Two Sides

Brexit has split the nation.

"We're leaving Europe."

"You mean cutting our ties?"

"Well yes, cutting our ties,

getting out, no more free movement,

no more European Court of Justice,

no more customs union.

You know that sort of malarkey."

"So no more French beans?

No more Belgian chocolate AND BEER?

No more bratwurst?

No more Turrón?

No more herring?

No more palacinky pancakes?

No more goulash?

No more Štruklji?

No more Pierogi?

No more Banitsa?"

"Is that all you think about, your stomach?"

"Of course not, I was thinking of ordering

a new Alfa Romeo and booking a trip to

Malta".

"So what's stopping you?"

"Well if we are leaving surely that means

they won't let us have their goods

 or let us in?

"Don't be so silly, who do you think

is going to buy all that trash from them?"

"Ah, Ok. Never thought of it that way,

so nothing will change and we can still

get carbonara, börek , Schnitzel....

"Stop! It's not all about food you know."

"Oh, Ok. Soooo what is it about then?

Reliving the glory of Agincourt?

Revenge on the Germans for two world wars?

Kicking the Spanish up the butt over Gibraltar?"

"NO! not at all. It's to stop the rot, the erosion

of our sovereignty and a Franco/Germanic led

federation from stealing our freedom."

"Gosh you take matters all too seriously!

Calm down and have another beer!"

 

09/02/19

Author's Note

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Bring it on I say. Far too much propaganda. Far too many with vested interests. The people voted and I believe in democracy. Your lines, typical of some of the rubbish being spouted. Oh, no disrespect intended John. Your lines are a clever look at the conversation generated in many households. There is a divide, I have to agree with that.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A definite divide in this household. I am a Brexiteer and my partner is a staunch remainer but if I ask her to explain she can't or won't. I am clear about my reasons. Anyway there are many who simply do not understand either side of the argument and it seems the establishment are trying to circumvent the democratic process.

[Chris Shaw]

There's certainly a stitch up going on to prevent it from happening. All Brexiteers in this household otherwise the cook would be withdrawing her labour :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Now that is just mean! At least you did not threaten additional sanctions lol!

[Chris Shaw]

I educated them all first though, so they they weren't concerned that the big issue was about roaming charges :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Wise, very wise.

[andrew mitchell]

A clever write John opening a can of worms. I’m looking forward with interest what the ramifications will be in the long run. Will it be just icing on the cake covering something maybe rotten? Time will tell and many will learn from the outcomes.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

As a Brexit supporter I am looking longer term. As with any divorce there will be years of pain until we begin to get back on our own feet. Many thanks Andrew.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is why sometimes war comes...or just a taking over of a country...because people tend to be asleep at the switch...partying...worrying about all the really small stuff.. we get snuck up upon...like the whole Trojan horse incident.
j.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

On the other side of the coin we also get lead over the cliff top like lemmings because we never look before we leap and let our complacency allow others to determine our futures. But you are of course right Jacob, we do focus too much on the trivial detail, in this case, the short term pain, rather than the long term gain. Many thank yous.