Archive for 'Republicanism UK' Category
Do we really want Charles as king?
Greg Barns
THERE is a saying about putting the cart before the horse, and it is particularly apt when one thinks about Julia Gillard’s recent remarks about an Australian republic.
The Prime Minister told the National Press Club on July 15 that she did not, for the foreseeable future, favour another vote on allowing Australians to elect [...]
The Royal Fart – just human
Like I have been saying for years, these people are just humans, like you and I. Their fart stinks like yours and mine.
It would seem that someone within the ranks passed wind whilst on the balcony – much to the amusement of all. Notice the Queen’s face in the first two photos, then look at [...]
Ben Elton forced to apologise for royal rant
Daile Pepper
Ben Elton has been forced to apologise for his royal rant onGood News Week that enraged Brits this week.
The comedian and writer’s opinions on the monarchy, British sporting prowess and more disgusted the British, where newspapers ran outraged stories about his comments on the comedy show.
Elton is moving back to Fremantle from his base [...]
Time for a new Republic debate – The prospect of an Australian republic remains alive
A decade after its defeat at the polls, the prospect of an Australian republic remains very much alive. The referendum loss on November 6, 1999, left many Australians dissatisfied. They had been denied a vote on their preferred model, and the proposal put to them had problems. For others, the arguments in favour of change [...]