[Politics] Should Lewis Hamilton be knighted?

[Deleted member 2719]

There are many thing I dislike about Lewis, but as he was maturing, I was ready to get behind him.

But then he blew it on backing the left wing movement of BLM.

So it's a NO from me.

* Please note I won't be drawn into the political BLM rant on this thread to ruin it for Icy, but those are my feelings.

 

[Icy Gull]

How are is his sword and horse riding skills ? Will the realm be safer for his appointment ?

Given a choice I think I’d rather have him beside me charging into battle than Sir Cliff Richard

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Always amazes me how many people on twitter etc. don't like him, but when pressed for a reason just say "there's something about him" or something "they can't quite put their finger on"

Indeed.

And I'm sure they could put their finger on it if properly pressed. . . . .

 

[Wrong-Direction]

So is he a hypocrite or not?

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[Reddleman]

There’s a definite hint of racism about this thread. His sporting achievements put him ahead of almost anyone we have ever seen in this country and people are saying he shouldn’t be knighted.

 

[Palacefinder General]

There are many thing I dislike about Lewis, but as he was maturing, I was ready to get behind him.

But then he blew it on backing the left wing movement of BLM.

So it's a NO from me.

* Please note I won't be drawn into the political BLM rant on this thread to ruin it for Icy, but those are my feelings.

Exactly Mouldy, the honours system is an antiquated load of koala shit from the days when we raped, pillaged, subjugated and slaughtered our way around the world in the name of the Empire. Why would anyone like Marcus Rashford or Lewis Hamilton want to be associated with that criminal, racist legacy is beyond both you and me. We’ll leave the grown ups to debate it while we slink off back to the bear pit. See you there. Chin chin.

 

[Hugo Rune]

There are many thing I dislike about Lewis, but as he was maturing, I was ready to get behind him.

But then he blew it on backing the left wing movement of BLM.

So it's a NO from me.

* Please note I won't be drawn into the political BLM rant on this thread to ruin it for Icy, but those are my feelings.

Lewis came out with a perfectly reasonable statement about his support for the equality message of BLM but not the political aspect of it (in any way).

 

[LlcoolJ]

He is one of the top 5000 tax payers in the country and he does not earn all his money out of England. But let’s beat him with that stick, probably pays more in a year than most people earn in their lifetime.

Never heard a word said about Jenson Button or David Coulthard living in Monaco, funny that. So many Brits absolutely detest winners, not a nice trait.

I don’t like to suggest racism but....

Spot on.

 

[LlcoolJ]

Lewis came out with a perfectly reasonable statement about his support for the equality message of BLM but not the political aspect of it (in any way).

Mouldy won't be able to understand that.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

So is he a hypocrite or not?

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Apparently he's one of the UK's top 5000 tax payers, and he has not villified the likes of Coulthard for living in Monaco so, no. No he isn't.

 

[Weststander]

He can drive a car faster than any of his competitors and goes of to his tax haven home in Monaco ? Knighthoods are given away in present times, so a "NO" from me !!

In every era, revered Brits (many knighted) live in the low/no tax territories of Florida or The Bahamas, Monaco or Switzerland. To name just a few: Connery, Roger Moore, Jackie Stewart, Coulthard, Button, Phil Collins, Faldo, Poulter, Mansell.

But I’ve only ever seen Hamilton criticised for this on NSC, it crops up every time.

What sets him apart from the others?

 

[Fran112]

Care to show me a link where he has supported tearing down statues and the like? He may have done but I certainly haven’t seen it.

Check out his Twitter feed, you’ll find it.


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[LlcoolJ]

In every era, revered Brits (many knighted) live in the low/no tax territories of Florida or The Bahamas, Monaco or Switzerland. To name just a few: Connery, Roger Moore, Jackie Stewart, Coulthard, Button, Phil Collins, Faldo, Poulter, Mansell.

But I’ve only ever seen Hamilton criticised for this on NSC, it crops up every time.

What sets him apart from the others?

It's a tricky one isn't it.

 

[WATFORD zero]

For his sporting achievements, yes of course. But he's quite the knob, so no. No wins.

He was when he was young and stupid. He's a national treasure these days.

Get down with the kids Daddio

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Putting aside my personal thoughts on the whole honours system, if it is consistent with what has gone before then - yes - Lewis should get the knighthood.

At a time when it is embarrassing to be British he is still there, doing his thing and reinforcing the idea that we can still produce excellence.

This, completely and absolutely.

 

[beorhthelm]

But then he blew it on backing the left wing movement of BLM.

being left wing is also not an impediment.

 

[portlock seagull]

Given Knighthoods can be bought, and he’s very rich, yes I don’t see why not. Also ticks the diversity box, especially if they cite his struggle against all the odds in apartheid Britain.

 

[WATFORD zero]

In every era, revered Brits (many knighted) live in the low/no tax territories of Florida or The Bahamas, Monaco or Switzerland. To name just a few: Connery, Roger Moore, Jackie Stewart, Coulthard, Button, Phil Collins, Faldo, Poulter, Mansell.

But I’ve only ever seen Hamilton criticised for this on NSC, it crops up every time.

What sets him apart from the others?

I know this one, he hasn't beaten or cheated on his partner yet ?

 

[Seasidesage]

I can't stick Lewis Hamilton just a bit too pleased with himself for my taste but you cannot argue with the achievement and compared to some of the ******** we have knighted he is positively saintly so its a yes from me if he wants one and personally I wouldn't (Other than the allowance from the HoL would would come in handy)

 

[*Gullsworth*]

For his achievements....most certainly. The most successful driver in F1 history. How this thread has descended into a political binfest is beyond me. I've always said if Lewis was Spanish, Italian....any other nationality other than English he would be treated like a God in his home country. In Britain we RIP all our successful sporting heroes to pieces.