huh? Guys, go read this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Member_state_of_the_European_Union England is a member state of the EU.....
British Police Arrest Men in Plot to Kill Queen Elizabeth
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Oh, a rag then.
Yes, the UK is a member of the EU. But the Queen has little power in the UK, and no power in the EU.
QuickSilver
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Who would that be?
Warrigal
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I've been a bit busy for the last 24 hours and I hadn't caught up with this thread. I've heard nothing on the radio or TV about any assassination plans for Her Madge* and I've searched Auntie** for any reference. Nary a word. I'm calling BS.
* An affectionate reference to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth (of Australia)
** The Australian Broadcasting Commission, our most reliable source of news.
* An affectionate reference to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth (of Australia)
** The Australian Broadcasting Commission, our most reliable source of news.
I've found several sources, not all are reliable. This is one of yours: http://www.news.com.au/world/four-m...-queen-elizabeth/story-fndir2ev-1227116658248
Warrigal
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Yes, it has surfaced on a couple of media outlets. News.com.au is a Murdoch publication and I don't usually give it much credence but it has also turned up on the Fairfax press, but very short on detail.
http://www.smh.com.au/world/queen-e...-a-terrorist-plot-report-20141108-11j7z3.html
Nothing so far on the ABC at this stage.
We have a program on TV every Monday night called Media Watch. I'll be watching with interest tomorrow to see whether the media has been reporting news or rumour. All to often they rush into print, using overseas sources, without bothering to verify a story.
Warrigal
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I wouldn't be surprised if some would-be martyrs have been talking about assassinating Queen Elizabeth, Barack Obama, Pope Francis and Benjamin Netanyahu all at once. With the centenary celebration of WW I already happening there are many targets to choose from, not all of them eminent people.
On the other hand, the media loves a scare story and they tend to exaggerate.
We must just trust the men and women whose job it is to protect people from these threats. Sadly, someone may eventually penetrate the defensive shield around these targets but should anyone succeed in harming any of the people I have mentioned they will sow the wind but reap the whirlwind. Retribution would be swift and deadly to the organisations that promote such acts. Mercy would take a back seat and we would once again see total war break out.
On the other hand, the media loves a scare story and they tend to exaggerate.
We must just trust the men and women whose job it is to protect people from these threats. Sadly, someone may eventually penetrate the defensive shield around these targets but should anyone succeed in harming any of the people I have mentioned they will sow the wind but reap the whirlwind. Retribution would be swift and deadly to the organisations that promote such acts. Mercy would take a back seat and we would once again see total war break out.
Yes, Murdoch! We no longer subscribe to Sky TV because he profits from it.
It looks like this was picked up by lesser news from the original sensationalist source. Also Murdoch's.
Laurie
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No doubt they said the same about the US President, and the Pope, and Montbatten, and Margaret Thatcher.
Davey Jones
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She has no powers...PERIOD,you cannot compare her to the President of the United States.
I never compared her to the president! She doesn't have zero power, but just about. She can break a tie.