American Monarchist??

**Woot22** · 21st April 11, 11:51 AM

Found this link to a BBC radio program on American Monarchist. It was pretty interesting and I thought I would share it with you all. I must admit I find as a student of history, a Constitutional Monarchy is rather interesting form of government. Having said that, I am rather pleased how our Republic has turned out and wouldn't change a thing. But still sometimes it does feel like we are missing out on something. Here is the link, hope you all find it as interesting as I did.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/p00fvkw9

**Lallans** · 21st April 11, 01:19 PM

There is a natural balance to everything. If the USA missed out on Diana, they also missed out on Charles.

**Zardoz** · 22nd April 11, 10:06 AM

I think some of the semantics of that discussion are intentionally vague. Sure, lots of folks are interested in the monarchies, but don't confuse that interest with being predisposed to wanting to live under one.

**Woot22** · 22nd April 11, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by Zardoz

I think some of the semantics of that discussion are intentionally vague. Sure, lots of folks are interested in the monarchies, but don't confuse that interest with being predisposed to wanting to live under one.

Couldn't agree more as this is exactly how I feel.

**Kilted Magyar** · 22nd April 11, 11:07 AM

Listened to the program. There is not enough space here to rebut the premise. The victor in an election does not eliminate the opposition. In Nazi Germany perhaps but not in the USA. At least not yet. For the USA reader who is not as familiar with English history with its Tudors or Stewarts or Cromwells and Bloody Mary try Edward Rutherfurd's "Sarum" or "The Forest". Two good reads.

**cessna152towser** · 22nd April 11, 11:20 AM

Be careful chaps, remember to have regard to Rule #5
- Discussions espousing one particular religious belief or political system over another or comparison of one belief or system to another will not be allowed.

**Zardoz** · 23rd April 11, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by cessna152towser

Be careful chaps, remember to have regard to Rule #5
- Discussions espousing one particular religious belief or political system over another or comparison of one belief or system to another will not be allowed.

Cessna,
I'm not accusing Woot22 of being intentionally provocative, but the very nature of the link we're discussing is a comparison of political systems, so perhaps it should have been closed outright?
I personally think it's an interesting topic, but I soppose if it's allowed to go on it would get reported by the usual members, and shut down soon enough anyway.

**bdkilted** · 23rd April 11, 11:18 AM

I'm all for a monarchy, as long as I get to be the monarch.
Otherwise, forgetaboutit.

**Steve Ashton** · 23rd April 11, 12:24 PM

Hi folks,

Perhaps a bit of insight from up here in the cheap seats will be helpful.

Please remember that it is usually not the original post that gets a thread closed. It is when others attempt to take a thread in a direction different from the original post

This is a thread about an article, on a group of people in California, who call themselves Monarchists.

If the thread stays on the topic of the article there should be no problem. Is it a good article? Is it well worded and presented?

But quite often a member will start a thread onto the path of doom by interjecting their own, personal belief or bias.

This is all the Moderators are saying when they "Fire a shot across the bow" of a thread. A gentle reminder not to allow the thread to be taken off the topic of the original post

This thread is not about the rightness or wrongness of Monarchies. It is about an article.

Yes, we have a History and Heritage section of the forum but that is because history and heritage are a large part of why some choose to wear the kilt.

The fact remains that this is a kilt forum. We all know that this is a very narrow subject field and does not encompass the entire realm of human experience.

The strength of this forum is that we have kept true to our original owner, Hank, and his vision of providing a place for us to share and discuss kilts. We have kept the forum focused on our chosen subject and attempted to avoid the pitfalls so common on the internet where anything goes.

We are a kilt forum. We are not a History forum. We are not a Monarchy forum. For those who wish to share and discuss those topics there are many forums on the internet where those are the chosen topic.

Here, all we politely ask of our members is to stay focused on the original topic. We politely ask you to leave your Politics, Religion and Weapons at the door.

**tripleblessed** · 24th April 11, 09:12 PM

Steve, reading your post, I was struck anew by the dedication and vigilance and work it takes from you to make this possible for us. I am a WISE guy, the Welsh and Irish parts love stories and long, rambling conversations that go into perilous territories. I have to remind myself constantly that my belief is mine. No one else's. Their experience has taught them differently, and I may not agree. However, I love hearing how they got there and why they think it.Considering a different perspective is expansive and educational, and often healing. I cherish the breadth and depth of the knowledge and experience brought to this forum by all, and would plumb it's wealth much more deeply if I could. Unfortunate that we aren't able to converse with civility and respect as adults.

I am grateful for your effort to make it as available as it is. Thanks.