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Originally Posted by Sephiroth
I wish to retain the monarchy for constitutional reasons. The basis of our common law resides therein.
I will treat Charlie's reign as a dumbed down version of Boris in the sense that he'll spout off on his various obsessions. But the institution is valuable as OB has described.
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It's value is subjective and is seen through a lens of historical conditioning. There is no objective merit in proposing a system where an individual is appointed by God to rule. The construct belongs to the past.
There is no "value" to the ordinary citizen, quite the opposite. The class system that the Monarch underwrites is the vehicle that actively limits the ability for people to progress on merit.
The Yanks saw through this charade 250 years ago but we still pretend ..
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
It tends to be those who fail to achieve who tend to revolt against the system. They would do better if they just tried harder. This is not Victorian times. Everyone has opportunity. At least in this country.
Be careful what you wish for.
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Are you saying I have "failed to achieve"?