Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 4:45 am
Yeah, until a few months ago when people were rioting on the streets because of how politically divided the country was.
Because sometimes even national leaders just want to hang out
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Sebastianbourg wrote:Hence the chaos I've described with the word chaotic.
Sebastianbourg wrote:On the BBC they interviewed members of both groups and they all said they loved the King etc.
Sebastianbourg wrote:Monarchies in more-developed Western nations are better examples.
Titanian Empire wrote:...and someone who can't speak English became Vice president.
Titanian Empire wrote:Where I came from, a movie actor even became president and someone who can't speak English became Vice president.
Sebastianbourg wrote:No, monarchies can more effectively unite the people when the countries are reasonably-stable.
Blasted Craigs wrote:The other reason this idea has soo much support IMHO, is many supporters envision themselves as either the ruler or as a noble. I think no one would support this style of government if they knew they were slotted to be a serf in a monarchy.
Sebastianbourg wrote:Immoren wrote:If difference between monarchy and dictatorship is legitimacy and/or history of house, and I've some monarchists here say that modern dictators can't be monarchs, because they lack either. But would their their descendants become legitimate monarchs if they managed to held to the throne for long enough, or are only legitimate houses those which sprung up centuries ago and no new houses families/houses can be created?
Oh, and Napoléon was a perfectly-legitimate monarch.
Immoren wrote:If difference between monarchy and dictatorship is legitimacy and/or history of house, and I've some monarchists here say that modern dictators can't be monarchs, because they lack either. But would their their descendants become legitimate monarchs if they managed to held to the throne for long enough, or are only legitimate houses those which sprung up centuries ago and no new houses families/houses can be created?
Old Tyrannia wrote:Yes, a perfect example of how a monarch can keep a country together in times of great division and turmoil. Thailand would probably be in the midst of civil war by now if not for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Old Tyrannia wrote:I highly doubt I will ever be lucky enough to be offered a hereditary peerage, and in the highly unlikely event I were offered a life peerage at some point, I would not accept it out of principle.
Sebastianbourg wrote:Have you even bothered to read this thread?
Caltarania wrote:Because I hate the term 'Republic of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'.
Sounds shitty.
Sebastianbourg wrote:Caltarania wrote:Because I hate the term 'Republic of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'.
Sounds shitty.
No, Tony Benn wanted a Commonwealth of Great Britain; he was planning on handing Northern Ireland to the Irish Republic.