Do monarchs even matter any more?

Not to you, you american prick, but to those of us who actually have a monarch it does.

Oh really? how does your monarch count ? what decisions has she made for her country?

Not to you, you american prick, but to those of us who actually have a monarch it does.

Leave our Queen Bess alone

Policy

Emperor Ashoka built thousands of Stupas and Viharas for Buddhist followers (the Ashokavadana says 84,000 such monuments were built). The Stupas of Sanchi are world famous and the stupa named Sanchi Stupa 1 was built by Emperor Ashoka. During the remaining portion of Ashoka's reign, he pursued an official policy of nonviolence or ahimsa. Even the unnecessary slaughter or mutilation of animals was immediately abolished. Wildlife became protected by the king's law against sport hunting and branding. Limited hunting was permitted for consumption reasons but Ashoka also promoted the concept of vegetarianism. Enormous resthouses were built through the empire to house travellers and pilgrims free of charge. Ashoka also showed mercy to those imprisoned, allowing them outside one day each year. He attempted to raise the professional ambition of the common man by building universities for study and water transit and irrigation systems for trade and agriculture. He treated his subjects as equals regardless of their religion, politics and caste. The weaker kingdoms surrounding his, which could so easily be overthrown, were instead made to be well-respected allies. In all these respects, Ashoka far exceeded even modern-day world leaders.

He is acclaimed for constructing hospitals for animals and people alike, and renovating major roads throughout India. Dharmashoka defined the main principles of dharma (dhamma in Pāli) as nonviolence, tolerance of all sects and opinions, obedience to parents, respect for the Brahmins and other religious teachers and priests, liberal towards friends, humane treatment of servants, and generosity towards all. These principles suggest a general ethic of behavior to which no religious or social group could object.

Oh really? how does your monarch count ? what decisions has she made for her country?

In terms of OUR monarchy, it's not so much what she does that's important, but simply the name and title. You'll have heard of, I presume, (unless you're utterly uneducated) of plenty of great British monarchs, such as Elizabeth 1st, Henry VIII, Richard the Lionheart etc etc. The monarchy today has PLENTY of relevance to this country because it represents all the great kings and queens of the past. That's why the monarchy here will never be destroyed.

Its only important to your country. No one else cares.

God, you're so simple-minded. The monarchy is one of the last few things about our country which commands respect from other nations. Maybe a flea like you doesn't care, but others do, and it makes a lot of difference to our status.

Again, Bixie --- pay attention. I said the term 'monarchy' does not have much relevance in todays world.

Erm LOL no you didn't! You said that no one cares about our monarchy except me. Please don't twist things.

No sweetheart -- please read the second post on this thread.

What about it, turd? We moved on from that question when you asked what MY monarch has done for the country.

You didnt answer me. What has the monarchy done in recent times that has any relevence in todays world?

You obviously have a problem reading. I just SAID that it's not about what they've DONE, it's about WHO THEY ARE, and that's what is relevent.

Yes, they have a long history and I'm sure the British people are proud. But you know what, presently no one outside of your country cares --- they have no relevance in todays world.

You just don't get it, do you? What do you think is the reason so many tourists come into the country? The monarchy are good money and good for the tourism system. It don't matter if you don't care - it's bringing us status and profit.

Tourism ?--- the world is in the middle of a war and TOURISM is what you're concerned about. Hahahaha

So you're basically saying the current British monarchy is a tourist attraction and nothing else. Hahaha

Why are you going all random? And how is the world in the middle of a war? You got problems sticking to topics - who said I was concerned? I just said that the monarchy is what attracts tourists.

And yes, the monarchy IS a tourist attraction. It's our government which makes the decisions, but the monarchy is just as important, simply by being there. It involves a tiny thing called LOYALTY which I wouldn't expect an american such as yourself to understand seeing how you haven't got one.

What war? --- are u serious Bixie?

Oh my Lord, I KNOW what war you're talking about, the only thing is that - harsh as it sounds - many of us aren't thinking of the war anymore.

This is going offtopic--- but WOW that is the worst thing you can do. How can u NOT acknowledge the soldiers fighting in this war? Regardless, if you are behind the war or not, there are soldiers out there fighting. So selfish.

You're right, you're going seriously off topic, and what's worse, in the wrong direction. Who said anything about not respecting the soldiers who are fighting? I have plenty of respect and admiration for them.

You're showing the soldiers dis-respect by not talking about the war which there currently fighting in.

I'm always going in the right direction Bixie --- follow along if you can.

In terms of OUR monarchy, it's not so much what she does that's important, but simply the name and title. You'll have heard of, I presume, (unless you're utterly uneducated) of plenty of great British monarchs, such as Elizabeth 1st, Henry VIII, Richard the Lionheart etc etc. The monarchy today has PLENTY of relevance to this country because it represents all the great kings and queens of the past. That's why the monarchy here will never be destroyed.

In YOUR opinion, who was the greatest reigning monarch EVER?

Last Emperor of Brazil Dom Pedro II. Was a popular emperor who managed to hold Brazil together for 50 yrs. Has he got old he wasn't himself which was when he started to become unpopular with some groups. Was overthrown by a Republican Military coup.