Trump alleged to be "keen" for US to join Commonwealth
Feb 27th, 2017, 06:00 PM
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This site is not the proper place for political commentary. I am an American and visit this site to gain insight and advise on travel to the U.K., NOT to read everyone's pompous attitudes. Please stick to the reason for this forum.
Feb 27th, 2017, 07:35 PM
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Pal - we have Commonweatlth Games , CHOGM ( Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meetings ) and I'm sure there's lots more !!! ��
Commonwealth countries used to have priority entering UK but not since EU membership of UK
Commonwealth countries used to have priority entering UK but not since EU membership of UK
Feb 27th, 2017, 07:37 PM
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I am an American and visit this site to gain insight and advise on travel to the U.K., NOT to read everyone's pompous attitudes
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yes, that must be strictly reserved for travel opinions.
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yes, that must be strictly reserved for travel opinions.
Feb 27th, 2017, 10:39 PM
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>>Seriously what good does Commonwealth membership bring<<
It provides an umbrella network for mostly technical and educational co-operation projects, not just top-down "aid" but also peer-to-peer (one reason why Rwanda and Mozambique asked to join), plus an annual get-together for heads of government encompassing between them contacts across a wide range of other groups across the globe (e.g., G8/20, BRICS, and every continent) - mostly a talking-shop but the kind of relatively informal, no-pressure venue for ideas to be floated and discussed outside the formal international structures. All of that's facilitated by at least some common heritage.
And not that it's that much of a boon, but citizens of Commonwealth countries who do live in the UK are entitled to vote here.
It provides an umbrella network for mostly technical and educational co-operation projects, not just top-down "aid" but also peer-to-peer (one reason why Rwanda and Mozambique asked to join), plus an annual get-together for heads of government encompassing between them contacts across a wide range of other groups across the globe (e.g., G8/20, BRICS, and every continent) - mostly a talking-shop but the kind of relatively informal, no-pressure venue for ideas to be floated and discussed outside the formal international structures. All of that's facilitated by at least some common heritage.
And not that it's that much of a boon, but citizens of Commonwealth countries who do live in the UK are entitled to vote here.
Feb 28th, 2017, 04:56 AM
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'I am an American and visit this site to gain insight and advise on travel to the U.K., NOT to read everyone's pompous attitudes.'
Who is pompous except the one who tells the others they are ?
What does it change that you are American ?
What is an American ? You Brazilian or ?
Who is pompous except the one who tells the others they are ?
What does it change that you are American ?
What is an American ? You Brazilian or ?
