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Reply #15 - Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 1:04pm

FrostedTex wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 11:38am:

Postmodern Trendoid wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 11:31am:

FrostedTex wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 11:21am:

You know I always thought that Australia was most like us in its resentment of British rule. I would have thought that Australia would have abandoned the crown and become a republic by now.

When the Queen passes the question of a republic will probably rise again. Charles doesn't seem to have the charm the Queen has. Additionally, once the population levels of non-Europeans becomes higher the tide will turn. Personally, I don't mind our constitutional monarchy.

I'm inherently conservative, so tradition counts for a lot with me. However, given the independent nature of Australians it just surprises me you haven't already. The idea of being ruled by a British monarch gets my red American blood boiling! Wink

In all seriousness, I'm new here and trying very hard not to "interfere" by suggesting what Australia should/should not do...but I don't think I'd mind seeing Australia become a Republic!

the westminster system of governance is very good.
it has well stood the test of time.
Most countries envy it.
We have greatly benefitted from a relationsip with england AND they had the BEST wedding .

I love them.

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The Heartless Felon Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 2869 Gender:	Re: It's a boy....... our new King. Reply #16 - Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 2:15pm Here we go again...some pommy sheila has a kid and all the little twerps wet their pants with joy!
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Bobby. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 107069 Melbourne Gender:	Re: It's a boy....... our new King. Reply #17 - Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 2:24pm The Heartless Felon wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 2:15pm: Here we go again...some pommy sheila has a kid and all the little twerps wet their pants with joy! But one day he will be your KING.
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Reply #18 - Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 3:22pm

FrostedTex wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 11:21am:

You know I always thought that Australia was most like us in its resentment of British rule. I would have thought that Australia would have abandoned the crown and become a republic by now.

We haven't been under British rule for over 112 years now. But even before then, we were very much an independent colony, with only a bit of help coming from the British Isles. We're only under a monarchy because we are worried that we will lose our right to participate in the Commonwealth Games,

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Annie Anthrax Gold Member Offline Take the plan, spin it sideways Posts: 7057 Gender:	Re: It's a boy....... our new King. Reply #19 - Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 3:44pm Wonderful news. I can't wait to see photographs.
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Amadd Gold Member Offline Mo Posts: 6217	Re: It's a boy....... our new King. Reply #20 - Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 4:07pm Yes good news. I once wanted a republic, but of course nobody was going to go for the options presented to us previously. Now I'd rather stick with the system we have as long as there's no outside interference. Let's face it, the yanks have more control over us than Britain.
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Reply #21 - Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 4:19pm

Amadd wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 4:07pm:

Yes good news.

I once wanted a republic, but of course nobody was going to go for the options presented to us previously.

Now I'd rather stick with the system we have as long as there's no outside interference. Let's face it, the yanks have more control over us than Britain.

Hey, if we had any real control over Australia we would never have allowed the musical stylings of "Men at Work" to make it to our shores. Cheesy

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Reply #22 - Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 5:09pm

FrostedTex wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 4:19pm:

Amadd wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 4:07pm:

Yes good news.

I once wanted a republic, but of course nobody was going to go for the options presented to us previously.

Now I'd rather stick with the system we have as long as there's no outside interference. Let's face it, the yanks have more control over us than Britain.

Hey, if we had any real control over Australia we would never have allowed the musical stylings of "Men at Work" to make it to our shores. Cheesy

Oh, come on Tex, you are not still pissed about this are you?

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Peter Freedman Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 5275 Wellington Gender:	Re: It's a boy....... our new King. Reply #23 - Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 5:38pm Bobby. wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 2:24pm: The Heartless Felon wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 2:15pm: Here we go again...some pommy sheila has a kid and all the little twerps wet their pants with joy! But one day he will be your KING. No. He'll be your KING, bobby, not mine. I can do just fine without one.
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Peter Freedman Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 5275 Wellington Gender:	Re: It's a boy....... our new King. Reply #24 - Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 5:39pm Annie Anthrax wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 3:44pm: Wonderful news. I can't wait to see photographs. It'll look like a monkey, all babies do.
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Aussie Gold Member Offline OzPolitic Posts: 38862 Gender:	Re: It's a boy....... our new King. Reply #25 - Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 6:14pm Fair dunkum, I despair. I just watched a Queensland Pollie (think it was Borbidge) blubber about the same day coincidence of the birth of this kid with the day Armstrong took that one small step.
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Reply #26 - Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 6:49pm

Sprintcyclist wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 1:04pm:

FrostedTex wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 11:38am:

Postmodern Trendoid wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 11:31am:

FrostedTex wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 11:21am:

You know I always thought that Australia was most like us in its resentment of British rule. I would have thought that Australia would have abandoned the crown and become a republic by now.

When the Queen passes the question of a republic will probably rise again. Charles doesn't seem to have the charm the Queen has. Additionally, once the population levels of non-Europeans becomes higher the tide will turn. Personally, I don't mind our constitutional monarchy.

I'm inherently conservative, so tradition counts for a lot with me. However, given the independent nature of Australians it just surprises me you haven't already. The idea of being ruled by a British monarch gets my red American blood boiling! Wink

In all seriousness, I'm new here and trying very hard not to "interfere" by suggesting what Australia should/should not do...but I don't think I'd mind seeing Australia become a Republic!

the westminster system of governance is very good.
it has well stood the test of time.
Most countries envy it.
We have greatly benefitted from a relationsip with england AND they had the BEST wedding .

I love them.

Yes - the Westminister System is good. There is no need to change it.

It is just unfortunate that our Head of State barracks for the wrong cricket and football teams.

All we need to do is make Warney our King and have his family as our new Royal Family.

Problem solved.

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St George of the Garden Gold Member Offline http://tinyurl.com/n 3o8m2x Posts: 9809 Gender:	Re: It's a boy....... our new King. Reply #27 - Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 6:51pm Can have a Westminster system even as a Republic, even with an elected President (my preferred option.)
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Neferti Gold Member Offline Posts: 7965 Canberra Gender:	Re: It's a boy....... our new King. Reply #28 - Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 6:56pm St George of the Garden wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 6:51pm: Can have a Westminster system even as a Republic, even with an elected President (my preferred option.) You will be dead and buried before Australia becomes a Republic.
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Reply #29 - Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 6:56pm

St George of the Garden wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2013 at 6:51pm:

Can have a Westminster system even as a Republic, even with an elected President (my preferred option.)

No. No elected President.

There are already too many idiots who think they have a "mandate" to do something. We don't need another one.

If we can't have Warney as King - how about we just draw it out of a hat? That would be fair. Maybe we could take turns. Say, six months as King/Queen - then draw another name out of the hat. We could all get a go.

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Question: How do you feel about being only a common person?
I don't care 7 (31.8%) I wish I was part of royalty. 1 (4.5%) Common - a word for royals to look down upon us. 1 (4.5%) The French had the right idea - the guillotine. 3 (13.6%) I feel inferior. 0 (0.0%) Being common is just an illusion. 2 (9.1%) I accept my common blood & just live with it. 1 (4.5%) I have royal blood & I like it. 7 (31.8%) Total votes: 22 « Last Modified by: Bobby. on: Jul 26^th, 2013 at 3:13pm »