#1Jan 14th, 2010
If we're going to ruled by someone with delusions of grandeur I say bring in a real pro...
Bring Back the Queen
If we're going to ruled by someone with delusions of grandeur I say bring in a real pro...
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#2
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 14th, 2010
Perhaps there’s some confusion over our constitutional arrangements.
Her Majesty the Queen of Canada does not ‘rule’—rather, Her Majesty ‘reigns’. As much as many here would like to describe the prime minister’s request for prorogation as ‘undemocratic’, or any other number of delicious soundbites, the real fact of the matter is that prorogation is an administrative necessity for our system of Government to function appropriately. Yes, the prime minister’s motives for prorogation were questionable, but nonetheless it is the right (and properly so) of Her Majesty’s Government for Canada to lead Government business in both Houses of the Parliament of Canada. The Government’s actions are legitimate by the very fact that Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, and the other opposition parties, have confirmed the democratic confidence of Canadians in this Government dozens of times during the previous session through the votes of the House of Commons.
Her Majesty the Queen of Canada does not ‘rule’—rather, Her Majesty ‘reigns’. As much as many here would like to describe the prime minister’s request for prorogation as ‘undemocratic’, or any other number of delicious soundbites, the real fact of the matter is that prorogation is an administrative necessity for our system of Government to function appropriately. Yes, the prime minister’s motives for prorogation were questionable, but nonetheless it is the right (and properly so) of Her Majesty’s Government for Canada to lead Government business in both Houses of the Parliament of Canada. The Government’s actions are legitimate by the very fact that Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, and the other opposition parties, have confirmed the democratic confidence of Canadians in this Government dozens of times during the previous session through the votes of the House of Commons.
#3
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 15th, 2010
Well I think the Cobalt Kid wants a return of when the King/Queen ruled as well as reigned. Perhaps you can invite the House of Windsor to conquer Canada bloodlessly as the Brits did.
#4
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 15th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by FiveParadox
I was being facetious not techical. And prorogation is there to serve the needs of the nation not the political needs of one party or even one man. It's the role of the opposition to provide effective criticism of the government, even during WW II there was intense debate in the House over the policies of the King government, this at a time when thousands of Canadians were serving(and dying) overseas and U-Boats were coming as close to Ottawa as the St.Lawrence river. Dissolving Parliment because he can't handle the fallout of his own incompetence is abrogating the spirit if not the letter of the Parlimentary system, something Harper has shown less than clear respect for from the very start(evidenced by things like bringing on board a Liberal MP before the ballots had even cooled in 2006).Perhaps there’s some confusion over our constitutional arrangements.
Her Majesty the Queen of Canada does not ‘rule’—rather, Her Majesty ‘reigns’. As much as many here would like to describe the prime minister’s request for prorogation as ‘undemocratic’, or any other number of delicious soundbites, the real fact of the matter is that prorogation is an administrative necessity for our system of Government to function appropriately. Yes, the prime minister’s motives for prorogation were questionable, but nonetheless it is the right (and properly so) of Her Majesty’s Government for Canada to lead Government business in both Houses of the Parliament of Canada. The Government’s actions are legitimate by the very fact that Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, and the other opposition parties, have confirmed the democratic confidence of Canadians in this Government dozens of times during the previous session through the votes of the House of Commons.
Playing around with the details while chipping away at the foundations of our Parlimentary system is disingenuous if not outright dishonest. We got rid of the Liberals for playing silly buggers with our government, it's more than time to do the same with the conservatives, especially since they claimed to be the remedy of this nonsense when they ran for Parliment in 2006. Let's not forget that we don't elect a Prime Minister, we elect a Parliment whose membership determines who will form the government. with no Parliment we have no government, a concept that Harper seems to have a very difficult time understanding.
He's now talking about major reforms like abolishing the senate and other withspread changes to our system, considering the black hole that the PMO has become under the current administration I find it problematic that such important changes are being contemplated in this political environment.
Last edited by Cobalt_Kid; Jan 15th, 2010 at 03:43 PM..
#5
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 15th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by EagleSmack
I was simply making the point that in a sense the PM was falling back on the Monarchy for support in dealing with problems he and his party created, perhaps we should take this nonsense to it's ultimate conclusion... consistently circumventing and neutralizing the Parliment may serve Harpers immediate needs but it establishes a destabilizing and corrosive environment... we already have one party who's goals are the dismemberment of the nation, we don't need a PM who seems incapable of seeing beyond the next crisis.Well I think the Cobalt Kid wants a return of when the King/Queen ruled as well as reigned. Perhaps you can invite the House of Windsor to conquer Canada bloodlessly as the Brits did.
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#6
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 15th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Cobalt_Kid
Abolishing the Senate? I thought the talk was about reforming the Senate (to an elected body, ultimately). I might have that wrong though...
He's now talking about major reforms like abolishing the senate and other withspread changes to our system, considering the black hole that the PMO has become under the current administration I find it problematic that such important changes are being contemplated in this political environment.
