Why has the London mayor being suspended? What does "This decision strikes at the heart of democracy" mean?
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The three unelected officials who have removed Mr. Livingstone belong to the same lobby that pushed UK to go to war against Iraq. It's called the Zionist lobby.
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suspended?- interesting really- isn't it?  \nhatred, confusion, misunderstanding, what else?
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You misquoted him. It's:\n\n"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."\n\nLooks the same but the 'tends' puts a different meaning on it.\n\nHe made the pronouncement in 1870 but had left parliament 5 years before.
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It's bad news for anyone who believes in freedom and liberty.\n\nThe fight has already begun to take them away from us.  We either respond now or let those in power take our freedom.  Their favorite and very effective trick is to use "terrorism" to scare the public in to letting them pass new laws that increase their control over the citizens, heading towards total dictatorship.  In the last few years the American Constitution (which is supposed to be a symbol for democracy, fairness, freedom and liberty) has be OVER-RULED !!!!\n\nBush has taken over 200 years of morals and shoved them hard up every ones behind.  The UK isn't exactly far behind, and I for one will not just sit here and watch.\n\ntake action.... I am.
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General citizen is having a very specific right in this regard. What they have to do is stand up, elect good leaders who take decision as per public intentions and wish. If you sit in your house on election day and think that others wil vote for he person of your liking then you can just remain mute spectator of all this.
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Our current form of Democracy is sometimes referred to as "tyranny of the masses".  In other words, the majority will constantly create and vote in laws which reduce freedoms of the minority.  And, since we all belong to some kind of minority, we will eventually create enough laws so that every-ones' freedoms are gone.  Every law passed restricts your freedom in some way and leads to harsher laws in the future.  So, in a way, you are right.  Think about that the next time you vote on a law banning something.  Just because it doesn't effect you at the time, you are giving up rights of others and your turn will come.  I also like what this Douglas guy below me has to say.  I am for less government, if it takes more political parties to do that, fine.
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It depends on the type of democracy. It appears that we are under a representative democracy. This means that we elect representatives based on their credentials to make decisions for us. If we want those elected to listen to us we need to shift towards direct or deliberative democracy in which the elected official is accountable to those who elected them.
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Our democracy (as it is in the UK and the US) is seriously flawed.  There is a two party state and a lot of unelected officials wielding power but, ultimately, we can hold governments accountable and throw them out if we don't like them.
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Means they did really posted some offensive stuff and their account is suspended. Be cautious while posting!!!
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When a punishment is given but "suspended" it means that it won't be enforced unless there is a further infringement.\n\nIn other words, as long as they don't do anything else wrong, they won't have points deducted, but if they do they will lose those 3 points and be punished for a subsequent offence.\n\nIn many ways it's like saying "We've had enough, and if you don't stop now this is what we are going to do".
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You obviously dont know a whole lot about the situation.  The King took power from the Democracy when the Communists started revolting.  He did it to keep them from seizing power.  He has promised to reinstate democracy when the revolt has been put down.  Instead the Commies have been doing well as of late, and others are joining with them, because they are unhappy that Democracy isnt back yet.  Unfortunately if the King does fall, what you will likely see is the worlds newest Communist government, almost certainly not Democracy.
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Presumaby due to the UK convention of "returning officer".\n\nThe votes are called "returns" with the "returning officer" responsible for establishing the result.
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Freedom does not come without responsibility. As a citizen in a democracy you have a voice and are allowed to participate in elections. Every vote counts.Have you ever heard the saying "Evil flourishes when good men do nothing"
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Could be it has been banned for a reason.
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Disability Groups are already in consultation with the Mayor of London and LOCOG (The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games) over the access and transport issues involved in disabled athletes and spectators attending the 2012 Games and Paralympic Games. \n\nMuch of London's ancient underground system is still inaccessible, though all buses can now take wheelchairs and all the Routemaster buses have now been scrapped in favour of low floor buses with retractable ramps that can emerge and rest on pavements.\n\nSo yes, the issue is being taken very seriously and it is one of the reasons why London was awarded the Games as it was an integral part of the bid.
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By Kevin Osborne, Post staff reporter\n\n\n\nFollowing through on a warning issued a month ago, Mayor Charlie Luken imposed sanctions against a local activist Wednesday and prevented him from speaking at Cincinnati City Council's regular meeting.\n\nThe activist, Lincoln Heights resident Kabaka Oba, routinely uses ethnic and racial slurs in his remarks during City Council's public comment period that are inappropriate, Luken said. Among the remarks are Oba's repeated use of the phrases, ''Jew-nited Snakes of America'' and ''white devils.''\n\n''I have warned him a half-dozen times. I have no choice,'' the mayor said. ''I have to retain some control over these meetings and this is unacceptable behavior. ''\n\nLuken sent a memorandum to City Council members Monday, informing them that he planned to prohibit Oba from speaking at this week's meeting, unless someone objected. No one did.\n\nMaybe thats why he's dead.
199650
It ensures you don't try to vote more than once. There are still holes in the system, but hopefully they worked out. I don't think it is right for dead people in Chicago to get a vote.