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Denzil_DC

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36. I don't think it's in any way describable as ignorance,

Sun Jun 26, 2016, 09:24 AM

Jun 2016

in any meaningful sense, so cut that out right now!

Ignorance would be insisting you knew it all in the face of counter-arguments, and neither Spider, you nor I are experts.

Curiosity and a willingness to listen are to be applauded.

This in one of many exchanges on DU the last few days I've really enjoyed - and above all, it's stayed entirely civil. Bravo! I'm honored to be considered a friend.

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"Vested in Paliament" longship Jun 2016 #10

Nope! Spider Jerusalem Jun 2016 #11

Love your posts, Spider. But I have no choice but to disagree (respectfully). longship Jun 2016 #15

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I know about the Magna Carta and Common Law. longship Jun 2016 #20

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King John "enacted" Magna Carta in the same sense Denzil_DC Jun 2016 #22

Indeed, he had no choice! longship Jun 2016 #26

Just wrong. There is law above parliament. Denzil_DC Jun 2016 #13

I will look that up. longship Jun 2016 #17

Magna Carta, the Petition of Right, Human Rights Act, Bill of Rights 1688, etc Spider Jerusalem Jun 2016 #18

Legal scholars will say we do, Denzil_DC Jun 2016 #19

But if parliament can override it all, what good is it? longship Jun 2016 #23

We're going round in circles here. Denzil_DC Jun 2016 #28

Wow! Thank you for this. longship Jun 2016 #31

Some people who voted on Thursday Denzil_DC Jun 2016 #24

It looks to be a very messy affair. That is for sure. longship Jun 2016 #29

Well, they can't override the UK Supreme Court, as things stand. Denzil_DC Jun 2016 #33

Well, again, I have to thank you and Spider. longship Jun 2016 #35

I don't think it's in any way describable as ignorance, Denzil_DC Jun 2016 #36

I try to always honor my DU friendships. longship Jun 2016 #37

Who and how many are the justices on the Supreme Court, and how are they appointed, Denzil? Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #40

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