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Sometimes UK Politicians ..serve Hogwash

JIMMY12345

Active Member
“Such are promises. All lies and Jest. Still a Man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest”


Simon and Garfunkel: The Boxer

America has the Senate and House of Representatives.
India the Rajya Sabha (House of State) and Lok Sabha (House of People).
The United Kingdom is famed as Mother of all Parliaments. It has the House of Commons and House of Lords.

Worldwide it is a honour to serve the Country as an elected representative. A downside is a few will misuse the office for personal influence or gain. This is why the UK Civil service is careful who gets elected to the House of Lords. They are also strict rules on who gets Honours.

Prince Charles risks being wacked on the head. This for what could be considered trifling. A millionaire from abroad apparently MIGHT have donated money for the sole reason of obtaining a CBE (and perhaps Citizenship).OK so he probably did .So what? Anyway it was back in. Just how many years back was it in? Years and years. Big Deal.

This is just so great. The Princes Foundation is responsible for restoration of amongst other:

The Garrison Chapel Chelsea
Castle of Mey
Rose Town Jamaica

On your bucket list you need to walk/cycle past these. Slowly to appreciate just how beautiful they are. So we establish the money is going to a good cause. It’s worth a CBE. The guy could work his socks of as a NHS cleaner and after 40 years get A CBE. This particular beneficiary is just accelerating the process. He works in a different sphere. The principal is the same. He just contributes cash not work. He gets a reward. How much do they cost? Bulk purchase of CBE medals is a few pounds.

We have all done charity events. Let’s be honest the hosting companies want the advertising and PR. Grocery stores or charity’s had a strict dress code. You have to wear their logo T shirt.

The entire world is so puzzled by the English. At very rare times self-righteous hypocrites. Grab the money. If you’re really smart, ask for more. Even a rich country like the UK has homeless people and children who do not get to eat.

More to the point. The man loves England and its football teams. Does he want to go to USA. Does he want to go perhaps to Switzerland or South Africa. Nope he is sensible. It’s like the girl you fall in love with. His heart has chosen England. A quick back ground check reveals no history of convictions. Certainly no murders or theft of cycles.

I have a CAF report in my hand.9% of people are responsible for 66% of charitable donations. These are shrinking. If this guy and ilk are encouraged to exit more shrinkage.

Peerages that buy power eg influence of contracts or personal gain are wrong. Giving one to people who want a place in the Hose of Lords should not be allowed. It is not. It should not be.
Giving a CBE for a considerable charity donation is good. Peerage purely for charity are different. I am not going to say how much this guy is worth. Suffice to say he needs no money. We should differentiate by motive. Allowed to give a CBE for charity donations. It is not. It should be.

Those children above would agree. They just want a meal.
 
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