Costa86
I'd prefer if the Greens got a few extra seats in Parliament rather than that good orator but fucking bafoon, Nigel Farage and his party of pseudo-right arseholes.
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The King Of Rhye
[QUOTE] [b]matt z wrote:[/b]
Pingfah. Please elucidate me on the situation regarding an open opportunity to change the voting standard in the UK.
In the U.S. such a thing called the "popular vote" is precluded by the state vote which tallies preference within a state (typically) and votes accordingly.
Each state garners a FULL TOTAL vote of the number of ELECTORAL COLLEGE votes each state has been given.
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Technically not quite true, Maine and Nebraska go by congressional district.....but that never makes much of a difference......
I always thought the whole Electoral College thing was nonsense......when the result of an election for President can be different from the result of the popular vote! We would have had 3 different Presidents if they had always gone by popular vote......
Maybe if Brian was from the US, he would be railing against that on youtube.......
Pingfah. Please elucidate me on the situation regarding an open opportunity to change the voting standard in the UK.
In the U.S. such a thing called the "popular vote" is precluded by the state vote which tallies preference within a state (typically) and votes accordingly.
Each state garners a FULL TOTAL vote of the number of ELECTORAL COLLEGE votes each state has been given.
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Technically not quite true, Maine and Nebraska go by congressional district.....but that never makes much of a difference......
I always thought the whole Electoral College thing was nonsense......when the result of an election for President can be different from the result of the popular vote! We would have had 3 different Presidents if they had always gone by popular vote......
Maybe if Brian was from the US, he would be railing against that on youtube.......
Costa86
Yes, yes, buffoon! Both missed an extra 'f' though.
7thStranger
Wait. That's what you people are complaining about? His political beliefs and whether or not he wants people to be vegetarian or vegan? How petty.
How about his blatant disrespect for his two former bandmates? That's what's bothering me.
How about his blatant disrespect for his two former bandmates? That's what's bothering me.
gerry
QUEEN2 : I totally agree with your comments on here.
What was once a very respectable rock group, has now turned into a a karaoke circus playing Queens greatest hits.
Brian and Roger are desperate men now and couldnt give a shit about the Queen legacy and what it will look like in 5 years time when they are in wheelchairs.
Money seems to be the factor here.
Deacon has my 100% respect , May & Taylor have 50%
each!
What was once a very respectable rock group, has now turned into a a karaoke circus playing Queens greatest hits.
Brian and Roger are desperate men now and couldnt give a shit about the Queen legacy and what it will look like in 5 years time when they are in wheelchairs.
Money seems to be the factor here.
Deacon has my 100% respect , May & Taylor have 50%
each!
The King Of Rhye
I'm sure Brian and Roger are just so crushed they dont have your full respect..........and oh yeah, they're also sooo desperate for money.......
You ever stop to think that maybe, even though YOU dont like what they're doing, maybe, just maybe, Brian, Roger, and Adam are enjoying this?
You ever stop to think that maybe, even though YOU dont like what they're doing, maybe, just maybe, Brian, Roger, and Adam are enjoying this?
QueenTwo
Gerry, cheers I know a lot of possibly younger fans will just think we are ranting and moaning sons of bitches but I truly cant understand how many hardcore Queen fans can like this - NOT just because of adam - I mean probably in his own right he could be o/k? it's the whole thing it's rubbish, if this was a new band that just came out, x factor winners or something they'de be popular for 1 tour make a load of money for simon then next year no one would want to know them....I'm ashamed to say i'll be working during the Glasgow show - but will be leaving the building and not be going back inside to they're off.That's how much I cant bear them now, be the first time since around 1975 i'll not be watching queen or any members perform live onstage whilst playing in Scotland....
tomchristie22
[QUOTE] [b]7thStranger wrote:[/b]
How about his blatant disrespect for his two former bandmates? That's what's bothering me.[/QUOTE]
Please elaborate on how you think he's disrespecting John and Freddie. All I see is him continuing to play music he made with them, something that Freddie can't do and John doesn't want to do.
