The Queen / The Monarchy

[Rusty Nails]

That's a strong argument
which questions the whole idea of democracy.

In this country it would depend on who could lie, exaggerate and bullsh*t most out of Boris or Farage.

 

[BoldonLad]

In this country it would depend on who could lie, exaggerate and bullsh*t most out of Boris or Farage.

That sounds a bit unfair to the other Politicians, implying their lying, exaggeration skills and bullsh*t skills are somehow inferior.

 

[C R]

That sounds a bit unfair to the other Politicians, implying their lying, exaggeration skills and bullsh*t skills are somehow inferior.

But they are.

 

[Rusty Nails]

That sounds a bit unfair to the other Politicians, implying their lying, exaggeration skills and bullsh*t skills are somehow inferior.

Despite my cynicism of politicians I believe most of them have some principles and desire to help the country, which sometimes gets hidden by their desire for power for themselves and the party.

Farage and Johnson have the advantage that they are not hindered by noble principles.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

In this country it would depend on who could lie, exaggerate and bullsh*t most out of Boris or Farage.

I would say Farage - he puts facts together and then draws out speculations that suit him far better than Boris
and then present then as facts in an effective manner
Boris tends to waffle his way to ideas rather than present the "facts" as clear unadulterated "truths" like Farage
AKA - Boris is too lazy to do the whole job

so Farage's bullshit is better for the morons to grasp hold of

 

[Rusty Nails]

so Farage's bullshit is better for the morons to grasp hold of

With a pint of beer and/or a fag in his hands to show the morons he's just a normal bloke, just like them.
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When in reality he wouldn't be seen dead with them in a pub other than as a photo opportunity.

 

[AndyRM]

Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal has been rejected.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy0glxd0gxko

What this means for Andrew remains to be seen.

 

[Beebo]

The King of Spain has taken a pounding in his visit to the flooded regions. Being pelted with rocks and mud.
Not sure it was a particularly fair to blame him, but I suppose they need a scapegoat.

 

[Ian H]

The King of Spain has taken a pounding in his visit to the flooded regions. Being pelted with rocks and mud.
Not sure it was a particularly fair to blame him, but I suppose they need a scapegoat.

I gather he's unpopular for various unrelated reasons, so this is probably just an outlet.

 

[Fab Foodie]

The King of Spain has taken a pounding in his visit to the flooded regions. Being pelted with rocks and mud.
Not sure it was a particularly fair to blame him, but I suppose they need a scapegoat.

I guess when the people are your subjects and allow you reign over them, it's not a bad idea to turn-up on time when said people and a part of your kingdom are in a bit of a parlous state....

 

[Psamathe]

... when the people are your subjects and allow you reign over them

Do they (the people) have a choice? *(as "allow" would suggest)

Ian

 

[icowden]

I guess when the people are your subjects and allow you reign over them,

I think perhaps that's the problem - that they have had too much reign..?
(I'll get my coat)