Yes yes Iknow.
very good.
You think I said something and argue against that.
Queen Victoria never told Australian troops to open fire. QE II never did, or George III. Political power is held by radio talk-back hosts or cartoonists. But legally, dear out-Foxed , there is a legal head of state who bangs down the big rubber stamp on Bills to make Acts. ( or asks Pete in Yarralumla to do it).
AND if you read my post I was comparing HM more favourably than US Presidents who napalmed woman and children for republicanism.

Hi there FOXY...

Thank you for that. I don't think many folk would like to hear of what actually happened in South Vietnam. And if you were to share anything specific, most likely you'd either not believed, or if believed, vilified ? Some very funny episodes in the coppers though. Trouble is, it's not on Topic and clearly, a breach of the rules. Thanks again.

Dear Nick,

I would love to agree with you - but
then we'd both be wrong.

Dear O Sung Wu,

I'm looking forward to one day reading your
book.

Before I leave this discussion - I'd like to
Thank every one for their contribution.
And look forward to our next discussion.
For me this one has now run its course.

The Queen is not head of state.
not head...
what planet is this?

Dear Nick,

This is worth a read:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_head_of_state_dispute

oh aye, it says :"Section 61 of the Constitution states that "The executive power of the Commonwealth is vested in the Queen..""
The GG does stuff, and took the military vow to serve HM. All Oz military do vow that. Government starts in the pub, moves to TV, goes to parliament and gets stamped. But Prince William , not Tom the surfie, had the best seat at Anzac in Canberra this year. Why, I ask, is that?