Gransnet forums

News & politics

The public should have a debate on the monarchy Billboards

(243 Posts)
Gwyneth Wed 07-Jul-21 11:41:15

I’m very happy with the Monarchy thank you. ?

Alegrias1 Wed 07-Jul-21 11:39:07

Your case is pretty flimsy Chuch.

Who are all these countries who are envious of us for having a monarchy? They may admire the Queen but that doesn't mean they want one of their own.

I don't think that many people are fleeing to this country because we have a constitutional monarchy.

Chuch Wed 07-Jul-21 11:32:54

The monarchy is doing a good job, and we are the envy of a number of countries around the world, so why would you want to change something that is working well? Just look around the world that there is corruption in the voting, the citizens are dictated to, and some flee to this country to get away. I rest my case.

MerylStreep Wed 07-Jul-21 11:32:12

Grany
If we had a sarcastic emoji I would have used it.
My comment Wasn't in praise of this campaign.
In fact, if I saw one of your hoardings I’d deface it.

Alegrias1 Wed 07-Jul-21 11:31:11

In my experience the sensible decent people are not interested in pushing themselves forward to gain power

You mean like Dana?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xmnd3uiK_Y

Kamiso Wed 07-Jul-21 11:27:42

Grany

MerylStreep

It’s going well, then. 600 supporters. Wow, just wow.

Yes good isn't it. The comments are interesting too worth a read. It's more the younger people who want a democratically elected Head of State. But more people could get on board when the truth is pointed out to them.

Your truth Grany. I take it? . Obviously the only one that counts in your little world.

Do you want President Johnson, President Starmer, President Corbin, President Cameron, President Blair even? Most of us would have serious issues with one or all of these.

In my experience the sensible decent people are not interested in pushing themselves forward to gain power and the current raft of ego maniac Presidents make me more appreciative of the Royal Family rather than taking them for granted as i’ve tended to do during my lifetime.

Grandma70s Wed 07-Jul-21 11:21:28

At the moment, I see no reason to change. That could change with time, depending on how the monarchy conducts itself.

Sparklefizz Wed 07-Jul-21 11:21:10

Grany

Chewbacca

Who would you nominate as Head of State?

Well there are many talented and honourable decent intelligent people to choose from in the U.K. For the top job.

Who, then?
I think it's all good at the moment actually.

Chewbacca Wed 07-Jul-21 11:18:23

Such as who though Grany? Personally, I think who we have at the moment is doing a pretty good job and has done for decades but, each to their own. Good luck with your petition.

Alegrias1 Wed 07-Jul-21 11:15:56

Well its a free country (despite what some people seem to think) so Grany can post about any legal thing she wants. And anybody can make their comment, of course.

As for who would be head of state, we've answered that about 146 times.

Its gone up to 620 supporters whilst I've been writing this thread. Made about half its target already.

Grany Wed 07-Jul-21 11:15:48

MerylStreep

It’s going well, then. 600 supporters. Wow, just wow.

Yes good isn't it. The comments are interesting too worth a read. It's more the younger people who want a democratically elected Head of State. But more people could get on board when the truth is pointed out to them.

Grany Wed 07-Jul-21 11:13:07

Chewbacca

Who would you nominate as Head of State?

Well there are many talented and honourable decent intelligent people to choose from in the U.K. For the top job.

MawBe Wed 07-Jul-21 11:10:13

Hm

No

timetogo2016 Wed 07-Jul-21 11:09:20

Sorry but i am happy as it is.

MerylStreep Wed 07-Jul-21 11:03:24

It’s going well, then. 600 supporters. Wow, just wow.

Chewbacca Wed 07-Jul-21 11:00:56

Who would you nominate as Head of State?

Grany Wed 07-Jul-21 11:00:00

Here is the link to the Campaign

www.crowdfunder.co.uk/republic

Grany Wed 07-Jul-21 10:58:15

With Billboards across the country. What do you think?

£14,186 have already been raised of £30,000 target. With over 600 supporters.

Two updates.
Thank you to everyone who has helped us raise so much so quickly.

Republic has been able to book 12 billboards up and down the country, with more to come.

This will be one design (to be confirmed) that will be repeated in Aberdeen, Paisley and Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Liverpool, the Potteries, Birmingham and Portsmouth.

We'll then work on additional designs to go up in Wales, London and other parts of England and Scotland.

The more we raise, the more billboards go up!

I think it's time for a debate, instead of hereditary queen king. We could choose who we want to be our Head of State