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braddy

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88. They didn't say they were going to start, stop, or change "working", they said they were going to

Thu Jan 9, 2020, 05:49 AM

Jan 2020

focus more on money.

Greed and obsession with themselves is an ugly shade of green, but we have always seen that kind of thing from monarchs.

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Harry & Meghan are going to chill with the royalty thing [View all] Dennis Donovan Jan 2020 OP

I think this is a smart and sensible move. CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2020 #1

They don't have enough wealth and rich lifestyle yet? braddy Jan 2020 #2

I don't understand your question? StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #3

Read their statement, they are going to devote themselves to making more money. braddy Jan 2020 #11

That's not what they said StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #13

Meghan was already a multimillionaire and Harry is worth many 10s of millions and more always coming braddy Jan 2020 #17

Oh, Good Lord StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #19

Yes it is, when the super rich say we are taking a break to devote ourselves to making us braddy Jan 2020 #24

Yes. Working to be financially independent usually means making enough money to live on StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #25

When is enough, enough, they already have up to 50 million dollars, that isn't financially secure? braddy Jan 2020 #28

So you think they should just live off of the tax money and not bother to try to earn a living? StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #30

I'll repeat it, they already have 10s of millions of their own money, Meghan alone was a braddy Jan 2020 #31

Perhaps they like working. Skidmore Jan 2020 #87

They didn't say they were going to start, stop, or change "working", they said they were going to braddy Jan 2020 #88

Folks at this level don't ever have to do a lick of actual work Nature Man Jan 2020 #90

The envy and hate is pretty interesting StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #94

It is interesting. Skidmore Jan 2020 #95

Or. Blue_true Jan 2020 #77

they cant even earn their own money as royals..it was an allowance... samnsara Jan 2020 #101

Read the thread, they are worth about 45 million dollars she alone brought about 5 million into the braddy Jan 2020 #105

+1 happybird Jan 2020 #27

+1 bronxiteforever Jan 2020 #34

Why wouldn't one hate royalty? Codeine Jan 2020 #57

What did Harry do to earn your contempt, other than be born? StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #58

Honestly, that's enough when you're dealing with Codeine Jan 2020 #59

So can black people just hate random white people because they were born white? StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #62

I frankly wouldn't blame them a bit. Codeine Jan 2020 #64

This is the sort of thing that turns off independents to Socialists Zolorp Jan 2020 #103

Meghan didn't inherit treestar Jan 2020 #69

never mind that she married into the BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY Nature Man Jan 2020 #91

What has that have to do Skidmore Jan 2020 #96

They don't confer the prestige that is the hallmark Nature Man Jan 2020 #98

are you sure on that? NJCher Jan 2020 #33

Yes, their current and ever growing personal wealth is estimated at 45 million dollars. Meghan's braddy Jan 2020 #37

you are correct NJCher Jan 2020 #50

I don't own a TV and barely know anything about these celebrities. braddy Jan 2020 #52

-- NJCher Jan 2020 #65

Post removed Post removed Jan 2020 #78

it surprised me Skittles Jan 2020 #86

I didn't know they were house-hunting in California! Probably not my neighborhood, but still-- Hekate Jan 2020 #48

Meghan acted on several Skidmore Jan 2020 #97

Markle was absolutely not a "multimillionaire" -- lol obamanut2012 Jan 2020 #70

Yes she was a multi millionaire. braddy Jan 2020 #75

She was worth about $5 million before she married csziggy Jan 2020 #82

Maybe they'll just cut back on crowns, ermine capes, and royal processions. tinrobot Jan 2020 #38

But they already have 45 million and more guaranteed through celebrity, do they really need to braddy Jan 2020 #41

Why do you CARE? StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #43

It was you who posted to me. braddy Jan 2020 #49

It's a discussion board. cwydro Jan 2020 #83

Obviously, they have enough to be "independent", then. tinrobot Jan 2020 #46

I see no reason to avoid mentioning that this couple is destroying the planet. braddy Jan 2020 #51

