UN: Should Britain scrap Royals?

BonnieDundee · 15-06-2008, 03:56 AM

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Unlike many here, I am a strong supporter of the UN, despite its many flaws. However, this is definitely none of their business. It is up to us whether we keep our monarchy or not. (And incidentally, I think we should keep it!)

I think they simply recommended we are allowed a referendum on it.

Alex McKee · 15-06-2008, 04:10 AM

It's still none of their business. If the British people want a referendum then we can campaign for one. There is not an appetite for such a referendum though.

Akria · 15-06-2008, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex McKee

It's still none of their business. If the British people want a referendum then we can campaign for one. There is not an appetite for such a referendum though.

They've not really done anything to suggest that they think it's their business.
Simply suggesting that a referendum be held can hardly be held to count, otherwise the anti-EU brigade would be guilty of it on a massive scale.

Akria · 15-06-2008, 10:02 AM

I was amused by one particular bit in the article:
'...and Iran complained about the UK's record on tackling sexual discrimination.'

Like they've got room to talk!

BonnieDundee · 15-06-2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Akria

They've not really done anything to suggest that they think it's their business.
Simply suggesting that a referendum be held can hardly be held to count, otherwise the anti-EU brigade would be guilty of it on a massive scale.

I sort of agree, it is only the registration of opinion which we do on this board about things that aren't exactly our business all the time.

Are you pro-EU?

Britannist · 15-06-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BonnieDundee

Rather like Monarchists in Australia.

I thought you would refer to Australia. The subject of this thread is about the Monarchy in the UK but I will mention that support for republicanism in Australia has fallen according to a recent opinion poll. Your comment above about Monarchists in Australia was made by others before the republicans lost the 1999 referendum in Australia (a referendum in which the republicans failed to win a majority in any of Australia's states).

Britannist · 15-06-2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex McKee

It's still none of their business.

Exactly - and I am sure that this alleged recommendation from the United Nations 'Human Rights committee' breaches United Nations rules which prohibit interfering internally in the affairs of nation states.

The UK Government should be complaining about this reported interference in the internal affairs of our nation by the above-named committee to the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Westcountryman · 15-06-2008, 03:45 PM

This really is none of the UN's business. Perhaps they might like to pick on a Country with an absolute monarchy - such as Saudi Arabia - first.

Secondly, I find this comment extremely rich considering the source!

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Originally Posted by Yahoo! News article

Iran complained about the UK's record on tackling sexual discrimination.

Britannist · 15-06-2008, 03:50 PM

As we know, the United Nations (UN) has long been used by those ruling certain countries (often people not democratically elected) to take a dig at the UK and at some other countries (such as the United States which pays the largest single amount into the organisation while the Governments of some nations who use the UN to criticise the UK are behind in their UN membership payments).

It seems that this tactic by some to use some of the institutions of the UN to criticise our country may be happening again regarding the alleged recommendations of the UN 'Human Rights Committee'.

The Bear · 15-06-2008, 04:42 PM

The UN has become little more than a trading house for votes with payments being made by favors and even cash in the form of aid, grants, and the award of contracts and concessions.

There is a need for an international forum and associated organisation to implement and support decisions but the UN is not such a forum or organisation.

It’s time to change.

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Alex McKee Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gloucester Posts: 6,666	It's still none of their business. If the British people want a referendum then we can campaign for one. There is not an appetite for such a referendum though. __________________ Anything I post on this web forum is my personal opinion only. Users on Ignore list: None.

15-06-2008, 10:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
Akria Uber Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Grimsby, NELincs Posts: 2,477 Party: None	I was amused by one particular bit in the article: '...and Iran complained about the UK's record on tackling sexual discrimination.' Like they've got room to talk! __________________ I am getting very tired of people not reading my posts properly. Please do not reply to me unless you are sure you have not missed out the key points I am making and key words I am using. http://real-democracy.co.uk \| Admin and proud The commonality of mankind: If you prick us, do we not bleed? If you tickle us, do we not laugh? If you poison us, do we not die?

15-06-2008, 03:50 PM	#19 (permalink)
Britannist Uber Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London Posts: 22,896	United Nations, countries, United States, organisation, Governments, UK As we know, the United Nations (UN) has long been used by those ruling certain countries (often people not democratically elected) to take a dig at the UK and at some other countries (such as the United States which pays the largest single amount into the organisation while the Governments of some nations who use the UN to criticise the UK are behind in their UN membership payments). It seems that this tactic by some to use some of the institutions of the UN to criticise our country may be happening again regarding the alleged recommendations of the UN 'Human Rights Committee'.

15-06-2008, 04:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
The Bear Uber Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East Anglia Posts: 2,178	The UN has become little more than a trading house for votes with payments being made by favors and even cash in the form of aid, grants, and the award of contracts and concessions. There is a need for an international forum and associated organisation to implement and support decisions but the UN is not such a forum or organisation. It’s time to change. __________________ I am an old man. I have eaten much salt.

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