why Karate (Oriental Martial arts)?

[opr1945]

If I understand history correctly, a Monarch as a country's representative of history, culture and ideals could change with the slash of a dagger and be replaced by a new Monarch who represents a different country culture and ideals.

"Governments/political parties in power come and go, but the monarchy remains. It was there 1000 years ago and yet still here, a link to the past. It maintains continuity, constancy and unifies the fragments of society despite the chaos of the political world and everchanging society, guardian of the nation's traditions and identity."

Historically, change often came frequently and swiftly. Only recently with the loss of actual power have Monarchies become stable and predictable. Because it is no longer worth the effort of getting rid of one to become the replacement. In my opinion anyway.

 

[Gyakuto]

If I understand history correctly, a Monarch as a country's representative of history, culture and ideals could change with the slash of a dagger and be replaced by a new Monarch who represents a different country culture and ideals.

"Governments/political parties in power come and go, but the monarchy remains. It was there 1000 years ago and yet still here, a link to the past. It maintains continuity, constancy and unifies the fragments of society despite the chaos of the political world and everchanging society, guardian of the nation's traditions and identity."

Historically, change often came frequently and swiftly. Only recently with the loss of actual power have Monarchies become stable and predictable. Because it is no longer worth the effort of getting rid of one to become the replacement. In my opinion anyway.

I think this is another facile excuse for an expensive and privileged Royal family.

But they can be useful; with an invitation to a state visit extended to Lichenface, we might’ve found a new role for the Royal embarrassment that is Prince Andrew. Invite Andrew Tate to the occasion plus a crowbar/prybar, Rhohypnol and a large jar of Vaseline and the three of they’ll have a great time.

 

[Prince_Alarming]

I think this is another facile excuse for an expensive and privileged Royal family.

But they can be useful; with an invitation to a state visit extended to Lichenface, we might’ve found a new role for the Royal embarrassment that is Prince Andrew. Invite Andrew Tate to the occasion plus a crowbar/prybar, Rhohypnol and a large jar of Vaseline and the three of they’ll have a great time.

That's a mental image that will take some time to expunge.