Saturday, June 5, 2010

My opinion of Sir Paul's comments

Recently, Sir James Paul McCartney, member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), who lives in New York City, felt it prudent to weigh in on the performance of the President of the United States, by insulting a past President, "After the last eight years, it's great to have a president who knows what a library is." (Paul McCartney Makes Fun Of George W. Bush, Praises Obama At White). Ironically, as the Gulf Coast is awash in oil, our President “Rocked the night away"; at least Nero played an instrument. Did Sir Paul forget that Obama shipped a bust of Winston Churchill back to the English, gave copies of his speeches to the Prime Minister, gave the Queen an i-Pod, and failed to invite her to D-day remembrances? That is audacity.

When will Sir Paul comment about Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II?

Never; such behavior is considered blasphemous to the citizens of the Empire. Elizabeth's personal fortune has been the subject of speculation for many years. Forbes magazine estimated her net worth at around US$450 million in 2009 (von Zeppelin, Christina (19 August 2009), The 100 Most Powerful Women #42 Queen Elizabeth II, Forbes, , retrieved 11 March 2010). Has he forgotten that as a MBE that he is part of this Constitutional monarchy, in which a king or queen acts as Head of State but the ability to make and pass legislation resides with the elected Parliament, not with the Monarch (What is constitutional monarchy).

What a lesson in government waste we can tell about this outdated form of government that remains steeped in the practices of the past - can you say change? Consider the budgetary waste involved in keeping this sham afloat. Then again, it is “their choice” it is the "British way". They alone can change it; perhaps that is why in 1776, we decided to free ourselves of the “Throne of England” and their orthodoxy.

Has, Sir Paul participated in our form of government? He has not voted in our elections since he is NOT a citizen; that act is how we as citizens make a difference in our form of government. Although his two past wives and his current “partner” are or were American citizens, he has and never will not likely become a citizen of the United States - he would have to renounce his title, as did Anthony HOPKINS (Hopkins `Loses' His Title Of `sir' To Become U.s. Citizen). He pays property and sales taxes but is not required to pay income taxes. To be fair, he likely pays a hefty amount in taxes in the city and state of New York.

Others have been more harsh in their commentary of this event using expletives that are normally deleted in press accounts. I will only say, when Sir Paul, becomes an American citizen and renounces his fancy title, only then will I give credence to his commentary on our country and it’s form of government. He can say what he wants but I’ll not listen. Sir Paul wants to reap the benefits of being an American citizen, including those of the First Amendment, but wants none of the title of being an American citizen. Has anyone noticed the current debate over immigration? There are plenty of folks, literally dying, to get into this country; they envy his Permanent Resident Visa. He needs to have both feet on one side of the fence or in this case the pond; otherwise he’ll likely suffer permanent injury (from the fence) or drown (in the pond.)