Quote Originally Posted by Burney View Post
Because the consequences of a 'yes' vote were obviously clearly defined, weren't they?

I would remind you that the same generation that voted 'Yes' in 1975 voted 'No' in 2016 in their droves because what they thought they'd voted for back then had turned into something else and they felt betrayed and cheated.

The notion that Leave voters didn't know what they were voting for but Remain voters did doesn't stand up to a moment's serious scrutiny, I'm afraid. Just because you think you're voting for the status quo doesn't mean that's what you're going to get.
That isnt strictly true, b. Our PRime Minister went through a round of negotiations with the EU and set out our future relationship. Added to the fact that we were already members itis fair to say there was a far clearer picture of what staying looked like than leaving. It is quite hard to argue against that.

THis doesn't translate into remain voters being one huge mass of clear-minded, rational EU lovers with a clear voice. But they knew what staying in the EU meant and still voted for it. Leave voters were presented with nothing in detail- horror stories on one side, bold promises on the other butno clear picture of how we would leave.

They still voted for it. I honestly thought it would put people off. I think a clearer picture of what departure looked like might have yielded a bigger leave vote.