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Originally posted by Perseus Apex
We don't live in a Feudalistic society anymore therefor there is no need for a King, Queen or any other 'Titled' position of 'authority' though then again the people of England have the right carry on the lengthy tradition of the Royal family if the choose to do so in my opinion.
Just don't expect myself or other Americans to bow down to 'any' human being. According to history, that never seems to work out very well. No human should have 'absolute' authority over another and they intuitively know so, therefor if one does subjugate themselves to another, it is their choice and so are the consequences.
[edit on 20-11-2008 by Perseus Apex]
Originally posted by infinite
Recent news has suggested Charles wishes to be called King George VII (the name Charles is associated with times of revolution in British history) and will become a political monarch - just like Spain and the Netherlands. However, in a recent opinion poll, 50% of the United Kingdom oppose a political monarch. Some monarchists fear a rise in republicanism if the new King obstructs Parliament.
www.express.co.uk
(visit the link for the full news article)
in USA the president is the head of state and has political power in UK the Queen has ceremonial duties and formality but the real power is the elected Prime Minister in Australia we have a Governor-general who represents the Queen and has the same ceremonial duties but the real power is with the elected Prime Minister perhaps ou should read a book called 'to play the king' or watch the mini series, to get a better idea about what the Queen really does and how UK and Australa are in fact democracies
Originally posted by Perseus Apex
I also know that the Queen picks the Governor General of many countries and it is for 'financial' reasons.
Originally posted by whoswatchinwho
If the Queen, or whoever is monarch, cannot or will not use these powers that they do have (the power is there, there is no debate there) why do they still have them?.
is it that the Queen as some people believe is at the centre of a NWO takeover and will invoke these powers when the time comes.
Originally posted by Perseus Apex
reply to post by megabyte
in USA the president is the head of state and has political power in UK the Queen has ceremonial duties and formality but the real power is the elected Prime Minister in Australia we have a Governor-general who represents the Queen and has the same ceremonial duties but the real power is with the elected Prime Minister perhaps ou should read a book called 'to play the king' or watch the mini series, to get a better idea about what the Queen really does and how UK and Australa are in fact democracies
I know this well. What would make you assume otherwise?
I also know that the Queen picks the Governor General of many countries and it is for 'financial' reasons. Did you know the Queen has to bow to Rothschild upon entering the 'City of London', a sovereign city within Greater London? Perhaps you should ask yourself why? This is what concerns me past and present.
These same international bankster folks (Rothschild, Rockefeller, Morgan, Warburg etc.) own and operate the IRS, Federal Reserve, IMF, The World Bank, Bank for International Settlements, Central Banks of the world, primary shareholdership of the largest banks, real estate, oil, gold, natural gas, and most other important commodites of the world. They conceal their ownership of these vested entities via shell accounts, Trusts, other 'Funds' and offshore accounts with non-disclosure accounts.
You don't know myself so I'll have to pardon your assumption in knowing that which you know not of.
Originally posted by megabyte
the moarchy was restored after 4 years without monarchy but without any powers
Originally posted by megabyte
see that? the monarchy is monarchy in name only since Cromwell and they do NOT have anything more than ceremonial power
Originally posted by stumason
Originally posted by megabyte
the moarchy was restored after 4 years without monarchy but without any powers
The period of the Protectorate was actually 11 years, not 4.
Originally posted by megabyte
see that? the monarchy is monarchy in name only since Cromwell and they do NOT have anything more than ceremonial power
That's not true either. The powers of the monrachy deminished since the civil war, but the Royals have much more than mere "ceremonial" power. I can cite many examples of Monarchs after the Civil war who exercised quite a bit of power.
You just think the monarchy is ceremonial because HM QE2 hasn't been a political monarch, bnut I can assure you everyone one of her ancestors up to and including her father were politically active.
Originally posted by johnsky
Before those who live outside of the loyalist countries get in here...
I find there's allot of misunderstanding of what the monarchy is, especially in those who do not live in Great Britain, or it's loyalist counterparts.
The parliament wields power, it's a democratic system.
It's the same in Britain, as it is here in Canada. The queen is a figurehead, nothing more.
Basically, the old monarchy is kept around as a tribute to older times. They aren't in charge of the countries any more.
In Canada, we keep the queen on our currency etc. simply because we are grateful for our independence. She holds no power over us, but we feel inclined to owe the monarchy thanks for giving us our independence without having to fight for it.
In Britain, it's a similar deal. Many old customs are kept around for nostalgic reference. Such as the queen meeting with the new prime minister to ratify his seat in power... if she were to say no... it wouldn't matter.
The queen is allot like a celebrity... we look up to her... but she's not in charge of us.
The pyramids are on US currency... but you don't bow down to the old Egyptian kings.
The founding fathers are on US currency as well... but clearly they don't hold power either... they're dead.
Why I have to explain this to Americans every time the topic is brought up, I'll never know. I would expect by now this is common knowledge worldwide... but the yanks just don't seem to get it.
Oh well.
It doesn't matter in the end. Prince Charles (king Charles) won't wield any governing power, so all this is is another celebrity.
"Undemocratic? The UK undemocratic, that`s just plain daft!
The UK is the most Democratic country on this planet. And believe it or not my friend, the Royal Family are held in a higher regard than you think by the people of the UK - I, and thousands like me, swore "Allegiance" to the "Queen" and our country when serving in "Her Majesty`s Armed Forces". And I still hold that Allegiance to this day."