How about his blatant disrespect for his two former bandmates? That's what's bothering me.[/QUOTE]
Please elaborate on how you think he's disrespecting John and Freddie. All I see is him continuing to play music he made with them, something that Freddie can't do and John doesn't want to do.
The Real Wizard
[QUOTE] [b]matt z wrote:[/b]
How is the British/ UK different?
Please, I'm asking because I DO NOT KNOW and a thorough web article might not reflect the value of an actual constituent's perspective[/QUOTE]
The British system (which Canada uses too) is completely different from the American system. It isn't much better overall since, at the end of the day, it still only really allows two parties to have power (both Canada and the UK each have three major parties at the moment).
Instead of electoral votes there are seats. When a candidate gets the most votes in their riding, they win a seat in parliament. And the party with the most seats becomes the party in power, and the leader of that party becomes Prime Minister.
Read that again - we do not elect our PM.
There are basically two possible outcomes - a majority of seats and a minority of seats. A majority tends to be a 4 year term, but a minority government can topple at any time. A majority essentially means free reign, but a minority means you always need the support of one of the other parties to keep the system functioning.
Or - if the two parties who didn't win have a combined more seats than the party who won, they can join forces and create a coalition. This is how many of the best European countries are run. The UK currently has a coalition too. In a perfect world, this means more constituents (and thus a wider variety of ideas) are represented by the people they elect. Of all the possibilities in democratic systems in this world, this is the best possible outcome, at least on paper.
But of course, this isn't always the case..
How is the British/ UK different?
Please, I'm asking because I DO NOT KNOW and a thorough web article might not reflect the value of an actual constituent's perspective[/QUOTE]
The British system (which Canada uses too) is completely different from the American system. It isn't much better overall since, at the end of the day, it still only really allows two parties to have power (both Canada and the UK each have three major parties at the moment).
Instead of electoral votes there are seats. When a candidate gets the most votes in their riding, they win a seat in parliament. And the party with the most seats becomes the party in power, and the leader of that party becomes Prime Minister.
Read that again - we do not elect our PM.
There are basically two possible outcomes - a majority of seats and a minority of seats. A majority tends to be a 4 year term, but a minority government can topple at any time. A majority essentially means free reign, but a minority means you always need the support of one of the other parties to keep the system functioning.
Or - if the two parties who didn't win have a combined more seats than the party who won, they can join forces and create a coalition. This is how many of the best European countries are run. The UK currently has a coalition too. In a perfect world, this means more constituents (and thus a wider variety of ideas) are represented by the people they elect. Of all the possibilities in democratic systems in this world, this is the best possible outcome, at least on paper.
But of course, this isn't always the case..
gerry
yeah there is a lot of disrespect within Queen at the moment, Brian and Roger are carrying on as though Freddie and John are back stage having a rest.
Brian now seems to think he is in charge of Queen, and Roger tags along for the ride as its the only thing he can do now.
I wish to god this car crash never happened, and i thought Queen were very classy and never let insiders into the Queen machine.
Sadly the rot has happened and it will continue as long as Brian lets it.
I am glad i have not wasted money on this shit tour.
Brian now seems to think he is in charge of Queen, and Roger tags along for the ride as its the only thing he can do now.
I wish to god this car crash never happened, and i thought Queen were very classy and never let insiders into the Queen machine.
Sadly the rot has happened and it will continue as long as Brian lets it.
I am glad i have not wasted money on this shit tour.
Vocal harmony
^^^^ As usual you're posting facts that are the product of you imagination.
The amount of respect in the Queen camp for Freddie is huge, and not just the band members, but the crew too. That feeling spills into the audience every night too
BM does not think he's in charge, however the press seem to want to talk to him more than RT, plus the varios social media outlets BM can be found on gives him a more easily found voice. Remember RT has very little interest in being on internet, so there is less to read about him.
