The queen is not legally compelled to do what the government asks. She has kept out of politics, so a refusal would be unprecedented, but 'unprecedented' is not 'impossible'. From what I saw on the BBC this morning, roughly 98% to 99% of those even remotely connected with government and politics are against this. The word "unconstitutional" is getting a workout. There seems to be strong sentiment for a no confidence vote (which Johnson would lose spectacularly). In that event, he would be forced to call a snap election. No one knows how that would turn out, the electoral situation in Britain being what it currently is. Nor would a new election guarantee no Brexit. The whole thing would, though, humiliate Johnson, not a bad thing IMO.
Alan, I didn't see anything about the Speaker signing a letter, but he has spoken out quite strongly, which is highly unusual. Johnson said he wanted united and firm action (or words to that effect). He couldn't have proposed anything that would have united the political world more effectively.
I saw that. *sigh* It really upset me. How is she going to face her country and read whatever bilge Johnson writes for her? I don't know whether to be disgusted or to feel terribly sorry for her.
Some one million people have already signed a petition opposing the prorogation of Parliament, for all the good that will do.
Putting on my jeans this morning, I found them just a touch snug. Does anyone have advice for how to slim down the thighs? Suggestions for getting rid of a potbelly would be welcome too. *sigh*
I have pretty much given up; fat fights back. After my medical adventures about ten years ago my weight setpoint seems to have adjusted upwards--I suspect because of a change in my intestinal normal flora. My GP says not to worry about it; I might need it some day.
^ This 16 year old climate change activist, who has Asperger’s, has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize! It took 15 days to sail from the UK to NYC. Go Greta!
And what I want to know about those Trump loan applications is when they were filed. If it was after he became president the emoliaments(sp?} clause could come into play. Although maybe not, since the cosigners had not _official_ connection to the Russian government.
MSNBC anchor Lawrence O’Donnell issued an apology for running with a single-source claim about President Trump and Deutsche Bank.
Said O’Donnell: “Last night I made an error in judgment by reporting an item about the president’s finances that didn’t go through our rigorous verification and standards process. I shouldn’t have reported it and I was wrong to discuss it on the air.”
He can't not resign if he loses a no confidence vote!
Actually, he may not need to. It looks like his government is crumbling around him. Ministers telling Aunty Beeb they are on the verge of resigning, Tories in revolt, the Scots and the Welsh on a very short fuse indeed and looking ever more like exiting the union themselves... It may very well come to civil war. OTOH, Boris Johnson is no Oliver Cromwell. I can't realistically see him declaring himself Lord Protector. I can, though, see him destroying Great Britain.
I truly believed the queen would say no. Can't imagine why she didn't put her foot down and tell Johnson's minions to go back and tell him to behave, not only like a gentleman, but like a responsible adult!
The hurrier I go the behinder I get!
ReplyDeleteHoping for Wednesday to be a CATCH UP Day. Mostly house cleaning and setting blog and correspondence to rights.
Grandbaby #8 to be born on Thursday. Hoping and praying all goes well for Daughter.
Government to ask Queen to suspend Parliament
ReplyDeletehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-49493632
The queen is not legally compelled to do what the government asks. She has kept out of politics, so a refusal would be unprecedented, but 'unprecedented' is not 'impossible'. From what I saw on the BBC this morning, roughly 98% to 99% of those even remotely connected with government and politics are against this. The word "unconstitutional" is getting a workout. There seems to be strong sentiment for a no confidence vote (which Johnson would lose spectacularly). In that event, he would be forced to call a snap election. No one knows how that would turn out, the electoral situation in Britain being what it currently is. Nor would a new election guarantee no Brexit. The whole thing would, though, humiliate Johnson, not a bad thing IMO.
DeleteAlan, I didn't see anything about the Speaker signing a letter, but he has spoken out quite strongly, which is highly unusual. Johnson said he wanted united and firm action (or words to that effect). He couldn't have proposed anything that would have united the political world more effectively.
DeleteShe said Yes.
DeleteParliament to be msuspended in September https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-49493632
I saw that. *sigh* It really upset me. How is she going to face her country and read whatever bilge Johnson writes for her? I don't know whether to be disgusted or to feel terribly sorry for her.
DeleteSome one million people have already signed a petition opposing the prorogation of Parliament, for all the good that will do.
The Queen saying No is unprecedented. She doesn't see it as her job to interfere in Parliament.
DeleteWe need a world where people do unprecedented things in the name of all that is good and holy and wise!
Putting on my jeans this morning, I found them just a touch snug. Does anyone have advice for how to slim down the thighs? Suggestions for getting rid of a potbelly would be welcome too. *sigh*
ReplyDeleteIt gets harder every year.
DeleteThe only thing that works for me is to stop eating sugar and starches, not eat after 8pm, and get on the elliptical a lot.
I have pretty much given up; fat fights back. After my medical adventures about ten years ago my weight setpoint seems to have adjusted upwards--I suspect because of a change in my intestinal normal flora. My GP says not to worry about it; I might need it some day.
DeleteGreta Thunberg: Climate change activist sails into New York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49500642
ReplyDelete^ This 16 year old climate change activist, who has Asperger’s, has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize! It took 15 days to sail from the UK to NYC. Go Greta!
DeleteMessage for Cat on the previous thread.
ReplyDeleteAnd what I want to know about those Trump loan applications is when they were filed. If it was after he became president the emoliaments(sp?} clause could come into play. Although maybe not, since the cosigners had not _official_ connection to the Russian government.
MSNBC anchor Lawrence O’Donnell issued an apology for running with a single-source claim about President Trump and Deutsche Bank.
ReplyDeleteSaid O’Donnell: “Last night I made an error in judgment by reporting an item about the president’s finances that didn’t go through our rigorous verification and standards process. I shouldn’t have reported it and I was wrong to discuss it on the air.”
N.B.: He didn't say the information was wrong.
Boris Johnson Is Planning A Series Of Extreme Measures In The Coming Weeks To Force Through Brexit [Click] “ Number 10 is considering disrupting a “time bomb” Northern Ireland debate, creating new bank holidays, filibustering Parliament, and having the prime minister refuse to resign if he loses a vote of no confidence.”
ReplyDelete“A Whitehall source said: “This is the biggest parliamentary showdown since the Civil War.” Just what I was thinking.
He can't not resign if he loses a no confidence vote!
DeleteActually, he may not need to. It looks like his government is crumbling around him. Ministers telling Aunty Beeb they are on the verge of resigning, Tories in revolt, the Scots and the Welsh on a very short fuse indeed and looking ever more like exiting the union themselves... It may very well come to civil war. OTOH, Boris Johnson is no Oliver Cromwell. I can't realistically see him declaring himself Lord Protector. I can, though, see him destroying Great Britain.
I truly believed the queen would say no. Can't imagine why she didn't put her foot down and tell Johnson's minions to go back and tell him to behave, not only like a gentleman, but like a responsible adult!
On the brighter side:
ReplyDeleteGermany’s Future Is Being Decided on the Left, Not the Far Right [Click]
New Government Takes Shape In Italy [Click] Savini knocks himself off his perch.
'Frozen in time' wreck sheds new light on Franklin's ill-fated 1845 Arctic quest [Click] “Logs and maps could still be intact after 170 years underwater.”
Skull of humankind's oldest-known ancestor discovered [Click] Australopithecus anamensis
ReplyDeleteTo the dentist tomorrow afternoon. No rest for the wicked. *wry grin*
ReplyDeleteI have to go to the dentist tomorrow afternoon as well, at 2:30pm, because the filling he put in back in April fell out. Lucky me. 🙄
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