Do we really want Prince Andrew?
Prince Philip has died
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Do we really want Prince Andrew?
People being born into privilege and ruling over a nation is archaic now. The position may well be largely symbolic but it is a relic of a bygone era.
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Not surprising the usual suspects are trying to derail yet another thread.
What's their gripe?
I wouldn't take anything you see on Twitter as representative of... well, anything except what happens on Twitter.
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She’s 94. As predictions go, you don’t need a crystal ball for that one
The usual, r word flying around everywhere.
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i mean if it gets the conservation money in.
remember this argument when the american lass was being given her trial in the court of public opinion and someone pointed out the tens of thousands she paid for the license to shoot 1 tiger was a hell of a lot more than most folk donate to conservation efforts.
not sure altruism is that good at getting the cash in.
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Nuh uhhhhh he's a horrible monster
What? Me donate? I can't do that I'm far too poor because all the boomers kept me off the housing ladder. Now leave me alone while I go drive my leased BMW to buy my 6th pumpkin spice latte and await the new iPhone I buy for ~$1k every single year
What? Me donate? I can't do that I'm far too poor because all the boomers kept me off the housing ladder. Now leave me alone while I go drive my leased BMW to buy my 6th pumpkin spice latte and await the new iPhone I buy for ~$1k every single year
Mmmm stereotypes.
What a dull assumption to make. Boring unnuanced judgements met with boring unnuanced judgements. Yep, still the same old GD!
If by R word you mean racist then we'll they'd be correct wouldn't they
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I've got a lot of time for the bloke, but I'm a bit surprised that all BBC output -- TV & Radio -- has turned into a News Special. I haven't checked CBeebies though.
If that's what you want to label a dead man with all over social media then be my guest.
You have to view it as the institution. In that sense the institution is integral to the British constitution, and the crown has provided political stability for generations. Especially compared to our European friends. I would certainly consider myself a royalists, not because of individuals (although the Queen is an exception to that) but because of the institution.
As for the DoE, he fought against Fascism, National Socialism, championed causes throughout his life such as the environment and giving young people the opportunity to further themselves. No relationship over 7 decades is perfect but he stood by the Queen, he was a gentlemen in that he understood his position and that of hers. He had an opinion and sometimes wasn’t afraid to share it. There is a life worth celebrating and then some.
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Funny how all my massive lefty friends seemingly hate the royals. Pretty indifferent myself but it's a sight to behold just how nasty some people can be. It seems to come down to just hating the rich.
RIP anyway.
RIP anyway.
Most people wouldn’t last two minutes in his shoes. He served a life of service and distinction. A concept few of these people understand.
I haven't said anything on social media personally however people are allowed to not like someone, dead or alive.
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