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Enduring America ^ | September 18, 2010

[odds]

whatever you remember or choose is fine.

[AdmSmith]

OK, try this non-offending site http://alphadesigner.com/project-mapping-stereotypes.html

[SunkenCiv]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2591999/posts?page=16#16

[fanfan]

*waves* from Canada.

Hi odds.

There are more than a few Canadian FReepers.

Thanks for that link. May I post it as a thread?

[odds]

Hi fanfan,

I’m from Australia. Your Commonwealth cousin! :)

That linked website in post #16 isn’t my website, but I guess it should be OK for you to post as a thread.

Optional: You may want to let the blogger know as well just in case she wants to be across the feedback (contact her by email she provides on her website), and since I’m not on FR on a daily basis. Thanks.

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Thx to SC as well.

[fanfan]

I’ll post it in bloggers.
Thanks.

Have you got rid of the Queen yet?

[odds]

Re last sentence: touchy subject in this part of the world. You guys changed your flag, we’re still grappling with it, symbolically, tho for many ppl it isn’t a priority at the moment. The present political system so far has worked well & she is a very fine lady. No telling about potential future changes.

[SunkenCiv]

;’)

[fanfan]

Re last sentence: touchy subject in this part of the world

LOL. Yes, the Monarchy does seem more important to those 'down-under' than it is to most people in Canada. It's probably because we are so melded with the US identity.

& she is a very fine lady.

We could debate that sometime.....lol. She is well bred, and gracious.

Thanks for the introduction, Civ.

[odds]

There are multiple issues in oz regarding Monarchy. As examples, most staunch Monarchists here appear to be older generation Australians of English heritage & their children (not as many from Irish, Welsh or non Anglo-celtic backgrds). Many monarchists also argue that Monarchy has so far given us “stability”, so why change the system.

Personally, I’m not a monarchist, and would prefer to have an Australian head of state than a British one. But, if/when we do change the current system, we’ve to ensure that we get the new model & constitution right, and of course the majority of people agree to it - that is the key.

My take is that prince Charles is not half as popular here as the Queen. Some even prefer prince William to take over from the Queen instead of Charles.

>>>”It’s probably because we are so melded with the US identity.”

That is my understanding as well. I’ve got very good Canadians friends both from BC & Alberta. They also tell me that the other, perhaps more minor reason, could be the French influence in Canada.