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39. Do a search for England Theocracy.

Sun Sep 13, 2015, 02:09 PM

Sep 2015

This a perfect social media question. In sum, there is plenty of debate and perspectives on the subject. It won't be difficult to find discussions where people have cited specific moments in England's history that will attest to the Church's influence in England.

Yes, we view England's history as a Monarch, but it had its historical moments where that power was tested by the church. And when I say theocracy, I won't even take the easy way out and say that it was technically a theocracy when Henry the VIII assigned himself as head of the church.

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No. It's not "hate". It's DISAPPOINTMENT. [View all] sibelian Sep 2015 OP

Damn! Nailed it again, sibelian! beam me up scottie Sep 2015 #1

this is an important statement for many reasons but also because it comes from other roguevalley Sep 2015 #19

Exactly! beam me up scottie Sep 2015 #22

...^ that 840high Sep 2015 #56

We need to reassert the concept of America as a land of bold, new, progressive, liberal, ideas. reformist2 Sep 2015 #85

That's it in a nutshell. artislife Sep 2015 #2

It's disappointing for someone I like to tell me she will let me know her position on something Autumn Sep 2015 #3

I just can;t believe how everyone just accepts it now... not just in the US... sibelian Sep 2015 #7

I wish I could rec this ten million times because this is the articulation of what most of us feel roguevalley Sep 2015 #18

R & R. Great post. Very pleased with Corbyn's win. What's your view of the next election appalachiablue Sep 2015 #42

Have to say I'm really not sure. sibelian Sep 2015 #53

The one sentence that should spring from the page: Baitball Blogger Sep 2015 #4

THAT'S what gets to me. sibelian Sep 2015 #5

We are going through a lot of growing pains that would be totally unnecessary Baitball Blogger Sep 2015 #13

Britain wasn't actually a *theocracy*--interestingly the Inquisition picked up in viciousness MisterP Sep 2015 #28

As for England: That is not my understanding based on what I've learned from years of Baitball Blogger Sep 2015 #36

who're they citing? which kings and churches, even? MisterP Sep 2015 #37

Do a search for England Theocracy. Baitball Blogger Sep 2015 #39

actually Kim Davis would see herself much like these people, as a dissident fighting a state MisterP Sep 2015 #40

They used each other when it was convenient mdbl Sep 2015 #78

On what do you base that assertion? chervilant Sep 2015 #57

You really nail it, personally I would change just one word... daleanime Sep 2015 #6

Sometimes... SidDithers Sep 2015 #8

I think that some are quick to scream "hate" to justify their self-righteous retributions. nm rhett o rick Sep 2015 #59

Some of us are able to recognize hate when we see it... SidDithers Sep 2015 #63

Nailed! L0oniX Sep 2015 #9

Disappointment is more annoying than hatred treestar Sep 2015 #10

You'd rather someone hate you than be disappointed in you? 7962 Sep 2015 #31

It can, but it usually doesn't treestar Sep 2015 #47

And I wouldnt think any Obama or Bernie supporters hated the other. 7962 Sep 2015 #49

"....with no real right to say it..." sarge43 Sep 2015 #11

THANK you, sir. sibelian Sep 2015 #12

Anxious to see how many recs you get! TexasMommaWithAHat Sep 2015 #14

Thank you azurnoir Sep 2015 #15

I think the Democratic Party is about to go through some serious changes. jalan48 Sep 2015 #16

+1 appalachiablue Sep 2015 #43

Excellent post! cheapdate Sep 2015 #17

+1. Dumbing down to the extreme, loss of reading, almost total idot TV programming now unlike appalachiablue Sep 2015 #45

Disappointing as well as discouraging. Duval Sep 2015 #20

Thank you very much. You're right, elleng Sep 2015 #21

I think hope and optimisim and genuine progress are also inevitable, elleng... sibelian Sep 2015 #52

Glad you have a tingly feeling, sibelian. elleng Sep 2015 #65

A lot of money and power has gone into making certain things seem like human nature, merrily Sep 2015 #90

K&R for illuminating the truth!!! dorkzilla Sep 2015 #23

We've certainly got a history of pointing at authority figures and shouting: sibelian Sep 2015 #54

I generally tend to follow in that proud tradition!! nt dorkzilla Sep 2015 #62

It is THAT... MrMickeysMom Sep 2015 #24

Dear Sibelian, thank you for the compliment to the USA Demeter Sep 2015 #25

That is also my hope, Demeter. sibelian Sep 2015 #98

I can think of some other options. LWolf Sep 2015 #26

K&R SalviaBlue Sep 2015 #27

Nailed it. SixString Sep 2015 #29

An absolutely brilliant post. Although it nails the current situation, it transcends politics. snagglepuss Sep 2015 #30

Oh, it makes me FURIOUS when people play that game. sibelian Sep 2015 #51

On Point And Very Well Said cantbeserious Sep 2015 #32

That is a damned fine OP pscot Sep 2015 #33

Given the way this country MuseRider Sep 2015 #34

Excellent post! in_cog_ni_to Sep 2015 #35

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Sep 2015 #38

Exactly! nt Live and Learn Sep 2015 #41

K&R! Hatchling Sep 2015 #44

HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Sep 2015 #46

This post deserves hundreds of recommendations! K&R! Enthusiast Sep 2015 #48

K&R CharlotteVale Sep 2015 #50

OH, HELL YEAH, TheJames Sep 2015 #55

Very strong K/R 840high Sep 2015 #58

Well said. nm rhett o rick Sep 2015 #60

I may never post again MannyGoldstein Sep 2015 #61

Oh, please, make it a promise nolabels Sep 2015 #84

Thank you. MannyGoldstein Sep 2015 #86

Remember, that the perfect world has always been imagined by an imperfect person nolabels Sep 2015 #87

Don't you DARE stop posting. sibelian Sep 2015 #93

I guess those accents only make you people *sound* smart MannyGoldstein Sep 2015 #95

Beaut! Happy to rec and kick. MerryBlooms Sep 2015 #64

Terrific post! hifiguy Sep 2015 #66

I've been disappointed for over twenty years now. Maybe if some people perceive our liberal_at_heart Sep 2015 #67

It's more like worry for me. Hollingsworth Sep 2015 #68

Best rant I've heard in forever. reflection Sep 2015 #69

Bravo! or maybe Brava! marym625 Sep 2015 #70

Bravo in my case... sibelian Sep 2015 #71

no, thank you marym625 Sep 2015 #73

K & R!!! Thespian2 Sep 2015 #72

Fucking amazing post. K&R Scootaloo Sep 2015 #74

K & R, thank you for expressing your thoughts so brilliantly mrdmk Sep 2015 #75

DU would be a much better read if everyone who posts read this line before hitting the button GitRDun Sep 2015 #76

Human nature doesn't change with geography RealistComments Sep 2015 #77

Money and propaganda mdbl Sep 2015 #79

You couldn't be more right, Sibelian. Don't judge the country by what you see sabrina 1 Sep 2015 #80

I believe you. sibelian Sep 2015 #97

That brought tears to my eyes... haikugal Sep 2015 #81

... :O sibelian Sep 2015 #96

K & R davidpdx Sep 2015 #82

I haven't, but I'm amazed anyway! sibelian Sep 2015 #91

I agree. n/t Skwmom Sep 2015 #83

We exist in the most reality Wall St investors will allow. raouldukelives Sep 2015 #88

What's that one liner the right wingers always say: d_legendary1 Sep 2015 #89

IT's so AWFUL. It's so twisted and *genuinely* ironic! sibelian Sep 2015 #92

Yup. We're supposed to be proud of our accomplishments d_legendary1 Sep 2015 #94