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Old 06-05-2012, 05:03 AM   #9
ZenGum
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Badelaide, Baustralia
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Is it just me, or is that tuba Limey is playing farting "69" out the bell?

Queen Liz is just a bit of decoration for us. Technically she chooses the Governor General from a shortlist, and this person has the power to dismiss the government and call an election; but a precedent has been established that you can give her a list of one name and let her choose from that.

Culturally, having a monarch does maintain our bond with the British culture that is the foundation of modern Australian culture; it provides a continuity during a time of cultural diversification. That and the cricket and rugby. And the language.
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