Should Prince Charles Succeed The Queen As Head Of The Commonwealth Countries, If Not Who Should And Why?

[anotheoldgit]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43833029

If it was left to one notable African, speaking on LBC radio last night the Commonwealth should be banned as it was a continuation of Colonialism and white man's domination over the black man, I ask you, talk about racism?

From the offset of the discussion, whilst the presenter was perfectly respectful and polite, when trying to convince him that membership was voluntary, the African fellow was shouting, agitated and rude, why are they so aggressive?

[jackthehat]

Once more you demonstrate that you don't have a firm grip on what Racism actually is.....

Are you suggesting that all Africans fellows are aggressive?

It would seem, to me, that since the Commonwealth is the last vestiges of the British Empire the reigning monarch 'ought' to be the head.
But perhaps ot's time to look elsewhere?

[dannyk13]

It's up to the heads of the Commonwealth Nations to vote in the next head.It is not hereditary.

[jno]

the commonwealth is a mutual association of countries, so there's no reason the head of one should be the head of all; Britain's not the boss. Charles has been frantically touring them all over the last few years, aware that he's not as popular as his mother (indeed, who is?); but they're still free to choose whoever they want.

The British, however, seem to be stuck with him.

[Mamyalynne]

Why was 'he' aggressive?

The only way to know would be to ask him personally, some can get so passionate about a subject close to them they do get carried away.

I didn't hear the interview.

[anotheoldgit]

jackthehat

/// Once more you demonstrate that you don't have a firm grip on what Racism actually is..... ///

Oh but I do, every day it would seem that we have proof that racism only works one way.

[ludwig]

// If it was left to one notable African, speaking on LBC radio last night the Commonwealth should be banned as it was a continuation of Colonialism and white man's domination over the black man //

Perhaps he didn't know that any member is free to leave it. Hopefully the interviewer pointed that out to him, whoever he is.

[anotheoldgit]

Mamyalynne

/// Why was 'he' aggressive? ///

Could be it's cultural, I listen to a lot of phone-ins and most black persons who phone in are so aggressive in their arguments.


I didn't hear the interview.

[ummmm]

Didn't Australia vote to keep the queen as head of state?

I like Charles.

[anotheoldgit]

Sorry that was sent before I addressed your

/// I didn't hear the interview. ///

To which I was going to reply, if you had you might have come to a different conclusion.

[anotheoldgit]

ludwig

/// Perhaps he didn't know that any member is free to leave it. Hopefully the interviewer pointed that out to him, whoever he is. ///

As i have already pointed out:

From the offset of the discussion, whilst the presenter was perfectly respectful and polite, when trying to convince him that membership was voluntary, the African fellow was shouting, agitated and rude,

[naomi24]

Which country did this 'notable' African represent - or was he not an official representatives but just someone blowing hot air? As has been said, they're all entitled to opt out if that's what they want. Whether or not Prince Charles will succeed the Queen is also their choice. We'll know soon, won't we?

[pixie374]

//I listen to a lot of phone-ins and most black persons who phone in are so aggressive in their arguments. //

Am I reading that right? People on phone-ins announce their colour?

[Voltage]

AOG why did you pick
"Should Prince Charles Succeed The Queen As Head Of The Commonwealth Countries, If Not Who Should And Why?"
It's got nothing to do with what your really getting at?
Has it?

[anotheoldgit]

One can listen to the debate here:

https://www.lbc.co.uk/radio/presenters/ian-collins/campaigner-commonwealth-white-supremacist/

[youngmafbog]

Personally I think that it should rotate, this would collapse the accusations of "British Colonialism", which the Commonwealth is clearly not now.

[anotheoldgit]

pixie374
/// Am I reading that right? People on phone-ins announce their colour? ///

Of course they do so all the time.

It is all down to what is being discussed, when one can hear the caller announce themselves as " I'm a black person and......" or "I come from Jamaica and ....." another give away is their accent.

[naomi24]

I listened to about half of that - it's all I could stand of his aggressive tone - and his voice. One very angry man spouting rubbish - and yes, aog, I agree with you. I think he hates the white man - and that is racist.

[Baldric]

Sky News has just said that Charles has been approved to succeed The Queen.

[naomi24]

^There we are. Sorted. I bet the Queen is delighted.

[bednobs]

its really sad to see the queen planning for her own death