tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977100651062963844.post2525771095720901324..comments2024-03-16T11:33:57.107-05:00Comments on Throne, Altar, Liberty: ScandalsGerry T. Nealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12137796641408373451noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977100651062963844.post-5788674556586511782016-10-18T00:26:18.841-05:002016-10-18T00:26:18.841-05:00The liberal assault on the institution of the mona...The liberal assault on the institution of the monarchy in our country has been conducted slowly in a piece-by-piece manner. The removal of the designation "Royal" from the Post Office and Navy (the latter subsequently restored during the premiership of Stephen Harper). The dropping of most references to the full title of our country ("Dominion" was chosen as a synonym for kingdom). The elevation of "O Canada" which makes no reference to the Queen to the official status of national anthem rather than "The Maple Leaf Forever" which does. More recently, there was the assault on the oath to the Queen, which mercifully failed. The removal of the image of the monarch from currency would be another such step. The republican enemies of our heritage are not in a hurry. That, is something we need to keep in mind, lest we be lulled into thinking they pose no threat.Gerry T. Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137796641408373451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977100651062963844.post-59539520234700862892016-10-17T16:40:53.992-05:002016-10-17T16:40:53.992-05:00It might be reaching, but I do believe there is so...It might be reaching, but I do believe there is something to be said for the notion that a monarch as a head of state is conducive to keeping our politicians comparatively modest. If nothing stands above the executive they see themselves as royalty, even if its just for an election cycle. <br /><br />Secondly, I was listening to the CBC the other day, and they were talking about the fact that after Elizabeth passes they may not put Charles or another monarch on the bill. This is tragic idea, yet, anyone I've mentioned the discussion to is quite flippant about such a disastrous renunciation of our heritage (one of the last remaining popular vestiges at that). <br /><br />thoughts? <br />Cole Dhttp://dominionstandard.blogspot.canoreply@blogger.com