Comments on: The defence of England http://johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/02/08/the-defence-of-england/ Incisive and topical campaigns and commentary on today's issues and tomorrow's problems Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:18:17 +0000 hourly 1 By: Struan Jamieson http://johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/02/08/the-defence-of-england/#comment-1398 Struan Jamieson Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:08:05 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/02/08/the-defence-of-england/#comment-1398 The original comment was on the death of Mary I of Scotland. In legal terms, the arguements for her execution were as valid as the 45 minutes warning of Iraqi nukes. Nevertheless historians should admire her son, James. On the throne for over 50 years, he never went to war as either King of Scots or King of Great Britain. How many times has the present government been to war and they've only been there eleven years. He initiated the publication of the Authorised version of the Bible which indirectly led to the establishment of the English language as the leading commercial languiage in the modern world. By the standards of the day, a highly educated man, he introduced taxes and tariffs that were sympathic to business . He actually was the first monarch to go down a coal mine. His mother and second son may have been executed but James was far too clever for that. The original comment was on the death of Mary I of Scotland. In legal terms, the arguements for her execution were as valid as the 45 minutes warning of Iraqi nukes.

Nevertheless historians should admire her son, James. On the throne for over 50 years, he never went to war as either King of Scots or King of Great Britain. How many times has the present government been to war and they've only been there eleven years.

He initiated the publication of the Authorised version of the Bible which indirectly led to the establishment of the English language as the leading commercial languiage in the modern world.

By the standards of the day, a highly educated man, he introduced taxes and tariffs that were sympathic to business . He actually was the first monarch to go down a coal mine.

His mother and second son may have been executed but James was far too clever for that.

]]> By: Aelfred http://johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/02/08/the-defence-of-england/#comment-1397 Aelfred Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:21:54 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/02/08/the-defence-of-england/#comment-1397 If you really believe in England, perhaps you and your leader could kill this dead: Scots Plan to Capture 29 Miles of England <a href="http://www.dcthomson.co.uk/MAGS/POST/news1.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.dcthomson.co.uk/MAGS/POST/news1.htm</a> If you really believe in England, perhaps you and your leader could kill this dead:

Scots Plan to Capture 29 Miles of England http://www.dcthomson.co.uk/MAGS/POST/news1.htm

]]> By: jefford http://johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/02/08/the-defence-of-england/#comment-1396 jefford Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:10:43 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/02/08/the-defence-of-england/#comment-1396 "I "I

]]> By: The Daily Pundit http://johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/02/08/the-defence-of-england/#comment-1395 The Daily Pundit Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:18:03 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/02/08/the-defence-of-england/#comment-1395 A good post but it's left me feeling quite miserable. Too much detail. The dog. The wig. The blood. That said, like Tony Makara I also learn something every time I pop over here. Just go easy on the blood next time. A good post but it's left me feeling quite miserable. Too much detail. The dog. The wig. The blood.

That said, like Tony Makara I also learn something every time I pop over here. Just go easy on the blood next time.

]]> By: Derek http://johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/02/08/the-defence-of-england/#comment-1394 Derek Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:11:00 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/02/08/the-defence-of-england/#comment-1394 I'll believe the Tories are serious about England when they start saying 'England' or 'in England' rather than 'this country' or 'in this country' in the Commons and elsewhere. How about the English NHS and English schools etc. rather than 'the NHS' or 'the NHS in this country'? When matters such as health, education, local government are being discussed, why do the Tories not say England? These are devolved matters in Scotland and Wales and any discussion in the Commons is about England. I listened to a speech by Andrew Lansley a little while back. He was talking about the English NHS but didn't say England or English once! Until the Tories make that basic step then I cannot believe they are serious about English rights. I'll believe the Tories are serious about England when they start saying 'England' or 'in England' rather than 'this country' or 'in this country' in the Commons and elsewhere. How about the English NHS and English schools etc. rather than 'the NHS' or 'the NHS in this country'?
When matters such as health, education, local government are being discussed, why do the Tories not say England? These are devolved matters in Scotland and Wales and any discussion in the Commons is about England.
I listened to a speech by Andrew Lansley a little while back. He was talking about the English NHS but didn't say England or English once!
Until the Tories make that basic step then I cannot believe they are serious about English rights.

