So back to the point, other than giving awards (which the state could do) what are the advantages of having rulers chosen by birth, rather than either merit or popularity?
You have not read this thread.
I have said, that the stability of this monarch's reign has been a very attractive feature, and a large part of my admiration. Presidents come and go, and most are just in it for themselves. And before anyone considers saying that the queen is only in it for herself.....think again. She could have divorced Phil years ago, when he began cheating. She could have enjoyed retirement from 60 years old, and left us with Chuck The Loon. But no, she wants the system to be robust, and in Chuck's hands, it wouldn't be. So, approaching her 90s, here she is, still meeting you awful people, that all hate her. :-D
You have not read this thread.
I have said, that the stability of this monarch's reign has been a very attractive feature, and a large part of my admiration. Presidents come and go, and most are just in it for themselves. And before anyone considers saying that the queen is only in it for herself.....think again. She could have divorced Phil years ago, when he began cheating. She could have enjoyed retirement from 60 years old, and left us with Chuck The Loon. But no, she wants the system to be robust, and in Chuck's hands, it wouldn't be. So, approaching her 90s, here she is, still meeting you awful people, that all hate her. :-D