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To: Leaning Right
The British monarch has great power that he/she dare not use. However, the mere existence of that power keeps British politicians in check. And anything that keeps politicians check is a good thing….

I got that from Mark Steyn. The monarchy represents the nation but is above politics. That’s it.

35 posted on 09/19/2022 7:45:01 AM PDT by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. )
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To: Rummyfan

By golly, you were the Freeper I referenced in my post #10. Now I remember.
Sorry for not crediting you there.


41 posted on 09/19/2022 7:51:18 AM PDT by Leaning Right (The steal is real.)
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To: Rummyfan

>>The monarchy represents the nation but is above politics

Such forbearance is going to be quite difficult for Charles III.

>>Beheaded and exiled: the two previous King Charles

https://halifax.citynews.ca/local-news/beheaded-and-exiled-the-two-previous-king-charles-5831973


45 posted on 09/19/2022 7:55:16 AM PDT by FarCenter
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To: Rummyfan

The monarchy represents the nation but is above politics. That’s it.
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Hmmmmm..... So Charles will continue in this fashion?
I truly doubt it. He has an agenda.


61 posted on 09/19/2022 9:22:29 AM PDT by Honest Nigerian
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