| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy 21:22 - Jun 4 with 10626 views | STYG |
Nothing against the Queen. Wonderful woman.
But have to say I’m not feeling the way I have during previous celebrations where I haven’t minded them. I know people are in this position because of the government and not the monarchy and both the common person and monarchy should be able to thrive together.
But as someone here said a few days ago, if you conceived the idea of the monarchy now you’d be laughed out of town. We are going to give a family wealth beyond imagination, allow them to have the power if they wished to intervene in the most important of matters and they’ll continue to have children born ‘to reign over us’. It truly is absurd really.
With Covid still being rife, the thought of packed crowds of hundreds of thousands, some struggling to pay bills, all lined up together to celebrate the Queen seems madness. But in fairness as I say I do admire the woman but when she’s sadly not with us any longer I do hope there’s a massive shift in how the public feels about the monarchy. |  | | |  |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 21:25 - Jun 4 with 4550 views | SitfcB |
Blub. |  |
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| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 21:28 - Jun 4 with 4525 views | jeera |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 21:25 - Jun 4 by SitfcB |
Blub. |
How is stating facts a blub?
You come across as quite a sensible guy most of the time, well, some of the time, so how does someone like you not see that as obvious?
And it is obvious, you don't have to look hard.
You're a father, do you really want your children bowing to other human beings?
When the fck did that start to make any sense to you?
Edit: typo. [Post edited 4 Jun 2022 23:14]
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| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 21:29 - Jun 4 with 4522 views | BloomBlue |
That's why I'm surprised Town have sold so many season tickets given the cost of living crisis...
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| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 21:32 - Jun 4 with 4492 views | jeera |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 21:29 - Jun 4 by BloomBlue |
That's why I'm surprised Town have sold so many season tickets given the cost of living crisis...
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| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 22:01 - Jun 4 with 4367 views | HARRY10 |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 21:25 - Jun 4 by SitfcB |
Blub. |
I think that is much the same as ''project fear.... baa baa"
a vacuous squeak, when there's no reasoned argument to offer | | | |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 22:05 - Jun 4 with 4356 views | StNeotsBlue |
Of all the things to moan about with the Monarchy it's thebig crowds that have tipped you over the edge! 100,000 watching Liam Gallagher at Knebworth tonight and the same number last night has that outraged you equally? |  | | |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 22:10 - Jun 4 with 4319 views | Plums |
Pretty much sums me up too. The closer I look (thanks to the activities of the Conservative and Unionist Party), the less I like. I’ve always known the nation is rigged in favour of the rich and powerful but it’s now stark.
I am however enjoying the festivities, particularly the number of true patriots with their flags hung upside down! |  |
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| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 22:14 - Jun 4 with 4287 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
F#ck there's a big corgi with a floaty bone....sign me up! |  |
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| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 22:21 - Jun 4 with 4254 views | HARRY10 |
I should imagine the old gal has moved into one of the back bedrooms, what with all that racket going on outside
no consideration or thought, some people | | | |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 22:26 - Jun 4 with 4209 views | Plums |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 22:21 - Jun 4 by HARRY10 |
I should imagine the old gal has moved into one of the back bedrooms, what with all that racket going on outside
no consideration or thought, some people |
I hope someone’s told Michael Fagan, he could be lost in there for days | |
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| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 22:30 - Jun 4 with 4178 views | HARRY10 |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 22:26 - Jun 4 by Plums |
I hope someone’s told Michael Fagan, he could be lost in there for days |
I think she has a sign on the door of the bedroom she is using, to let the flunkeys know where she is
'ee are' | | | |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 16:14 - Jun 5 with 3602 views | Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
Covid again! Are you really still doing that?
By that nature you should hate football, rugby, cricket, restaurants, bars and about everything else people enjoy in life. Get over it! |  | | |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 17:08 - Jun 5 with 3517 views | have_a_word_with_him |
Yeah let's just become like every other nation with no monarchy but built on absolute "equality for all". Like America supposedly, no social divide there at all is there. If you're upset about the possibility that a person is born into a position of privilege versus another that isn't, I can only assume you self-combust when you read/watch global news every single day. I'd be very supportive of you taking action to sort that out in every country in the world... Or no just direct your angst towards the British Monarchy as you sit in front of your internet connection device probably under a solid roof, conveniently ignoring the fact that no-one actually suffers from the fact we have a monarchy. |  | | |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 17:26 - Jun 5 with 3461 views | Ryorry |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 17:08 - Jun 5 by have_a_word_with_him |
Yeah let's just become like every other nation with no monarchy but built on absolute "equality for all". Like America supposedly, no social divide there at all is there. If you're upset about the possibility that a person is born into a position of privilege versus another that isn't, I can only assume you self-combust when you read/watch global news every single day. I'd be very supportive of you taking action to sort that out in every country in the world... Or no just direct your angst towards the British Monarchy as you sit in front of your internet connection device probably under a solid roof, conveniently ignoring the fact that no-one actually suffers from the fact we have a monarchy. |
Not saying I agree with that in its entirety, but I do think it's a bit sad that while most of the UK is either out partying, or sat on their sofas with tinnies & cuppas enjoying the free events live on TV, all a few individuals on here can do is carp, moan & chuck insults at their fellow fans. |  |
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| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 17:27 - Jun 5 with 3465 views | SuperKieranMcKenna |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 17:08 - Jun 5 by have_a_word_with_him |
Yeah let's just become like every other nation with no monarchy but built on absolute "equality for all". Like America supposedly, no social divide there at all is there. If you're upset about the possibility that a person is born into a position of privilege versus another that isn't, I can only assume you self-combust when you read/watch global news every single day. I'd be very supportive of you taking action to sort that out in every country in the world... Or no just direct your angst towards the British Monarchy as you sit in front of your internet connection device probably under a solid roof, conveniently ignoring the fact that no-one actually suffers from the fact we have a monarchy. |
What about the fact we are subsidising multi-billionaires, and their ability to opt out of laws they don’t like?
