The National Anthem

Jingl.... You put it so much better than me, less diplomatic, but better!

Ah, but the more he stays true to himself and refuses to acknowledge the Queen the less likely he is to become PM.

Go for it, Jezza!

I agree there merlot.

Oh dear. Some of us just aren't fit to be Brits, are we Jingl?

jing you are in danger of blowing a gasgit -in the words of our illustrious leader "calm down dear"

Republicanism has a fine and proud history, JC is simply part of that belief, joining the majority of the world.

Yes because all those countries with presidents are all such wonderful democratic places .

No I am thinking of USA, France Italy, Germany, etc. The populations of whom are citizens and not subjects with all the connotations of being such.

Why do you say that whitewave (re blowing a gasket)? I am enjoying myself.

You did mean "gasket" didn't you?

You said it Maizied*! I wouldn't dream of saying such a thing. Out loud.

This 'calm down dear' business is getting tedious now. Anyone who disagrees with any degree of vehemence with the view of those on the left gets told to do it. Time to think of a more original put-down, perhaps?

I thought 'gasgit' was somehow much more appropriate

Congratulations on coining a new word, whitewave

I will be (slightly) disappointed if he does sing the National Anthem at future events. I just don't think it is that big an issue. However, it could open up a whole new job opportunity. At every occasion where the National Anthem is sung you could employ people to video every British subject to see if they are singing. If they aren't we could shame them instantly in the press or social media and devise suitable punishments.

A cross between 'gasbag' and 'old git' perhaps?

I couldn't give a flying f--k if he sings the National Anthem or not. Nor I suspect do the majority of the people who voted for him because he spoke honestly and openly about the problems of ordinary people. The fact is that he stands for things which are fundamentally good, is caring and honest and speaks from the heart. Obviously most people know his ideas are right and in order to attack him they pick on silly trivialities like him not singing. I'd rather have someone in power who doesn't sing the National Anthem than someone who smiles and mouths platitudes whilst making the poorest and weakest suffer more.

Perhaps, Ana you would prefer it if someone just did a link to Cameron saying it instead....would that be acceptable? Or maybe it should only be mentioned each time someone mentions 'duffle coats'......

Well said trisher!

No, I wouldn't prefer that, Tegan

While we're at it, another tweet from an evil L winger about the Conservatives:

As a tribute to all who gave their lives in WWII, we're going to dismantle the welfare state they inspired while singing God Save The Queen.

The thing is, he's not in power. He has almost five years to put his money where his mouth is (or words to that effect) Opinions can change. Tony Blair was hailed a hero when he stormed into No 10 and look what happened to him.

Yes, but he served for three successive terms as PM don't forget, merlot...

So he did! Some things are best forgotten

Do you think that anyone really thinks about the queen when they sing the National Anthem? Isn't it a way of honouring our country more than anything? I think it is.

It makes JC seem practically a Communist! (Are we sure he's not?)

Oh dear! my dyslexia rears its head yet again - sorry folks for causing offence.

I am not seeing "reds under the beds". (perhaps just seeing one on the front bench of the Opposition).