]]> By: Tom http://johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/02/08/the-defence-of-england/#comment-1393 Tom Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:51:47 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/02/08/the-defence-of-england/#comment-1393 I agree with the above. Archbishop Cranmer should be acknowledged by this blog. His historical knowledge of the EU's development and the parallels with the modern empire are both accurate and perceptive, and they echo yours. He might sound like the 'Tory Party at prayer' but I don't think that is necesarily a bad thing in this day and age. He speaks for a vast constituency, and his views should be given a wider readership. I agree with the above. Archbishop Cranmer should be acknowledged by this blog. His historical knowledge of the EU's development and the parallels with the modern empire are both accurate and perceptive, and they echo yours. He might sound like the 'Tory Party at prayer' but I don't think that is necesarily a bad thing in this day and age. He speaks for a vast constituency, and his views should be given a wider readership.

]]> By: Barry (The Elder) http://johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/02/08/the-defence-of-england/#comment-1392 Barry (The Elder) Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:58:20 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/02/08/the-defence-of-england/#comment-1392 No nonsense Mr Redwood, the true enemy are those MPs sitting for English constituencies who only pay lip service to England, most replies I have received from MPs is 'we are elected to serve the British Govt', no you are not you are elected to represent the people who voted for you, the other argument put forward by both Sir Malcolm Rifkind and Lord Falconer at the Hansard meeting on Wednesday was that there are over 500 MPs sitting for English seats and they cant be out voted by the 'Celtic Fringe', yet when was the last time there was a free vote without the 3 line whip being employed, most MPs vote along party lines any way, so the fact that there are over 500 MPs sitting in English constituencies means nothing, so it would seem it is party before country No nonsense Mr Redwood, the true enemy are those MPs sitting for English constituencies who only pay lip service to England, most replies I have received from MPs is 'we are elected to serve the British Govt', no you are not you are elected to represent the people who voted for you, the other argument put forward by both Sir Malcolm Rifkind and Lord Falconer at the Hansard meeting on Wednesday was that there are over 500 MPs sitting for English seats and they cant be out voted by the 'Celtic Fringe', yet when was the last time there was a free vote without the 3 line whip being employed, most MPs vote along party lines any way, so the fact that there are over 500 MPs sitting in English constituencies means nothing, so it would seem it is party before country

]]> By: Tony Makara http://johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/02/08/the-defence-of-england/#comment-1391 Tony Makara Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:30:29 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/02/08/the-defence-of-england/#comment-1391 Another fine historical piece John, keep them coming. I always learn something interesting everytime I visit the diary. You words ring all too true. I well remember my grandparents saying how they were very enthusiastic about the EEC keeping peace in Europe and being a great gift for generations to come. My grandparents are no longer around, however if they had been I'm sure they would have viewed today's EU with a heavy heart. We have to ask ourselves whether EU membership is worth all the tears? Another fine historical piece John, keep them coming. I always learn something interesting everytime I visit the diary. You words ring all too true. I well remember my grandparents saying how they were very enthusiastic about the EEC keeping peace in Europe and being a great gift for generations to come. My grandparents are no longer around, however if they had been I'm sure they would have viewed today's EU with a heavy heart. We have to ask ourselves whether EU membership is worth all the tears?

]]> By: Neil Craig http://johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/02/08/the-defence-of-england/#comment-1390 Neil Craig Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:08:22 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/02/08/the-defence-of-england/#comment-1390 I don't think it is either accurate or useful for Tom to pretend that the EU is not more than perhaps very marginally less unpopular in Scotland, Wales & NI than it is in England. I don't think it is either accurate or useful for Tom to pretend that the EU is not more than perhaps very marginally less unpopular in Scotland, Wales & NI than it is in England.

]]> By: tally http://johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/02/08/the-defence-of-england/#comment-1389 tally Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:02:32 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/02/08/the-defence-of-england/#comment-1389 while English MP's do nothing this is what is going on "Berwick's Telly Vote On Becoming Scottish Feb 8 2008 By Ian Dow THE people of Berwick-upon-Tweed voted last night on whether they wanted to split with England and become Scots". Many in Berwick are envious of the their own taxes that are spent in Scotland. I am dumbfounded with English politicians that allow this de-stabalisation of England to go on. while English MP's do nothing this is what is going on

"Berwick's Telly Vote On Becoming Scottish
Feb 8 2008 By Ian Dow

THE people of Berwick-upon-Tweed voted last night on whether they wanted to split with England and become Scots".
Many in Berwick are envious of the their own taxes that are spent in Scotland.
I am dumbfounded with English politicians that allow this de-stabalisation of England to go on.

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