Poor Liz
Sep 24th 2010, 7:39 am
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Poor Liz
Desperate times at the Palace.
The Queen has been refused a poverty grant.
http://news.uk.msn.com/uk/articles.a...ntid=154756396
The Queen has been refused a poverty grant.
http://news.uk.msn.com/uk/articles.a...ntid=154756396
Sep 24th 2010, 8:39 am
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Re: Poor Liz
Why do the words 'piss' and 'taking' spring to mind?
If you or I complained that we couldn't afford to heat all our houses, we would be told pdq that we should sell a couple.
If you or I complained that we couldn't afford to heat all our houses, we would be told pdq that we should sell a couple.
Sep 24th 2010, 9:10 am
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Re: Poor Liz
"The Queen was reportedly refused an anti-poverty grant to help heat her palaces because Whitehall officials feared it would cause a public relations backlash."
Anyone else get bored of lazy journalism?
Anyone else get bored of lazy journalism?
Sep 24th 2010, 11:32 am
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Re: Poor Liz
It's good that in the UK this kind of thing is discussed. I wonder if the bills at other heads of states residences are discussed as openly.
Anyone in America know whether the utility bills at The White House or Camp David are being subsidised?
How about France? Are the Élysée Palace, the Fort de Bregançon, the Hôtel de Marigny, the Château de Rambouillet, the Domaine National de Marly and the Domaine de Souzy-la-Briche paid for out of the president's private money or by the state?
Anyone in America know whether the utility bills at The White House or Camp David are being subsidised?
How about France? Are the Élysée Palace, the Fort de Bregançon, the Hôtel de Marigny, the Château de Rambouillet, the Domaine National de Marly and the Domaine de Souzy-la-Briche paid for out of the president's private money or by the state?
Sep 24th 2010, 2:12 pm
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Re: Poor Liz
It's good that in the UK this kind of thing is discussed. I wonder if the bills at other heads of states residences are discussed as openly.
Anyone in America know whether the utility bills at The White House or Camp David are being subsidised?
How about France? Are the Élysée Palace, the Fort de Bregançon, the Hôtel de Marigny, the Château de Rambouillet, the Domaine National de Marly and the Domaine de Souzy-la-Briche paid for out of the president's private money or by the state?
Anyone in America know whether the utility bills at The White House or Camp David are being subsidised?
How about France? Are the Élysée Palace, the Fort de Bregançon, the Hôtel de Marigny, the Château de Rambouillet, the Domaine National de Marly and the Domaine de Souzy-la-Briche paid for out of the president's private money or by the state?
Our Monarchy is unelected, obviously, and has the power of life or death over its people. Having said that, I don’t know whether the Americans or French are any better off,
We nearly had an elected ‘president’ in Blair, he almost had as much power, and how many of our people did he send to their deaths in foreign deserts?
If Liz gets a bit short to pay the bills for that enormous palace, I’m quite prepared to chip in a few bob to help her out.
Sep 24th 2010, 2:13 pm
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Re: Poor Liz
The presidents of the US and France are elected for a short time in office and don’t own their palaces. These places belong to the People.
Our Monarchy is unelected, obviously, and has the power of life or death over its people. Having said that, I don’t know whether the Americans or French are any better off,
We nearly had an elected ‘president’ in Blair, he almost had as much power, and how many of our people did he send to their deaths in foreign deserts?
If Liz gets a bit short to pay the bills for that enormous palace, I’m quite prepared to chip in a few bob to help her out.
Our Monarchy is unelected, obviously, and has the power of life or death over its people. Having said that, I don’t know whether the Americans or French are any better off,
We nearly had an elected ‘president’ in Blair, he almost had as much power, and how many of our people did he send to their deaths in foreign deserts?
If Liz gets a bit short to pay the bills for that enormous palace, I’m quite prepared to chip in a few bob to help her out.
Sep 24th 2010, 2:28 pm
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Re: Poor Liz
It’s a bit complicated Matt, but certain acts of treason don’t need a court of law, I’ve forgotten the exact details, but they can lead straight to the Tower of London. There’s also a Naval law that has never been repealed, which still carries an automatic death sentence. The abolition act doesn’t cover those offences.
Sep 24th 2010, 2:44 pm
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It’s a bit complicated Matt, but certain acts of treason don’t need a court of law, I’ve forgotten the exact details, but they can lead straight to the Tower of London. There’s also a Naval law that has never been repealed, which still carries an automatic death sentence. The abolition act doesn’t cover those offences.
Its a bit like the myth of the water down the plug hole, widely taught, often spoken of as cannon, but basically bollocks.
