Royal Baby

Who cares? The sooner Australia rids itself of this farce of a monarchy, the better. We need an Australian Head of State, not one decided by a watery tart distributing swords.

BTW, congratulations to the couple. I am glad they have a healthy baby girl. My bet is on the name "Shiela" or "Danerys" or "Joffrey".

Doggie 1 · **Reply #12: May 03, 2015, 01:22:28**

Bloody hell, an Australian head of state.
I shudder to think who some people in Australia might think appropriate.

No, I'll stick with our current tried & proven, unbroken system thanks.

FatBoy · **Reply #13: May 03, 2015, 02:30:18**

Quote from: Doggie 1 on May 03, 2015, 01:22:28

Bloody hell, an Australian head of state.
I shudder to think who some people in Australia might think appropriate.
No, I'll stick with our current tried & proven, unbroken system thanks.

So do you service your car, even when it isn't broken? I think it's time we changed our oil!!

Doggie 1 · **Reply #14: May 03, 2015, 05:42:09**

Quote from: FatBoy on May 03, 2015, 02:30:18

Quote from: Doggie 1 on May 03, 2015, 01:22:28
Bloody hell, an Australian head of state.
I shudder to think who some people in Australia might think appropriate.
No, I'll stick with our current tried & proven, unbroken system thanks.

So do you service your car, even when it isn't broken? I think it's time we changed our oil!!

Yes. Cars need ongoing maintenance to maintain functionality.
Monarchies don't.

eye30 · **Reply #15: May 03, 2015, 10:01:56**

May be a ray of sunshine for the happy couple but not here just rain

Doggie 1 · **Reply #16: May 03, 2015, 10:04:01**

It's fantastic news for the British Empire.

rustynutz · **Reply #17: May 04, 2015, 07:34:15**

Quote from: Doggie 1 on May 03, 2015, 05:42:09

Quote from: FatBoy on May 03, 2015, 02:30:18

Quote from: Doggie 1 on May 03, 2015, 01:22:28
Bloody hell, an Australian head of state.
I shudder to think who some people in Australia might think appropriate.
No, I'll stick with our current tried & proven, unbroken system thanks.

So do you service your car, even when it isn't broken? I think it's time we changed our oil!!

Yes. Cars need ongoing maintenance to maintain functionality.
Monarchies don't.

Only because they do jack...

Doggie 1 · **Reply #18: May 04, 2015, 09:56:31**

They do an awful lot of good and continual charity work around the world.

FatBoy · **Reply #19: May 04, 2015, 10:10:34**

Quote from: Doggie 1 on May 04, 2015, 09:56:31

They do an awful lot of good and continual charity work around the world.

I agree, and it should be commended. What about here, in Australia? How much do they cost the taxpayer of the UK? Wasn't the Queen nearly broke a few years back? How can somebody run out of money that has their picture on it?

I would rather that my Head of State was actually a citizen of this country (not dual citizen either), or at least lived here.

Bring on the referendum!!!

PS. Long live the Queen.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #20: May 04, 2015, 10:12:46**

Quote from: FatBoy on May 04, 2015, 10:10:34

Quote from: Doggie 1 on May 04, 2015, 09:56:31
They do an awful lot of good and continual charity work around the world.

I agree, and it should be commended. What about here, in Australia? How much do they cost the taxpayer of the UK? Wasn't the Queen nearly broke a few years back? How can somebody run out of money that has their picture on it?

I would rather that my Head of State was actually a citizen of this country (not dual citizen either), or at least lived here.

Bring on the referendum!!!

PS. Long live the Queen.

What about here in Australia?

Check out here for starters:

Duke of Edinburgh - Homepage

Surferdude · **Reply #21: May 04, 2015, 10:15:25**

Chucky won't go broke. He has the rights to the offshore lland all those wind farms are sitting on out on the shelf around the UK.

FatBoy · **Reply #22: May 04, 2015, 10:15:51**

Quote from: Doggie 1 on May 04, 2015, 10:12:46

Quote from: FatBoy on May 04, 2015, 10:10:34
Quote from: Doggie 1 on May 04, 2015, 09:56:31
They do an awful lot of good and continual charity work around the world.

I agree, and it should be commended. What about here, in Australia? How much do they cost the taxpayer of the UK? Wasn't the Queen nearly broke a few years back? How can somebody run out of money that has their picture on it?

