Prince Elite Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 This topic has come up politically as to whether Australia should cede from the U.K and become a Republic, as of now, it is still subject to British rule, and Queen Elizabeth is recognized as the reigning Monarch. The Question is, do you support Royalism, or a Republic Government. (This has nothing to do with the American political party) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thu'um Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 neither, i don't know enough to pick a side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drasiana Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Yeah, sorry, don't know much about the Australian system (also wouldn't this be better in the Counter-Point?) So is Australia still actually influenced by the U.K., or is it just one of those matters where maybe the Queen pops up on your currency once in a while? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asper Sarnoff Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I say republic. Seeing as in a modern time and age a royal family doesn't have any function besides being figureheads without any real power, I say get rid of them and use the absurd amount of money we spend on them for something more usefull. Yeah, sorry, don't know much about the Australian system (also wouldn't this be better in the Counter-Point?) So is Australia still actually influenced by the U.K., or is it just one of those matters where maybe the Queen pops up on your currency once in a while? I'm fairly sure it's the exact same deal over there as it's in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scourge Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I say republic. Seeing as in a modern time and age a royal family doesn't have any function besides being figureheads without any real power, I say get rid of them and use the absurd amount of money we spend on them for something more usefull. ^This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 >Still under British rule >2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballisticwaffles Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Hey, if it works, dont fix it. Who cares if the queen is your figure head, having a cultural head sounds fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"User" Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I'm fairly sure it's the exact same deal over there as it's in Canada. Yes, it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drasiana Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Well if that's the case...it's not a big huge deal. I'm totally neutral on the subject :I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Elite Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share Posted October 30, 2011 also wouldn't this be better in the Counter-Point?) So is Australia still actually influenced by the U.K., or is it just one of those matters where maybe the Queen pops up on your currency once in a while? to the first, didn't know where exactly to put it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Monroe Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Australia does just fine as it is already. Who cares if royalism is archaic? People love figureheads, a cultural icon they can relate to (in general). The idea that republics and democracies are more civilized is an arrogant and narrow minded assumption. Now if Australian people decide to cry out and vy for change? Then let them have change. Otherwise, who cares, and what is the point? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thu'um Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Hey, if it works, dont fix it. Who cares if the queen is your figure head, having a cultural head sounds fun. Australia does just fine as it is already. Who cares if royalism is archaic? People love figureheads, a cultural icon they can relate to (in general). The idea that republics and democracies are more civilized is an arrogant and narrow minded assumption. Now if Australian people decide to cry out and vy for change? Then let them have change. Otherwise, who cares, and what is the point? it is nice to have a sense of pride in national leaders. i know it certainly makes me proud when there is an asome U.S. president Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 it is nice to have a sense of pride in national leaders. i know it certainly makes me proud when there is an asome U.S. president I haven't lived long enough to see an asome president. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unoservix Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 this is basically all i know about Australian politics so would someone explain to me whether Snake Overlord of Australia kills you before swallowing you by crushing you to death or with poison-tipped fangs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thu'um Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I haven't lived long enough to see an asome president. i am only 15 so i can't say i really have either.... but regardless it would be a great deal of pride for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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