tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120478390983403863.post5739720120895419465..comments2023-12-24T13:03:35.696+00:00Comments on Miserable Old Fart: Disrespectful Behaviour by Assembly MembersAlwyn ap Huwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06194724336424525283noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120478390983403863.post-45123645139298519872011-06-19T13:29:11.880+01:002011-06-19T13:29:11.880+01:00"Isn't it a little odd referencing an eve..."Isn't it a little odd referencing an event that took place over 360 years ago?"<br /><br />Not when the facts are not entirely correct, I would have thought that the first attempt at a republic would be of interest?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120478390983403863.post-76461949651880506902011-06-11T06:32:10.208+01:002011-06-11T06:32:10.208+01:00The BNP got 4,714 votes, or 3.1% of the total vote...The BNP got 4,714 votes, or 3.1% of the total vote, in South Wales West on May 5. By Anon 09:30's logic, those AMs that were elected should be working to kick the blacks out.Duncan Higgitthttp://the2013blog.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120478390983403863.post-22687954285807930092011-06-10T09:30:29.130+01:002011-06-10T09:30:29.130+01:00All those AMs who swear blindly that they will rep...All those AMs who swear blindly that they will represent the views of ALL their constituents and not just the minority (of their consituent population that is) that voted them in are lying buzztards then. About right I suppose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120478390983403863.post-26834978140830165552011-06-10T06:27:43.512+01:002011-06-10T06:27:43.512+01:00Isn't it a little odd referencing an event tha...Isn't it a little odd referencing an event that took place over 360 years ago?Duncan Higgitthttp://the2013blog.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120478390983403863.post-48936119197720951722011-06-10T04:30:13.435+01:002011-06-10T04:30:13.435+01:00With all due respect to John. King Charles Ist was...With all due respect to John. King Charles Ist was denied his legals rights of a free trial and was executed by a nasty cabal of religious fanatics who wanted to impose their Taliban style religion on England, Scotland, Wales and IrelandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120478390983403863.post-81710286239982851082011-06-08T19:04:23.275+01:002011-06-08T19:04:23.275+01:00With your permission, below is a rewritten comment...With your permission, below is a rewritten comment I posted elsewhere today:<br /><br />How exactly would the AMs who didn't attend have “represented their constituents” by being there? What benefits would that have brought people in Wales? Let’s drop this whole idea that AMs failed constituents. It’s a ceremony, and my Mum (rest her soul) taught me that most ceremonies are a waste of time - Duncan Higgitthttp://the2013blog.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120478390983403863.post-22151451089126849882011-06-08T11:46:42.928+01:002011-06-08T11:46:42.928+01:00John;
When have we ever been given the choice to ...John;<br /><br />When have we ever been given the choice to replace the Queen or any Monarch through a democratic Vote?<br /><br />But even if there was one and it was say 3:1 in favour of the monarchy. Under a democracy we would still have the right to argue for a republic.<br /><br />You don't stop campaigning when your party looses an election.<br /><br />But not according to you glynbeddauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09933352430631144936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120478390983403863.post-39822268775463971382011-06-08T11:27:20.242+01:002011-06-08T11:27:20.242+01:00John, the people of the UK have never had the oppo...John, the people of the UK have never had the opportunity of making an informed choice on this issue. The press and the media are owned and/or controlled by the ruling establishment elite. The monarchy is the central pillar which preserves that privileged elite. <br /><br />It’s not simply a matter of having a king or queen, there’s much more to it than that.<br /><br />England’s unwritten maen_tramgwyddnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120478390983403863.post-66317570896010029842011-06-08T10:34:00.232+01:002011-06-08T10:34:00.232+01:00John, following your argument ad absurdum a dictat...John, following your argument <i>ad absurdum</i> a dictator could argue that he was democratically elected because the people have chosen not to replace him. Without violence how does one remove a dictator or a monarch?<br /><br />I don't care if she remains queen of England, what's important to me is that she's rejected in Wales. A start has been made.Jac o' the North,https://www.blogger.com/profile/02032744625666336148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120478390983403863.post-12253088813708196842011-06-08T10:01:54.795+01:002011-06-08T10:01:54.795+01:00I used the term British as an understandable term,...I used the term British as an understandable term, he was executed for High Treason.<br /><br />... the important element of my comment remains ... <br /><br />"The Queen is our Head of State, and her position is democratic, it is democratic because the people of Britain have chosen not to replace her as Head of State."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037177825712467778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120478390983403863.post-23389314762176636532011-06-08T07:49:58.404+01:002011-06-08T07:49:58.404+01:00I am a Democrat so I accept the argument that most...I am a Democrat so I accept the argument that most people in the UK (and wales) are in favour of the Monarchy<br /><br />But being in a minority and republicans are a significant minority does not make you wrong.<br /><br />Nor does it mean you should be forced to swear allegiance to the Queen and her Heirs if you want to sit in one of the UK legislators (Accept N.I. and we all know why not glynbeddauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09933352430631144936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120478390983403863.post-17676358218915253172011-06-08T06:10:52.935+01:002011-06-08T06:10:52.935+01:00The Queen is our Head of State, and her position i...The Queen is our Head of State, and her position is democratic, it is democratic because the people of Britain have chosen not to replace her as Head of State.<br /><br />A reminder ... the British removed King Charles I at Whitehall on a scaffold in front of the Banqueting House, so we have the will if we choose, we choose not to at this time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037177825712467778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120478390983403863.post-14797340508114101612011-06-08T05:41:26.368+01:002011-06-08T05:41:26.368+01:00Rubbish!! Insulting an old woman is what you cons...Rubbish!! Insulting an old woman is what you consider 'respect'!!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09117510718604467580noreply@blogger.com