bigbadbob Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 21 minutes ago, ramit said: Lets settle for both missing the other's sarcasm then. Come On You Rams indeed I didn't miss yours. Up the ramps ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstand Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 28 minutes ago, G STAR RAM said: Ok, understand the irony angle now. So if you are aware of why elections are held, do you not think the citizens should have a bit more say in deciding the people that hold the positions of power in the EU? Never voted for the Queen and would probably vote to scrap the monarchy. Didnt vote for Dominic Cummings, I've never know any Government adviser that has been elected, but I did vote for his boss who I was aware would use advisers. £135 million profit every year in tourism. Independent ambassadors for the country for trade. Highlighting, helping charities. Video calling nurses around the world during a pandemic. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8311971/amp/Queen-joins-Prince-Charles-Kate-Middleton-Prince-William-speak-nurses.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, cstand said: £135 million profit every year in tourism. Independent ambassadors for the country for trade. Highlighting, helping charities. Video calling nurses around the world during a pandemic. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8311971/amp/Queen-joins-Prince-Charles-Kate-Middleton-Prince-William-speak-nurses.html Tourism is the only reason I would keep them. All the other things you list can be done by anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 1 minute ago, G STAR RAM said: Tourism is the only reason I would keep them. All the other things you list can be done by anyone. How are they elected and how do they obtain their powers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramit Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstand Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 20 minutes ago, AndyinLiverpool said: How are they elected and how do they obtain their powers? What super powers do they possess. https://www.statista.com/statistics/863893/support-for-the-monarchy-in-britain-by-age/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 50 minutes ago, G STAR RAM said: So if you are aware of why elections are held, do you not think the citizens should have a bit more say in deciding the people that hold the positions of power in the EU? Who do you consider as the unelected EU representatives in positions of power? I mean, the MEPs are all elected. Who are you talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstand Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, SchtivePesley said: Who do you consider as the unelected EU representatives in positions of power? I mean, the MEPs are all elected. Who are you talking about? You do realise you are having another JHB moment again.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstand Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 29 minutes ago, G STAR RAM said: Tourism is the only reason I would keep them. All the other things you list can be done by anyone. All the other things can be done by anyone but not as good as the royal family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 10 minutes ago, SchtivePesley said: Who do you consider as the unelected EU representatives in positions of power? I mean, the MEPs are all elected. Who are you talking about? The European Commission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 33 minutes ago, AndyinLiverpool said: How are they elected and how do they obtain their powers? Who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 6 minutes ago, cstand said: All the other things can be done by others but not as good as the royal family. There is nothing to back this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstand Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 10 minutes ago, G STAR RAM said: There is nothing to back this up. Because the Royal family are independent whereas other people can be accused of political bias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1of4 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 2 hours ago, G STAR RAM said: Ok, understand the irony angle now. So if you are aware of why elections are held, do you not think the citizens should have a bit more say in deciding the people that hold the positions of power in the EU? Never voted for the Queen and would probably vote to scrap the monarchy. Didnt vote for Dominic Cummings, I've never know any Government adviser that has been elected, but I did vote for his boss who I was aware would use advisers. If you voted for Johnson, do you live in his Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency or are you a member of the Conservative Party? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Moving away from our political divides for a minute, I'm sure this news will cross party lines and unite us against this sinister move towards George Orwell's 1984. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/fbi-browsing-history-government-senate-patriot-act-amendment-a9514941.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, 1of4 said: If you voted for Johnson, do you live in his Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency or are you a member of the Conservative Party? No and no. Sure you know what I meant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1of4 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 10 minutes ago, G STAR RAM said: No and no. Sure you know what I meant. So the person who holds the most powerful position in our government. Got put there on the say so of a small percentage of the nation. And you claim the EU is undemocratic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 2 hours ago, cstand said: All the other things can be done by anyone but not as good as the royal family. A bit like haemophilia then. The royal family are pretty good at carrying that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 47 minutes ago, 1of4 said: So the person who holds the most powerful position in our government. Got put there on the say so of a small percentage of the nation. And you claim the EU is undemocratic. Yes the two are really comparable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariotofmyown Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 I for one I'm glad we are out of the EU. It's full of unelected MEPs that were voted in. Finally, we will be free to trade with who we want. Enough of all that unelected red tape. The country is this article is how the UK will turn out hopefully. It's called democracy! https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/15/us-coronavirus-meat-packing-plants-food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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