Now back to the topic.

I think it is important for us to at least debate -
the topic of "Should Australia become a Republic?"
There's so much to think about.

Here's a link that answers some of the questions:

http://www.republic.org.au/faq

Leoj,

Thank You so much. That is exactly what I
was looking forward.

Greatly appreciated.

I prefer to stay as we are. Even though there are many who believe the ol'e bucket is rusty and full of holes, that's just a cliche' to justify changing to a republic.

So long as we have a higher power to approach for help or assistance, I'm OK with that. I know some would say Britain could still come to our aid. But they will no longer help with govt related matters.

Look I'll put it as simply as I can. The bastards at the top have been systematically selling off the silver ware for their own gain and we can;t do anything but whinge about it on a forum.

Can you just imagine what it will be like if THEY took complete control without impunity or anyone looking over their shoulder.

I didn't tell them to sell the power generators, did you? They have sold off nearly ALL the public utilities to themselves and their mates whilst smiling and pissing in our pockets along the way.

But that's OK, as I am continually confronted with 'she'll be right mate, that's what we pay them for, oh get us another beer will ya, and while your at it turn up the footy'.

I don't want Australians to vote at all you are all too opinionated as if you all know what's going on and too stupid to realise you don't.

What's that word? Troglodytes? AH that'l do for now I know it's going to take time for most people to absorb all this. I know they'l never get it.

Malkon says. Amongst this sea of troubles let the peasants eat cake

As a supporter of a republic, being pragmatic as I am, I would leave things as they are until Ms Windsor turns up her toes, and then we can shoot Charlie and his horse down in flames.

The most useful purpose of the royal family is to supply gossip mags with trashy fodder for a readership with nothing better to do.
"I Am Prince Harry's 42 Year Old Love Child." Supplied by sauces close to the royal family, Tomato and BBQ!