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 Badger11  Beckenham 11 Oct 18 2.03pm |
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Originally posted by Cucking Funt
I think it's more important that we have a proper, written Constitution. Now, more than ever, the individual citizen needs protection from the ever-increasing encroachment of the State. I'm happy to see that under a much-reduced constitutional monarchy which is what it'll be after HM croaks anyway. Agreed. I would also make freedom of speech a cornerstone of the constitution as the Americans have done. It would give us problems but rather that than the constant eroding that is going on now.
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 Hrolf The Ganger 11 Oct 18 2.46pm |
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Originally posted by Cucking Funt
I think it's more important that we have a proper, written Constitution. Now, more than ever, the individual citizen needs protection from the ever-increasing encroachment of the State. I'm happy to see that under a much-reduced constitutional monarchy which is what it'll be after HM croaks anyway. Would it really stop the deep state doing what they please?
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 Cucking Funt Clapham on the Back 11 Oct 18 3.05pm |
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It's a step in the right direction.
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| Joe Bloggs Nr Norwich 11 Oct 18 5.25pm |
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I would rule out all politicians for President.....we should never go that low and find someone universally liked....Houston we have a problem!!! Bill Turnball-Jimmy Cricket - Piers bleedin Morgan- Joe Hart- Ian Botham- Jimmy Krankie-- FxxK Nose.
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| steeleye20 Croydon 11 Oct 18 6.57pm |
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The voters, who I have no time for, cannot have it all ways. They were offered, through a referendum, a chance to amend the system so they would be more accurately represented in Parliament. But they voted to retain the first past the post system. Tough titty voters, you get what you 'voted' for.
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| Stirlingsays 11 Oct 18 6.59pm |
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Originally posted by steeleye20
The voters, who I have no time for, cannot have it all ways. They were offered, through a referendum, a chance to amend the system so they would be more accurately represented in Parliament. But they voted to retain the first past the post system. Tough titty voters, you get what you 'voted' for.
Ok.....so why have you been moaning like feck about Brexit?
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| the.universal 11 Oct 18 7.01pm |
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Originally posted by Cucking Funt
I think it's more important that we have a proper, written Constitution. Now, more than ever, the individual citizen needs protection from the ever-increasing encroachment of the State. I'm happy to see that under a much-reduced constitutional monarchy which is what it'll be after HM croaks anyway. Good luck with writing a constitution that is relevant in every detail, in perpetuity. Or just don’t bother. What do you see as the benefits? I think the risks are pretty clear from the regular slaughter of innocents across the pond.
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| the.universal 11 Oct 18 7.04pm |
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Originally posted by Badger11
Agreed. I would also make freedom of speech a cornerstone of the constitution as the Americans have done. It would give us problems but rather that than the constant eroding that is going on now. It will always be down to interpretation though, even if written. Does America have a better track record on free speech than Britain? I’d argue not.
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| Stirlingsays 11 Oct 18 7.09pm |
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Originally posted by the.universal
Good luck with writing a constitution that is relevant in every detail, in perpetuity. Or just don’t bother. What do you see as the benefits? I think the risks are pretty clear from the regular slaughter of innocents across the pond.
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| steeleye20 Croydon 11 Oct 18 7.09pm |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
Ok.....so why have you been moaning like feck about Brexit? Because I don't agree with referendums at all. I have no moral objection to disregarding the result of them either. The government is elected to govern IMO.
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| Stirlingsays 11 Oct 18 7.09pm |
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Originally posted by the.universal
It will always be down to interpretation though, even if written. Does America have a better track record on free speech than Britain? I’d argue not. Explain.
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| Stirlingsays 11 Oct 18 7.11pm |
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Originally posted by steeleye20
Because I don't agree with referendums at all. I have no moral objection to disregarding the result of them either. The government is elected to govern IMO. But a referendum is first past the post as well and you have just argued that people have to accept those results. Live your own arguments. The government that was elected decided to have a referendum.....it was governing.....you can't pick and choose. Edited by Stirlingsays (11 Oct 2018 7.13pm)
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