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To: OldSmaj

Sergeant Major, your facts are slightly off, the American Revolution was primarily about Parliament’s (not the Crown’s) treatment of the American colonies. Parliament, not King George III, passed the taxes and imposed burdens upon the colonies without any American representation.

Even back then, the British monarch was expected to sign any law passed by Parliament. Well before the war ended, King George was willing to recognize American independence. It was Parliament that pressed for continuing the war, up until the defeat at Yorktown proved that effort futile. After the war, there was considerable support for naming George Washington as King. But, fortunately for us, he detested the idea.

Our republican representative government serves us well, but Britain’s system has served them well too. If anything, most of Britain’s current ills stem from a Parliament that has too much power, and is all too willing to restrict individual liberties.

The Crown, which is self supporting, and not taxpayer financed, is overwhelmingly supported by the British people. It has 68% overall support of the population and majority support across every major political party. Britain’s government is Britain’s business, and we should respect their choice.


33 posted on 06/01/2018 4:05:23 AM PDT by drop 50 and fire for effect ("Work relentlessly, accomplish much, remain in the background, and be more than you seem.")
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To: drop 50 and fire for effect

If there’s such support for the royals, why did the UK TV ratings suck for the recent wedding...?


34 posted on 06/01/2018 4:15:42 AM PDT by mewzilla (Has the FBI been spying on members of Congress?)
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To: drop 50 and fire for effect
Okay.

Still don't care.

Have a nice day.

37 posted on 06/01/2018 6:22:53 AM PDT by OldSmaj (The only thing washed on a filthy liberal is their damned brains.)
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