America - now is the time for real change

When you mention 'royalty', I hope you don't mean Paris Hilton. I hope that you didn't feel I was poking fun at the genuine hardships that people across the world are suffering at this time, with the global economic situation as bad as it, because I certainly didn't intend to. I just hoped to bring a little British ironic sense of humour to the election, thanks for the response, and good luck for the future.

Since we dumped Victoria Beckham on America, I suppose the idea of any English woman being in charge would be terrifying. On behalf of a whole nation, thanks America for taking her. If you have any nuclear waste or other refuse you would like us to take in her place, we accept - just make sure she doesn't follow David back to Europe (on loan) next year. Next to Victoria, even Paris Hilton seems an angel. All the best.

no,i know you didn't mean that thank god paris isn't running for any office,now that you mention it

Hmmm House of Hanover! Lang may yer lum reek!

Yes, but she was English. Our royal family are all German now, except Philip (and even Greece don't want him back). I've seen the movie 'Kidnapped', and even the Stewarts like Michael Caine nowadays. Long live a fine malt, the pipes o'er the glens and Rabbie Burns.

Don't be too harsh on the California Austrian. He's nowhere near as nasty as the creepy little guy with the mustache. Remember our Austrian married a Kennedy. Of course, that gets us back to the Boston connection again with the annoying teaparty. Your teaparty idea is not bad. Would you consider holding it to introduce President Obama to the rest of the world? Then we could be friends forever.

How about the UK holding a big super tea party, with scones and cream. It would bring you closer to your neighbours in Canada, too - except the French speaking ones! And, you could compete in the Commonwealth Games, something to do in-between the Olympics. Even Scotland win medals at them, so you'd clean up. I'm not sure that California would support my idea, we spent 6 years at war the last time a non-Austrian country elected an Austrian into government! But we don't burn witches any more, so Boston might be a swing city!! If not, then friends be it. All the best and thanks for the response.

If I answer that question, I'll have Republicans storming my house! But if he brings some pumpkin pie, he's welcome in my home.

I must admit to large amount of tongue-in-cheek when writing this post. It's just that I've seen a lot of coverage of the election, even here in tyhe UK, but not yet heard anyone propose this idea. I do like the idea of voting for a non-Rep/Dem, it's time to vote for the person who'll help your own community, so Independent candidates seem a good idea. That goes for the UK, too. Good luck to Chuck next week.

Your surnames not Windsor (or Sax-Coburg-Gothe) is it? Since Queen Victoria had so many children, and many Royals have had illegitimite offfspring, I think there are a lot more people related the Royals than we think. Perhaps there is blue blood running through your veins. Have a super day, and get your friends and neighbours to tug their forelocks whenever they pass by.

O'Neill is a great old name, with a lot of heritage and history, and one you are rightly proud of. It's also much easier to type than Sax-Coburg-Gothe - I'd stick with it. Incidentally, I hear that the Irish MPs have voted to take a pay cut because of the credit crisis. I think this is a great show of solidarity. In the UK. our MPs have decided to pay themselves the same, but only come into work for 128 days next year (the least ever by a UK Parliament). I think I know which countrys politicians I respect. Perhaps Ireland doesn't need the monarchy after all. Thanks for your response, and all the best.

No, not mine. I was adopted. I'm an Irish O'Neill. That would make me related to one of the high kings of Ireland. I think I like that better. Not sure about the Windsor name being in the family. It wasn't mom's maiden name or her parents.

I wonder what Prince Charles thinks of all this? How very droll! Thank you all for the chuckles and have a ripper of a day, then, eh?! Quite!!

Grandpa, it ia always a pleasure to hear from the Empire :) You've reminded me of an old joke, that I've paraphrased; 'Why does Charles have big ears?' Because Noddy wouldn't pay the ransom! (True classy humour never goes out of style). I'm sorry to hear that you are of the Republican persuasion, because, like many Brits, I adore Australia and love the ties that bind our two countries. I wouldn't want anything to weaken them. Especially as ANZACs are the only people in the world who really understand the British sense of humour. We'd be lost without yourselves and New Zealand. The Commonwealth Games would become a truly sad event without Australia and Canada, you're the only 2 countries that can do sport properly. Thanks for your response, and I hope you have a lovely summer. All the best, possum and gladioli all round. :)

Married, I suspect that Charles would have a really good chuckle, he does a very good sense of humour - with Philip for a dad, he'd have to. Glad we have managed to spread a smile across the globe, and hope you enjoy your myLotting experience.

I must agree that I do not think the Republicans would have selected Sarah Palin, if the Democrats had not had Hilary Clinton running. If the main Democratic runners had all been male (as in previous years), I believe that Senator McCai would have also had a male running partner. Hopefully, Senator McCains own personal experiences of war, and the nightmare that it war is, will mean that whether he wins or Obama, America shall focus on domestic matters much more than such an aggressive foreign policy. The world needs the USA to use its influence abroad, but hopefully this will be financial and diplomatic influence, rather than military. I also believe that a decent welfare state would be good for the vast majority of American citizens, not just those that would directly access its facilities. By raising the standard of living, health and hope in the worst off, gains would also be made with more people being able of working and contributing, financially and socially, and in a reduction in crime. It does go against the ideology that has generally been held in the States, where low taxes are used to incentivize business and individuals, but perhaps it is time for a change. It's their own choice, but as an onlooker, I would hope that this is case. Fingers crossed.

But we're a very forgiving nation, we even talk to the French nowadays. President Sarkozy and his wife are regular visitors, and Mrs Merkel was here today (German leader). There would also be many advantages; You could visit Blackpool (a very small version of Las Vegas), Brighton (with a cricket pavillion built by the Prince Regent 200 years ago, and possibly the ugliest and most out of place building in the world) & Gretna (where you could be married by the blacksmith) without a passport. Madonna could order her 'Made in Cartmel' Sticky Toffee Pudding without any excise duty (I am assuming that we'll be deporting her back to the USA when her latest ddivorce is finalized). You could compete in the Commonwealth Games (a bit like the Olympics, but without the big countries). You could treat other European countries with justified disdain. Of course, alternatively, you could just invade us - but that simply isn't cricket, my old mucker.