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she was the head of state for 70 years and she handled those duties gracefully I can think of no one who could have done a better job in her place

You have a lot to learn about the history of democracy. Alfred, who is often regarded as the first King of England, made peace with the Vikings and unified the English, providing a form of representative government. The Magna Carta established the necessity to consult with representatives in 1215. After that we see a succession of increasingly democratic moves in Britain that are only rivaled in liberty by some Italian cities that had their own charters. What’s especially remarkable is that in modern history of the last few hundred years, Britain avoided a painful domestic revolution, civil war, invasion, and has stood up against oppressive foreign powers. It’s a great legacy. It’s at the foundation of Canada as a bicultural bilingual country with freedoms that were paralleled only by the US and some smaller European states. Slavery was outlawed in the British Empire in 1832 though it persisted in the US. It may not mean much to you, but Elizabeth 2 has been an honourable face for this legacy. She put duty above personal inclination through many challenging times and worked with 15 PM’s over 70 years in Britain alone. She has had rotten food thrown at her on parade in New Zealand and talked down someone with a weapon who had broken into her residence. She never wavered. Charles 3 may have more weaknesses, but he also has many strengths and I’m sure will take the role seriously.

This is mostly incorrect. The King does have authority, but no political power. That has been the case since King George I in the early 1700's. They have wealth because Prince Albert was alarmed that Queen Victoria had almost no personal wealth. He was an astute business man who invested what little was left, in real estate. That is the source of the Kings's personal income. Privilege is a reflection of the fact that he is King, but as a constitutional Monarch, he is bound by the laws of the realm. If we did not have a King, we would need to replace him with something else. Under the late Queen's reign, the Royal Family cost the British taxpayer less than the British Embassy in Paris and a good deal less than having a President. It cost Canadians nothing other than the salary of the Governor General. If Canada suddenly lost our collective mind and did abolish the monarchy, what would we replace it with? Do we want the symbol of our country to be a politician like Trump, or Biden ? I can think of nothing worse than a bland colourless politician being the personification of Canada. Canada has been a monarchy since the first French settlements in 1609. Before that, my knowledge of First nations is woefully lacking, but I am led to believe that some of them have had Hereditary Chiefs. I am sure some of you will correct me. But since 1609, Canada has been a monarchy. It is part of what Canada is. Losing it would have a profound negative impact on who we are. I believe our new King will be a very good symbol of Canada. If I am wrong, in 30 years we will have a new King. We have had a few poor Kings ( maybe 6 out of 43) in the past 1000 years, though only one (and a bit) in Canada. King George IV's personal life was a mess, but his reign was generally good. Edward VIII would have been a poor King, but Mrs. Simpson fixed that. He never wanted the job in the first place and she was his escape route. The Americans can't compete with that record. Presidents do not have a great track record. The Russian Republic has gone pear shaped. The Israeli prsidents have had issues. Austria elected a former SS officer. The French traditionally hate their Presidents as do the Americans. Germany has finally seemed to have become the exception. But look at the top countries with a good quality of life, Norway, Sweden, Netherlands, Japan, New Zealand, and yes, even Canada. All are Constitutional Monarchies. Wow, what a blow hard. I just had to get it off my chest.

Read Winston Churchill’s 5 volume History of the English Speaking Peoples. Our institutions were forged through centuries of war, revolution, counter-revolution, invasion, trade, settlement… The Crown going back over 1200 years to Alfred represents continuity of the legacy that has given us much of what we value about modern civilization. It’s a hybrid of the Roman administration and the northern popular assembly. The system has worked very well, and I certainly value those influences over China and the UN.

of course there was more than two sides Trump did not call Nazi's fine people he said people on both sides of the Confederate statues debate were fine people he explicitly said he wasn't talking about the Nazi's and condemned them totally you buying into the fine people hoax is the ultimate sign of Trump Derangement Syndrome

because since 1688 nations with this monarchy as their head of state have flourished more and been freer than any other nations on the planet with the only exception being America, who were once ruled by that monarchy which is a big reason why they have been so successful and free as well

If God is not OK with it then why does he create so many lesbians?

Spare me your woke whine about privilege. Anyone who lives in the West in this day and age is privileged above almost all people the world has ever seen. Your real complaint is you're a nobody with no accomplishments in life and nobody cares about you. You're jealous of the outpouring of respect for a woman who took on a job with enormous responsibilities and impressed the world with her dignity, wisdom, and sense of duty for longer than almost anyone else has been alive. And your jealousy lies in the fact that when you die nobody is going to take notice or give a damn. Even if you didn't care it takes a real charmer to be yelling insults at the death of someone many others did care about.

the GG is a partisan crony of the PM that is not a better head of state than an apolitical monarch your anti-monarchist position is not based in reason, but based on feelings it has nothing to do with how well they do the job or how well an alternative would do the job

I'm surprised to see so much disrespect on a Canadian forum. I'd expect it more on an American forum but actually they are being very kind. Long live the King.

