Canadian debate on the monarchy

Two guys from Canada argue about separating from the British crown. I am one of them.

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[jsinc909]

Is the King of Spain the head of state of Mexico, Argentina or Venezuela ? NO Having a head of state who does not live in your country is the absolute height of stupidity.

[RoyalistCavalier]

@jsinc909 If you want a republic, go south of the border to the United States. The Dominion of Canada was created for the United Empire Loyalists and their descendents. The founding fathers of Canada were ardent monarchists who believed that Canada was a part of the British Empire and that it should REMAIN a part of the British Empire. Canada was not created to be a republic but a monarchy. You Canadian republicans are welcome to move to the United States where you belong.

Canada=Monarchy.

[SILVERCLOUD141]

@chadberry75 what is your problem with the Queen look at Ireland now it's broke and being propped up by the UK look at america george bush need i say more would you like them things to happen to Canada?

[SILVERCLOUD141]

I'm English and think Canada is a great country and i think Canadians should keep the Queen as it separates canada from america and helps to give canada it's identity. God Save the Queen of Canada

[chadberry75]

@RoyalistCavalier REPUBLIC...MOVE 2 ENGLAND..ASSHOLE

[chadberry75]

@RoyalistCavalier FUCK U..ENGLAND THAT AWAY..

[chadberry75]

FUCK THE ROYALS..MOST USELESS PPL.. ON THE FACE.. OF THE EARTH..REPUBLIC..JUST LIKE THE IRISH..REPUBLIC OF CANADA..NICE RING 2 IT..

[jckiller100]

@mtlilr We are a westminster style federal DEMOCRACY with constitutional monarchy. The monarch has absolutely no political voice unless in a time of constitutional crisis (such as in 2008 when the gg prorogued parliament). Regularly however, is is the pm (who is elected) who has all the power. In fact, it is constitutionally prohibited for the monarch or gg to even express an opinion.

[mtlilr]

@RoyalistCavalier @RoyalistCavalier And now when the"British Empire" is no more what's the big deal for Canada to become republic? Is Canada independent sovereign nation or not? How can  democracy tolerate an unelected head of state that doesn't even live in your country? That's completely beyond me to understand or to accept! How is possible for you to have an unelected head of state and to call yourself "one of the oldest democracies in the world"?

[jckiller100]

Our connection to the marchy is the only thing that gives Canada an absolute culture... think of all the Canadian symbols.. the RCMP, our ceremonial guard... victoria day, non would exist without us being a monarchy. We're too established the way we are to change. Secondly, so what if the queen doesn't serve a large political purpose.. being a monarchy adds a little magic and history into our lives that couldn't exist without it.. royal weddings, jubilees, royal visits.. etc..

[romiguma]

Booting out a foreign influence is in the exact same spirit as the English Reformation.  Phasing out the monarchy could very well indeed be interpreted as a characteriistic we have inhereted from our British past.