Is the EU undemocratic in ways that truly matter (as the UK 'Leave' campaign claimed)?
It depends what you mean by “truly matters”.The EU is democratic in the sense that it is the free coming together of democratic States under a set of rules which were decided by their unanimous vote - the Treaties.These Treaties have set up some organisations some of which are directly democratically elected - the European Parliament and some which are appointed by democratic bodies (the Member States), and then ratified by the European Parliament, i.e. the Commission. The Commissions President is technically elected by and responsible to the European Parliament and is the Lead Candidate of the party which won the European Elections.However, the EU is not democratic in the sense of the Government of a Member State. There is no Manifesto, no Government, no Mandate for it to fulfill.But I believe this to be the correct position for a body which is there to fulfill the wishes of the Member States and not to have its own Democratic Legitimacy.I feel the Leave position to be dishonest, as they complain about this lack of Democratic Legitimacy while at the same time not wanting a European Superstate. In my view these two concepts are linked. The more the EU attains Democratic Legitimacy the more it will naturally evolve into a Superstate.So Leave argue for exactly what they don’t want.I am happy with the current balance of powers between the Member States, Parliament and Commission. Things can always be tweaked, but I don’t see a need for massive change.
Are public school teachers closet `Conservatives?
the conservative movement is to controlled to do things out of character..there are conservative public schools.probably not many.but if they are their mostly likely in the closet...i sure do hate that people have been herded to follow an ideal that doesn't suit their religion or there lives.you see not all conservatives are the very rich.having said that i have to applaud their stamina.even in the face of cruel tough times they either stand with their party or to afraid not to.you are a very nice man and i thank you too.you just don't go around hurting Others cause they have an opinion that differs from yours. i love you.