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[GoldenToffee]

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Ethel, classic old-school name. I'd be astounded if more than 10 girls were given that name in the last 10 years in the UK outside of those called it in memory of a former family member.

 

[Bilko]

Ethel, classic old-school name. I'd be astounded if more than 10 girls were given that name in the last 10 years in the UK outside of those called it in memory of a former family member.

Ethel

 

[JimmyJeffers]

In dictatorships, for sure. In democracies, the people have sold us out.

Agree to an extent but choices have largely become limited to fascists or which ever party can beat the fascists.
Think there’s been too much political posturing and an unwillingness to tackle real problems across the majority of mainstream political parties for decades.

 

[verreauxi]

Bit of good news for a change.
Found out today one of my mates has been awarded an OBE

OBE for dad who ran life-saving defibrillator campaign after son's death

Mark King, whose 12-year-old son Oliver died following a cardiac arrest, is made an OBE.

www.bbc.co.uk

Feel like a proud dad
Man's a 'kin legend, massive blue too

Good on him! And nice to read some good news today!

 

[Drico]

Agree to an extent but choices have largely become limited to fascists or which ever party can beat the fascists.
Think there’s been too much political posturing and an unwillingness to tackle real problems across the majority of mainstream political parties for decades.

That lack of choice is what the people demand, though. In representative democracy, the politicians come from the people. The reason fascism is one of the choices is purely because many people are fascist. I agree that democracy is deeply flawed. But it reflects the will of the people at least up to the point a fascist or authoritarian can take power and refashion the system to eliminate choice. Hungary is a classic example. But let's not fool ourselves. Orban is very much the choice of Hungarians. Even today.

 

[Rob17896]

How is this even possible with standards being what they are these days.

And how many trips and holidays can a retired person afford a year @Eggs

Standards? Cash first these days. Look at the most recent Boeing incidents and the background to that.

 

[summerisle]

That lack of choice is what the people demand, though. In representative democracy, the politicians come from the people. The reason fascism is one of the choices is purely because many people are fascist. I agree that democracy is deeply flawed. But it reflects the will of the people at least up to the point a fascist or authoritarian can take power and refashion the system to eliminate choice. Hungary is a classic example. But let's not fool ourselves. Orban is very much the choice of Hungarians. Even today.

For a start, this type of antediluvian nonsense should be binned, together with rest of the ludicrous corrupt patronage of the 'honours' system.

 

[Drico]

For a start, this type of antediluvian nonsense should be binned, together with rest of the ludicrous corrupt patronage of the 'honours' system.

Agreed - but the subjects love it.

In the end, people, in general, get what they deserve.

 

[Bryan+]

For a start, this type of antediluvian nonsense should be binned, together with rest of the ludicrous corrupt patronage of the 'honours' system.

See sausage fingers is barely holding on to life there

 

[summerisle]

Agreed - but the subjects love it.

In the end, people, in general, get what they deserve.

Do they though ? What possible relevance has this nonsense to the general population ? It's only the elites who perpetuate this fol de rol, people don't love it, but there is no way for us to change it.

 

[Rita_Poon]

"Fol-de-rol" refers to nonsense, trivial things, or elaborate, but ultimately meaningless, procedures. It can describe anything from silly talk to unnecessary rituals or decorations. It can also refer to a nonsensical refrain in some old songs.

 

[KaiserEFC]

I know it’s not the right thing to do, but have recently found myself engaging less in political and environmental matters. Political leaders the world over have sold us all out.

I’m the same mate. I live in ignorance now. Emigrated to NZ and I couldn’t tell you who the PM/president whichever they have is or which political party is in power. My life hasn’t changed in the slightest.

 

[Mr. White]

There is nothing wrong with a bit of pomp and circumstance. Occasions like this make for a great show, especially when the RAF join in.

Nobody is forced to watch it. But many do still enjoy it, so it remains relevant and will continue.

 

[JimmyJeffers]

Emigrated to NZ and I couldn’t tell you who the PM/president whichever they have is or which political party is in power.

It’s Sam Allardyce I believe.

 

[KaiserEFC]

It’s Sam Allardyce I believe.

Better than Benitez I suppose but he’s no first term Martinez