ArthurPendragon Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 As a Victorian and they are not coming here, sour grapes, why I do not want to contribute to a visit that does not include my State. So take that on board Government. I believe we will be a republic it was interesting to look at the crowds, predominantly Caucasian faces. I believe that the silent majority in Aus will go for a republic and we should. I have said it before, look what Brits have to do just to come and live here, so why should we be headed by the Queen. Not friendly the visa system on either side if we are supposed to be in this big happy commonwealth family. I'm a non-Caucasian and I would have gone to meet and greet them if they would have come to Melbourne. They are a nice couple. So I'm sure we won't become a republic anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurPendragon Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 As a Victorian and they are not coming here, sour grapes, why I do not want to contribute to a visit that does not include my State. So take that on board Government. I believe we will be a republic it was interesting to look at the crowds, predominantly Caucasian faces. I believe that the silent majority in Aus will go for a republic and we should. I have said it before, look what Brits have to do just to come and live here, so why should we be headed by the Queen. Not friendly the visa system on either side if we are supposed to be in this big happy commonwealth family. Any advantage given to countries in the commonwealth wouldn't work now, as there are 53 countries in it. And as English is integral to the migration program, the common wealth countries would have an advantage in the migration points anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurPendragon Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I love reading all the press reports and watching the TV reports on William and Kate (and George) in NZ and now Australia. I don't care about the alleged expense, and in any case, believe that the costs are recouped through increased tourism, and the like - Kate's dresses selling out, for instance. I read in the paper that there has been increased interest in travel to New Zealand since their visit. I'll never vote for a republic, either in Australia, or in the UK. I like our constitutional monarchy and our history. If anybody can show me how a republic would improve my life, I'll be interested to see it, with examples of other countries that have made the change, and the alleged improvements. I have to agree with this. In the bigger scheme of things, my tax money is being used for lots of things, some I might agree and some I might not agree. And the amount spent on Royals isn't that high anyway. They are what makes us special. And on top of that, they are a wonderful couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I'm a non-Caucasian and I would have gone to meet and greet them if they would have come to Melbourne.They are a nice couple. So I'm sure we won't become a republic anytime soon. Have you forgotten protocol?? A King does not go to meet a Prince...:mad: Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurPendragon Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Have you forgotten protocol?? A King does not go to meet a Prince...:mad: Cheers, Bobj. :ssign11: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurPendragon Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Have you forgotten protocol?? A King does not go to meet a Prince...:mad: Cheers, Bobj. Mate, Before you have another go at me, I'll try to change my name to just "Pendragon" :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Mate, Before you have another go at me, I'll try to change my name to just "Pendragon" :biggrin: How about "Arfer"??:wink: Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Not going their :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I clearly remember the day in 1963 that I became a Republican and my views have not wavered since. What did the Windsors do in 1963? I can't think of anything controversial? What are the advantages of a republic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 How does it feel to be in a minority? Probably a little bit similar to the guy wanting Australia to become an independent country in the 1850's and being told there was no need...just a little ahead of their time but with history on their side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambethlad Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Kate is hot but with all her wealth you think she would get some breast implants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernbird Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Kate is hot but with all her wealth you think she would get some breast implants. One of the most ridiculous things I have ever seen on this forum. A woman is only a decent woman if she has big ****!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Kate is hot but with all her wealth you think she would get some breast implants. Err.. Maybe she doesn't want them?! I can imagine that going down well with the Royal family as well lol. She looks fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 That's just as bad as making comments about someone being fat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambethlad Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 One of the most ridiculous things I have ever seen on this forum. A woman is only a decent woman if she has big ****!! Sorry, that was probably a bit silly. All she really needs is a good padded bra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I think she looked much healthier before she got married. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Les Patterson Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 What did the Windsors do in 1963? I can't think of anything controversial? What are the advantages of a republic? They didn't do anything controversial but the defining moment for me occurred in March 1963. I was a 15 year old and on this particular day was selling newspapers for the local newsagent. The Royal Surf carnival was happening on a rainy day at Coolangatta Beach on the Gold coast. There was the Mayor resplendent in his robes and chains and his wife and many other local and State dignitaries standing in the rain as the black Rolls Royce pulled up. Liz and Phil the Greek got out of said Roller and were greeted by all the dignitaries who bowed, curtseyed,grovelled and tugged at their forelocks.......the amassed crowd waved their little foreign flags and went oooh aahh. The Royals stayed about half an hour if I remember rightly and then left her subjects to their own devices in the rain. When I saw all this bullshit with it's bowing and scraping and grovelling I thought "we have to get rid of all this crap".....my epiphany occurred......I was a Republican and as I said I have not wavered one iota in the ensuing 51 years. What are the advantages of a republic over a Constitutional Monarchy.....not a lot in reality but to Republicans like myself ONE big advantage......our Head of State will be an Australian not a foreign monarch........probably means nothing to most pommy bastards but it does to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Very superficial Les. Surely you should educate yourself a lot more than basing it on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Les Patterson Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I find nothing superficial about wanting an Australian Head of State Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Who would you like Les? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Les Patterson Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Who would you like Les? anyone as long as they are Australian.......myself perhaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 So how would a new 'leader' of this country be picked, would it have to be someone famous in the limelight so to speak or just a normal down to earth aussie bloke/sheila? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Les Patterson Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 So how would a new 'leader' of this country be picked, would it have to be someone famous in the limelight so to speak or just a normal down to earth aussie bloke/sheila? I don't really care how I'm chosen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ptp113 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 So how would a new 'leader' of this country be picked, would it have to be someone famous in the limelight so to speak or just a normal down to earth aussie bloke/sheila? You'd be good....... You have the right heritage as per Pommy Royal Family, yeah you'd be a good choice mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I don't really care how I'm chosen Id vote for you, Sir Les...But you seem to take a great number of junkets away from home...:wink: Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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