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  One American on International Politics

  by milligal in

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  it seems the entire world feels that americans are not only ignorant of international events but also void of any sense regarding their own politics.

  after reading one spicey thread on the topic of our apparent unwitting density i had a couple things to say.

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  digderidoo

  I have read before that the Queen retains the legal power to dissolve Parliament and to appoint the Prime Minister, even if that power has not been used for a very long time, and that such a procedure would be extremely irregular at this time.

  You are right to a point.

  The Queen only has the power to dissolve Parliament at 1) it's request or 2) if it decides to extend it's period of office. The latter i believe happened in Australia in the 70's. The Australian government decided to bring in legislation to extend it's time in power and the Queen stepped in. I cannot remember the details but i'm sure the info is out there.

  She only appoints the Prime Minister at the request of Parliament. It is not her decision.

  Paul
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  For those that don't know me.....

  by digderidoo in

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  i have known many previous incarnations.

  i walked the earth as nostradamus, uther pendragon, count cagliostro and rodrigo borgia, although not in that order.

  i speak seventeen languages, i have played darts with the dalai lama and shared my sleeping bag with rasputin, albert einstein, lawrence of arabia and george formby.

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  digderidoo

  I have known many previous incarnations. And some? I walked the earth as Nostradamus, Uther Pendragon, Count Cagliostro and Rodrigo Borgia, although not in that order. I speak seventeen languages, I have played darts with the Dalai Lama and shared my sleeping bag with Rasputin, Albert Einstein, Lawrence of Arabia and George Formby. I was worshipped as a god by an East Acton cargo cult and once scaled Everest in a smoking jacket and plus fours to win a bet with Oscar Wilde. I travelled to Venus in the company of George Adamski, reinvented the ocarina and was burned in effergy by The Chiswick Townswomens Guild. I am also an expert swordsman, a gourmet chef, a world traveller, poet, painter, stigmatist, lifestyle guru to the gurus and hater of Bud Abbot. I can open a tin of sardines with my teeth, strike a Swan Vesta on my chin, rope steers, drive a steam locomotive and hum all the words to the works of Jesus Jones without becoming confused or breaking down in tears. I won a first at Oxford, squandered three fortunes, made love to a thousand women, imbibed strange drugs, sold my soul for Rock 'n' Roll, almost pipped Einstein for the Nobel Prize, i've been banned from every Chinese noodle parlour in West London, I am The Greatest Man That Has Ever Lived.

  Paul
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  Do black Americans claim Obama as one of their own?

  by digderidoo in

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  i was watching an interview with a black american recently about barrack obama.

  interestlingly he said that black americans find it hard to claim him as one of their own.

  he said that black people would much prefer to have someone who is from the stereotypical upbringing of a black american to be the presidential candidate.

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  Ms McDucket,

  Those quotes you have given about John Taylor are representative of a number of people in the tory party. Please don't think that those right wing tory views represent the general population. As for John Taylor, i don't like the guy. But only because he has the attitude of well if he can do it, so can others. He has done little to help those from less priveleged backgrounds. He is one of those guys who when he reaches the top pulls the ladder away in not helping others climb it. A bit like M.Thatcher, you would have thought being the first female prime minister that she would help other women to achieve what she did, when in fact she did nothing.

  Paul
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  One American on International Politics

  by milligal in

  1. jw
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  it seems the entire world feels that americans are not only ignorant of international events but also void of any sense regarding their own politics.

  after reading one spicey thread on the topic of our apparent unwitting density i had a couple things to say.

  (parental discretion advised for political incorrectness):.

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  digderidoo

  digderidoo- your condemnation of my criticism is irony in it's purest form. YOU are the one who is more than happy to criticize my country. Don't like it so much when the table is turned eh?

  You can turn the table and criticise my country all you like. Chances are i would agree with you. I don't like the royals, but i think they serve a purpose, mainly tourism. They pay for themselves in bringing tourists into this country, which in turn adds $$$ to the economy.

  But you defend your country by attacking the weaknesses of anothers which was my point. IMO that is a weak stance.

