One queen, different presidents

Been there for too long

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Agnel's Signature:

The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds;
and the pessimist fears this is true

Politicians come and go, changing with the very wind ..................

Our Sovereign Majesty has devoted to us her entire life, long may she reign.

God save Our Queen

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patch01's Signature:

Long live the Queen............

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juari's Signature:

"I don't give a damn!"

And every one of those presidents would love to devote his/her life also were they in offered a role akin to the queen.

The fact is that Monarchy is not what it used to be. Thanks to the scandalous son and the extravagant costs of maintaining the queen and her family from tax payers money.

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Safin's Signature:

Have Fun, Take part in debates, Read jokes, Ogle at Celebs; Just follow the Rules!

“There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is having lots to do and not doing it.”

The Monarchy isn't what it used to be? that's somewhat open to debate, HM's conduct remains impeccable as is to be expected, that some of the younger members of the family have found themselves targeted by less than honourable media coverage is probably little more than the price of fame and comparable to the gauntlet run by film & entertainment celebrities around the world...

The cost of maintaining the Crown for 2008/2009 was set by the Government at 41.5 million pounds, (equivalent to 66 pence per person, throughout the UK)...

By way of contrast, I refer you to the US Senate Discretionary Spending Review for 2008/2009, wherein President Obama has requested 501.1 billion dollars for defence purposes alone...



Now, I could ask, who is costing the people more??

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patch01's Signature: