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Have you heard of the Chagossians?
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 2:41 pm
by Jebus
This late 20th century atrocity by the U.S. and Britain is a big deal where I live. I highly recommend this 56 minute documentary for those of you who are unfamiliar with the issue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjNfXK6QpqY
Re: Have you heard of the Chagossians?
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 2:44 pm
by EquALLity
The who what?
I'll check it out.
Re: Have you heard of the Chagossians?
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2015 2:08 am
by brimstoneSalad
EquALLity, this is also relevant to the other thread's discussion:
At 42 minutes:
Order in council [...]
It's a royal decree using archiac powers which are known to most of us as still invested in the queen
[...]
The queen rubber stamps what in many cases politicians know they can't get away with democratically
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_in_Council
The powers are rarely used, but the royalty along with the last remnants of its medieval power is still a monstrosity.
Re: Have you heard of the Chagossians?
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2015 7:42 am
by EquALLity
brimstoneSalad wrote:EquALLity, this is also relevant to the other thread's discussion:
At 42 minutes:
Order in council [...]
It's a royal decree using archiac powers which are known to most of us as still invested in the queen
[...]
The queen rubber stamps what in many cases politicians know they can't get away with democratically
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_in_Council
The powers are rarely used, but the royalty along with the last remnants of its medieval power is still a monstrosity.
Ah yes, I see.
And while we're on the subject of Bush, Blair, crimes and invasions...:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtEH6wZXPA4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sJqROHxjDA 
That's a very interesting film. Thanks for sharing Jebus! Glad I know.