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Post by Rednwhitenblue on Oct 2, 2022 6:40:58 GMT
Truss told him he can't go to COP. That's gotta hurt after all he's done for environmental issues. She's obviously going to row back on our commitments. Remember Boris big fanfare less than a year ago? www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63105522It’s absolutely bonkers. Standard for a climate change denying idiot like Truss. Imagine being told what to do by an idiot like Truss, that's gotta sting! |
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Post by mrcoke on Oct 7, 2022 16:28:18 GMT
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Post by wannabee on Oct 7, 2022 20:50:04 GMT
Never mind it's all about Sovereignty not the Economy 🤣 |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Oct 7, 2022 20:58:17 GMT
It’s absolutely bonkers. Standard for a climate change denying idiot like Truss. Imagine being told what to do by an idiot like Truss, that's gotta sting! You’re essentially being told what to do by Truss |
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Post by mrcoke on Dec 4, 2022 10:24:54 GMT
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Post by werrington on Dec 4, 2022 10:33:27 GMT
Another event costing millions/billions No money in the coffers for anything else though apparently especially for those trying to make ends meet in this horrific cost of living crisis It’s immoral and in reality an absolute disgrace |
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Post by yeokel on Dec 4, 2022 10:34:16 GMT
I’d be happier if we weren’t the “centre of world attention” and remained in the shadows for a decade while we fix things in this country.
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Post by Seymour Beaver on Dec 4, 2022 10:36:47 GMT
You say that as though attention seeking is a good thing. |
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Post by raythesailor on Dec 4, 2022 10:37:22 GMT
Another event costing millions/billions No money in the coffers for anything else though apparently especially for those trying to make ends meet It’s immoral and in reality an absolute disgrace The media will come out with the usual crap” It will bring millions of pounds into the economy.” Dont see much financial change in my cash in the bank. |
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Post by thevoid on Dec 4, 2022 10:58:57 GMT
Another event costing millions/billions No money in the coffers for anything else though apparently especially for those trying to make ends meet It’s immoral and in reality an absolute disgrace The media will come out with the usual crap” It will bring millions of pounds into the economy.” Dont see much financial change in my cash in the bank. Extra day off work I suppose |
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Post by mrcoke on Mar 30, 2023 9:31:13 GMT
Our head of state was making jokes with the leaders of Germany last night and in a few minutes will take the unprecedented action of speaking to the German parliament. www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-65118773King Charles III is actually more German than British in terms of his heritage. |
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Post by Foster on Mar 30, 2023 13:31:41 GMT
Our head of state was making jokes with the leaders of Germany last night and in a few minutes will take the unprecedented action of speaking to the German parliament. www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-65118773King Charles III is actually more German than British in terms of his heritage. So much better than the shit we have in government. He actually seems likable and is clearly respected. |
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Post by Veritas on Mar 30, 2023 14:00:56 GMT
Our head of state was making jokes with the leaders of Germany last night and in a few minutes will take the unprecedented action of speaking to the German parliament. www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-65118773King Charles III is actually more German than British in terms of his heritage. So much better than the shit we have in government. He actually seems likable and is clearly respected. I never voted for him |
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Post by mrcoke on Jun 16, 2023 14:37:19 GMT
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Post by foghornsgleghorn on Jun 17, 2023 21:49:44 GMT
What was the point of spending all that money on the fly past today?
Fine if it had happened at the Coronation as originally intended, but considering the talk of reining in costs this just seemed like an unnecessary indulgence.
