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The Perplexities of Brexit From a Cockney Point of View

Sovrinty’s a grand ole gent, But sovrinty don’t pay the rent. I got six kids’ moufs to feed. Sqeezin’ stones don’t make ‘em bleed. Theresa gal sure went and blew it, But oo blimmin’ else is there to ’ do it? Oo else is there to clear the fog? Wot’s your take, mate? That toff, Reese-Mogg? Oo ever duzzit, do it fast! ‘ow long’s this Brexit lark to last? A glossary of terms for the protection and benefit of young learners of English soverinty - sovereignty don’t (third person singular present tense - doesn’t ole – old gent - gentleman maufs – mouths squeezin’, goin’, - -ing ‘em – them gal – girl oo - who blimmin’ - expletive filling word like bloody, damn, etc. toff - a sometimes derisive term for member of the upper class from a non-member of that class's point of view duzzit - does it ‘ow - how

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Date: 11/16/2018 7:40:00 AM
Very cleverly penned Julian and I understood e dry word lol , sadly I think this farce will continue to run, the brits voted for it, now they don't want it:-( hugs Jan xx
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