Things We Hate...Or at least Dislike VERY MUCH!! (Page 6 of 11)

Betty for me too but I would also add Brenda Lee, Mary Travers and Amy Sky.

Roger

Here's one for all the Scots on here:

Maggie from The Broons

Yes.  It should be teaching you the difference between being a "citizen" and a "subject."

Zing!

In America, we recognize that governments are instituted amongst and by the governed, for the benefit of the governed.  In England, it is it is Her Majesty's Government.  That is, the government is headed still by the Monarch.   Today it is symbolic, as they are a real democracy, but that does not change the view of the Divine Right of Kings to rule.  They are subjects to the crown.     We are citizens of our nation, and our government is subject to us.

We wrote a letter to them about that in 1776, expressing our displeasure. 

Actually Jerome. Our Monarchy has not actually had any diplomatic power since the late 1800's/early 1900's. And the government is subject to the population also, hence the Liberal Democrats, conservatives, Labour, Scottish Nationalist Party, British Nationalist Party, Welsh Nationalist Party and god knows how many others (Monster Raving Loony Party for one!).

There are Elections(National) every now and then - unfortunately i don't bother voting at the moment as i am in the military so no matter who i vote for my job remains the same and we get treat the same - and there a i think 4 yearly local elections.

These local elections win each party "seats" in the House Of Commons, whichever holds the majority of the seats, holds the power to say yes or no to any legislation put before them. However, it has been known on occassion for smaller parties to gang together against the majority seat holder. IE - Labour has 48 seats, Liberal Democrats have 16 and Conservatives have 34. If a bill is passed that could maybe win Labour the favour of the british public (especially in times of national election) then sometimes Lib Dem & Conservatives will vote "No" to the legislation put forward to them by Labour so that they out-vote them 50 to 48.

Its all a bit over my head really because they are all as bad as each other

If that were true in fact as well as theory our lives would be ever so much simpler.

- Zurf

Once again, we may not have "2nd amendment" but the government CAN NOT commit any unlawful act upon the people of Great Britain as the Police have more power than even the government. If our Prime Minister we to say tomorrow "Anyone who doesn't own a house will be shot" (Highly unlikely however) then the police would defend the public from this and the military (once again who have more power than the prime minister) would refuse it, which in essence would mean that the Prime Minister would, hypothetically, have to recruit a militia in order to try and follow through his order. However the British public would be able to defend themselves in light of such unlawful practices. Also, again to refer to my earlier post whereby i tried to explain to you that the Prime Minister does not actually hold any sole power as the House Of Commons and all of the representatives of the various parties for the consituents the length and breadth are the ones who actually hold the power as a collective. Individually the Prime Minister can not sign off on anything. Every little piece of government legislation (even what fragrance of air freshener to leave in the toilet) MUST be agreed to by a majority vote in the House Of Commons.

If the PM were to come up with some ridiculous plot to seize power by force there would be a vote of no confidence from within the House of Commons, he would be removed from his chair as Prime Minister and arrested. The Prime Minister's deputy would then stand in and an emergency election would be called and the British Public would then vote which party (and party leader) they want to have the most power in the country.

As a result WE are not subjects and, like i explained and you overlooked, we haven't been "subjects" since the end of the reign of Queen Victoria! The monarch is a figurehead that is only kept as it generates a massive amount of tourism income (Mainly from Americans funnily enough) who we pay from our Tax bills every year a percentage, in return the monarchy gets a ridiculous amount of privileges. The ONLY reason that our Prime Minister is not seen as the "Head of State" like the Queen is, is because we would lose Billions on tourism and we have the history of having a monarch. France always had monarchs but they were useless so got rid of them. Scotland used to have its own monarch but we killed her. You lot over USA have a President which works for you guys, same as we have a Prime Minister, difference is we make extra couple of Billion pound just by letting a few Posh people walk around saying "Ooh i would love some Cabernet Sauvignon" or whatever. Bloody clever marketing strategy i think. Might be useless but they generate a ridiculous amount of interest.

Now, IF we hadn't been so successful when our previous monarchs were in charge (IE - The British Empire) then we would have got rid of them when King James II was in charge and the British Public and Government were going to overthrow the Monarchy. The only reason he was kept in charge was because of the public relations he had forged with other countries which brought goods into the country - food mainly - and the fear that this supply chain would be broken if he were to be overthrown

Now in your country at the moment, your current president (Monkey Boy) is told what to do by zoo keepers feeding him banana's, and our former Prime Minister was Monkey Boy's Monkey Boy, which is just plain embarrassing!!

IM A GOOD PERSON ALWAYS READY TO HELP BUT I HATE WHEN FRIEND AND FAMILY TAKE ADVANTEGE AND ALL I WOULD LIKE IS FOR THEM TO SAY THANKS NOT ALWAYS BUT SOMETIMES,,,,,,,

ALSO IM A GYPSY GIRL AND I HATE WHEN PEOPLE SAY ALL KINDS OF BAD STUFF
ABOUT US WERE NOT ALL BAD ! JUST LIKE EVERY BODY ELS IN THIS WORLD!!!

YOU HAVE YOUR GOOD AND BAD ....ALSO I HATE BARR CHORDS LOL BEEN PLAYING 2 YEARS STILL CANT GET THEM DOWN..... ONLY BM IT SOUND O.K.

Wibble,
I expected you to understand this piece! without any explaination! As you give the impression you know your History!
But it seems your selective in only considering  your own!   Did you never take the time to read more about your Dads Irish History?  Especially now as you say your  Dad is a Irishman...  I am100% Irish!  So your sweeping statement is wrong!    My Dad was born in Liverpool of Irish Parents. But was raised in Dublin!
One snippet in your piece rattled me. quote! "And the fear that this supply chain  {Food] would be broken".  Brought back all my Famine history to me!
I suggest you read "The Mass Graves Of Ireland " 1845 to 1850!  and get a feeling for the" Pomposity Of the British Empire" and there destruction on my Little Island.   I suggest you also read up on you Scottish History as well. It will give you a much broader view on our world and its History!
I have family and friends stretching right across the globe and English Born and bred family members through marriage! Never had a problem with colour race or creed!
I hope now this Piece was concise enough for you Wibble!
So have a good Day!
Old Doll.

Hi UYK,
That first piece for Wibble i put there testing the waters! as that piece is instantantly recogniseable to anyone who has a fairly basic knowledge of world history! As an Irish famine piece...I dont skirt issues, i deal with them head on.

Your Right! I did not come to this site looking for History Lessons, Men or Love!
My love of music and guitar keeps me here. and nice people along the way are a bonus!
I do not hate anybody! Hate is to strong an emotion which causes dis-ease in the body! so i dont do hate!  I dislike "Well Educated " people with no etiquette!
But music is my love. So Wibble no more on this for me. "Thank You" But you are entitled to your opinion.  Ill finish on this!!

{C}When Irish Eyes are smiling, sure  {F}"tis like a morning {C}spring
{F}in the lilt of Irish {C}laughter, {A7}you can {D&}hear the Angels{G} sing
when{C} irish hearts are happy {C7}all the {F}world seems bright and {G}gay
{F}Sure when irish {C}eyes are {A7]smiling, they would {D}steal your {G7]heart  {C}away.
Slán

Old Doll.

And in case we have forgotten,   baseball is vastly superior to cricket.