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Originally posted by Schwan
Can’t you have all that with an elected head of state? Why pay for a puppet-like head of state, without any real power, which is there simply to attract tourists? For that kind of mean you might jolly well built a royal theme park outside of London, Oslo, or wherever, and it would pretty much do the same thing. At least this is the notion I get so far.
Okay, I understand the sentimental value. But when you come down to the actual details, it doesn’t change the fact that the monarchy is a facade, and if it does, in fact, hold any power, then it’s very vulnerable. As far as I can see, it’s like this on-going, real life soap opera.
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the queen technically is the worlds most powerful person, with the singular ability to send all her realms into war, and pretty much govern the rest of the commonwealth. Unfortunatly, we don't see that happening too much these days, which is a shame, because we're overdue for a war with france.
An elected head of state just doesn't have the same 'ness' as a monarch. If you elect someone, theres always going to be people disagreeing, and how long would they stay elected for? what type of thing would they do? how would they be elected?
Hereditary monarchy is something that you don't choose, it's there, and it's full of tradition. It's something in this day an age that can really go back to the good ol' days.
yes, it may be a facade, but it's a damned good one.