Where did democracy go?
Every day there is further proof that we are no longer a democratic society. But surely, you ask, we have elections; we have the opportunity to eject one set of politicians and elect others. We, the people, have power over Parliament, they represent our wishes. Do they? Or do they merely pay lipservice – and rely on the gullibility of the electorate to fall for their propaganda and “give-aways” each time the elections come round?
By definition a democratic society is one which enables the individuals in its electorate the freedom to rise or fall. It creates a system where the able are empowered to achieve, and in so doing, to assist those who need it. Ideally the State is small, and it provides a stable platform for all by ensuring the security of its citizens from external enemies, from criminals, and from excessive interference in their affairs. This is entirely the opposite of what we now live with. Taxation is rising, defence is being undermined, interference in the citizens private affairs is at an all time high and getting worse. Hectoring parliamentarians deign to pontificate on our morals, our ethics, our topics of conversation, and to interfere in our families, in our relations with others, and in our enjoyment of the fruits of our labours.
The model on which our Parliament is based traces its origins back a long way. It has evolved slowly over at least a millenium to its present form, but it was always the premise that it was there to provide stability, to ensure fairness, and to defend the realm. Once before it presumed to be the sole ruler – and the results are still with us. Under Cromwell, “that unruly house” was first reduced (by Cromwell himself) to a “rump”. and when even that proved to be too contentious and unruly – he abolished the remainder and ruled as an absolute dictator. As the “Lord Protector” he was certainly at least as bad as the King he murdered. Mr Blair, a great fan of Cromwell, is in the same mold. He would dearly love to reduce Parliament to a group of sycophantic poodles who will sigh, and smile, and agree with every word he says. And he has almost succeeded.
I am saying that we are no longer a democratic society. The Victorians “invented” the present “Party” system and it has now proved to be the monster many in Disreali and Gladstone’s times thought it would be. Elected “members” of the hallowed “Other Place” are supposed to represent the electorate of their constituency, yet they seldom, if ever, bother to consult anyone other than the Party Apparatchiks who run their “surgeries”. Most don’t even enjoy the support of more than a fraction of their constituencies’ electorates. So how do they decide how to vote on any given issue? By following the “Whip”, of course; like good little sheep they file through the lobbies to be counted on whichever side their Party Whip tells them to be. Very occassionally one sees a low life MP defy the Whip and vote against the Party Line and that should be a moment to rejoice. All too often, though, ideology is all that matters.
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A tranny who is not even British has won Big Brother.
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Recently I was told that this book was out of date for today’s climate as the reason for not reviewing the book. I give you the book for your attention and leave it for you to decide. A slicker version is available from various on-line outlets or you can follow this link: Statism Sucks! Ver 2.0.
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Question: How many bloggers does it take to change a light bulb?
Answers:
One to change the light bulb and to post the fact that the light bulb has been changed
14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently
7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs
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