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I am British, we have a real king. He cannot do any of this kind of stuff. I am so glad we have him, though it is only recently I have come to understand his va
by beardyw 2y ago
I am British, we have a real king. He cannot do any of this kind of stuff. I am so glad we have him, though it is only recently I have come to understand his value, which is to increase the accountability of those who do make decisions. Long may he reign (first time I ever said that!)
- rsynnott 2y ago> He cannot do any of this kind of stuff. In large part because the last one to seriously try it, ah, ended up a bit lacking in the head department.
- tim333 2y agoAlso a Brit and I've also come to see that value more over time. It helps keep elected would be dictators in check.
- ashoeafoot 2y agoA figurehead king or emperor also makes wannabe dictators look like usurpers , thus splitting the conservatives from the autoritarian base.