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Post by PotteringThrough on Jun 17, 2023 21:55:10 GMT
What was the point of spending all that money on the fly past today? Fine if it had happened at the Coronation as originally intended, but considering the talk of reining in costs this just seemed like an unnecessary indulgence. Looked good… It’s only money, can’t take it with you… |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jun 17, 2023 22:09:09 GMT
What was the point of spending all that money on the fly past today? Fine if it had happened at the Coronation as originally intended, but considering the talk of reining in costs this just seemed like an unnecessary indulgence. Don’t they always have a fly past for trooping the colour? If you’re trying to make out it’s a waste of money I think you need to look at the government and how much they’re wasting, it’ll make your eyes bleed |
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Post by Veritas on Jun 17, 2023 22:48:01 GMT
What was the point of spending all that money on the fly past today? Fine if it had happened at the Coronation as originally intended, but considering the talk of reining in costs this just seemed like an unnecessary indulgence. Don’t they always have a fly past for trooping the colour? If you’re trying to make out it’s a waste of money I think you need to look at the government and how much they’re wasting, it’ll make your eyes bleed The argument being this might be a waste of money but others are wasting even more! |
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Post by thevoid on Jun 18, 2023 7:25:02 GMT
Should have just taken him Wetherspoons for a bit of lunch.
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Post by salopstick on Jun 18, 2023 13:23:09 GMT
What was the point of spending all that money on the fly past today? Fine if it had happened at the Coronation as originally intended, but considering the talk of reining in costs this just seemed like an unnecessary indulgence. I think the money spent on ex MPs ministers and PMs is a far more waste of money |
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Post by mrcoke on Jun 18, 2023 14:25:35 GMT
I watched every minute of the Trooping The Colour and thoroughly enjoyed it. Great free entertainment! I was most impressed by the cut-away articles on the armed forces and their families and their dedication to defending this country and sacrifices they have made for us. It was "their day" and high point of their careers. There were lots of interviews with the spectators that included many from all over the world. One Australian family said they had planned their whole visit to the UK around yesterday's event. Clearly a huge amount of foreign revenue was accrued, as was the case with the Coronation: www.visitbritain.org/millions-plan-domestic-break-coronation-weekend-bringing-estimated-ps12-billion-economic-boostIt terms of the cost, it was pointed out that the UK is one of the few countries in the world that does not have a "national day" and the official birthday of the monarch is this countries national day. So if we didn't have a monarch how much would we spend on a National Day? Just like having a President instead of a monarch, a lot of the costs, such as parades, bands, and security, would equally apply. The US and French governments spend huge amounts on celebrating 4th July and Bastille Day. One of the joys of yesterday was there was hardly a politician in sight, although the camera did cut to Sunak and his family sat in the crowd. |
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Post by Gawa on Jun 18, 2023 15:23:06 GMT
I watched every minute of the Trooping The Colour and thoroughly enjoyed it. Great free entertainment! I was most impressed by the cut-away articles on the armed forces and their families and their dedication to defending this country and sacrifices they have made for us. It was "their day" and high point of their careers. There were lots of interviews with the spectators that included many from all over the world. One Australian family said they had planned their whole visit to the UK around yesterday's event. Clearly a huge amount of foreign revenue was accrued, as was the case with the Coronation: www.visitbritain.org/millions-plan-domestic-break-coronation-weekend-bringing-estimated-ps12-billion-economic-boostIt terms of the cost, it was pointed out that the UK is one of the few countries in the world that does not have a "national day" and the official birthday of the monarch is this countries national day. So if we didn't have a monarch how much would we spend on a National Day? Just like having a President instead of a monarch, a lot of the costs, such as parades, bands, and security, would equally apply. The US and French governments spend huge amounts on celebrating 4th July and Bastille Day. One of the joys of yesterday was there was hardly a politician in sight, although the camera did cut to Sunak and his family sat in the crowd. Glad you enjoyed the day MrCoke. Didn't give it any time myself but happy to see others enjoying it. I don't personally see the armed forces as heroes of mine that made sacrafices for myself. But can appreciate they made sacrifices for government's gone by doing both good and in some cases dirty work too. While they're my own personal views, I hope people like yourself who celebrate such things had a great day. And the same goes to family and friends of armed forces too. |
