Confidemus Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 And we still have this load of wastrels Look at them sleeping all day on our money for three times the money the average pensioner gets in a week I understand, grudgingly, the need for a second chamber at Westminster, but surely it's time we got rid of this gigantic gravy train? What's to stop a smaller upper house being created, comprising of a committe of "regular" people, thereby saving the country millions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heedthebaa Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Well this thread is rocking the rafters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YassinMoutaouakil Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 The Upper house should just be decided by PR and a party list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confidemus Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 Well this thread is rocking the rafters Yeah, it disappointed me how quiet it was. Thanks for resurrecting it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reynard Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 The Upper house should just be decided by PR and a party list. That excludes people who are there based on their expertise in a particular field and not involved in party politics. People like Floella Benjamin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confidemus Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 That excludes people who are there based on their expertise in a particular field and not involved in party politics. People like Floella Benjamin. Hang on. FLOELLA BENJAMIN in the House of Lords? I just checked that. Good grief. What next, Brian Cant working as a U.N. envoy? Bob Carolgees as secretary general of NATO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reynard Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Hang on. FLOELLA BENJAMIN in the House of Lords? I just checked that. Good grief. What next, Brian Cant working as a U.N. envoy? Bob Carolgees as secretary general of NATO? She sits as a crossbencher I think. Maybe a libdem or maybe they put her forward. Cant remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTJohnboy Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I understand, grudgingly, the need for a second chamber at Westminster, but surely it's time we got rid of this gigantic gravy train? What's to stop a smaller upper house being created, comprising of a committe of "regular" people, thereby saving the country millions? We would have effectively been rid of it if over 50% had voted Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reynard Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 We would have effectively been rid of it if over 50% had voted Yes. unlucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confidemus Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 We would have effectively been rid of it if over 50% had voted Yes. Frankie BoyleVerified account @frankieboyle Sep 19 I should have expected this, because if you'd asked me to estimate how many c***s there were in Scotland I'd have said about 2 million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonapersona Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 That's the problem with the Westminster system. It's based on traditions that don't have a place in the 21st century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reynard Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 That's the problem with the Westminster system. It's based on traditions that don't have a place in the 21st century. Like debating and voting 'n that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confidemus Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 Like debating and voting 'n that? Like life peers, insane expenses and crusty old fascists like you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YassinMoutaouakil Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 That excludes people who are there based on their expertise in a particular field and not involved in party politics. People like Floella Benjamin.She was put forward by the LDs, I see no reason why this couldn't happen under PR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsenal till I die Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I don't see the Tories and UKIP campaigning for Commons votes for English laws... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonapersona Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Like debating and voting 'n that? What lord did you vote for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandarilla Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 The Lords fits perfectly into the whole Westminster scene. I mean lord foulkes for f**k sake. If ever an argument was needed against this system then he is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardinal Richelieu Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Not sticking up for the Lords in any way shape or form, but when you see them slumped over in their seat, some of the more deaf ones are actually trying to listen to the speaker which is tucked into the back of the chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
effeffsee_the2nd Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I think i'd have trouble staying awake in there also. but f**k them it costs a fortune for them to essentialy do f**k all. same with the royals. dont bother with the "they bring tourism" argument people would go and see bucky palace even if they werny living there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkston5 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 This thread is interesting. The OP sounds like a poster who I could have a good debate with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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