I would rather that my Head of State was actually a citizen of this country (not dual citizen either), or at least lived here.

Bring on the referendum!!!

PS. Long live the Queen.

What about here in Australia?

Check out here for starters:

Duke of Edinburgh - Homepage

I don't believe that the Duke of Edinburgh Award is a Charity, however I stand to be corrected. Yes, the Award does great things for young people to inspire them. However, from my experience, this is directed at the already privileged youngsters.

rustynutz · **Reply #23: May 04, 2015, 10:21:43**

Quote from: Doggie 1 on May 04, 2015, 09:56:31

They do an awful lot of good and continual charity work around the world.

They'd wanna do something for their £40 million...

Doggie 1 · **Reply #24: May 04, 2015, 10:29:04**

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Australia (The Duke of Ed) is a leading youth development charity that empowers young Australians (aged 14-25) to explore their full potential – regardless of their location or circumstance, to build a brighter future.

In various surveys where Australians have been asked to specify who they would prefer as their own Head of State should we become a republic, I have heard all sorts of stupid answers including Cathy Freeman, AFL football players, Kevin Rudd and Ernie Dingo.

FFS.

And we allow them to breed!

It concerns me.

I'll continue to stick with the Royals, thank you very much.

FatBoy · **Reply #25: May 04, 2015, 10:32:42**

Quote from: Doggie 1 on May 04, 2015, 10:29:04

In various surveys where Australians have been asked to specify who they would prefer as their own Head of State should we become a republic, I have heard all sorts of stupid answers including Cathy Freeman, AFL football players, Kevin Rudd and Ernie Dingo.

FFS.

I even heard some people say that they prefer the Royals!! FFS, we allow these people to breed.

IMO, the last referendum had the best option, that was a person chosen by a 2/3 majority of Parliament, just like the GG now. I've heard people say that they don't want a politician as Head of State, which is fair enough, but they want to be able to vote for them. FFS if you vote for them then they will be a politician!!!!!

Phil №❶ · **Reply #26: May 04, 2015, 10:36:05**

Quote from: FatBoy on May 04, 2015, 10:15:51

Quote from: Doggie 1 on May 04, 2015, 10:12:46
Quote from: FatBoy on May 04, 2015, 10:10:34
Quote from: Doggie 1 on May 04, 2015, 09:56:31
They do an awful lot of good and continual charity work around the world.

I agree, and it should be commended. What about here, in Australia? How much do they cost the taxpayer of the UK? Wasn't the Queen nearly broke a few years back? How can somebody run out of money that has their picture on it?

I would rather that my Head of State was actually a citizen of this country (not dual citizen either), or at least lived here.

Bring on the referendum!!!

PS. Long live the Queen.

What about here in Australia?

Check out here for starters:

Duke of Edinburgh - Homepage

I don't believe that the Duke of Edinburgh Award is a Charity, however I stand to be corrected. Yes, the Award does great things for young people to inspire them. However, from my experience, this is directed at the already privileged youngsters.

Not quite, the Award invites youngsters of any background to accept the challenge. It is a self development course for the individual, with charitable components of their choice built in as well. It was offered to both of my children at school. It isn't an easy award to gain either.

Having said that, I'm not a fan of the Royal's in any shape or form. I think they create division in society and their expectation that everyone should treat them differently, is an insult to me.

A little story about Andrew. In London and required for a dinner in Scotland. Flies to Scotland, but the jet is delayed for some reason. Guests are gathered at the function, waiting, waiting, waiting. Finally, he arrives and a reporter asks if he is going to apologize for being so late. He replies, "I'm not late, they arrived too early."

Doggie 1 · **Reply #27: May 04, 2015, 10:40:22**

So we have pro-Royals and anti-Royals.

I'm shocked and surprised.

I tell you what, the younger generation really like the young Royals though.
Prince Harry has been in Perth for a few days, working with our SAS.
His every move is being watched by the media and his young and old followers.
He's very popular.
I think the Republican movement is going backwards.

FatBoy · **Reply #28: May 04, 2015, 10:47:06**

I'm not anti-Royal. I actually think that they are great for the UK.

I am however, a republican. We will eventually become a republic, IMO. Even Prince Charles thinks we should!!

Doggie 1 · **Reply #29: May 04, 2015, 10:54:03**

The Queen has said that Australia should decide its own future.

I agree that eventually we will become a republic.

I remain a monarchist.

The republican movement is struggling at present.