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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Jun 18, 2023 15:30:59 GMT
I watched every minute of the Trooping The Colour and thoroughly enjoyed it. Great free entertainment! I was most impressed by the cut-away articles on the armed forces and their families and their dedication to defending this country and sacrifices they have made for us. It was "their day" and high point of their careers. There were lots of interviews with the spectators that included many from all over the world. One Australian family said they had planned their whole visit to the UK around yesterday's event. Clearly a huge amount of foreign revenue was accrued, as was the case with the Coronation: www.visitbritain.org/millions-plan-domestic-break-coronation-weekend-bringing-estimated-ps12-billion-economic-boostIt terms of the cost, it was pointed out that the UK is one of the few countries in the world that does not have a "national day" and the official birthday of the monarch is this countries national day. So if we didn't have a monarch how much would we spend on a National Day? Just like having a President instead of a monarch, a lot of the costs, such as parades, bands, and security, would equally apply. The US and French governments spend huge amounts on celebrating 4th July and Bastille Day. One of the joys of yesterday was there was hardly a politician in sight, although the camera did cut to Sunak and his family sat in the crowd. Wouldn't be cheaper and less demeaning to have Pandas? At the very least the Royal Family could be funded on a subscription basis - those that are into that sort of thing could contribute and the rest of us can get on living our lives as citizens rather than subjects and ignore the ridiculous medieval charade. |
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Post by raythesailor on Jun 18, 2023 16:45:01 GMT
I am sitting on the fence with regards to the Royals with Andrew and Harry trying to pull me off, but I must admit that I watched and enjoyed the spectacle of the trouping.
Charlie and family.com seem to be quietly re establishing themselves.
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Post by mrcoke on Jun 18, 2023 17:22:12 GMT
I watched every minute of the Trooping The Colour and thoroughly enjoyed it. Great free entertainment! I was most impressed by the cut-away articles on the armed forces and their families and their dedication to defending this country and sacrifices they have made for us. It was "their day" and high point of their careers. There were lots of interviews with the spectators that included many from all over the world. One Australian family said they had planned their whole visit to the UK around yesterday's event. Clearly a huge amount of foreign revenue was accrued, as was the case with the Coronation: www.visitbritain.org/millions-plan-domestic-break-coronation-weekend-bringing-estimated-ps12-billion-economic-boostIt terms of the cost, it was pointed out that the UK is one of the few countries in the world that does not have a "national day" and the official birthday of the monarch is this countries national day. So if we didn't have a monarch how much would we spend on a National Day? Just like having a President instead of a monarch, a lot of the costs, such as parades, bands, and security, would equally apply. The US and French governments spend huge amounts on celebrating 4th July and Bastille Day. One of the joys of yesterday was there was hardly a politician in sight, although the camera did cut to Sunak and his family sat in the crowd. Wouldn't be cheaper and less demeaning to have Pandas? At the very least the Royal Family could be funded on a subscription basis - those that are into that sort of thing could contribute and the rest of us can get on living our lives as citizens rather than subjects and ignore the ridiculous medieval charade. Yes it might be cheaper but somehow I don't think pandas would be very effective patrons of scores of charities the royals do, or wonderful life changing organizations like the Duke of Edinburgh Award or Prince's Trust. Or patronising scores of cultural and environmental organizations. Or being a point of leadership for the Commonwealth. They do a brilliant job keeping politicians out of heading such organizations. Our royal heritage is a lot older than medieval times, maybe you should have posted "dark ages" charade? But in actual fact the royals keep up with the times and Charles for example was an environmentalist long before any politicians jumped on the band wagon. The monarchy generates huge income for this country and provides a huge amount of employment. On balance I don't believe it actually costs the country a penny. |
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jun 18, 2023 17:45:50 GMT
