The case for the UK's political system #DebateDay

Original photo courtesy of pixabay.com

Well, the big day is here at last.  It's been a rollercoaster of a ride here, there's been some interesting comments on the internet...

"Meow" - Colin the Cat, UK

And some mud slung around...

"You have been taking a lot of liberties with cats lately" - Mr T Clark, USA

And even some outright craziness...

"I prefer the government of Belize" - Mr J Crow, USA

But enough is enough now, and today we shall put forward our cases as to why our political system is better.

The case for the UK


Well, our system was here first.  The UK has not been conquered or occupied for over a thousand years, and over that time we have been able to develop our system, from the Magna Carta (signed 800 years ago this year) giving power to the lords of the country, to the extension of power to commoners, to the current Westminster system (called this because it's from Westminster in the UK) which is replicated around the world, including in such outposts as the USA.

The UK does not have a president, instead opting for a system where even our Prime Minster can be held to account by Parliament.  This gives confidence in that the rule of the head of government must be just, or face removal from office.  In the US however, the President is separated from the Senate, so they only address the Senate once a year, and they can find themselves in the difficult position of the Senate having a majority of members allied to a different party than the President, hamstringing the President.

And of course, the UK is a constitutional monarchy, and executive rule is held by Her Majesty the Queen.  Monarchs are increasingly rare in today's world, and I can understand the argument for republics - but consider this.  The UK is one of the few (if not the only) countries that became a republic, and then invited the King back to allow the return of the country to a monarchy.  That means that our monarchs are clearly the best.

This briefly adds up to the UK's political system being superior than the US.

But don't let this be enough reason for you - this video is where all the action is, with the full discussion -  watch it below:

And now - go see Tim's blog (and video) for the case for the US that he is putting forward today.  And when you're done, make sure to leave us a comment on what side you're on!

The worst is feared

Drawing by: Jules-Descartes Férat (1819-1898?); engraving: François Pannemaker (1822-1900) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

In the war room things are heating up.  Field Marshal Anstruther is not pleased.
 "I say, Carruthers, those damn Yanks are really being quite annoying."
 "Yes, sir, they seem to be really doing rather well, if I may say so."
 "What on earth is going on over there now?"
 "Um, they appear to be drinking, sir.  The one named Robert has just taken a pounding from Michelle."
 "And what about that mascot of theirs?  Why is it sat in a chair giving instructions to the rest of them?"
 "I believe the dog holds some sort of Doctorate, sir.  There is every chance that it will be President of the United States in the near future."
 "Well I won't stand for it! Get me our mascot, at once!"
 "Yes, sir."

 A few minutes went by while Carruthers rounded up Colin, who was busy sleeping off a heavy meal - a pigeon, even after seeing Colin, had not taken flight in time.

 "Cat!  Yes you there!  What do you have to say for yourself?"
 "Meow" Colin said, falling back asleep in Carruthers arms.
 "And what is that supposed to mean?"
 "Well sir, I think it meant that he recorded a video promoting the UK's political system the other day, and that's really all he was planning to do."
 "Was it really? Well, tell Mister Colin here that if he wants any kitty chunks for supper he'll have to pull his socks up!"

Hopes are not great for the British side as they appear to have retired to the lounge for cups of tea with tiffin, but we hope that we may yet turn the side against the army of Life, Explained tomorrow.  Stay tuned for tomorrows explosion, it's going to make your eyes water.

Colin says hi

This is Colin.

Colin is a British shorthair cat, and he's decided to have his say ahead of the big debate next Saturday, UK versus the US of A, about who has the better political system.

But Colin's a cat.  So come back on Saturday to read my blog (and while you're at it go see Tim's US-based one as well) and decide.