Enoch Powell. Michael Foot. Nye Bevan. Tony Benn.

**InsaneApache** · 05-03-2013, 11:58

Originally Posted by Tiaexz

I think it more allowing reunification of Ireland then Ireland possibly rejoining in the said commonwealth as equals than getting rid of British Citizens you find annoying.

So just ignore the majority then? Still a berk.

**Greyblades** · 05-03-2013, 12:31

Originally Posted by InsaneApache

So just ignore the majority then? Still a berk.

Sounds like every politician known to man.

**Brennus** · 05-03-2013, 12:34

Originally Posted by InsaneApache

So just ignore the majority then? Still a berk.

There's nothing like a 51% majority to make things a bit awkward.

**HoreTore** · 05-03-2013, 12:42

Originally Posted by Brennus

There's nothing like a 51% majority to make things a bit awkward.

Dmocracy does not, however, rest on majority rule. Majority opinion will have to be put aside in a large number of cases if a nation wants to claim democracy.

**Philippus Flavius Homovallumus** · 05-03-2013, 19:08

Originally Posted by HoreTore

Dmocracy does not, however, rest on majority rule. Majority opinion will have to be put aside in a large number of cases if a nation wants to claim democracy.

True - the majority of Brits would probably not care if the Irish were offloaded, but the Irish did and do.

**InsaneApache** · 05-03-2013, 22:54

Originally Posted by HoreTore

Dmocracy does not, however, rest on majority rule. Majority opinion will have to be put aside in a large number of cases if a nation wants to claim democracy.

What the hell is that supposed to mean?

Remember, I'm as thick as a brick, so please type slowly so I can keep up.

You mean the tyranny of the majority?

Good grief. We've had the tyranny of the minorities to the point of exhaustion. Democracy by it's very definition is government, by, for and with the majority.

Still as I'm as thick as a brick, I'm sure you'll educate me.