Keeping up with the Markles

[Kaapstad]

Then say both. But it was Harry who actually refused to mention who it was. So why put the onus just on Meghan?

You are correct, they are both jointly responsible for what was said in that interview.

 

[Blackjack Davy]

Until Meghan Markle says exactly who said what and in what context it was used her comments about race are just speculation.

It doesn't matter "racism" has become so incendiary that just the mention of the word in connection with anyone is enough to end a career whether theres any evidence or otherwise this is what was so expertly weaponised its explosive and it means whatever you want it to mean/taken to mean. Actual logic or reason doesn't factor in at all.

 

[Colonel_Klinck]

But isn't the entire premise of free speech being able to do just that, say what ever you want, about anything/anyone you want?

Except we don't have free speech in the UK anymore, haven't for a long time, far too many words have consequences now, back when I was in school it was "sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will never hurt me", and they won't you can say what ever you want to me, it'll either be ignored or forgotten about, just accept you may get equal back and that there is where the issue lies. If I retaliate with words that aren't PC friendly I am then at fault.

I'm sorry but that is nonsense. For one you couldn't just say what you wanted at school, if teachers heard you, you were looking at being punished and if the wrong kid heard you, you were likely to get a smack in the mouth or have kids turn on you. Words can have consequences, just ask the parents of kids who have killed themselves from nothing more than being called names.

I've heard these arguments from when I was a teenager in the 80s. Then it was people no longer being able to use the n-word, the p-word or the like. Society evolves thank god, some people won't like the way it evolves. It will ebb and flow, it always has.

 

[Kaapstad]

It doesn't matter "racism" has become so incendiary that just the mention of the word in connection with anyone is enough to end a career whether theres any evidence or otherwise this is what was so expertly weaponised its explosive and it means whatever you want it to mean/taken to mean. Actual logic or reason doesn't factor in at all.

This I agree with ^

Even more reason why if they were going to bring it up they should have given the full story.

Talking about racism, has anyone posted this pic yet of Harry before he met Meghan.

I think it is quite racist and a lot of people will find it very offensive.

 

[Nasher]

I think he was in the military at the time so probably some prank lol (this is mild compared to some of the other stuff they get up to).

 

[Feek]

I've just watched the entire interview here.

From 7:30 onwards when they start discussing the second accusation of racism, Alex simply refuses to accept what Piers says. He just doesn't seem to understand the reason why Archie isn't a prince and won't accept what Piers says.

They chop it off before Piers leaves but honestly, I don't see he's done anything wrong in that interview whatsoever. I don't especially like him but he's been thrown under the bus here.

 

[Nasher]

AFAIK they get a lot of guests like that who are stuck up their own arses. They probably only invited them to wind him up.

 

[Kenai]

AFAIK they get a lot of guests like that who are stuck up their own arses. They probably only invited them to wind him up.

He's not a guest.

 

[SexyGreyFox]

They chop it off before Piers leaves but honestly, I don't see he's done anything wrong in that interview whatsoever. I don't especially like him but he's been thrown under the bus here.

Just after that he calls Piers diabolical and Piers walks off, I have no idea why they didn't show it all.

 

[Tony Edwards]

This I agree with ^

Even more reason why if they were going to bring it up they should have given the full story.

Talking about racism, has anyone posted this pic yet of Harry before he met Meghan.

I think it is quite racist and a lot of people will find it very offensive.

Apparently before he met and got controled by Megahn that was perfectly acceptable and just banter type stuffs.

He must have been in a real dark/dodgy state of mind place to have thought that would be okay to wear.

 

[Colonel_Klinck]

You realise Piers was basically paying the guys wages who was ******** on him? 80%+ of the shows viewers watched because of Piers Morgan, criticising public figures is different from criticising your actual work colleague on live TV lmao. Honestly people are brain dead.

Well, funnily enough, the Queen generally adheres to the actual protocol. You'll notice this quite a bit, they don't tend to just do things arbitrarily because it might seem like a nice thing to do, they tend to rigidly stick to the rules even if they might personally not like them.

