Tomorrow is the coronation of King Charles III of England and I thought I would give a brief statement as to why I support Australia remaining as a constitutional monarchy.
“ Give me a goofy, flappy-eared King Charles any day over a diabolic despot who tells us that paradise is just one violent purge away.”
This is a false dichotomy. As an American it sounds like a reference to Trump, but it just may be my context. The reality is that the choices are far greater and far more complex than a impotent king or political despot in the context of a republic. I think Americans are perhaps a little too utilitarian to ever understand the purpose of a king: “if they don’t do anything, why are they there?”
Steve, this was not a swipe at Trump. That seminar is happenning in another room. Safe to say, Americans do have an allergy to kingship due to their history.
Utilitarianism,egalitarianism, and the lack of an honour-shame culture are some of the reasons the monarchy seems misplaced in the contemporary world. Either or i still prefer the head of state to be non-partisan like in Canada, UK, Isreal, or Germany for the reasons stated here.
The concept of authority without power is a new one to me. I thought authority was synonymous with power. Here’s the definition of authority: “the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.”
I’m going to be pondering this concept of a king with authority but no power.
“ Give me a goofy, flappy-eared King Charles any day over a diabolic despot who tells us that paradise is just one violent purge away.”
This is a false dichotomy. As an American it sounds like a reference to Trump, but it just may be my context. The reality is that the choices are far greater and far more complex than a impotent king or political despot in the context of a republic. I think Americans are perhaps a little too utilitarian to ever understand the purpose of a king: “if they don’t do anything, why are they there?”
Steve, this was not a swipe at Trump. That seminar is happenning in another room. Safe to say, Americans do have an allergy to kingship due to their history.
Mr. Bird - no problem. I'm not a Trump-supporter anyway. The lens right now to see and interpret things here (America) is a challenge.
Utilitarianism,egalitarianism, and the lack of an honour-shame culture are some of the reasons the monarchy seems misplaced in the contemporary world. Either or i still prefer the head of state to be non-partisan like in Canada, UK, Isreal, or Germany for the reasons stated here.
The concept of authority without power is a new one to me. I thought authority was synonymous with power. Here’s the definition of authority: “the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.”
I’m going to be pondering this concept of a king with authority but no power.