Sorry lula, my bad, since you defend Felipe with tooth and nails as future Chief of State I thought you were a monarchist, my apologies
I wouldn't like to see either Elena or Cristina as monarchs, not because they are not prepared, but because it's simply something that would mess up their lifes, they are happy the way they are and their children are too, it would be slightly unfair to them
I'm glad you think so practically, I am a democrat at heart and that's why I would like that when Felipe becomes King, he asks for a referendum, for people to choose whether they want to be with him or in a republic, that would be a great way to win a lot of adepts and to fortify his position if he wins; you trust the institution, you trust Felipe and since you say a lot of people do, then it should be a master politic move: complete legitimation of the Crown via democratic elections (just like his dad did in his time
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Wouldn't that be awesome to watch? Is something a lot of people would want, and besides I don't think it'll hurt the country, Vox Populi, Vox Dei and if he stays as King, ok, if he doesn't, well, happy life in Estoril
I don't have a good concept about Felipe, I don't find in him what I would like to have in a Chief of state, but if he actually legitimates his rule by democracy, I'd respect him and accept him for being the people's choice
What wrong can a referendum bring to Spain? nothing, I can hope for a Federal Republic, but if it doesn't come to that, then ok; I guess it all comes to the point of people that would like to have options, choices, it's actually a sane thing for democracy