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Originally Posted by Kymmy
You seem to be arguing simplistic facts against a valid viewpoint... Not sure why??  |
Exactly, it's facts v's opinion. You are of course entitled to your opinion / viewpoint however neither of which change the facts. (sorry was typing this as you pm'd).
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Originally Posted by Kymmy
Does anyone honestly think that the queen said "I have an idea..lets invite the pope for tea"  |
I don't think it's important what she said, literally, but the fact still stands - only the Queen can invite him. There were issues of Brown having broken with protocol however the queen formally extended the invitation and has stood over same.
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Originally Posted by Kymmy
As for the vatican being a state well give a cult power long enough and they'll try exactly the same..
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A cult may try it but I doubt if they'll become a universally recognised sovereign state. I'm not sure it's wise or helpful to be drawing the cult analogy given that the OP asked for this not to become a religion bashing thread. That said, I am not aware of any cults currently trying to establish themselves as sovereign states.
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Originally Posted by Kymmy
With so many not wanting to either pay for this visit or for it to go ahead I wonder exactly why it is still going ahead.. A case for more referrendums perhaps??
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The UK is a democracy. If the majority of the population - as opposed to the majority of a sample base - were to effectively voice their opposition then I would assume that the Queen would revisit her initial invitation on that basis.
That, however, is not currently the position.