Story of your life. Dirty Dick wrong again.GrumpyCatFace wrote:I'm confused by that..
It never gets old.
Story of your life. Dirty Dick wrong again.GrumpyCatFace wrote:I'm confused by that..
Who authorizes British airstrikes?StCapps wrote:GCF's confusion does not phase the Queen. She is head of state, and parliament respects her authority, even if GCF does not.
The PM.GrumpyCatFace wrote:Who authorizes British airstrikes?StCapps wrote:GCF's confusion does not phase the Queen. She is head of state, and parliament respects her authority, even if GCF does not.
Or we'd just throw out the old monarch and get a new monarch who steps in less often, like the last time. Fuck republics yo, constitutional monarchy ftw.Montegriffo wrote:The PM.
You are right, the monarchy has next to no say in what Parliament does but very occasionally on the quiet they poke the royal nose in. If they did it on a regular basis in important matters we would become a republic faster than you can say "one is not amused."
The POTUS.GrumpyCatFace wrote:Who authorizes British airstrikes?StCapps wrote:GCF's confusion does not phase the Queen. She is head of state, and parliament respects her authority, even if GCF does not.
StCapps wrote:Or we'd just throw out the old monarch and get a new monarch who steps in less often, like the last time. Fuck republics yo, constitutional monarchy ftw.Montegriffo wrote:The PM.
You are right, the monarchy has next to no say in what Parliament does but very occasionally on the quiet they poke the royal nose in. If they did it on a regular basis in important matters we would become a republic faster than you can say "one is not amused."
All actual authority flows through the monarch, they are sovereign, it's not just a belief, it's a fact.GrumpyCatFace wrote:So, you're telling me that they have no actual authority, other than a ceremonial veto power that is regularly ignored, and that they will be replaced if they become too nosy. But that's a head of state. And you believe in her power.
Enjoy your tea party.
Like I said.. that's great for you. You're a very good boy. Your parents are, no doubt, very proud of you.StCapps wrote:All actual authority flows through the monarch, they are sovereign, it's not just a belief, it's a fact. We have one hell of a sweet deal worked out, we've enjoyed it, are enjoying it and will continue to enjoy said deal.GrumpyCatFace wrote:So, you're telling me that they have no actual authority, other than a ceremonial veto power that is regularly ignored, and that they will be replaced if they become too nosy. But that's a head of state. And you believe in her power.
Enjoy your tea party.