None of their wealth was ever earned - at least the likes of Musk and Bezos have worked for their fortunes (even if it is excessive). | | | |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 17:29 - Jun 5 with 3454 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 17:08 - Jun 5 by have_a_word_with_him |
Yeah let's just become like every other nation with no monarchy but built on absolute "equality for all". Like America supposedly, no social divide there at all is there. If you're upset about the possibility that a person is born into a position of privilege versus another that isn't, I can only assume you self-combust when you read/watch global news every single day. I'd be very supportive of you taking action to sort that out in every country in the world... Or no just direct your angst towards the British Monarchy as you sit in front of your internet connection device probably under a solid roof, conveniently ignoring the fact that no-one actually suffers from the fact we have a monarchy. |
"I'd be very supportive of you taking action to sort that out in every country in the world..."
Of course you would. | |
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| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 17:32 - Jun 5 with 3429 views | GlasgowBlue |
I look forward to you e raising the same Covid concerns during Glastonbury. |  |
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| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 17:37 - Jun 5 with 3423 views | J2BLUE |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 17:26 - Jun 5 by Ryorry |
Not saying I agree with that in its entirety, but I do think it's a bit sad that while most of the UK is either out partying, or sat on their sofas with tinnies & cuppas enjoying the free events live on TV, all a few individuals on here can do is carp, moan & chuck insults at their fellow fans. |
I don't mean to be rude but you could easily do those things without worrying about people moaning online. |  |
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| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 17:41 - Jun 5 with 3392 views | Ryorry |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 17:37 - Jun 5 by J2BLUE |
I don't mean to be rude but you could easily do those things without worrying about people moaning online. |
Where on earth did you get that I'm "worrying" about it from?
I said I found it sad, which I do think it is.
Somebody on the BBC comms team referred to English language being one of the UK's prime "soft power" assets. I wish internet users would read & use it more carefully! [Post edited 5 Jun 2022 17:45]
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| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 17:42 - Jun 5 with 3397 views | SuperKieranMcKenna |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 17:26 - Jun 5 by Ryorry |
Not saying I agree with that in its entirety, but I do think it's a bit sad that while most of the UK is either out partying, or sat on their sofas with tinnies & cuppas enjoying the free events live on TV, all a few individuals on here can do is carp, moan & chuck insults at their fellow fans. |
“free events live on TV”
Point of order there is £30m of taxpayers money contributed for the jubilee events, so not really free! Would rather it had been spent on the NHS at a time you have to wait months to have a consultation. | | | |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 17:49 - Jun 5 with 3358 views | Ryorry |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 17:42 - Jun 5 by SuperKieranMcKenna |
“free events live on TV”
Point of order there is £30m of taxpayers money contributed for the jubilee events, so not really free! Would rather it had been spent on the NHS at a time you have to wait months to have a consultation. |
If you could guarantee it would be directly diverted to the NHS, I'm sure many, including myself, would agree with you.
Tho there are also those in the medical profession who'd say that music, dance, theatre etc. are mood lifters which are proven health improvers (see 'Just One Thing', R4 docu episode re dance, eg.) | |
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| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 17:52 - Jun 5 with 3355 views | have_a_word_with_him |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 17:27 - Jun 5 by SuperKieranMcKenna |
What about the fact we are subsidising multi-billionaires, and their ability to opt out of laws they don’t like?
None of their wealth was ever earned - at least the likes of Musk and Bezos have worked for their fortunes (even if it is excessive). |
Who are these multi-billionaires that we are "subsidising" and in what way, and how do you subsidise someone's ability to opt out of a law? You think that the wealth of all financially comfortable people was earned, I'm sorry to tell you but inheriting wealth is very real and contributes to the eternal divide between the haves and the have nots. Always has been and always will be. Targeting the monarchy is simply focusing on a very miniscule element of the wider issue, and at least the monarchy makes a decent wedge in tourism and international reputation for the UK, but let's just ignore that. I'm a socialist at heart, you really have to pick your focus where it is most impactful though, anti-monarchy is just very very limited and won't make even the tiniest bit of positive benefit, and at worst an awful lot of negative impact. | | | |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 18:00 - Jun 5 with 3317 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 17:42 - Jun 5 by SuperKieranMcKenna |
“free events live on TV”
Point of order there is £30m of taxpayers money contributed for the jubilee events, so not really free! Would rather it had been spent on the NHS at a time you have to wait months to have a consultation. |
£30 million. Whereas each bank holiday costs the economy £2.3 billion. That’s just shy of £5 billion wiped off the economy over the last couple of days. I don’t hear anyone be moaning about that cost. I think most people were happy to have an extra couple of days off and sod the cost. | |
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| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 18:10 - Jun 5 with 3288 views | J2BLUE |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 17:41 - Jun 5 by Ryorry |
Where on earth did you get that I'm "worrying" about it from?
I said I found it sad, which I do think it is.
Somebody on the BBC comms team referred to English language being one of the UK's prime "soft power" assets. I wish internet users would read & use it more carefully! [Post edited 5 Jun 2022 17:45]
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Don’t worry I won’t be using it inappropriately (aka anything you disagree with) in your direction again. | |
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| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 18:14 - Jun 5 with 3257 views | Ryorry |
| Three days in and I’ve finally turned on the monarchy on 18:10 - Jun 5 by J2BLUE |
Don’t worry I won’t be using it inappropriately (aka anything you disagree with) in your direction again. |
It's you who seems to be doing all the worrying. For me it was just a casual passing observation which for some reason unknown to me you've chosen to make a thing of. | |
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