The next King and Queen?

[Rocker]

I think that the time is ripe for a change to a republic, since most Australians feel that it is anomalous to have a non-Australian Head of State. But our President should be a respected figurehead, rather than someone with real political power.

I am sorry if my previous post came over as being anti-American. In many ways America is a great country - it is just that some of its political and social institutions could do with some improvement. I just find it sad that many Americans are firmly convinced that their country is the best in the world to live in, and that we foreigners should be pitied for not living there. Which is ironical, since my American wife regards Australia as a paradise compared to her homeland.

Rocker

[Sturdee]

Arguments for and against change however should surely be made in a rational and sensible manner and insults and name calling do not in my opinion constitute reasoned arguement.Change is always gradual and always necessary but it must have reason and purpose.

Actually I prefer the french method of constitutional change. The guillotine although not gradual was effective in removing their royal family and thus had reason and served it purpose.

Whilst you Brits may still feel beholden to the descendants of that murderous invader William the Conquerer ( a frenchman ) who enslaved your country, we aussies, apart from our pm, don't feel that way. If honest John :eek: had given us a decent referendum it would be off with their heads as far as we are concerned.

Strange is'nt it, our honest John sucking up to both George W and Lizzie W at the same time.

BTW I'm not knocking anyone here, simply expressing my personal point of view as others have done so please guys do not take this personally.


Peter.

[Prince Charles]

Hello Dear subjects

Mummy and I have been totaly chuffed by what we are reading here on your forum.
Maybe one day you can all be free to do as you please, but for the moment Mummy is in charge, so deal with it.

Cheers Big Ears

[Prince Charles]

Oh Yes, one more thing.

Please dont refer to my betrothed as Horse Woman, she cant help it you know.
She is a warm and loving creature.... woman.

Charles

[craigb]

Prince Midge .. err Charles, you are a funny man .

Craig (respectfully tugging his forelock :eek: )

[Daddles]

Incidentaly, I should point out that both Charles and the queen are much loved by most of the people in the Uk and are a genuine inspiration to many and Charles in particular who is a very caring and sensitive individual.

Hmm. So how do you explain the interesting little fact that the republican movement is stronger in England than it is in Oz?

Cheers
Richard
not pickin' on you mate, but when someone makes strong statements, colonials like meself feel the urge to have a poke at them

[beejay1]

Good progressive and rational thought process there Sturdee, thats the way forward
Correct me if im wrong here but I thought the 99 referendum lost out on both proposals because less than half of your elected delegates voted in favour of either, one of which would have at least removed the Monarchy issue for Australia, taking you much closer to your objective and following the process of gradual change. Is it not also the case that the Australian high court has ruled that power lies with the people in this matter?
Clearly your elected delagates did not represent the electorate viewpoint in this matter, or maybe they did. Personally, I think I'd have opted for something rather than nothing.
And maybe sturdee can persuade the PM to behead the Goverenor general rather than sack him.
beejay1

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[Sturdee]

Correct me if im wrong here but I thought the 99 referendum lost out on both proposals because less than half of your elected delegates voted in favour of either, one of which would have at least removed the Monarchy issue for Australia,

Yes you are wrong, only some of the delegates were elected to the conference by the people. Most of them were politicians and alleged eminent persons appointed by the pm. Talk about unrepresentative jerrymandering of the convention. But what can we expect of our pm who is an unashamedly royalist.

Sorry beejay, I wont be talking to our honest ? John. :eek: The last time he came to our suburb I went miles out of my way to make sure I missed seeing him. Was definately worth the effort as it is bad enough to see his rodent like face on TV.

Come the revolution and they'll all go and we'll appoint Al as President and make foil beanies compulsory.


Peter.

[beejay1]

Something amiss here Sturdee, surely. I can only assume that you speak for the minority here as John is now in his third successive term of office is he not?
So that must mean that the majority of aussies are still in favour of the monarchy if theyre in favour of John? I think you need to convert more of your countrymen to the faith.Viva La Revolution
beejay1

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[Zed]

Something amiss here Sturdee, surely. I can only assume that you speak for the minority here as John is now in his third successive term of office is he not?
So that must mean that the majority of aussies are still in favour of the monarchy if theyre in favour of John? I think you need to convert more of your countrymen to the faith.Viva La Revolution
beejay1

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voting for rodent john and his ilk is merely the selection if the lesser of 2 evils. it seems thazt eh the opposition have lost the plot to a point where they are unable to even elect a leader without serious flaws let alone run a campaign at a federal level you evil monarchist!

[Prince Charles]

Come the revolution and they'll all go and we'll appoint Al as President and make foil beanies compulsory.


Peter.

I like your style Peter.
I think we in Britain should still be allowed to lop off a few heads now and again, what jolly fun it must have been back in the olden days.

Mummys mob were very good at it you know, thats why she is Queen.

Charles

[Iain]

Your Ighness, respectfully, if you insist on wearing a kilt, please address us from the rock on Arthurs Seat

[Paul O'H. Ingersoll Canad]

Rocker
I think you Aussies have done it again . You have decorated the wrong end of the horse.
paul

[beejay1]

hang on paul your confusing me. are we talking about a horses **** or the Australian government or are ----------- nope its ok, im back on track now

beejay1

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[Daddles]

hang on paul your confusing me. are we talking about a horses **** or the Australian government or are ----------- nope its ok, im back on track now[img]

He must be a Pom. He thinks he understands all this :eek: No Aussie would make such an outrageous claim.

Cheers
Richard
They started to trace back our family tree but stopped when they discovered the handbag incident of 1731.