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@JWestland
"Perception is reality" True that.
But not everyone chooses the same solution to this perception: Some are still Union members, and others go full UKIP.
"the realities of those that post on here are being adversely affected by the stresses of immigration."
Low wage immigration, according to some datasets, actually hurts immigrants more than UK born. (fact check UK)
On top of that immigrants are treated to a double whammy of xenophobia and being seen as second-class citizens that should just STFU now.
We are just here as money pots, remember? Once we serve our purpose, out!
I find it difficult to have a product conversation on politics even w/o calling names it seems people often don't have a super clear idea on why they voted out. Then once you understand the issue simple solutions win over. Cos Brexit is going to fix this all, right?
I live in a "working class" area of Belfast. Who gets most immigrants? Always lower income areas. Is this an issue? It depends. On the work, the area etc etc.
Where do the jobs go? Agricultural/meat packing jobs, mostly to immigrants in NI. Is this an issue? Depends, if the locals don't want to do them, but sometimes there's exploitation or undercutting going on.