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Very interesting post. It kind of throws "sovereign" Canada out the window doesnt it? Instead of this constant bitching of the United States on how they one day "may" take over Canada, maybe you should focus on getting rid of Her Majesty that HAS already taken over Canada.
Then again, appeasement is your first choice even when it concerns yourselves.
Really, you spend so much time and so much energy complaining on how the United States is trying to run your lives, and whats black and white in your Constitution Act you ignore.
Its very easy to point out whats wrong with everybody else, take a good hard look at yourselves, blank out the big bad US for a moment and what do you see? I see a nation in an "identity crisis", and from what I have read of Canadian history, I'm relatively convinced John MacDonald had alot to do with it.
The again, what I know, I'm just a dumb American that is particurlaly fond of its northern neighbor
My apologies if I have offended, that was not my intent. I visit Canada constantly, have many friends there and business (for non profit purposes) takes me there. I know this is sort of a thorn for many Canadians (sort of unspoken).
And yes, sorry peapod for the abrupt entrance.
You should hop over to the introduction forum to make your official entrance!Quote: Originally Posted by I think notVery interesting post. It kind of throws "sovereign" Canada out the window doesnt it? Instead of this constant bitching of the United States on how they one day "may" take over Canada, maybe you should focus on getting rid of Her Majesty that HAS already taken over Canada.
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Then again, appeasement is your first choice even when it concerns yourselves.
Really, you spend so much time and so much energy complaining on how the United States is trying to run your lives, and whats black and white in your Constitution Act you ignore.
Its very easy to point out whats wrong with everybody else, take a good hard look at yourselves, blank out the big bad US for a moment and what do you see? I see a nation in an "identity crisis", and from what I have read of Canadian history, I'm relatively convinced John MacDonald had alot to do with it.
The again, what I know, I'm just a dumb American that is particurlaly fond of its northern neighborI agree with you to a degree ITN, but since the Queen has no real powers here, the only issues I have is how much it costs to keep her our head of state. But she also provides a safety net for Canada incase somebody who is destructive gets into power.
We'll see. Australia is on the road to becoming a republic, and I think...
A total waste of our tax money 
Good one I bet if the company was hired out of Manitoba or BC we would get our moneys worth :P[quote
I agree with you to a degree ITN, but since the Queen has no real powers here, the only issues I have is how much it costs to keep her our head of state. But she also provides a safety net for Canada incase somebody who is destructive gets into power.
We'll see. Australia is on the road to becoming a republic, and I think if it works out there, Canada would soon be in motion towards the same thing.
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I agree with you to a degree ITN, but since the Queen has no real powers here, the only issues I have is how much it costs to keep her our head of state. But she also provides a safety net for Canada incase somebody who is destructive gets into power.
We'll see. Australia is on the road to becoming a republic, and I think if it works out there, Canada would soon be in motion towards the same thing.
It doesn't cost Canada anything to keep the Queen.
The GG however is another matter.
As for power, the only say she has in are issues dealing with the natives.
"Perhaps it doesn't cost anything, what is the purpose of having her all over your Constitution? Why do you have your army swearing allegiance to royalty? Why do landed immigrants when the time comes swear allegiance to her? The GG is an extension of her. When you amended your constitution in 1982 you should of gotten rid of her and her whole f**ckin family. When was the last time she did anything for Canada?"
It is part of our heritage, culture, tradition and --- constitution. It is part of what has made and still makes Canada unique in a world of republics.
The GG is an expense to Canada which should be curtailed - at least with her majesty clarkson.
Does the Queen have to 'do' something for us? As long as she doesn't interfere with Canada then what is the problem? As for her family? Well, it is an anything goes world so why should they behave any differently because they happen to be born into that family?
Do I remember from reading previous/other posts that you are American?
The reason we have a GG is because we specifically did not want to get rid of our ties to Britain like the Americans. While the GG may not be important now, she is still a symbol of our connection with Britain that we fought to preserve.
Yes I am an American. And you are not a republic you are a constitutional monarchy, and certainly not unique, Australia has exactly the same form of government as Canada along with a few other countries in the commonwealth. And I would say yes she has to "do" something otherwise why swear allegiance to her? And she hasn't interfered because she chooses not to undoubtly because of a public outcry. And do not take offense to what I'm saying, I'm expressing an opinion, nor am I attempting to "compare" the US constitution with Canada.
And, I do hate that word eh - along with like as in like eh man 
Quote: Yes I am an American. And you are not a republic you are a constitutional monarchy, and certainly not unique, Australia has exactly the same form of government as Canada along with a few other countries in the commonwealth. And I would say yes she has to "do" something otherwise why swear allegiance to her? And she hasn't interfered because she chooses not to undoubtly because of a public outcry. And do not take offense to what I'm saying, I'm expressing an opinion, nor am I attempting to "compare" the US constitution with Canada.Yes, that is what I said, we are not a republic by the very presence of our monarchy. Yes, we that belong to the Commonwealth of Nations are unique, by the very presence of our monarchy.
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We swear allegiance because as a member of the Commonwealth she is our leader - so to speak. I think it is more a matter that we are independent that she doesn't interfere, than public outcry. If she could interfere don't you think that she would have had the presence of mind to do something about the mess we are currently in?
Not taking offence as you didn't offer any. But, I guess relations between you and us or us and you is pretty tender nowadays --- eh And, I do hate that word eh - along with like as in like eh man
I read your post and if it the one I am thinking about it is good sentiment.
With the exception of the Queen as head of state in Australia, there government is set up more similar to America's not Canada or Britain.
