Which brings me back to my proposal to extend the franchise to all British humans, not just adults, with the votes of those under a certain age (16? 18?) to be exercised on their behalf by their pare… (View Post)

Indeed - because, I would argue, of the disproportionate electoral power of the old. (View Post)

Well that's a not-unreasonable criticism, which I would deflect rather than totally rebut by saying that when I vote, it is pretty much solely about what I perceive to be best for my kids. At pr… (View Post)

Because they are wealthy and powerful. (View Post)

I suspect it won't be though. It will be "isn't thi country lucky to have [insert despot here] rather than the British royal family." AMW and perhaps Petey M will get to carry the… (View Post)