Based on what I read, some changes and improvements to "the system" might be welcomed by those who find fault with the way the current setup operates. I'm curious about your statement "I find it problematic that such important changes are being contemplated in this political environment." Is there another type of environment that would be better?
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#7
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 15th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Cobalt_Kid
Isn't that part of the point of a constitutional monarchy?I was simply making the point that in a sense the PM was falling back on the Monarchy for support in dealing with problems....
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#8
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 15th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Cobalt_Kid
I'm sure we could find many with far greater delusions of grandeur than the Queen.If we're going to ruled by someone with delusions of grandeur I say bring in a real pro...
#9
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 16th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by EagleSmack
Bloodlessly? *snorts*Well I think the Cobalt Kid wants a return of when the King/Queen ruled as well as reigned. Perhaps you can invite the House of Windsor to conquer Canada bloodlessly as the Brits did.
#10
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 16th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy
A few fathoms subsurface would do. lolAbolishing the Senate? I thought the talk was about reforming the Senate (to an elected body, ultimately). I might have that wrong though...
Based on what I read, some changes and improvements to "the system" might be welcomed by those who find fault with the way the current setup operates. I'm curious about your statement "I find it problematic that such important changes are being contemplated in this political environment." Is there another type of environment that would be better?
#11
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 16th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Dexter Sinister
lol There's a couple around here that'd fit the bill.I'm sure we could find many with far greater delusions of grandeur than the Queen.
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#12
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 16th, 2010
Some people appear to have missed a few classes in high school, or they do not
understand how a constitutional Monarchy works. The Prime Minister is in fact required to consult with the Governor General and by law she does not have to rubber
stamp his request.
understand how a constitutional Monarchy works. The Prime Minister is in fact required to consult with the Governor General and by law she does not have to rubber
stamp his request.
Free Thinker
#13
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 16th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by damngrumpy
By convention she does have to rubber stamp, by law, I would agree, no.Some people appear to have missed a few classes in high school, or they do not understand how a constitutional Monarchy works. The Prime Minister is in fact required to consult with the Governor General and by law she does not have to rubber stamp his request.
If you have no substantial job, then you rubber stamp. The GG could have offered some sound constitutional reason to deny Harper from proroguing Parliament, but got rolled with a phone call. In hockey terms, the GG is a pylon, not a player.
Great job, great pay, awesome house, no responsibility. I want the job.
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#14
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 16th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by dumpthemonarchy
You might want to consider changing the avatar title before applying for the job! By convention she does have to rubber stamp, by law, I would agree, no.
If you have no substantial job, then you rubber stamp. The GG could have offered some sound constitutional reason to deny Harper from proroguing Parliament, but got rolled with a phone call. In hockey terms, the GG is a pylon, not a player.
Great job, great pay, awesome house, no responsibility. I want the job.
Free Thinker
#15
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 16th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy
But I would do a whale of a job! As long as I got free fish.You might want to consider changing the avatar title before applying for the job!
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#16
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 16th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by dumpthemonarchy
Ha, ha...I think there are quite a few freebies in that particular job. At least the one we have in there now isn't quite as loose with the cash as the last one we had.But I would do a whale of a job! As long as I got free fish.
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#17
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 16th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by dumpthemonarchy
If you got it, you'd soon find out the "no responsibility" part isn't true. You might usefully study up a bit on what the G-G actually does.Great job, great pay, awesome house, no responsibility. I want the job.
Free Thinker
#18
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 16th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy
The current GG might be tighter on the purse strings, but the whole rotten monarchial infrastructure costs us needless millions.Ha, ha...I think there are quite a few freebies in that particular job. At least the one we have in there now isn't quite as loose with the cash as the last one we had.
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#19
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 16th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by dumpthemonarchy
You have a point there. I don't have a huge problem with the monarchial side of things at this point - I think there are bigger fish to fry (The current GG might be tighter on the purse strings, but the whole rotten monarchial infrastructure costs us needless millions.
you mentioned fish earlier ) on a bunch of other money-costing fronts.If anything, the bit of pomp and circumstance associated with the monarchy might well be one of the "glues" holding the country together!
Free Thinker
#20
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 16th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Dexter Sinister
While in the political spotlight, the GG had a chance to briefly point the sharp end of a political stick at the Harper govt over proroguing Parliament, but declined. If you got it, you'd soon find out the "no responsibility" part isn't true. You might usefully study up a bit on what the G-G actually does.
Obviously she was very busy with other critical duties. Name one.
Free Thinker
#21
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 16th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy
I gotta say I'm a little confused with the pomp and circumstance business. Political events in Canada just seem so dull and scripted. There is a lack of sponteneity that turns me off.You have a point there. I don't have a huge problem with the monarchial side of things at this point - I think there are bigger fish to fry (
If anything, the bit of pomp and circumstance associated with the monarchy might well be one of the "glues" holding the country together!