Except they aren't -- your anger at them is strange and misplaced obamanut2012 Jan 2020 #71

Lol, no anger here, but the jet setting gazillionaires are indeed conspicuous consumers braddy Jan 2020 #76

They took 4 private jets in 11 days, all the while preaching about saving the planet. cwydro Jan 2020 #80

I interpreted it to mean they want to slowly transition into a private life. Doremus Jan 2020 #55

Could be. braddy Jan 2020 #56

I hear you. Both are millionaires. Tipperary Jan 2020 #68

A "commoner" he'd be if that happened CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #102

No kidding, the time for monarchs janterry Jan 2020 #6

I judge people by the content of their character, not by title or wealth Dennis Donovan Jan 2020 #12

I'm merely commenting on their declaration to devote themselves to making more money, they are braddy Jan 2020 #14

You seem to want them to just live off of the royal coffers and not try to support themselves StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #15

He is worth 10s of millions and she brought her millions into the marriage, they don't need to braddy Jan 2020 #18

Every dime that he's "worth" comes straight from the British taxpayers StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #21

"Earn"? Codeine Jan 2020 #61

What makes you think that someone in his social class Nature Man Jan 2020 #92

My daughter went to high school with Meghan. tinrobot Jan 2020 #40

That is so nice to hear!! renate Jan 2020 #42

Now see? I would've guessed that about her. Dennis Donovan Jan 2020 #45

"Hey, people, leave those kids alone." 🎶 LakeArenal Jan 2020 #4

The London tabloids are so brutal on them kimbutgar Jan 2020 #5

K & R! Iliyah Jan 2020 #7

K&R, wishing them all the best. nt PunkinPi Jan 2020 #8

Distancing themselves from the Pedo supporting Royal Family HipChick Jan 2020 #9

That might've been the final straw Dennis Donovan Jan 2020 #10

funny, but I don't think so NJCher Jan 2020 #36

Exactly. ZZenith Jan 2020 #26

who also kiss trump's ass at every opportunity EveHammond13 Jan 2020 #35

They loathe TRump, and literally have never kissed his ass obamanut2012 Jan 2020 #72

Good move on their part. llmart Jan 2020 #16

Megan misses the states and wants to live a more normal life TeamPooka Jan 2020 #20

Harry has reportedly long been uncomfortable with his royal role DavidDvorkin Jan 2020 #22

Harry is never going to be king. leftyladyfrommo Jan 2020 #23

I think it might have to do with love for their son womanofthehills Jan 2020 #29

So they come to the USA for a LESS RACIST environment? BamaRefugee Jan 2020 #32

More private life in US HipChick Jan 2020 #39

Dingdingding!! Codeine Jan 2020 #63

More like Canada. tinrobot Jan 2020 #67

More "normal" life, yes. Duppers Jan 2020 #47

They really aren't "Senior" members of the Royal Family Collimator Jan 2020 #44

Great post StarfishSaver Jan 2020 #54

Yes, he is obamanut2012 Jan 2020 #73

Actually, they are considered to be "senior" members of the royal BuddhaGirl Jan 2020 #89

I am a bit confused... Thomas Hurt Jan 2020 #53

No, it means they're a couple Codeine Jan 2020 #60

Truth Nature Man Jan 2020 #99

I don't mind this but I hate that he is no longer close to William helpisontheway Jan 2020 #66

The problem is that they came out with this statement and that's how the family found out. nt UniteFightBack Jan 2020 #74

William and his son George are the more important members of the family Kaleva Jan 2020 #79

That's cool bdamomma Jan 2020 #81

translation: Meghan cannot handle it Skittles Jan 2020 #84

long time ago i thought they would move to LA and Harry get duel citizenship.. samnsara Jan 2020 #85

Good for them. Fuck the tabloids. MicaelS Jan 2020 #93

Guest commentator on Hannity calls Duchess of Sussex "Uppity". Collimator Jan 2020 #100

precisely. stopdiggin Jan 2020 #104