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Ken W 29-12-2018 15:19
Re: New Years Honours List
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 35977204)
John Redwood knighted. Has he done something I've missed? Thought he was just a mostly failed politician..

(There was the time he tried to sing the Welsh National anthem without knowing any Welsh, maybe the knighthood is for comedy :D)
https://youtu.be/GzBq0n8dxFQ

He is a waste of space!

nomadking 29-12-2018 18:45
Re: New Years Honours List
 
Far too much filling of quotas.

Hom3r 29-12-2018 20:41
Re: New Years Honours List
 
It will be fun to see Elon Musk in court for calling Vern Unsworth a Peodo, and they say Vern Unsworth George Medal.

That will wipe the smug look of his fat face.

Julian 30-12-2018 00:17
Re: New Years Honours List
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nomadking (Post 35977238)
Far too much filling of quotas.
Indeed.

See harry inarticulate kane for further details :rolleyes:

Most Bloody Embarrassing :td:

ianch99 30-12-2018 19:11
Re: New Years Honours List
 
The whole system needs replacing with something more aligned with merit. I mean the thing has a built-in class system FFS! I am deemed worthy by the Nation .. but not as worthy as some. I know my place :) The whole thing is a historical anachronism and should be put in a museum where it belongs.

Some of the reasons why some recipients have turned down an award:

https://www.wikiwand.com/en/List_of_...British_honour

Quote:
People may reject state honours for various reasons, among which are:

Opposition to specific governmental actions or policy.
Republicanism and anti-monarchism.
Inappropriate due to the nature of the individual's work or position, or would attract unwanted attention.
Personal opinion of pretension.
Anti-imperialism or general unwillingness to be associated with the former British Empire (especially with regards to the Orders of the British Empire, e.g. CBE, OBE, MBE acceptance of which must imply some approval or, at least, neutrality towards.)
Inadequate recognition of the individual or a spouse, partner, friend or colleague.
The archaic nature of the honour, notably with regards to peerages, knighthoods and baronetcies, or that honours conferring titles are meaningless in a modern society.
Feelings that the honours system both reflects and reinforces social class distinctions, and diminishes the chance of a more equal and fairer society.
Biased nature of the honours system, or feelings that undeserving people have been decorated.
To hide real wealth and business connections from the public realm.


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