He said "Piers spouts off on a regular basis and we all have to sit here and listen" - ??? He's your fellow presenter, people tune in to watch him, and you're saying "we all have to sit here and listen", how isn't that disrespectful? It's actually his job to speak remember, he isn't paid to sit and look pretty.

People watch partly because they love it when it kicks off and if one person is likely to push people's buttons enough for them to argue its Piers Morgan. It doesn't make him right though. Several years ago he seemed to like MM, like really like her but then she ghosted him and refused to do an interview and boom like a man child with a bruised ego he went on the offensive and he's used this platform to attack her when ever the chance has arisen. He is a bully and when confronted by a work colleague he ran off crying to his mummy. You always like to claim the lefties should toughen up and not be so easily offended, yet he couldn't take some criticism and you claim he was being disrespected, well maybe he needs to toughen up a bit then.

 

[Tony Edwards]

Several years ago he seemed to like MM, like really like her but then she ghosted him and refused to do an interview and boom like a man child with a bruised ego he went on the offensive and he's used this platform to attack her when ever the chance has arisen.

Thats a bit like what happened with Trump and Jill Dando, and shes dead now. Im just saying.

 

[Colonel_Klinck]

This I agree with ^

Even more reason why if they were going to bring it up they should have given the full story.

Talking about racism, has anyone posted this pic yet of Harry before he met Meghan.

I think it is quite racist and a lot of people will find it very offensive.

Harry was 20, who didn't do stupid **** when they were 20? Also if this article is to be believed William helped him choose the costume. So I guess we're all pilling on with William as well.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/10...als-and-natives-party-participation-book-says

“Harry chose his costume in conjunction with his elder brother — the future King William V, then 22, who had laughed all the way back to Highgrove (Prince Charles’s country home) with the younger sibling he was supposed to be mentoring — and then onwards to the party together,” Lacey wrote.

 

[Colonel_Klinck]

Thats a bit like what happened with Trump and Jill Dando, and shes dead now. Im just saying.

Genuine LOL

 

[Feek]

He is a bully and when confronted by a work colleague he ran off crying to his mummy. You always like to claim the lefties should toughen up and not be so easily offended, yet he couldn't take some criticism and you claim he was being disrespected, well maybe he needs to toughen up a bit then.

He was stating provable facts but Alex refused to accept what he was saying. What did Piers Morgan do wrong in that interview?

 

[Tony Edwards]

Wasnt it more that he didnt believe she was depressed and feeling suicidal due to the way she felt she was being treated? Which he said was rubbish.

Im fairly sure its him not being willing to accept mental health as an issue for her.

 

[jpaul]

Hadn't seen this idea expressed elsewhere, but maybe this Skyaustralia interview is correct
- she wants to participate in the victim woe is me industry ... monty pythons four yorkshiremen

Harry and Meghan’s interview was a ‘grotesque betrayal’ of the Queen

 

[The Running Man]

He was stating provable facts but Alex refused to accept what he was saying. What did Piers Morgan do wrong in that interview?

Lost his cool?

Agree to disagree and move on?

 

[stockhausen]

He was stating provable facts but Alex refused to accept what he was saying. What did Piers Morgan do wrong in that interview?

I didn't watch the instance where Piers Morgan stomped off the set (I don't watch Morning TV) but I believe that the reason that he was criticised was not only that he seemed to be dismissing concerns about racism but because he

a) suggested that the Duchess of Sussex was and is a liar
b) dismissed her claims about her mental health problems and her having contemplated suicide
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At best his behaviour was breathtakingly stupid for an experienced, professional broadcaster but I suspect that it was deliberately provocative.

The world will not be a worse place with Piers Morgan not being given the oxygen of publicity

 

[Kenai]

He was stating provable facts but Alex refused to accept what he was saying. What did Piers Morgan do wrong in that interview?

As I see it, what's he's ended up leaving for isn't to do with the Alex Beresford incident - that's merely an amusing sideshow to watch him throw a strop and walk off when someone has dished out his own medicine to him - it's the mental health thing and the criticism he's drawn for saying he doesn't believe her.

When your programme is partnered up with a mental health charity, it's not a good look to say you don't believe someone claiming to be suicidal - it's not really in the spirit of supporting mental health.