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Really that's the situation over here too; although the Queen technically has far more power here than in the Commonwealth countries, she just doesn't exercise it. But I'd still rather have a constitutional monarchy than a president. They're more fun .
quote: Also our country pays about $2,000,000 in fealty to the queen each year.
Cool, I didn't know that. Thanks!!
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quote:Originally posted by Wraith: Really that's the situation over here too; although the Queen technically has far more power here than in the Commonwealth countries, she just doesn't exercise it.
I wish she did.
What with Tony abolishing the Lord Chancellor, taking the country to war, and generally acting like a President, the country could do with some right royal sanity.
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But yes, as it happens I agree with you. Our politicians seem to be completely incapeable.
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