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Flax_vert@feddit.uk 3 days agoTbh I think we have a lot to be thankful for in the BBC. I don’t think it’s possible to have a perfect system or broadcaster. The monarchy has worked for the UK for centuries. We haven’t slipped into fascism - the type of coup people describe Trump as doing would most likely be impossible in our lifetimes in the UK under the monarchy (depending how George Wales turns out, but he has good parents)
tetris11@feddit.uk 3 days ago
I’d argue that it wouldn’t happen under the monarchy, because the monarchy has always had a tenuous hold over public opinion and their livelihood could tip either way depending on how the public was feeling.
But under a system where the powers that be are beholden only to shareholders in major companies? No, those countries have more in common with Sparta than a democracy
Flax_vert@feddit.uk 3 days ago
It’s kind of like a necessary evil. Personally, a system of inheritance doesn’t sit right with me. But the fact of the matter is, it works and is stable. And larping as a kingdom is also pretty fun.