Monarchy versus Government

Monarchy is one of the oldest forms of government, with echoes in the leadership of tribal chiefs. Since 1800, most of the world's monarchies have been abolished, and most of the nations that retain monarchs are...

Canada's next government; majority, minority or coalition?

If the polls are accurate, Stephen Harper could be leading another minority government next week.  Poll results out today by show that Harper and the Conservatives and the Liberals are neck-and-neck with the NDP a strong contender for third place."A national random...

The Dominion of America: Why the US Needs a Non-Executive Head of State

Now I know from the get-go this is not going to be very popular among the 'Mericans' out there but I truly believe our system of government to be too antiquated to work properly. To celebrate Independence Day, I...

Bouquets for coup troops

"Thais are not unfamiliar with coups - there have been 18 since their country became a constitutional monarchy in 1932, an average of one every four-and-a-bit years. And while yesterday's military takeover was the...

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