I’ll honour Charles 3. He’s made sacrifices. Our royal lineage means something.

The Queen is dead. Our noble Queen Elizabeth 2, a class act by any metric. Women achieved this: ER1, ER2, VR. Deliver the Queen of Canada to Heaven. Have mercy on her soul. God save the King.

Elizabeth II ascended to the title while still of the age most people today are just leaving college. She is the last of the world leaders from "The Greatest Generation" and lived a life dedicated to and restricted by duty and responsibility. She sailed majestically through all the chaos, wars, political drama, family crisis, social change, and the rise and fall of nations. And she did it in a restrained, thoughtful and dignified manner almost completely at odds with what we see of most world leaders today. RIP to her. And God bless the King.

Regardless of anyones views, King Charles will be our king for life. Australia, or Britain could abolish the monarchy but the Canadian Constitution has locked the Crown in place so deeply, we will likely be a Constitutional Monarchy until the end of time.

But we could?? RIP to Queen Elizabeth II. She was an honourable lady and controlled that bizarre family.

Really? That's the snarky title you choose? That's what's sad.

Sad day she was a strong lady. Could of atleast had the respect to make a nicer title then this

4 million Americans out of work due to long Covid. This costs the US around $170 billion per year. 24% of people who've had Covid suffer from long Covid. This may sound unbelievably high, but it is not inconsistent with the experiences of comparable economies. For example, a Bank of England representative recently stated that labor force participation has dropped by around 1.3% across the entire 16- to 64-year-old population (not just those who are working), and that the majority of that impact is from the rise in long-term sickness—which he suspected was long Covid. Meanwhile, one-quarter of U.K. companies cite long Covid as one of the main causes of long-term staff absence. "Using the average U.S. wage of $1,106 per week, the estimated 3 million people out of work due to long Covid translates to $168 billion a year in lost earnings. This is nearly 1% of the total U.S. gross domestic product. If the true number of people out of work is closer to 4 million, that is a $230 billion cost. "

I don't rage again, like any other immigrant to American Protectorate Tax Jurisdiction North I pay my taxes, I obey the law, I keep to myself, I don't bother anybody I am honestly quite happy & content to live out my days beneath the red & green maples on my estate Canada is not my problem anymore I've done my duty, many times over, I don't owe Canada anything by now

I would actually propose that we stop with the pretense that this is even Canada anymore we should just call this what it is American Protectorate Tax Jurisdiction North no longer a Scots-Gernam Empire to find a Northwest Passage the Vimy Myth is dead Mother Canada has gone to see Her maker Alpha to Omega return whence you came, Lillobet

Satire from The Borowitz Report Putin Says He Is Losing War in Ukraine Because F.B.I. Seized Stuff He Needed MOSCOW (The Borowitz Report)—Amid reports that the Russian front has collapsed near Kharkiv, Vladimir Putin complained that the only reason he is losing the war in Ukraine is that the F.B.I. recently seized stuff he needed. “I’m not going to go into detail, but there were things I needed, very important things, that the F.B.I. has confiscated that should have been sent to me,” the Russian President said. “If I had those things right now, I wouldn’t be getting my ass kicked all over Kharkiv.” The fact that materials intended for him are in the hands of the F.B.I. has made him question “whether America is really a democracy,” he said. “I think if you pay for something—and I mean pay in cash—it should be sent to you,” he said. “Hopefully the special master will straighten all this out.” https://www.newyorker.com/humor/borowitz-report/putin-says-he-is-losing-war-in-ukraine-because-fbi-seized-stuff-he-needed ?

my love for Elizabeth Windsor was pure my fealty to Her was unto death as necessary I wept when I heard she was dead but now that she is gone there is nothing binding me to Canada anymore it's just an American Protectorate, run by a bunch of cowards, sycophants, cronies & traitors, whom I despise Godspeed, Elizabeth Windsor, to the foot of our Lord we will all be together again, over the river, under the shade of the trees

on the first day of the rule of Charles III I find that I have lost all fealty to the British Crown the moment I heard that Elizabeth Windsor was dead it was like a spell being broken I feel no fealty to Charles Wales whatsoever in fact, I find him to be repulsive I can't decide whom I despise more Justin Trudeau or Charles Wales I think I just became fully American I don't feel like a Canadian anymore, without Elizabeth Windsor

The Queen didn't have nominal political power but she had clout. A lot of it. I doubt Charles will have as much clout.

