by Cannydc » Mon Oct 16, 2017 9:18 am
Trapper John wrote:You people do make me laugh, when a liberal or left wing government is elected democratically, everyone who didn't want it is expected to just suck it up and usually do.
When the opposite happens, those who didn't want it cut up rough and cry all sorts of horrors are about to befall them, refusing to accept the will of the majority.
Which sort of regime would you want to live under? - personally I prefer one that is voted for by the majority, not one where a minority thinks it knows what's best for everyone.
You seem to be saying that you disagree with the fundamental processes of our parliament, based on democratic processes for 600 years, where the elected government leads AND HER MAJESTIE'S OPPOSITION OPPOSES.
I take it you do understand the concept of opposition ?
If a government gets elected, those who oppose it's policies DO NOT SIMPLY ROLL OVER AND GET THEIR TUMMIES TICKLED.
Instead, they use reasoned argument and logic to point out the perceived problems with the ruling party policies in an effort to amend them, either straight away or via the next election.
Thus I have no intention of simply giving in if a government (Tory) or an advisory referendum (Brexit) goes against me. Our form of democracy, including opposition, has worked for 600 years and I would wish it to continue.
I am saddened to see people who are now anti-democratic, simply because they can see that opposition holds all the cards and they would wish them to be silenced.
Shame on you.
[quote="Trapper John"]You people do make me laugh, when a liberal or left wing government is elected democratically, everyone who didn't want it is expected to just suck it up and usually do.
When the opposite happens, those who didn't want it cut up rough and cry all sorts of horrors are about to befall them, refusing to accept the will of the majority.
Which sort of regime would you want to live under? - personally I prefer one that is voted for by the majority, not one where a minority thinks it knows what's best for everyone. :thumbsup:[/quote]
You seem to be saying that you disagree with the fundamental processes of our parliament, based on democratic processes for 600 years, where the elected government leads AND HER MAJESTIE'S OPPOSITION OPPOSES.
I take it you do understand the concept of opposition ?
If a government gets elected, those who oppose it's policies DO NOT SIMPLY ROLL OVER AND GET THEIR TUMMIES TICKLED.
Instead, they use reasoned argument and logic to point out the perceived problems with the ruling party policies in an effort to amend them, either straight away or via the next election.
Thus I have no intention of simply giving in if a government (Tory) or an advisory referendum (Brexit) goes against me. Our form of democracy, including opposition, has worked for 600 years and I would wish it to continue.
I am saddened to see people who are now anti-democratic, simply because they can see that opposition holds all the cards and they would wish them to be silenced.
Shame on you.
