Happy 70th Anniversary to Queen Elizabeth II

[Bosun]

I like after “but”. Your good. I would buy you a Starbucks for that comment.

[Samm]

@TheRedComet

There’s pros and cons to both.

Primary con of the parliamentary system is that you end up with real unstable coalition governments all the time. Israel’s recent experiences show that con in full force; it’s taken them like five years to get a coalition government that is somewhat stable. You also end up with very uneven policies over a period of time, since the legislative branch can be dissolved at nearly any time for any reason.

Primary con of the presidential system (like we use) is that it can be a fertile feeding ground for dictatorial authoritarians to take power, since the executive branch has way more power than in parliamentary systems. There’s a fair balance between parliamentary systems and presidential systems worldwide and the United States is one of the very few countries that has made the presidential system work as intended. A significant portion of African states and most Latin American states are presidential republics, often based on our system, and they have a habit of ending up with either the military running things or some guy declaring himself president for life.

Those are both cons. What are the pros?

[Samm]

@Bosun

That and 3.50 will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks.

God Bless Queen Elizabeth and her 70 year reign, which is what the original post was all about.

God Bless The Queen.

For at least another 12 years 253 days.

[Paul_Thomson]

Will she send herself a congratulatory telegram on her 100th birthday?

[biggestal99]

@Bosun

Now back to the real topic. Happy Anniversary Queen Elizabeth. We love and appreciate you. God Bless the Queen

I am going to England in June for the celebration at the Derby.

My friend Dave (a subject) is really excited.

And who can blame him, she’s had a great run.

Allan