Calls for new EU Referendum?

THE HISTORY OF ENGLAND PODCAST VOTES

Calls were heard from all  over the political spectrum today to pull back from the brink as this influential community entered the lists. A little late. But hey, better late than never.

The results of the poll shocked political leaders, though Johnson, Cameron nor Corbyn felt able to comment. It sent a clear message - 56% said remain; just 14% voted to leave. 

30% sadly made some inappropriate comment, with an unhealthy degree of interest by foreign listeners over the weakness of the pound and the resulting benefits for foreign visitors. There was no comment from the Palace on whether or not the suggestion to reclaim the throne of France was under serious consideration.  

The History of England Podcast community is a group of people who eat cake and listen to the Podcast while doing something dull - ironing, cycling, commuting, walking. Or as effective cure for insomnia. 

 

Comments

[Roger J]

The most telling statistic were the number of inappropriate answers!

[The History of England]

well quite. I'mm not angry, just disappointed...

[Ginny Bilz]

Are you considering all of the comments outside of "Leave" and "Stay" to be inappropriate? Because I found the ones you listed to be quite amusing/interesting. Or were there ones that were actually offensive? Personally, I voted for the one about Leaving the Roman Empire, but maybe that's because I just finished the History of the Roman Empire and am currently enjoying a visit with the Byzantines.

[The History of England]

Ginny, I have to say that I saw the opportunity for a gag and so took it...yes, actually the comments were all very interesting. You are listening to Robin Pierson correct? he's very good...

[Karen]

We are stunned in the US that the generation with the closest connection to WWII voted to leave. I wish you luck and can only hope parliament hops in to change things. Wish us luck in November to defeat the Great Cheeto.

[The History of England]

Stunned would seem to cover it! Good luck indeed with the Great Cheeto, I have confidence!

[Karen]

How's your confidence now? Oh my god.

[The History of England]

As you say. Oh My God.

[Konstantin Pogorelov]

i think that sometimes polls of public opinion do not accurately predict the result of actual voting, because anonymity provides voters the opportunity to vote according to their true inclination, whereas the open forums are subject to pressure from opinion activists. In other words, I am suggesting that a reverse psychological response to ideological censorship might be a factor. All of you Trump haters are facing the reality that people quietly went and voted for Trump because for six months you were yelling your heads off about what horrible people they are unless they loudly and eloquently express the common opinion trends you all espouse, and my amusement grows every day as your unquenchable tears fill the media space and your tantrums escalate in detachement from objectivity.

[The History of England]

Yes Konstantin, we are indeed besides ourselves. It feels very similar to the pain of Brexit. I like the term Remoaners, amongst whom I count myself...

[Konstantin Pogorelov]

My apologies for being petty. I do like this podcast very much.

[The History of England]

Oh I think you are entitled Konstantin! And thanks...