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#22
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 16th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by dumpthemonarchy
Scripted??????????? Don't people who script things have to be literate? I gotta say I'm a little confused with the pomp and circumstance business. Political events in Canada just seem so dull and scripted. There is a lack of sponteneity that turns me off.
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#23
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 16th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by JLM
I think the "script writers" likely are...it might be the "stage actors" with whom you have a problem! Scripted??????????? Don't people who script things have to be literate?
Free Thinker
#24
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 16th, 2010
Perhaps Harper inspires some of you. Or maybe Gordon Campbell or Carol James. Stiff dullards all.
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#25
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Jan 16th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by dumpthemonarchy
I thought we had it sorted out years ago that politicians are NOT intelligent people.Perhaps Harper inspires some of you. Or maybe Gordon Campbell or Carol James. Stiff dullards all.
Liberal
#26
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 16th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by JLM
All the more reason for The Crown of Canada, the vice-regal representatives thereof, and the Public Service of Canada to play a more active role in the decision-making process.I thought we had it sorted out years ago that politicians are NOT intelligent people.
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#27
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 16th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by dumpthemonarchy
Educating you is your problem, not mine, and you've got a long way to go. You really have no idea how to argue a point sensibly. You don't know what the G-G actually does, and you don't understand what the monarchy's role is in legal and constitutional terms or you wouldn't have written that first sentence. Pointing sharp sticks at the government is not the G-G's job, but whatever she does, you'll object to it. Proroguing Parliament is a perfectly legitimate way to end a session, the only unusual circumstance in this case was the volume of unfinished business, but the G-G had no compelling reason to refuse. This is a political issue, not a constitutional issue, and she correctly stayed out of politics. If she HAD pointed the sharp stick, I've no doubt you'd have objected that an unelected representative of the monarchy was interfering with democratic processes. While in the political spotlight, the GG had a chance to briefly point the sharp end of a political stick at the Harper govt over proroguing Parliament, but declined.
Obviously she was very busy with other critical duties. Name one.
The G-G does have some real power, but exerts it only under very unusual circumstances, because it means refusing the advice of the PM. As far as I know it's happened only once in Canada's history. Look up the King-Byng affair. Being busy with other duties is irrelevant to what she did, your second paragraph is a pointless and sarcastic non sequitur that doesn't advance your argument at all and doesn't deserve an answer. A case can be made for getting rid of the monarchy, but first you have to understand what the monarchy's role really is. You don't.
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#28
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 16th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by FiveParadox
All the more reason for The Crown of Canada, the vice-regal representatives thereof, and the Public Service of Canada to play a more active role in the decision-making process.
Maybe they couldn't screw things up any worse eh?
Free Thinker
#29
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 16th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Dexter Sinister
Hmm. Byng-King. One task per century. Very busy. At a cost of millions over time.Educating you is your problem, not mine, and you've got a long way to go. You really have no idea how to argue a point sensibly. You don't know what the G-G actually does, and you don't understand what the monarchy's role is in legal and constitutional terms or you wouldn't have written that first sentence. Pointing sharp sticks at the government is not the G-G's job, but whatever she does, you'll object to it. Proroguing Parliament is a perfectly legitimate way to end a session, the only unusual circumstance in this case was the volume of unfinished business, but the G-G had no compelling reason to refuse. This is a political issue, not a constitutional issue, and she correctly stayed out of politics. If she HAD pointed the sharp stick, I've no doubt you'd have objected that an unelected representative of the monarchy was interfering with democratic processes.
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The G-G does have some real power, but exerts it only under very unusual circumstances, because it means refusing the advice of the PM. As far as I know it's happened only once in Canada's history. Look up the King-Byng affair. Being busy with other duties is irrelevant to what she did, your second paragraph is a pointless and sarcastic non sequitur that doesn't advance your argument at all and doesn't deserve an answer. A case can be made for getting rid of the monarchy, but first you have to understand what the monarchy's role really is. You don't.
True, what ever you think the monarchy does is fine, whatever it does to me is a farce. You only see the theory, I look for practice and see none for about half a century. In the old days the monarchy actually did something, chop heads, find new lands, fight wars etc. You know, work.
Free Thinker
#30
Re: Bring Back the Queen
Jan 16th, 2010
When the Queen passes on, the Privy Council through the Governor General must assent to the new sovereign. The Canadian government could quite legitimately (See the Statute of Westminster) leave the Crown vacant. Were that to happen, the Governor General would be the de facto head of state. There would be no change to the day-to-day workings of any Canadian institution. No constitutional change would be required.
Canada would still acknowledge its past - both its past French and British ties. And, we would still wipe tears of reminiscence. But, we would be finally a more mature democracy without institutionalized inherited privlege.
Canada would still acknowledge its past - both its past French and British ties. And, we would still wipe tears of reminiscence. But, we would be finally a more mature democracy without institutionalized inherited privlege.
Last edited by Spade; Jan 16th, 2010 at 11:06 PM..
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