Not if that monarch is circumscribed by law in the way they are in modern European monarchies. Indeed both a PM and an elected ceremonial president could try to claim some sort of democratic mandate … (View Post)

So you want a political head of state who can challenge the authority of the democratically elected Parliament. No thanks. (View Post)

It should not need restating but it clearly does. There are no friends in international relations, only coinciding interests. Successive US administrations have long regarded Ireland an important all… (View Post)

I, on the other hand, think politics (and politicians) would be far better if they knew we could resort to the axe once in a while. :) (View Post)

And who but the courts decide it is unlawful? As I say you want a political head of state and when you have one you will moan about their decisions as well. Best to ignore your wishes as they are bas… (View Post)