Royalist or Republican?

Teh_Next

Teh_Next

Teh_Next

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I wasn't surprised this year, as of every year to hear that what's behind Her Maj's Christmas message is a load of tosh.

The official picture of her speech has been released with an idea of "the message" she will be spreading. Before she's even aired or said it, it seems to be along the lines of respect and understanding...as she's sat in front of some mega expensive gold piano or harpsichord, whatever it is. I just could not but wonder if that thing was sold, though it probably be priceless, what sort of money it could raise and support how many families on the poverty line and for how long.
That's some real respect and understanding right there. And I thought...what is the point of you?

It just reinforces to me that I'm a republican.

What be you?
 
Maundie said:
And what do you give to help families on the poverty line?
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As much as I can afford. I'm not sitting here with a gold gilded piano though and the loyalty of millions for nought more than being a powerless icon of yesteryear.

FWIW I donate 5% of my earnings to charity, split between foreign and domestic.
 
I'm a Royalist for no other reason than I think it's quite cool and we have the best one in the world.

I think anyone who thinks otherwise is a bit sourfaced and should concentrate on other things and just not watch her speech or get involved.
 
Teh_Next said:
As much as I can afford. I'm not sitting here with a gold gilded piano though and the loyalty of millions for nought more than being a powerless icon of yesteryear.
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Yeah why doesn't she furnish the Palace with IKEA. Wouldn't look at all out of place.
 
I wouldn't say I'm either really - I think the concept of the Royal family is something that belongs in the past and should eventually die out but for the most part the conduct of the current one has been fairly reasonable and I'm not one of these people who can't stand it when anyone else is better off than them so are bitter about it.

If they at all became dictatorial I'd be completely against that.
 
Of the two, I'd have to say I'm a Royalist.

They certainly seem to put in more than they take out, which is more than can be said for a lot of people in this country. I don't watch anything about them when it's televised, but I certainly much prefer our country with them than without.
 
Totally royalist, the monarchy is about the only thing left of our country that is still the envy of the globe.
 
You come across as quite bitter, I thought I was going to see a well constructed argument rather than a "Look at you with your bloody gold harpsichord" thread.
 
LOAM said:
Totally royalist, the monarchy is about the only thing left of our country that is still the envy of the globe.
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The "Globe" meaning every single country in the world is envious of the British monarchy?

Oooookaaaay then.
Keep thinking that.

Lopéz said:
You come across as quite bitter, I thought I was going to see a well constructed argument rather than a "Look at you with your bloody gold harpsichord" thread.
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Not bitter at all. Just reasoned.
You should try it, it's better than...you're great because...you're my queen.
 
I don't mind the royals, they are a big draw for tourists which helps the country. That being said I think the state is overly generous in what it gives them (considering what they already have, own and draw revenue from) so I wouldn't be against being financially tougher on them, but overall I'm pro royalty.
 
Teh_Next said:
The "Globe" meaning every single country in the world is envious of the British monarchy?

Oooookaaaay then.
Keep thinking that.
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Have to wonder about that myself, a bunch of people put into a figurehead role by accident of birth is something to be envious of? Doubting it.
 
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