Just curious but have you given any financial support to BLM? Black Lives Matter spent at least $12 million on mansions (nypost.com)

Checkmate - by Aaron Kheriaty, MD - Human Flourishing (substack.com) In light of the Universities in Canada requiring boosters for students, this is an interesting read. This guy was fired of U of California because he didn't want the inoculations, as he already had natural immunity from a previous infection. At the time of his lawsuit, the CDC was refusing to recognize natural immunity, mush the same as Canada is still currently refusing to acknowledge it. But now the CDC admits there IS such a thing as natural immunity to covid. And his final bit of advice:

Greg, I’m a new member but I’m confused. I’ve mod alerted two members who are continually insulting. You’re worried about losing members? If you don’t weed your lawn, no grass will grow. I don’t mind somebody getting away with bending the rules now and then, but it’s continual here and I’m certainly not going to stay long if your board is nothing but insults and attacks.

No, your strawman, as usual, is wrong. And the ONLY FBI agent charged was not guilty. And Hillary was never even charged with crime. So you're not making ANY sense. OTOH, the Republican led Senate Intelligence Committed concluded that Trump's campaign colluded with Russian agent Kilimnik to help the IRA target their campaign assistance.

Hmmm.... whom to believe....the judge AND the director of the FBI.... or some random dude on the Interwebz with NO EVIDENCE.... obvious choice there.

That's interesting and I hope it's borne out by additional studies. A sample size of two isn't exactly evidence. ETA: Looks like some studies were carried out in 2020-21, but were, at best, inconclusive.

Just curious why is this story the straw that made you realize just how reckless the liberals have been with spending. I mean in just the pandemic years he spent well over 650 bil dollars, not to mention his yearly deficits over 8 years i don't know about you but that got my attention pretty early. Not sure where they got their figure of the age public service worker making more than 100 k or more, unless they are talking about those working directly with the government in Ottawa. I worked for them for 34 years in the military and 5 years as a civilian worker, and made not even close to those numbers and most years not even 1/2 of that. In any case those workers do pay taxes as well, and in the military's case with a lot less rights than the average Canadian and they make a lot less than average of 100 k a year... Anyways i glad you have come to this conclusion now rather than later, i wish more people would see it for what it is.

You’re just too unintelligent to make a cogent argument, so you curse at people instead. That’s not hardball, it’s just being stupid.

And ya know what? It'll work. Just wait till most of Europe begins to freeze. Lol...oh the monumetality of this stupidity...

Actually...yes...they did. Hense the "Special Master". In their zeal...they forced Trump lawyers to stay outside...rifled through Melania's undies...just for a snif...Barron's undies...just for a snif...and made off with all sorts of stuff they had no business taking. Just like the great impeachments...this is over before it begins.

they seized things that weren't in the warrant like Trump's medical records, newspaper clippings and Melania's clothes

Are you an Albertan?

What were the "both sides" which contained "fine people"? One side was marching with torches chanting "Jews will not replace us." Fine people there? One side was protesting the neo-Nazis. I'd say all the fine people were there. Maybe there was more than 2 sides? I'm betting you have NO GOOD answers.

Thanks for FINALLY POSTING SOMETHING. Too bad you didn't read it.

BLM was a Marxist front group that incited chaos, did nothing for Blacks and pocketed any cash from any dummies gullible enough to believe they were anything else.

No. That's a lie. Don't believe me? Check the evidence. I see Mikey thanked you for it. Mikey likes a good lie.

It struck me earlier as I bounced around different channels that in a lot of ways she was the queen of the west, a representative of western culture, traditions and values. You'd expect the BBC to be all over this story, and Canadian news channels. But it was basically full time on Euronews, the DW (Germany), France's overseas news net, and even Al Jazeera. Almost everyone in the West has known her as a steady, unwavering political background for most of our lives.

Leaving the institution of monarchy aside for a moment, Britain and Canada were indeed fortunate to have had such an industrious, wise and prudent figurehead. To say she will be missed is an understatement.

So brave. Blaming her for her son's actions are what's disgusting.

Sure... I'm the disgusting one for being anti pedo.. if you say so.

You would prefer the personifacation of Canada would be a politician like Presidents Biden, Trump or Putin. Not me. I would rather my leader be elected by God, not the people who voted Justin Trudeau into office.

Her first PM was Winston Churchill. Her legacy is an extraordinary Time Capsule.

Charles was in love with Camilla but he was forbidden to marry her. The reason he did not marry anyone else for years was because he held out hope that that would change. He was finally forced into a marriage with Lady Diana. Had he been allowed to marry Camilla in the first place, Diana would have had a happier life.

William will become Prince of Wales.

There's no ''if''. Charles became King on the death of the Queen. Anything else would require an act of Parliament to change the constitution.