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  • 12.03.2012 3:23 PM PDT
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Hmm well in the UK we obviously don't have a governor general and in 2010 when we had a hung parliament it was up to the parties to sort it out and form a coalition without the interference of the Monarch. But i am speaking about the UK. But alas I don't live in Canada so maybe you guys have a different situation there.

There's nothing controversial about a coalition government in the UK because they're so common throughout Europe. Canada however, even though having a near identical system of government to the UK, because of their proximity to the US (I believe) sees Canadian government through the lens of American politics. So in 2008 the Prime Minister was able to get the representative of the Queen who is not an elected figure to prorogue parliament giving him time to advertise the coalition as a coup d'état. It worked.

Political scientists across the country called it an abuse of power. The system allows for this.

And it's also a matter of principle. Canadians are squeamish whenever they're reminded of the actual role. No one is comfortable swearing allegiance to the monarch as new Canadians have to. Like I said the Queen is so iconic because of her longevity that the institution won't wilt under her. But tell Canadians or Aussies that they'll be swearing an allegiance to King Charles their new head of state with the power to prorogue parliament and they're going to rebel against the institution. Maybe not in the UK but definently in foreign nations.
Interesting. Only time will tell what plays out.

  • 12.03.2012 3:24 PM PDT

Brainwashing, idiotic media: "hur dur, vido gaems cas vilenc n iz nt gud. dey ned 2 b baned."

Logic: Really? Then please explain how there's violence in third world countries. I guess they're all poor due to the large amount of video games they buy.

I don't give a flying -blam!-.

  • 12.03.2012 3:27 PM PDT

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An honest question for people from England, why do you guys care so much about the royal family?

Normally I'd try comparing them to the U.S. President, but the royal family's role in British government is all but gone. Is it a tradition or something to glorify the royal family?

  • 12.03.2012 3:27 PM PDT

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Posted by: Make117
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  • 12.03.2012 3:27 PM PDT

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ME2 was known for stupidity and being retarded

lol they had sex

  • 12.03.2012 3:28 PM PDT


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An honest question for people from England, why do you guys care so much about the royal family?

Normally I'd try comparing them to the U.S. President, but the royal family's role in British government is all but gone. Is it a tradition or something to glorify the royal family?

I don't, I'm a republican. I think some people care about it because of tradition and perceived sentimental value.

  • 12.03.2012 3:29 PM PDT

good for them.

  • 12.03.2012 3:30 PM PDT
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Posted by: Noshotskill
An honest question for people from England, why do you guys care so much about the royal family?

Normally I'd try comparing them to the U.S. President, but the royal family's role in British government is all but gone. Is it a tradition or something to glorify the royal family?
Well im not from England but ill answer. I actually dont care that much about them im not pro monarchy or anti monarchy. I think the people who do cherish them though. Do so because its the most popular Monarchy about and is closely associated with Britain and being British. Sort of life how the Founding fathers are your source of Patriotism and national pride

  • 12.03.2012 3:32 PM PDT


Posted by: Noshotskill
An honest question for people from England, why do you guys care so much about the royal family?

Normally I'd try comparing them to the U.S. President, but the royal family's role in British government is all but gone. Is it a tradition or something to glorify the royal family?

They're part of our heritage, a reminder of old Britain, I would be very sad to see them go. Besides Cromwell tried to get rid of them completley once and it ended very badly (Alot of Irish people were killed, and alot of fun things were banned, which is why British people tend to talk about the weather alot, because it was one of the only things you could talk about then)

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mfw this is over one hundred posts of people saying they "don't care"

  • 12.03.2012 3:51 PM PDT
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Posted by: Make117
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  • 12.03.2012 3:59 PM PDT

Quick as a razor, sharp as a bullet.

Even if you don't care about the royal family, it's still nice that a couple is pregnant. If you're down the pub and one group starts cheering about a couple being pregnant, you wouldn't turn to your friends and say 'I don't give a -blam!-.' Unless you're some antisocial, antagonistic dickbag.

  • 12.03.2012 4:06 PM PDT

I love how people criticize America for being very Capitalistic and worshiping greed while they hypocritically worship a family who is nothing but a rich family acting as a tourist attraction.

  • 12.03.2012 4:15 PM PDT
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Why hello there.

How does one become "Royal"?


Is there some kind of universal birth mark that all people of the nation/world recognize?

  • 12.03.2012 4:19 PM PDT

Sincerely, the voice inside your head for whenever you read things.

Ha! They had sex!

  • 12.03.2012 5:31 PM PDT