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To: Cicero
The whole point of the current arrangement is that the head of the Commonwealth is SUPPOSED to be a figurehead, not a politician.

I'm not so sure. Queen Elizabeth has played a key role during Blair. In a way, they are the guardians of the British culture and tradition. The younger generation embarrassed them, but a strong and good monarch can make a difference.

25 posted on 05/01/2011 12:36:16 PM PDT by D-fendr
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To: D-fendr

England needs a Christian King — and one who is a crusader.


27 posted on 05/01/2011 12:39:21 PM PDT by BenLurkin (This post is not a statement of fact. It is merely a personal opinion -- or humor -- or both)
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To: D-fendr

Oh, certainly. The Queen has always taken the “advice” of the Prime Minister, and QE II has always done a consummate job. But it’s still very different from some politician trying to grab more power.

The Queen is genuinely working for the good of England and the Commonwealth, which is something many politicians find hard to do.


30 posted on 05/01/2011 12:55:12 PM PDT by Cicero
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