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shafique wrote:I just wonder how the two in question would have acted if they found themselves ruling the other country. I feel that the Sheikh would come out better - so my vote (despite the apple/pears thing) goes to SM.
scot1870 wrote:shafique wrote:I just wonder how the two in question would have acted if they found themselves ruling the other country. I feel that the Sheikh would come out better - so my vote (despite the apple/pears thing) goes to SM.
Again, had the Sheikh come to power in 1953 in this country with a mere fraction of the resources at his disposal would be be labelled a "great visionary"? Sure, he has given much to Dubai but also taken much away financially, and that's brought (or bought) a lot of his power in international circles. The British Royal family are an attraction/ freak show that have a nasty habit of paying for themselves through things like tourism (stand outside Buckingham Palace any time of day and night and see how many people are there).
Had either been put in charge of a poor state, I don't think either would have excelled, but then even some of the greatest leaders in history would struggle. Horses for courses and all that.
sage & onion wrote:scot1870 wrote:shafique wrote:I just wonder how the two in question would have acted if they found themselves ruling the other country. I feel that the Sheikh would come out better - so my vote (despite the apple/pears thing) goes to SM.
Again, had the Sheikh come to power in 1953 in this country with a mere fraction of the resources at his disposal would be be labelled a "great visionary"? Sure, he has given much to Dubai but also taken much away financially, and that's brought (or bought) a lot of his power in international circles. The British Royal family are an attraction/ freak show that have a nasty habit of paying for themselves through things like tourism (stand outside Buckingham Palace any time of day and night and see how many people are there).
Had either been put in charge of a poor state, I don't think either would have excelled, but then even some of the greatest leaders in history would struggle. Horses for courses and all that.
I think we should add Georgey boy into the mix and see what people think????
Lou wrote:My vote would go for S'Mo even though I am a Brit.
Liz and the monarchy are old fashionned they help generate tourist interest, the publicity our royal family generates promotes the UK at zero cost. It is part of British hertiage and culture. But they don't actively participate in society and growth of the nation when compared to S'Mo.
nathooarif wrote:Lou wrote:My vote would go for S'Mo even though I am a Brit.
Liz and the monarchy are old fashionned they help generate tourist interest, the publicity our royal family generates promotes the UK at zero cost. It is part of British hertiage and culture. But they don't actively participate in society and growth of the nation when compared to S'Mo.
LoL, they promote the UK.... hehehe, so does London Zoo !
People travel to the UK to see Buck House, why?? its a house! I have been in Dubai for 6 months, and to keep in the stride of things in Dubai, have no idea whatsoever where SM's house/palace is.. I hear Bur Dubai / Jumeira, but in Dubai, people don't care.
Harry caught with a ciggy (big news), Sheikh Mo buys an Egyptian resort (just a normal day in Dubai)
Keep it real !
nathooarif wrote:Lou wrote:My vote would go for S'Mo even though I am a Brit.
Liz and the monarchy are old fashionned they help generate tourist interest, the publicity our royal family generates promotes the UK at zero cost. It is part of British hertiage and culture. But they don't actively participate in society and growth of the nation when compared to S'Mo.
LoL, they promote the UK.... hehehe, so does London Zoo !
People travel to the UK to see Buck House, why?? its a house! I have been in Dubai for 6 months, and to keep in the stride of things in Dubai, have no idea whatsoever where SM's house/palace is.. I hear Bur Dubai / Jumeira, but in Dubai, people don't care.
Harry caught with a ciggy (big news), Sheikh Mo buys an Egyptian resort (just a normal day in Dubai)
Keep it real !