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RB wrote:

gadj1976 wrote:

The Bedge wrote:Let's just become a Republic now.

I hear this a lot from time to time but serious question, what would the benefit be?

The benefit would be that the head of state of Australia is an Australian. Also, the person would be selected on merit rather than inheriting the position from their parent.

Yes, I know that, but how would it BENEFIT us? Decision making? I seriously don't know, hence asking.

Why fix something that ain't broken?

Please be respectful when talking about the Queen.

She was a head of a state, a monarch, a mother to multiple pedophiles and most importantly a devoted cousin to her husband.

gadj1976 wrote:

RB wrote:

gadj1976 wrote:

The Bedge wrote:Let's just become a Republic now.

I hear this a lot from time to time but serious question, what would the benefit be?

The benefit would be that the head of state of Australia is an Australian. Also, the person would be selected on merit rather than inheriting the position from their parent.

Yes, I know that, but how would it BENEFIT us? Decision making? I seriously don't know, hence asking.

I see an Australian becoming head of state of Australia as a benefit in itself. I think the symbolism - Australia being an independent, mature nation, rather than one where its citizens owe allegiance to a foreign monarch - would enrich our body politic.

In terms of impact on our day-to-day lives, the impact would be almost zero.

Bum Crack wrote:Why fix something that ain't broken?

To me, a system whereby a person becomes sovereign because of who their parent was (etc.), and where no Australian could ever become our head of state, and where Australians essentially have no say in this, is definitely a broken system.

That is not to say that I would support any major constitutional changes - certainly I support the Westminster system of government. However I think becoming a republic is an important, albeit limited, step for Australia.

Perhaps not the time to debate becoming a republic.

I have however reflected on the passing of the only monarch I have ever known. The royals have had their challenges but the one thing that was a constant was the Queen. If I could pick one word to describe her reign, it would be, dignity.

Corona Man wrote:Perhaps not the time to debate becoming a republic.

I have however reflected on the passing of the only monarch I have ever known. The royals have had their challenges but the one thing that was a constant was the Queen. If I could pick one word to describe her reign, it would be, dignity.

It's sad that her family have let her down over the years, her and Prince Philip have set great examples, how hard is it for the rest to follow when your life is made so easy for you?

I heard tonight that part of the clause for Big Ears to take the monarch was that he has to hand it over when he turns 80, I wonder if that is true?

gazzamagoo wrote:Time to break out some old Sex Pistols records.

Some wag played God Save The Queen on the jukebox at the pub tonight.

Lightning McQueen wrote:

Corona Man wrote:Perhaps not the time to debate becoming a republic.

I have however reflected on the passing of the only monarch I have ever known. The royals have had their challenges but the one thing that was a constant was the Queen. If I could pick one word to describe her reign, it would be, dignity.

It's sad that her family have let her down over the years, her and Prince Philip have set great examples, how hard is it for the rest to follow when your life is made so easy for you?

I heard tonight that part of the clause for Big Ears to take the monarch was that he has to hand it over when he turns 80, I wonder if that is true?

The Queen, yes, but Prince Philip, well....

https://www.who.com.au/prince-philip-gaffes

Pseudo wrote:

Lightning McQueen wrote:

Corona Man wrote:Perhaps not the time to debate becoming a republic.

I have however reflected on the passing of the only monarch I have ever known. The royals have had their challenges but the one thing that was a constant was the Queen. If I could pick one word to describe her reign, it would be, dignity.

It's sad that her family have let her down over the years, her and Prince Philip have set great examples, how hard is it for the rest to follow when your life is made so easy for you?

I heard tonight that part of the clause for Big Ears to take the monarch was that he has to hand it over when he turns 80, I wonder if that is true?

The Queen, yes, but Prince Philip, well....

https://www.who.com.au/prince-philip-gaffes

He would've fitted in well on safooty

Dutchy wrote:Not sure it is sad or mad, probably both, but just found out an ex workmate is facing numerous child exploitation charges, so bad he hasn't been bailed.

Just makes you feel ill that you had anything to do with him.

Just got jailed for 4 years...not long enough IMO

Dutchy wrote:

Dutchy wrote:Not sure it is sad or mad, probably both, but just found out an ex workmate is facing numerous child exploitation charges, so bad he hasn't been bailed.

Just makes you feel ill that you had anything to do with him.

Just got jailed for 4 years...not long enough IMO

https://www.courts.sa.gov.au/court-deci ... g-remarks/
Is he on here yet?

Bum Crack wrote:

Dutchy wrote:

Dutchy wrote:Not sure it is sad or mad, probably both, but just found out an ex workmate is facing numerous child exploitation charges, so bad he hasn't been bailed.

Just makes you feel ill that you had anything to do with him.

Just got jailed for 4 years...not long enough IMO

https://www.courts.sa.gov.au/court-deci ... g-remarks/
Is he on here yet?

Think he is and I used to play Cricket with the offender! [emoji15]

Good Lord, did anyone see page 4 of that document?

STOKES, Anthony Dennis
District Court 25-08-2022 bestiality.

Footy Chick wrote:Good Lord, did anyone see page 4 of that document?

STOKES, Anthony Dennis
District Court 25-08-2022 bestiality.

**** a duck..... did he?

Footy Chick wrote:Good Lord, did anyone see page 4 of that document?

STOKES, Anthony Dennis
District Court 25-08-2022 bestiality.

Was this deliberate?

You lost your job and slid into a period of odd jobs

Bum Crack wrote:

Dutchy wrote:

Dutchy wrote:Not sure it is sad or mad, probably both, but just found out an ex workmate is facing numerous child exploitation charges, so bad he hasn't been bailed.

Just makes you feel ill that you had anything to do with him.

Just got jailed for 4 years...not long enough IMO

https://www.courts.sa.gov.au/court-deci ... g-remarks/
Is he on here yet?

yep

Disturbing going through that list seeing how many of those type of crimes there is

Vamos wrote:Disturbing going through that list seeing how many of those type of crimes there is

Even more disturbingly, is that there has been more than one of those types of people that were regular SAF posters at one time or another

Footy Chick wrote:

Vamos wrote:Disturbing going through that list seeing how many of those type of crimes there is

Even more disturbingly, is that there has been more than one of those types of people that were regular SAF posters at one time or another

What the...?

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Footy Chick wrote:

Vamos wrote:Disturbing going through that list seeing how many of those type of crimes there is

Even more disturbingly, is that there has been more than one of those types of people that were regular SAF posters at one time or another

Yep……a couple in particular