Just saw Prince Charles and Camilla heading for Cornwall on the motorway hogging the middle lane.
I had no option but to undertake them.
I passed the Duchy on the left hand side.
A man fell into a display of 300 golf clubs at a sports shop earlier today…
Doctors have said that he should be okay but he’s not out of the woods yet…
I was telling my doctor earlier how my tennis elbow was really hurting.
She said “how many years have you had it for?”
I said “15 Love”
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I, for one, like Roman numerals.
My lab partner invented a device that will steal other people’s ideas and then delete it from their memory.
Why didn’t I think of that?
To the person who hid my shoes while I was on the bouncy castle!…
Grow up.
Wife: What do think you’re playing at coming home half drunk??!
Husband: I ran out of money.
Advent Calenders….
Their days are numbered.
My friend Jack Hughes just got a job as a prosecutor in France…
I bought a book on eBay called “How to scam idiots on eBay”
That was 3 months ago, and it’s still not arrived yet!
95% of people are idiots.
I’m glad I’m in the other 15%.
I had a vasectomy so my girlfriend didn’t get pregnant.
All it did though was change the colour of the baby….
The first time I had sex it was in my parent’s bedroom.
My girlfriend said, “This is a bit awkward.”
I said, “Just ignore them.”
It turns out my psychologist is also a prostitute.
Totally blew my mind.
I said to my girlfriend, “I need to call the doctor today.”
She said, “Which doctor?”
I said, “No, the regular kind.”
One of my friends is a really stubborn hardcore raver.
She keeps trying to make me rave with her!
She won’t techno for an answer.
Guy who owned Odeon cinemas has died.
His funeral is on Monday @ 2:10, 4:20 & 8:40
I used to know how to make those little fizzy sweets but then I forgot..
So I went on a Refresher course
Is it fair to say that there’d be less litter in Britain if blind people were given pointed sticks?
I was watching the ‘Bermuda Philharmonic Orchestra’ last night and halfway through the bloke on the triangle disappeared…
Why did the slave go to college?
So he could pickup his Master’s degree.
My girlfriend left me because of my obsession with astrology.
I guess I should have seen the signs..
I like the way the Earth rotates.
It makes my day!
My girlfriend is still mad at me because I accidentally put superglue on her pen a few days ago.
She just can’t seem to let it go.
I’m sure wherever my Dad is, he’s looking down on me.
He’s not dead, just very condescending.
My Son told me that I’m “not cut out to be a mime”.
“Was it something I said?” I asked.
“Yes,” he replied.
My neighbours are listening to great music.
Whether they like it or not.
A friend of mine thinks the story of how he got an orthopaedic shoe is hilarious but I think he’s built it up too much.
My extra sensitive toothpaste doesn’t like it when I use other toothpastes.
Spent six hours linking all of my watches together to make a belt.
It was a complete waist of time.
They say that being a hostage is hard and mentally draining but…
I reckon I could do it with my hands tied behind my back.
I’ve discovered I have a logic fetish.
I can’t stop coming to conclusions.
Q: Who are the most decent people in the hospital?
We should love democracy whether or not it gives us all we wish for. Democracy started out in Athens around 600BC. It was pretty crude.
“In Athenian democracy, every citizen was required to participate or suffer punishment. This practice stands in stark contrast to modern democratic governments in which citizens can choose whether or not they wish to participate. In Athenian democracy, all citizens pulled their weight.
Not everyone in Athens was considered a citizen. Only free, adult men enjoyed the rights and responsibility of citizenship. Only about 20 percent of the population of Athens were citizens. Women were not citizens and therefore could not vote or have any say in the political process. They were rarely permitted out in public and were even restricted as to where they could be within their own homes. Slaves and foreigners were not citizens and also could not participate in the democracy. In the end, democracy existed only for the free men who were originally from Athens.”
A good democracy is characterized by several key features that promote fairness, representation, and effective governance. Here are some essential elements:
Free and Fair Elections:
Regular, free, and fair elections are fundamental to democracy. Citizens should have the right to choose their leaders without coercion or manipulation.
Rule of Law:
A strong rule of law ensures that all individuals and institutions, including the government, are subject to and accountable under the law. This helps prevent abuse of power.
Protection of Minority Rights:
A robust democracy safeguards the rights of minorities, ensuring that the majority doesn’t suppress the interests or rights of minority groups.
Freedom of Expression and Media:
Democracy thrives when citizens have the freedom to express their opinions, and there is a vibrant, independent media that provides diverse perspectives and holds those in power accountable.
Civil Liberties:
Guaranteeing basic civil liberties, such as freedom of speech, assembly, and religion, is crucial. Citizens should be able to participate in public life without fear of repression.
Political Pluralism:
Democracy benefits from a diversity of political parties and interest groups, allowing citizens a range of choices and ensuring a broad representation of views.
Responsive Government:
Elected officials should be responsive to the needs and concerns of the citizens. This involves effective communication, accountability, and mechanisms for citizens to influence policymaking.
Citizen Participation:
Active citizen engagement goes beyond voting. A good democracy encourages and facilitates citizen participation in decision-making processes at various levels of government.
Independent Judiciary:
An independent judiciary acts as a check on the powers of the executive and legislative branches, ensuring that laws are consistent with the constitution and protecting individual rights.
Decentralization of Power:
Distributing power at various levels of government can prevent the concentration of power in one entity, making the system more resilient and responsive to local needs.
Political Accountability:
Elected officials should be accountable for their actions. This includes transparency in decision-making, ethical conduct, and mechanisms for holding leaders accountable for their actions.
Education and Informed Citizenship:
An educated and informed citizenry is essential for the functioning of democracy. Education enables citizens to make informed decisions and actively participate in civic life.
Social Equality:
Democracy is strengthened when there is a commitment to social equality, reducing disparities in wealth, education, and access to opportunities.
It’s important to note that these principles are interconnected, and the success of a democratic system often depends on the interplay of these elements. Additionally, the specific characteristics of a good democracy can vary across cultures and societies.
Does your state’s democracy measure up?
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