• hitmyspot@aussie.zone
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    1 month ago

    Lol, if only there was some way we could have some kind of agreement with close trading partners to not require customs checks.

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      1 month ago

      While correct and leaving was stupid.

      This is a worldwide competition. And as such has procedures to allow entry from non EU nations.

      So it really is the one place where Brexit stupidity should not have left the UK at a disadvantage.

      Clearly something went wrong. And if the articles claim that the UK was trying to communicate with EU customs and identify that fault is correct. And no other nation fell into this issue.

      It seems like this may not be a one-off issue. But instead, something that increases the burden to UK traders beyond even our own stupidity. To the point where we can’t even compete with other non EU nations within the EU.

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        1 month ago

        It is a one off issue for a country that wouldn’t have been a possibility if they hadn’t left the EU. They set themselves up for the chance of failure.

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          1 month ago

          Again I agree on principal.

          But this event does not look like that.

          This will look to outsiders, including those that voted Brexit in the UK (and a % that did not). Like the EU customs agency is punishing the UK for leaving,

          And while that is in no way good for the UK. It is exactly what UK and US right wing nutcases want.

          As it allows a pretty believable attack that the EU is no longer a vol entry organization. But one that will actually work to destroy the econ of anyone that leaves once they are a member.

          Come on, be honest with yourself. Looking at the right wing’s use of misinformation over the last decade or so. And the number of people believing it. I’m sure you can see how dangerous this can be. Accidental or intentional. It could be used to harm EU trade outside the EU.

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            1 month ago

            Lol for a cheese competition.

            Border checks are often slow. The EU didn’t sabotage. An individual agent likely made an error as an exception means it was not normal procedure.

            When you impose extra beurocracy on yourself, sometimes you get outcomes like this. It’s why some companies from the EU are reducing trade with the UK and why some UK companies are reducing trade with the EU.

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      1 month ago

      No! We need to form closer trade deals with a continent on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. So that instead of driving, we can fly or use a ship. Allowing for the weather of course.

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        1 month ago

        The great state of United kindgom is welcome to be part of this here US!

        No bullshit socialist for the poor! Only for the rich!

        Suck that EU

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      1 month ago

      Yea but that’s not the reality of today, alas.

      What is plain is that the EU customs and border officials failed to do their job properly. For a bloc that goes on and on about “the rule of law” they sure do know when to apply the rule of law.

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        1 month ago

        Yes, because uk border checks have all been perfect. No delays, no wasted goods, no skipping checks.

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            1 month ago

            Because you implied they were being selective in enforcement. So, comparison is applicable.

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              1 month ago

              It’s the article that my quote is from in the original reply. Not sure you’ve read it 🤔? Those are the facts from the linked story.

              Where have you plucked this “selective enforcement” nonsense from?