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Or some other form of mental faculty exam?
I believe for such an important job a person should possess very high levels of intelligence and common sense. Imagine, for instance, if we elected judges by common vote and somebody turned up in court to be tried by Diane Abbott! That would obviously be ludicrous, so we make sure our judges have to pass numerous checks and tests of competence.
Why not MPs, too?
I believe for such an important job a person should possess very high levels of intelligence and common sense. Imagine, for instance, if we elected judges by common vote and somebody turned up in court to be tried by Diane Abbott! That would obviously be ludicrous, so we make sure our judges have to pass numerous checks and tests of competence.
Why not MPs, too?
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Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test
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what sort of test would be applied, perhaps getting a desmond from oxbridge
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I would suggest a whole range of tests should be administered. It's too important a role to elect any below par.
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some our our mps have no scrutiny as they will never lose a vote in their seat.
some criminals remain as mps, not very satisfactory at all a judge may find disqualifying circumstances for quite a lot of our current crop, but they make the laws so they remain mostly safe. |
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one currently awaiting sentence, a term over one year sees them barred.
one recently went through a recall process and survived |
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Oh yes! These present must do - they are woeful!
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They should have to push bits of food around a maze like mice.
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Do MPs need to swear an oath of allegiance to The Queen and Country before taking office?
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The Oath of Allegiance
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I quite like the maze idea.
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i, swear by that i will be faithful and bear true allegiance to her majesty queen
elizabeth, her heirs and successors, according to law. so help me god. ish ? |
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not sure what oath is if you dont believe in a god !
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it goes back the the Victorian ere, Donny; & as such is well due an update
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Its called Balance,you have to even out things...Gosh if everyone was inteligent where would that leave the lesser,it only ends in turmoil, that said i am not stating Diane Abott is unintelligent or intelligent, im unbiased.
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lie detector
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I think voters should also take an IQ test.
Anyone unemployed, retired or on benefits. No vote |
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They should lower the voting age to 5.
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Should have to swear allegiance to St George before you can enter the polling booth.
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He's not a saint he's a Prince. He'll become a saint when he walks through the streets of Windsor curing people of the commoner cold.
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A lie test might be more appropriate!
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totally agree lady, as moisock posted earlier as well
MP's do seem to lack integrity. They are not interested in what the people think only in persuading us in what they think It's a fair wage for a cushy job, except maybe for Msy at the moment |
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Tories - lie detector test
Labour - IQ test Lib dem - sobriety test SNP - All of the above |
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Plaid Cymru - leek test.
Don't want dripping politicians. |
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An IQ test would not be a good idea - they might fail it
he he!!! |
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An IQ test every year in case senility and/or complacency set/s in. And prohibit MP employing siblings or relatives facilitating their role as MP. Also, a stringent monitoring of expenses to minimise fraud.
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Big Brother watching them with his ever vigilant eye...
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I believe for such an important job a person should possess very high levels of intelligence and common sense.
Probably a reliable display for the capacity of someone to be fit to make correct decisions is if they've run a successful business. Even better if they've started one themselves. In comparison to someone with academic qualifications who has never displayed any practical or constructive abilities beyond passing exams or clever use of words. As an example, take the uneducated builder who rips off the educated school teacher over the price of a minor repair to their home. Or the garage mechanic who does the same to the accountant who books their car in for a service and ends up paying for stuff that doesn't need doing. Where does the IQ tests come in with regard to situations like these? |
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I expect the plumber who has just overcharged the lawyer for the cost of repairing his boiler, doesn't know whether he's ripped him off or ripped him of
All he knows is that he's walking off with more money in his pocket than he should have got for the job. And he's just run rings around him using bullshine. |
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And the lawyer reciprocates with a hefty bill for little legal advice or work - swings and roundabouts. However, I do agree though experience is important to be an MP; a minimum age of 30 perhaps, and of good character and integrity.
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They already take an IQ test, usually set by the Law Society or a Merchant Bank e.g. the people who really run the country. Those who pass but who demonstrate the ability to follow orders are moved into the Potential MP stream.
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it might be called common purpose - the test
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I ain't bright either, only about 105. Could I do better if I prep before taking another one?
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Sorry moisok...I didn't see your post!
You know that "talking" on here is sometimes like with a close family member, who preempt and finish the retorts of others! |