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NZ The Republic?

Jafa39 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 20 hours ago) and read 612 times:

QFF has set me thinking, not that I care either way but what do the Kiwis think about NZ becoming a Republic and ditching Her Majesty and the Gov General?

How would you vote?

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KiwiinOz From New Zealand, joined Oct 2005, 2029 posts, RR: 5
Reply 1, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 20 hours ago) and read 607 times:

I guess we would have to see what alternative model was put forward.

I don't believe our national identity is compromised or altered by the fact that our head of state is the queen. ie, if the arrangement were to change, I don't think I'd feel anymore or less kiwi.

Which begs the question, what's the point? Certainly no trade or defence benefits. Given a good alternative I think I would take it

2012....the year for goofing off

Kevinl1011 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 2964 posts, RR: 51
Reply 2, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 20 hours ago) and read 607 times:

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Quoting Jafa39 (Thread starter):
not that I care either way

The Yanks think NZ is full of apathy !

Not that I care either way....either.

474218, Carl, You will be missed.

Jafa39 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Reply 3, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 20 hours ago) and read 605 times:

Quoting Kevinl1011 (Reply 2):
The Yanks think NZ is full of apathy !

Only for war..now if Bush had asked us to play Rugby against Iraq......

Kevinl1011 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 2964 posts, RR: 51
Reply 4, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 20 hours ago) and read 604 times:

Quoting Jafa39 (Reply 3):
now if Bush had asked us to play Rugby against Iraq

Quoting KiwiinOz (Reply 1):
I don't believe our national identity is compromised or altered by the fact that our head of state is the queen.

And now the Fox News edit...

Quoting Fox News Quoting KiwiinOz (Reply 1):
I believe our nation is compromised by head from the queen.

474218, Carl, You will be missed.

KiwiinOz From New Zealand, joined Oct 2005, 2029 posts, RR: 5
Reply 5, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 20 hours ago) and read 604 times:

Quoting Kevinl1011 (Reply 4):

Apparently it's a wild ride without the dentures

2012....the year for goofing off

Jafa39 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Reply 6, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 20 hours ago) and read 604 times:

Quoting Kevinl1011 (Reply 4):
I believe our nation is compromised by head from the queen.

Larf? I nearly wet meself!

Kevinl1011 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 2964 posts, RR: 51
Reply 7, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 20 hours ago) and read 593 times:

Quoting KiwiinOz (Reply 5):
Apparently it's a wild ride without the dentures

Seen it on the internet. I'm looking for the web link. Wink

Quoting Jafa39 (Reply 6):
I nearly wet meself!

Ditto Here!

474218, Carl, You will be missed.

Bill142 From Australia, joined Aug 2004, 8320 posts, RR: 9
Reply 8, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 19 hours ago) and read 582 times:

Quoting KiwiinOz (Reply 5):
Apparently it's a wild ride without the dentures

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Thats golden.

QANTASforever From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Reply 9, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 17 hours ago) and read 562 times:

It's up to the people of New Zealand. I'm not going to apply my views on Australia becoming a republic to New Zealand, it's an entirely different country and therefore there are completely different issues involved.

I will venture the opinion that republicanism in NZ is far less pervasive and is less of an issue with regards to anything royal. Over here - any time a Royal shows up the newspapers fill the editorial comments with for or against arguments. I've met some very impressive New Zealand republicans in the past, and I do not doubt their passion and resolve one bit.

QFF

Kiwiandrew From New Zealand, joined Jun 2005, 8435 posts, RR: 14
Reply 10, posted (7 years 2 months 2 weeks 6 days 6 hours ago) and read 535 times:

not really any of my business since I don't currently live in NZ ( although I am back for a visit and so happy to be here ) but I think it is time that we/they "cut the apron strings " - then again , I currently live in a Kingdom so who am I to talk ?

Moderation in all things ... including moderation ;-)

QANTASforever From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Reply 11, posted (7 years 2 months 2 weeks 6 days 6 hours ago) and read 533 times:

Quoting Kiwiandrew (Reply 10):
I currently live in a Kingdom so who am I to talk ?

You're a New Zealand passport holder aren't you? You're more than entitled to say anything you want about your own country.

QFF

Jafa39 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Reply 12, posted (7 years 2 months 2 weeks 6 days 5 hours ago) and read 526 times:

Quoting QANTASforever (Reply 11):
You're more than entitled to say anything you want about your own country.

Not any more, he moved to Belgium! A heresey that were it understandable would no doubt cause him to be thrown into a bottomless pit. Smile

QANTASFOREVER From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Reply 13, posted (7 years 2 months 2 weeks 6 days 3 hours ago) and read 518 times:

Quoting Jafa39 (Reply 12):
A heresey that were it understandable would no doubt cause him to be thrown into a bottomless pit.

I think he's already done that to himself. Wink

QFF

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