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I don't think you got the gist of my message. I meant throwing them out was a dynamic move! I reckon the result was a mess, but you can't call the government stagnant!
Once again
Im disgusted with our entire parliamentary system, that doesnt just include the labour government.
So what would you do to improve it?
MPs aren't that bad, balddog, and I'd defend the 1st past the post system that elects them. All we ever hear about are the coorrupt ones: most of them are genuinely public spirited, I reckon, even if we disagree wth them on specific details. Proof? well, a hell of a lot of MPs are excellent lawyers by trade... they take a massive pay cut to do what they do. Even Tony Blair is on a relatively small amount - far less than his wife earns. SO it can't just be greed, corruption, etc.
What democratic alternative do you have in mind?
She probably doesn't exert any real power but there would be no point in having a queen who didn't have the ability to exert power. Powerful monarchies are like nuclear weapons. Its a case of having them but not using them.
Hmmmmmmmm..
Money is not the only source of corruption in this world. Power is even more of a motivator.
Capt Slog, I dont know....I honestly cannot think of a way to rejuvinate the political system in this country without the political equivalent of colonic irrigation, just flush out all the shit.
The current crop of politicians are all the same. Theyre all lawyers, theyre all practically related, not through family but in their business interests and their historical links. Most of them have been in politics for decades..Even when they get fired they just move into a different position or different party.
We need a whole new set of politicians in this country. Sack the current lot and bar them from ever practicing politics again, then start the whole process off again..We will have another couple of hundred years before the flaws in the system start showing up again.
I don't think it neccessary to get rid of the ceremony, thats just a bit of fun and doesn't contribute to the actual democratic processes. However I agree on the lords and bishops. Quite frankly Labour's reforms have left the upper house in a mess. I think we should have a fully elected senate instead of the current halfway house.
The monarchy provides us with the stability with no political system can offer. 50 years experience can only be gained over 50 years, and I am certain that the advice received from the Queen will by 1000 times more use than that supplied by a politician. She has no axe to grind (other than a Royalist one <IMG SRC="wink.gif" border="0" ALT="icon">)
With regards politicians, public good my arse. POWER, influence, greed how many other motivators do they have?
They will happily stab each other in the back inorder to react the next rung on the ladder. WHat makes you think they treat us any different?
Look at the sleaze allegations over the past few years, jobs for your mates, donate a million and we'll protect you from our advertising ban, cash for questions, Asil Nadir etc etc ad nauseum.
How many <STRONG>poor</STRONG> politicians are there?
My thoughts exactly. Politicians get where they are because they want the power. Therefore they are greedy (show me a politician who didn't want the power and I'll show you a liar). Monarchs get the job whether they want it or not, so they are not influenced by their own greed.
I think most politicians do genuinely want to make the world a better place, it is a shame if you don't agree....
Well, they have everything, why would they want more?
Well actually... yes! Who do you think came up with the Prince's trust and the Duke of Edinburgh's award? How many charities have royal patrons? The royal family have done more for charitable organisations in this country than any celebrity you care to name. Interestingly, the Queen is well known for going around turning off lights and recycling things. Why? To save money, of course. Are these the actions of an uncaring, ostentatious bunch of rich spongers? Absolutely not.
IMHO, the royals do earn the money they get. It's not as if they sit on their arses all day sipping tea. Whether you consider charity work to be earning a living is another matter...
Define the royals "work" please and illustrate how it benefits anyone....
Not even said in sarcasm <IMG SRC="wink.gif" border="0" ALT="icon">
How about the money they attract to the country through tourism alone. The charities they support, and publicicse. Then there are the official engagements, all of which help to attract investment in Britain.
I'm not saying that the Beckhams should have their wages capped, but I can't see how you can complain about the royals, whilst simulataneously accepting the Beckhams extravagant lifestyle.
Absolute bollocks, what serious company is going to invest in Britain because some toff in a crown had a little chat with them!
The Beckhams are a stage above the royals, they earn their money through a wage dictated by the capitalist labour market. The royals are a product of the old feudal landed elite, they are an affront to modern civilization........
The royal family is ultimately financially positive. If money is your only reason to hate the royals, then you must accept that they bring more money into the country then they use.
Since when did you do any cost accounting concerning the royal family?
The oppurtunity cost of the royal families assets must be quite enormous, far more than any imagined benefits they bring......