  Paul
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  Hi everyone! im also a newbie here.

  by dhand in

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  hi everyone, thought it was time to say hi after nearly a year lurking on this site!!

  abit about me... i was born into the jw's and have been baptised for about 15yrs and was appointed as an ms about a year ago.

  i have been a die hard jw for the last few years, but because of the arrogant and unloving attitude of certain 'spirit appointed' men within the cong and circuit i began to wounder if what i had really was 'the truth' and caused me to do some digging on some of the fundamental teachings.

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  digderidoo

  Hello and welcome to the board.

  Sometimes it can be easier to be df'd or da'd but that would bring a whole new set of problems. For me it took about 3 or 4 years to fade away properly, so i know where you're coming from on that one.

  Paul
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  Do black Americans claim Obama as one of their own?

  by digderidoo in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i was watching an interview with a black american recently about barrack obama.

  interestlingly he said that black americans find it hard to claim him as one of their own.

  he said that black people would much prefer to have someone who is from the stereotypical upbringing of a black american to be the presidential candidate.

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  digderidoo

  I apologise in advance if this is an old issue for Americans. But for me, living on this side of the pond, it's not something that gets mentioned much.

  Paul
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  Do black Americans claim Obama as one of their own?

  by digderidoo in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i was watching an interview with a black american recently about barrack obama.

  interestlingly he said that black americans find it hard to claim him as one of their own.

  he said that black people would much prefer to have someone who is from the stereotypical upbringing of a black american to be the presidential candidate.

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  digderidoo

  I was watching an interview with a black American recently about Barrack Obama. Interestlingly he said that black Americans find it hard to claim him as one of their own. He said that black people would much prefer to have someone who is from the stereotypical upbringing of a black American to be the presidential candidate. He went on that because he is mixed race and that his father was African rather than American, that he doesn't really represent black Americans.

  I can see the guys line of argument but i wondered how black Americans felt about this, especially in light of Jesse Jacksons gaffe that he'd "like to cut his nuts off". I must admit i laughed hard at that one, i'm sure i could see a smurk on his face when he apologised.

  But do black Americans feel that Obama represents them. I'm pretty sure that most are pleased to see this possibility of a black president, but on the other side is there a feeling of maybe resentment that he is not from the typical black family.

  Paul
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  One American on International Politics

  by milligal in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  it seems the entire world feels that americans are not only ignorant of international events but also void of any sense regarding their own politics.

  after reading one spicey thread on the topic of our apparent unwitting density i had a couple things to say.

  (parental discretion advised for political incorrectness):.

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  digderidoo

  Several posters on this thread are from the UK. I am a big fan of Britain, and when I think about you I think of the good things you've added to our society. I DO NOT TYPICALLY dwell on the fact that you have a royal family that does nothing but suck your money dry and monopolize your national treasures-half of which your country is not able to even see or enjoy because they are off limits in the Queens 12 castles (or however many she owns). I've been to Buckingham Palace and I have to tell you I have never seen such debauchery along the lines of disrespect for the economy and culture of the country.

  The royal family does more than suck our money dry, it also sucks the dollars from all the American tourists that come over here because they think royals are so great

  Trying to pick on another countries faults is always a weak line to take in defending your own.

  Paul
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  One American on International Politics

  by milligal in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  it seems the entire world feels that americans are not only ignorant of international events but also void of any sense regarding their own politics.

  after reading one spicey thread on the topic of our apparent unwitting density i had a couple things to say.

  (parental discretion advised for political incorrectness):.

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  digderidoo

  America has done a lot for the entire world to the point where you feel your economy depends upon us.

  1) Half of Europes economy depended on America for the very reason that you stated in your first post. You conquered it to form your empire!

  2) Using the fact our economy depends on yours is hardly something to brag about in todays conditions.

  Paul
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  Help! My parents are addicted to this site!

  by SuperApostateGirl in

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  hey all,.

  just thought i'd check out all the hoopla with this site.since i can't phone home without my parents being on here and talking to me at the same time.. anyone elses parents huge apostates?

  i keep telling my mom my dad she write a book on jw's,all he needs are some good typing skills and he'd be off.. i am wondering if anyone knows about any support groups for addicted computer users?

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  digderidoo

  hello and welcome

  Paul