12gauge82 Posted January 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Weihrauch17 said: She wouldn't be damned not to and hasn't been for the last 15 years. She is showing as much contempt for the public as Johnson does daily. I'm sad to admit it, but imho this appears to be correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Weihrauch17 said: She is showing as much contempt for the public as Johnson does daily. Oh give over please! 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 The Garter is in the Queen's sole gift. Not Johnson's. This is bestowing of "Sir" is personally from the Queen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Just now, Scully said: Oh give over please! 😂 It is entirely on her and shows utter contempt for the British people. My view anyway, you are welcome to yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, Weihrauch17 said: It is entirely on her and shows utter contempt for the British people. My view anyway, you are welcome to yours. Thankyou. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Scully said: Oh give over please! 😂 I fear some think the Queen woke up one morning and thought, oh, I'll make that Blair chap a Knight of the Garter...........whereas the more enlightened know very well that the Queen is "advised" on such matters. Edited January 9, 2022 by CharlieT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Just now, CharlieT said: I fear some think the Queen woke up one morning and thought, oh, I'll make that Blair chap a Knight of the Garter...........whereas the more enlightened know very well that the Queen is "advised" on such things. It is entirely the Queens decision this award, it is obvious Philip has been blocking her for the last 14 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, CharlieT said: I fear some think the Queen woke up one morning and thought, oh, I'll make that Blair chap a Knight of the Garter...........whereas the more enlightened know very well that the Queen is "advised" on such matters. there’s over a million people “advising” her to take it back let’s have it honest this is utter contempt and arrogance by the old bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 9 minutes ago, CharlieT said: I fear some think the Queen woke up one morning and thought, oh, I'll make that Blair chap a Knight of the Garter...........whereas the more enlightened know very well that the Queen is "advised" on such matters. Quite. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 23 minutes ago, clangerman said: there’s over a million people “advising” her to take it back let’s have it honest this is utter contempt and arrogance by the old bag That's one of the most disgraceful and disrespectful posts I've ever seen on pigeon watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocette Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 44 minutes ago, mel b3 said: That's one of the most disgraceful and disrespectful posts I've ever seen on pigeon watch. Absolutely true !!! Its easy to be a coward on the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 47 minutes ago, mel b3 said: That's one of the most disgraceful and disrespectful posts I've ever seen on pigeon watch. my respect is reserved for those who fought and fell for this country not those who give knighthoods to a liar who caused their deaths so don’t be telling me who to respect I know who deserves it and who does not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Scully said: Thankyou. 👍 You are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 hands up those people that think Blair will politely refuse the honour....as so many people deem him to be unworthy of it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 12 minutes ago, clangerman said: my respect is reserved for those who fought and fell for this country not those who give knighthoods to a liar who caused their deaths so don’t be telling me who to respect I know who deserves it and who does not And do you really think the rest of us like the situation any more than you do?. You really are a numbskull aren't you . I'll bow out of this one now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 13 minutes ago, mel b3 said: You really are a numbskull aren't you . and I’m the disrespectful one practice what you preach my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) 14 hours ago, mel b3 said: That's one of the most disgraceful and disrespectful posts I've ever seen on pigeon watch. I think you will find it is the Queen who has disrespected her public, any criticisim is totally deserved. Edited January 10, 2022 by Weihrauch17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted January 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 9 hours ago, clangerman said: there’s over a million people “advising” her to take it back let’s have it honest this is utter contempt and arrogance by the old bag I get your anger and I absolutely agree the queen has at best made a major error of judgement (which she should rectify immediately) . But imho I believe even if you don't respect the person, you should respect the position they hold and what it stands for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 42 minutes ago, 12gauge82 said: I get your anger and I absolutely agree the queen has at best made a major error of judgement (which she should rectify immediately) . But imho I believe even if you don't respect the person, you should respect the position they hold and what it stands for. Don't get me wrong there is no way this man should be getting knighted. But Playing devil's advocate, surley that stands for Blair as well then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, 12gauge82 said: I get your anger and I absolutely agree the queen has at best made a major error of judgement (which she should rectify immediately) . But imho I believe even if you don't respect the person, you should respect the position they hold and what it stands for. Absolutely correct 👍 I thought Great Britain was for Queen and country Edited January 10, 2022 by Rim Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 20 hours ago, CharlieT said: I fear some think the Queen woke up one morning and thought, oh, I'll make that Blair chap a Knight of the Garter...........whereas the more enlightened know very well that the Queen is "advised" on such matters. Exactly so, dripped in her shell like by hidden ill advisers? 20 hours ago, clangerman said: there’s over a million people “advising” her to take it back let’s have it honest this is utter contempt and arrogance by the old bag Steady on chap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted January 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 11 hours ago, Newbie to this said: Don't get me wrong there is no way this man should be getting knighted. But Playing devil's advocate, surley that stands for Blair as well then. I'll add the caveat that I apply that logic but they must also honour that position and not grossly abuse it for their own ends, as I believe Tony Blair did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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