Lambert has huge respect for the members of Queen including Freddie and the fan base. It's a shame that respect hasn't earned respect from SOME people.
RT is not tagging along. Facts the idea for the US dates came from RT. The stage design was based on RT's ideas. The inclusion of the Sheer Heart Attack songs was mainly RT's.
At the time the tour was first talked about BM wasn't sure about it and was more into the low key acoustic stuff he was doing with Kerry Ellis.
Your point about never letting outsiders into the Queen machine. Queen is not a machine. As for outsiders, they've worked with lots of different people through the years both recorded and live, again learn your facts.
And as for your insistent attacks on BM. You don't know him so you're not in a position to make the comments you do. BM was the person who found RT and formed Smile, it was those two who took on the unknown Freddie and formed Queen. So it could be argued that without BM your precious Freddie and the associated memories would never have taken those steps to stardom.
BM and RT are keeping the songs and memories alive, the only disrespect in this is the disrespect you openly show.
The amount of respect in the Queen camp for Freddie is huge, and not just the band members, but the crew too. That feeling spills into the audience every night too
BM does not think he's in charge, however the press seem to want to talk to him more than RT, plus the varios social media outlets BM can be found on gives him a more easily found voice. Remember RT has very little interest in being on internet, so there is less to read about him.
Lambert has huge respect for the members of Queen including Freddie and the fan base. It's a shame that respect hasn't earned respect from SOME people.
RT is not tagging along. Facts the idea for the US dates came from RT. The stage design was based on RT's ideas. The inclusion of the Sheer Heart Attack songs was mainly RT's.
At the time the tour was first talked about BM wasn't sure about it and was more into the low key acoustic stuff he was doing with Kerry Ellis.
Your point about never letting outsiders into the Queen machine. Queen is not a machine. As for outsiders, they've worked with lots of different people through the years both recorded and live, again learn your facts.
And as for your insistent attacks on BM. You don't know him so you're not in a position to make the comments you do. BM was the person who found RT and formed Smile, it was those two who took on the unknown Freddie and formed Queen. So it could be argued that without BM your precious Freddie and the associated memories would never have taken those steps to stardom.
BM and RT are keeping the songs and memories alive, the only disrespect in this is the disrespect you openly show.
KevoM
I just wish he'd cut his hair to a more dignified 'older person look'!
tomchristie22
[QUOTE] [b]gerry wrote:[/b]
I wish to god this car crash never happened, and i thought Queen were very classy and never let insiders into the Queen machine.
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(Assuming you meant outsiders...)
You're so right! They never recorded with ANY other musician in their original run! Except David Bowie, Andy Gibb, Rod Stewart, Michael Jackson, Steve Howe, Roy Thomas Baker, Spike Edney, Fred Mandel, and the orchestra which plays on Who Wants to Live Forever.
I wish to god this car crash never happened, and i thought Queen were very classy and never let insiders into the Queen machine.
[/QUOTE]
(Assuming you meant outsiders...)
You're so right! They never recorded with ANY other musician in their original run! Except David Bowie, Andy Gibb, Rod Stewart, Michael Jackson, Steve Howe, Roy Thomas Baker, Spike Edney, Fred Mandel, and the orchestra which plays on Who Wants to Live Forever.
tomchristie22
[QUOTE] [b]KevoM wrote:[/b]
I just wish he'd cut his hair to a more dignified 'older person look'![/QUOTE]
What do you care how he wears his hair? This (along with him wearing unfashionable shoes) has to be the most vain criticism of Brian around and I can't believe it's still resorted to.
I just wish he'd cut his hair to a more dignified 'older person look'![/QUOTE]
What do you care how he wears his hair? This (along with him wearing unfashionable shoes) has to be the most vain criticism of Brian around and I can't believe it's still resorted to.