And all the excuses start coming in. Yes, the people didn't understand what was good for the oligarchs and aristocrats was good for the people too, of course.
You know, I used to think arstechnica was an objective, non-political news source. The more I read it, I can't help but see the tremendous Liberal bias they apply to nearly every story not having to do with hardware.
This article is no different. The article paints a rather doom and gloom picture of the exit, only presenting one side of the argument; the perilous choice Britain's have made to leave the EU. Which is interesting that other articles I've read (from some of the same news sources) tend to be either more positive, or more objective:
This was a quick 10 minute search after reading the article and thinking I was only being presented a "pro-stay" angle. If I didn't know any better, I would have concluded this was the worst thing the UK was going to do and would have dire consequences. Turns out there's positive and negatives on both sides, but I was only presented one side.
Also, this only shows what people are searching for - it doesn't tell you what news articles they chose to read or determine if they truly understand what this is all about. Again, another myopic opinion delivered with a scant bit of evidence to prove a weak political point and an underhanded jab at the majority of Britain's saying their too stupid to understand the consequences.
> Also, this only shows what people are searching for
I think that's interesting in itself though. "What is Brexit" and "What happens if we leave the EU" are perfectly sensible questions to ask - before the poll. After the polls have closed, they become troubling.
I worry that there's been so much fear-mongering and posturing on both sides, that perhaps basic questions haven't actually been clearly answered.
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[ 3.7 ms ] story [ 19.9 ms ] threadThis article is no different. The article paints a rather doom and gloom picture of the exit, only presenting one side of the argument; the perilous choice Britain's have made to leave the EU. Which is interesting that other articles I've read (from some of the same news sources) tend to be either more positive, or more objective:
Greenland's PM talks of 'positive' results from EU exit - http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-21090048
Leave or Remain in the EU? The arguments for and against Brexit - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/16/leave-or-remain-i...
No regrets for Greenland since it became the only nation to quit Europe - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3489757/Proud-isle-f...
The UK's EU referendum: All you need to know - http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-32810887
This was a quick 10 minute search after reading the article and thinking I was only being presented a "pro-stay" angle. If I didn't know any better, I would have concluded this was the worst thing the UK was going to do and would have dire consequences. Turns out there's positive and negatives on both sides, but I was only presented one side.
Also, this only shows what people are searching for - it doesn't tell you what news articles they chose to read or determine if they truly understand what this is all about. Again, another myopic opinion delivered with a scant bit of evidence to prove a weak political point and an underhanded jab at the majority of Britain's saying their too stupid to understand the consequences.
I think that's interesting in itself though. "What is Brexit" and "What happens if we leave the EU" are perfectly sensible questions to ask - before the poll. After the polls have closed, they become troubling.
I worry that there's been so much fear-mongering and posturing on both sides, that perhaps basic questions haven't actually been clearly answered.