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tritsofme

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4. Modern monarchies exist at the pleasure of voters, on what grounds would you override their choice?

Reply to wcmagumba (Original post)

Thu Feb 19, 2026, 08:50 PM

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It’s not as though they are imposed undemocratically.

Is it really even a huge expense? In many countries they generate positive revenue for their treasury.

If other countries wish to maintain their traditions with royal families, I literally couldn’t care less, not my business.

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I believe all "Royalty" should be discarded as an archaic throwback to pre Democratic times... [View all] wcmagumba Thursday OP

Fine start with OURS... and please before he bankrupts us. hlthe2b Thursday #1

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