 Jan 2013, 12:13,
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I don't.
The mob are fucking morons.
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Kroney, Wed 23 Jan 2013, 12:14,
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ITV didn't even trust them to make the correct decision voting on a singing contest.
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tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Wed 23 Jan 2013, 12:17,
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Yeah I do.
I think it's arguable that Referenda are better than elections because you can ignore the problems about locations and swings and shit.
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PsychoChomp, Wed 23 Jan 2013, 12:17,
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I guess it depends how well it is run as well.
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tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Wed 23 Jan 2013, 12:20,
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And how well funded each side is.
I think they should have a fixed budget for both sides of the debate.
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PsychoChomp, Wed 23 Jan 2013, 12:21,
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