I regret the way I voted.

[lulucappuccino]

After a long day reading Facebook (didn't announce on there that I'd voted out), colleagues talking and family (who do know how I voted) complaining, I really wish I'd voted to remain.

I read a few bullet point articles and felt swayed by the amount of money were were paying to the EU. But I feel as though I'd partly not researched enough and also believed the hype.

Seeing the pound falling and friends worried for their jobs etc, I feel as though I've done something really bad. In fact, I'm sure I have.

Does anyone else regret the way they voted, whichever way that was?

I'm not 'people' and I'm not throwing words around.

I've just named bullying where I saw it.

We live in a constitutional democracy. People are entitled to vote for any option on the ballot paper and not be hounded for it. Finis.

I have spent the whole of today seriously contemplating whether to move to the USA because of this result (I have a job that allows me a visa) but the thing that makes me hesitate is the possibility of President Trump. A few weeks ago I would have been lighthearted about the very idea. After today I am taking seriously that this is the climate of the world right now. God help us.

Loopy. Even without trump American politics is far more right wing. So if you are a lefty in afraid you won't like it there

What's done is done OP. 'Facts' can skewed to support an argument. Plus the EU is a complex institution and there are many misconceptions surrounding it. I'm kicking myself for being so complacent. It was a farce that this referendum even took place IMO. The political class underestimated the fury and disillusionment of the English/Welsh working class but I fear the less well off will pay the price.

I'm in Scotland, I was a yes voter and I think I would be again. Although the uncertainty over our future makes me think about what would of happened if Yes had won IndyRef, on reflection I think it would still be scary. Half my family is English but feel the Uk increasingly feels like only London and the SE, entirely alien to me. The conservatives don't represent me but I'm not sure the SNP really does either although I can't help but admire Nicola. Said it earlier with all political change, some will benefit, some really won't.

You are entirely misusing the word, entirely and it is childish.

I've been a staunch remain person. But I do feel for all of you who are regretting their vote. The choice was complex, there was so much misinformation and scare mongering and frankly this should never have just been blithely bought to the polls.

My nephew's wife is mixed race, as British as you or I OP. Today she experienced something that she never has before.

She was with her 2 DC (both under 5) walking down the street, and watched horrified as a middle-aged man berated a taxi driver saying 'have you not fucked off home yet, we've voted to get rid of you **s' he then turned to my family member and said 'and you love, and your 2 benefit sponging brats'. (btw they are not they on benefits, not that it makes any difference).

Yes. you should be very ashamed, you have given the awful far right racists the confidence to verbally abuse brown people in the street. Sickening that you and thousands like you have been so very careless exercising you democratic right. I would have more respect if you at least stood by your decision.

Apparently this is 'thing' and there is an official word for you and others now...

....Bregretters

You are entirely misusing the word, entirely and it is childish.

No.

....Bregretters

Ha. Remember when we all used to manage without a portmanteau for absolutely everything?

No, I'm not regretting my decision at all. I was on the fence, could see both sides, and wasn't sure which way to vote. Which is why I spent weeks reading up on all the pros and cons.
I eventually voted remain. Based on my knowledge, I thought it the better thing to do. People who say they regret how they voted annoy me. (Sorry.) At least if you vote have courage in your convictions..... you should vote as you believe in it! Not because you feel you should or whatever.

silverbirch sadly I experienced something similar today. I fear this result has given a legitimate voice to a particular culture.

pam I would be moving to Sanfrancisco

No sympathy but at least you admit how badly you've fucked up. Such an uneducated decision. Sadly our children's future has been destroyed by rash decisions mostly based on "immigration" or NHS funding.... of course that was bullshit. Are people that stupid to have believed that? Well done. Well done all of you. Look at what you have done to England as there is no Britain now, Scotland will be out asap. Hindsight is a wonderful thing but it is done now. My only sympathy is with people who face job loss now.

It's as though a whole bunch of so called "bregretters" are saying they were hypnotised Derren Brown Style into voting leave and have woken up to their senses today.

"Perhaps now we'll get a PM who doesn't hate the disabled"

Labelle are you suggesting that David Cameron 'hates disabled people'? You do remember, I hope, that he himself had a disabled child?

Did you think that voting was the same as liking something on Facebook?

This fucking country, seriously. Jesus fucking Christ. I honestly never imagined that having South African citizenship would be a positive thing but now I know better.

Loopy so sorry to hear something similar happened to you.

I genuinely think that some people thought it was a bit like voting in Britain's Got Talent. You just chose your favourite and there would be no repercussions.

"Perhaps now we'll get a PM who doesn't hate the disabled"

hmm - I wouldn't hold my breath - looking at some of the Conservatives that are members of leave it doesn't appear that disability empathy is high on the agenda - I would guess that things may get worse as many Brexiteers have been on the right of the Conservatives and favoured further privatisation of schools and the NHS. IDS (famed for the "fit to work" reviews of the disabled may come back into a new leave government

Yes. you should be very ashamed, you have given the awful far right racists the confidence to verbally abuse brown people in the street. Sickening that you and thousands like you have been so very careless exercising you democratic right. I would have more respect if you at least stood by your decision

And I totally agree with this. THIS is who you were standing beside when you voted Leave; you knew this and you did it anyway so fuck your buyer's remorse. You eagerly sucked the far right's cock in that polling booth so you don't get to be saddened by the outcome.

This isn't a real thread. Methinks OP is a Remainer mocking the Leavers who are now suddenly concerned for their children's future should've been yesterday

80sMum, did you miss all the cuts which have disproportionately affected the disabled. DC may have had a disabled son but he knew nothing about the realities of that. He could afford nannies, nurses etc day and night...not a luxury which most of us have.

*lulucappuccino please stop worrying, you were one vote, many many people wanted this.

I didn't vote leave, but i am sure we will survive this.

iisme re " I am truly frightened of where this might leave and utterly ashamed to be part of a country who voted to create this situation."

Do you really think that our country has 'created' this situation of not being happy being part of the EU and wanting to leave! You don't think crap government and the EU not doing a good job might not be more responsible??

This is how democracy works.

I voted remain, I am glad I did.

I find it really weird that so many people are so surprised that some of the UK population are so unhappy with their lot.

'I voted out. I was researching until the nth hour as I was unsure. I wanted to be totally utterly sure of my conviction. Today I feel sad. Sad for Cameron weirdly, sad that my vote has made so many sad, sad that 52% of the population are now apparently full of hatred, are racist, and thick, and mostly sad that far right wing parties are celebrating on our behalf. That's not why I voted.

However, it's day 1. I think in 5 years time we will be so relieved we did this.'

Maki The best post I have read in the last 12 hours which I can relate to. it

If the Remain campaign had won they wouldn't even speak of another referendum. Absolute BULLSHIT.

No, but the leavers would be.

More people did not vote to leave than voted to leave - as will be the case whenever there is a close result with the number who didn't vote being greater than the winning margin. Then there are the people who tried to vote but weren't registered.

There's no point berating anyone though - what's done is done and that is democracy.