Comments on: Martyr King or tyrant? http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/01/30/836/ Conservative Party Member of Parliament for Wokingham Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:45:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Diablo http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/01/30/836/#comment-16870 Diablo Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:37:50 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/01/30/836/#comment-16870 What a salutary reminder that we have had 11 years of the New Labour "revolution" and where it has taken us. Time for a modern-day "restoration"? What a salutary reminder that we have had 11 years of the New Labour “revolution” and where it has taken us. Time for a modern-day “restoration”?

]]> By: mikestallard http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/01/30/836/#comment-16863 mikestallard Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:41:06 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/01/30/836/#comment-16863 I totally agree with Tony Makara. If only this was taught in schools! I totally agree with Tony Makara.
If only this was taught in schools!

]]> By: Tony Makara http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/01/30/836/#comment-16833 Tony Makara Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:39:17 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/01/30/836/#comment-16833 A good piece John, you should pen more of these historical reflections. They are not only educational but remind us that where we stand today is conditioned by what went before. Just as the things our parliament does today will effect generations to come. Excellent analysis as ever. A good piece John, you should pen more of these historical reflections. They are not only educational but remind us that where we stand today is conditioned by what went before. Just as the things our parliament does today will effect generations to come. Excellent analysis as ever.

]]> By: The true cost of Conway’s greed | News in brief http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/01/30/836/#comment-16830 The true cost of Conway’s greed | News in brief Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:45:52 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/01/30/836/#comment-16830 [...] Redwood  has penned a great account on his blog of the execution of Charles I, which took place at four minutes past two on this day in 1649. For the rights of parliament and [...] [...] Redwood  has penned a great account on his blog of the execution of Charles I, which took place at four minutes past two on this day in 1649. For the rights of parliament and [...]

]]> By: Neil Craig http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/01/30/836/#comment-16825 Neil Craig Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:55:05 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/01/30/836/#comment-16825 Kings have shown little compunction about killing kings. Look at Richard II or Edward II (not good being 2nd). The difference is that when the middle classes took over they insisted on doing it legally. To be fair Elizabeth deserves some credit for killing Mary fairly legally. The establishment of the rule of law was far more important & far more enduring than what happened to Charles. All jobs have their downside & being killed is the main one the head that wears the crown has. Very many less deserving people died & indeed still die & we don't get excited about them. Kings have shown little compunction about killing kings. Look at Richard II or Edward II (not good being 2nd). The difference is that when the middle classes took over they insisted on doing it legally. To be fair Elizabeth deserves some credit for killing Mary fairly legally.

The establishment of the rule of law was far more important & far more enduring than what happened to Charles. All jobs have their downside & being killed is the main one the head that wears the crown has. Very many less deserving people died & indeed still die & we don’t get excited about them.

]]> By: anoneumouse http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/01/30/836/#comment-16824 anoneumouse Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:59:32 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/01/30/836/#comment-16824 And now we have parliament (a collective king) and they better beware. Passing the peoples liberties to a foreign power (EU) is the fuel for the next populace insurrection. Hemp rope and lamp posts are a plenty And now we have parliament (a collective king) and they better beware. Passing the peoples liberties to a foreign power (EU) is the fuel for the next populace insurrection.

Hemp rope and lamp posts are a plenty

]]> By: newmania http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/01/30/836/#comment-16811 newmania Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:24:23 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/01/30/836/#comment-16811 I think that is what they call the Whig view of history isn’t it , alls for the best , so to speak. .The thing that always strikes me about Cromwell is that he lived in obscurity into middle age before becoming the colossus we know ...gives us all hope . I think that is what they call the Whig view of history isn’t it , alls for the best , so to speak. .The thing that always strikes me about Cromwell is that he lived in obscurity into middle age before becoming the colossus we know …gives us all hope .

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