Is Democracy Over-rated?

[Readie]

I think Mrs. Thatcher might have been better liked in the USA than Britain.

Ah yes, the Regan - Thatcher love in. You are probably right. We hated her.
I shudder at the memory.

John

 

[Readie]

No but it's hard not to sneak the occasional peak through the gaps between one's fingers - it's like a train wreck that you can see about to happen but you just can't stop yourself from looking.

Groan...if you must. Luckily I can't see France from Plymouth Hoe

 

[pbfoot]

Well, being a Yank in Oz, I am experiencing the real reason for the Colonies booting out the British form of government, it is not what I would refer to as democratic!

Disagree , I like the fact that a minority goverment can be chucked out in a parlimentary system , right now I'm priveledged to watch a 2 year election campaign to the south of me .

 

[N4521U]

Not entirely, we gave the colonies ( including your America) stable governing and democracy. Surely you jest.
The commonwealth have had their chances to 'boot out the British' Monarchy and chosen not to. That is because the PM's and Ministers would be relieved of their ability to pick our pockets with new taxes, taxes for nothing more than to fill the pockets of them in office
Blood is thicker than water Don't think blood has anything to do with it
John

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[N4521U]

Disagree , I like the fact that a minority goverment can be chucked out in a parlimentary system , right now I'm priveledged to watch a 2 year election campaign to the south of me .

And what about the PM being chucked out by a flaming out of control red head. And a rock singer managing the funding of a project worth millions, that blows out to nearly billions, and then is given another portfolio to Manage. Then she chucks out a policy introduced by a previous party that controlled illegal entry because it was introduced by the previous party and we end up with three boatloads in two days. Or doubles our contribution to a fund even the British ministers want no part of. How about we send our Carbon Tax Your way?????? Yes? Or better yet, we give you our red head!

 

[pbfoot]

And what about the PM being chucked out by a flaming out of control red head. And a rock singer managing the funding of a project worth millions, that blows out to nearly billions, and then is given another portfolio to Manage. Then she chucks out a policy introduced by a previous party that controlled illegal entry because it was introduced by the previous party and we end up with three boatloads in two days. Or doubles our contribution to a fund even the British ministers want no part of. How about we send our Carbon Tax Your way?????? Yes? Or better yet, we give you our red head!

sucks to be you,

 

[nuuumannn]

I'm getting off topic I think, nice debate though.

No, not at all; worth having, and regarding your comment about Thatcher and the Americans; so true!

That's it, John! Have I got news for you!

sucks to be you

 

[vikingBerserker]

LMAO

Deep thoughts by pb...............

 

[Readie]

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I'm completely serious with the points in my post.
There are stronger links between Britain and the Commonwealth than you seem to understand.
We squabble and sulk but, at the end of the day the Monachy and blood binds us together.
John

 

[N4521U]

I do understand,
That was My point.

 

[N4521U]

I do understand,
That was My point.

 

[michaelmaltby]

Outstanding commentary - for fun and insight. Science fiction can never be political, can it ..?

Niall Ferguson on 2021: The New Europe - WSJ.com

MM

 

[nuuumannn]

Nice one!

 

[pbfoot]

I'm completely serious with the points in my post.
There are stronger links between Britain and the Commonwealth than you seem to understand.
We squabble and sulk but, at the end of the day the Monachy and blood binds us together.
John

I disagree , yes we have the Queen on coins and stamps but thats about it

 

[Readie]

I disagree , yes we have the Queen on coins and stamps but thats about it

We still love the Commonwealth and despite your denials the vast of Commonwealth peoples love Blighty too.
After all, most of you have blood links to Albion.

John

 

[nuuumannn]

I disagree , yes we have the Queen on coins and stamps but thats about it

Canada is a constitutional Monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II as Head of State. That's is quite a bit more than a head on a coin and a couple of stamps.

 

[pbfoot]

Bet ya over 50% of the people here don't know that or care to

 

[Readie]

Bet ya over 50% of the people here don't know that or care to

We have had this conversation before Neil. As a country Canada is still bound to Britain. Whether the people want to be is another matter, which brings us nicely back to the thread...a democratic vote will allow the people of Canada to accept or reject being a constitutional monarchy.
I don't see any evidence of the rejection vote. Like the Australians you love to 'hate' us

John

 

[nuuumannn]

Bet ya over 50% of the people here don't know that or care to

I suspect you're exaggerating.

 

[pbfoot]

I suspect you're exaggerating.

In all truth I believe the number of 50% is very low, and Readie we ain't bound by @@@@ .There is

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