Sep 24th 2010, 3:07 pm
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I think the point under discussion is more worthy than a tangent about whether you can still be executed in the UK for certain acts of treason.
Basically, I prefer Liz to Blair, and I would help her with her electric bill. I wouldn’t help Blair pay his, although I don’t suppose he will ever need to ask me.
Basically, I prefer Liz to Blair, and I would help her with her electric bill. I wouldn’t help Blair pay his, although I don’t suppose he will ever need to ask me.
Sep 24th 2010, 3:09 pm
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Re: Poor Liz
I think the point under discussion is more worthy than a tangent about whether you can still be executed in the UK for certain acts of treason.
Basically, I prefer Liz to Blair, and I would help her with her electric bill. I wouldn’t help Blair pay his, although I don’t suppose he will ever need to ask me.
Basically, I prefer Liz to Blair, and I would help her with her electric bill. I wouldn’t help Blair pay his, although I don’t suppose he will ever need to ask me.
Sep 24th 2010, 3:24 pm
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Re: Poor Liz
The presidents of the US and France are elected for a short time in office and don’t own their palaces. These places belong to the People.
Our Monarchy is unelected, obviously, and has the power of life or death over its people. Having said that, I don’t know whether the Americans or French are any better off,
We nearly had an elected ‘president’ in Blair, he almost had as much power, and how many of our people did he send to their deaths in foreign deserts?
If Liz gets a bit short to pay the bills for that enormous palace, I’m quite prepared to chip in a few bob to help her out.
Our Monarchy is unelected, obviously, and has the power of life or death over its people. Having said that, I don’t know whether the Americans or French are any better off,
We nearly had an elected ‘president’ in Blair, he almost had as much power, and how many of our people did he send to their deaths in foreign deserts?
If Liz gets a bit short to pay the bills for that enormous palace, I’m quite prepared to chip in a few bob to help her out.
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Sep 24th 2010, 5:53 pm
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Re: Poor Liz
I think the point under discussion is more worthy than a tangent about whether you can still be executed in the UK for certain acts of treason.
Basically, I prefer Liz to Blair, and I would help her with her electric bill. I wouldn’t help Blair pay his, although I don’t suppose he will ever need to ask me.
Basically, I prefer Liz to Blair, and I would help her with her electric bill. I wouldn’t help Blair pay his, although I don’t suppose he will ever need to ask me.
Come to think of it, that would save her a fortune on the wages bill as well.
Sep 24th 2010, 6:47 pm
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Re: Poor Liz
In a discussion between Royalists and Republicans, I really don’t know what side I’m on. I consider myself a Liberal, but that doesn’t help. What do we do, replace the Queen with Ken Livingstone? Or Boris? Thank God Blair’s out the way, that would be the ultimate nightmare.
The trouble with people who knock the Monarchy is that they can’t suggest a feasible alternative. Democracy would suggest leaving it to the Sun and Mail readers, who would they vote in?
Whoever Murdoch wanted, would be the answer. Let’s pay the lady’s electric bill and keep the savages at bay for a bit longer. They’ll climb over the walls soon enough.
The trouble with people who knock the Monarchy is that they can’t suggest a feasible alternative. Democracy would suggest leaving it to the Sun and Mail readers, who would they vote in?
Whoever Murdoch wanted, would be the answer. Let’s pay the lady’s electric bill and keep the savages at bay for a bit longer. They’ll climb over the walls soon enough.
Sep 25th 2010, 12:08 am
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In a discussion between Royalists and Republicans, I really don’t know what side I’m on. I consider myself a Liberal, but that doesn’t help. What do we do, replace the Queen with Ken Livingstone? Or Boris? Thank God Blair’s out the way, that would be the ultimate nightmare.
The trouble with people who knock the Monarchy is that they can’t suggest a feasible alternative. Democracy would suggest leaving it to the Sun and Mail readers, who would they vote in?
Whoever Murdoch wanted, would be the answer. Let’s pay the lady’s electric bill and keep the savages at bay for a bit longer. They’ll climb over the walls soon enough.
The trouble with people who knock the Monarchy is that they can’t suggest a feasible alternative. Democracy would suggest leaving it to the Sun and Mail readers, who would they vote in?
Whoever Murdoch wanted, would be the answer. Let’s pay the lady’s electric bill and keep the savages at bay for a bit longer. They’ll climb over the walls soon enough.
Sep 25th 2010, 6:55 am
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Re: Poor Liz
Would anyone like to explain to me how on earth that could EVER happen?