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		throwrqX on Feb 25, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ukraine calls on hacker underground to defend agai... If Australians so wished they could have voted for a republic and to become fully independent several times yet they have chosen not to so far.

sofixa on Feb 25, 2022 [–]

Yes, but that doesn't in any way change the fact that they aren't really independent if an official appointed by a foreign power can dismiss and appoint cabinet ministers at will.

throwrqX on Feb 25, 2022 | [–]

Well they are if they can vote to get rid of this official at any time they choose.

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