That was my old boss showing him around the NYMR, needless to say he's been receiving a bit of stick. He runs a tight ship on that railway as he did here and having HRH there gives the whole heritage sector a much greater profile. Back in the day Diana and him travelled on the footplate of one of the engines here. More visits please. |
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Post by mrcoke on Jun 18, 2023 19:01:09 GMT
That was my old boss showing him around the NYMR, needless to say he's been receiving a bit of stick. He runs a tight ship on that railway as he did here and having HRH there gives the whole heritage sector a much greater profile. Back in the day Diana and him travelled on the footplate of one of the engines here. More visits please. Chris Price seems a good bloke who has contributed a lot to this country. Being ex services I imagine he will have got on well with the King who has flown aircraft, captained ships, excellent horseman, etc. When I met Charles I was hugely impressed. Well briefed, showed genuine interest, and asked probing questions. I can well understand why people who know him are very loyal to him. He will make an excellent king. |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jun 18, 2023 19:07:12 GMT
I am sitting on the fence with regards to the Royals with Andrew and Harry trying to pull me off, but I must admit that I watched and enjoyed the spectacle of the trouping. Charlie and family.com seem to be quietly re establishing themselves. The days of you being pulled off by Andrew are surely long gone Raymondo |
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jun 18, 2023 19:29:08 GMT
That was my old boss showing him around the NYMR, needless to say he's been receiving a bit of stick. He runs a tight ship on that railway as he did here and having HRH there gives the whole heritage sector a much greater profile. Back in the day Diana and him travelled on the footplate of one of the engines here. More visits please. Chris Price seems a good bloke who has contributed a lot to this country. Being ex services I imagine he will have got on well with the King who has flown aircraft, captained ships, excellent horseman, etc. When I met Charles I was hugely impressed. Well briefed, showed genuine interest, and asked probing questions. I can well understand why people who know him are very loyal to him. He will make an excellent king. He's alright is Chris. Only person to visit me in Aberystwyth hospital back in 2015 on the day he accepted the job of Gen manager at the NYMR and was leaving us. I've fired to his driving quite a few times, always good for a laugh. I think the RAF served him well. |
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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Jun 19, 2023 7:43:14 GMT
Wouldn't be cheaper and less demeaning to have Pandas? At the very least the Royal Family could be funded on a subscription basis - those that are into that sort of thing could contribute and the rest of us can get on living our lives as citizens rather than subjects and ignore the ridiculous medieval charade. Yes it might be cheaper but somehow I don't think pandas would be very effective patrons of scores of charities the royals do, or wonderful life changing organizations like the Duke of Edinburgh Award or Prince's Trust. Or patronising scores of cultural and environmental organizations. Or being a point of leadership for the Commonwealth. They do a brilliant job keeping politicians out of heading such organizations. Our royal heritage is a lot older than medieval times, maybe you should have posted "dark ages" charade? But in actual fact the royals keep up with the times and Charles for example was an environmentalist long before any politicians jumped on the band wagon. The monarchy generates huge income for this country and provides a huge amount of employment. On balance I don't believe it actually costs the country a penny. I just don't understand why you are so dead set on leaving the EU because of the sovereignty issue and at the same time happy with living in what in effect is a feudal society. For me genuine "sovereignty" is sovereignty of the individual - being an equal among equals, not the subject of an unelected monarch. Whether the monarchy is a net contributor or a drain on the public purse is irrelevant to me and I'm not going to accept being a subject because the Royal family are a great tourist attraction - it's a ridiculous reason to use as a justification for subservience. For me your post Brexit vision of the UK is awful - Brexit has achieved nothing in terms of empowering the people of the UK and any "sovereignty" gained as a result has just been handed over to institutions over which we have no more control than we did when we were in the EU. If you were genuinely interested in "sovereignty" you'd be questioning the suitability of the hereditary principle as a mechanism for choosing the head of state not telling us subjects to just look at the lovely costumes and forget about the fact you are a second class citizen in your own country. The whole thing is a ridiculous pantomime where you don't even have the option not to buy a ticket. |
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