ALTRAV,

Forget the dog.

Get a monkey instead.

More to your taste.

And buy an accordian for Christmas.

Talking about what powers does the Queen have over
Canada and Australia - the following link does a
few good summaries:

http://www.quora.com/What-powers-does-Queen-Elizabeth-have-over-Canada-and-Australia

I don't have the time or the crayons to explain things
any further - to those that don't get it.

ALTRAV
"Now over the years, and because of public desire for self rule, she has allowed those countries to to 'go it alone'.
. So whether you like it or not SHE has the first and final say over us and our parliament!"

Which of those statements is correct?
Can you give an example of "first say" or "last say" over parliament?
That is , a real example, not ALTRAV say so.

Foxy,

"I don't have the time or the crayons to explain things
any further - to those that don't get it."

I get it, you posted another opinion piece of doubtful validity.

Belly,

How're you going with finding some advantages for a republic in Australia?

C'mon, there must be one that will benefit the people, something tangible.

The standard of debate in this and other threads has been dreadful,, including mine
Ise Mise ALTRAVE and one other are masters of the art of getting it wrong, then abusing those who point that out.
Not proud of my self, my retaliation has been a weakness on my part.
Fully aware rational debate is beyond these folk I should have walked away
Ise Mise yes remember I have said I once was a Christian, then became a born again, so have read the Bible many times
You mate are snide in your posts,always,what is your reason?
ALTRAVE has mental health issues, old age is crueler to some.
the other ranter may have too
Do we keep the thread going? just to use it to insult any one with views much more likely to be true than yours?
NOTE my never ending wish to learn sent me to re-look at the British Royal family, right back to Elizabeth and Mary this time, do not in that weak way say I do not know what I am talking about.
*if any one can prove to me the Queen has any control over the Australian Government I will give them the keys and paper work for my 4x4*

NNN it is important to me after re-reading my post you do not think you are the other I mentioned.
Ise Mise re-read your effort, you have had many answers to your question you just do not want to see them
QUESTION what power has lizzy got over our parliament? please no side steps tell us
TRUTH IS NOTHING unless a government tells her to act our government