ALTRAV,

You've just proved my point.

Thank You.

Isi, I don't get the ignorance, arrogance and stubbornness of these people.
You made a very clear and informative posting as to the position of or structure of the Monarchy in relation to Australia,and still they argue.
What, don't they have a computer, or can't they read.
I'm really confused, if they can read, then the info is there for all to see, it's not rocket science.
Ah well, what a waste of time this has been.
No point in having discussions if all we get is random unsubstantiated drivel, they try to use in refuting historical and easily available facts.
Too bad, catch you on the next one, hopefully with open minded commentors, not these narrow minded, fantasy driven children.

Is Mise
British police and judges swear allegiance according to law.
Australian military and Gov Gen swear allegiance according to law.
In a showdown , British troops could shoot everyone but that's a weakness not strength . As the monarch is not below any man but is below God and the Law then judges would require military to obey parliament.
"Quod Rex non debet esse sub homine, sed sub Deo et lege "

Foxy, give it up.
You haven't proven anything on your side of the fence, but by retorting with 'you've just proved my point', you have made your attempt at a 'comeback', MOOT!
Now be a good girl and this time, take your time and slowly read what I wrote, because I know, had you read it ALL and taken it in, you would have nothing of substance to submit as a reply, and as it turns out, judging by your reply, I am RIGHT AGAIN!

NMN, ET TU.

Belly,

"The childlike view that Royal despotes fought for therefore own any country is bizarre and untrue"

Caught you out again, only a person of learning would use the word "despotes", seems that you are well versed in the Bible.
http://www.blueletterbible.org/faq/don_stewart/don_stewart_1308.cfm