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Roisin Ni Fiachra

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48. For centuries, my ancestors were mercilessly persecuted, oppressed,

Mon Mar 8, 2021, 10:34 AM

Mar 2021

tortured, murdered, dispossessed, slaughtered, swindled, starved, impoverished, and possibly indentured or enslaved, etc. by the greed obsessed, psychopathic megalomaniacs who were the English "royal" savages, and their agents, and their Empire.

As an American Democrat democrat, I am as horrified at the unwarranted glorification of, obsession with, and near worship of, these remnants of the merciless, genocidal "crown" as I would be horrified at admiration for, and glorification of, the descendants of the genocidal psychos who comprised the leadership of the Third Reich, or the descendants of the plantation owners of the antebellum south.

The former guy tried to establish his family as America's first "royal" family. I'm sure he still wants this.

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How do you feel about today's British Royal Family? [View all] NurseJackie Mar 2021 OP

Just look at snowybirdie Mar 2021 #1

Never liked them... Mike Nelson Mar 2021 #2

We have bdamomma Mar 2021 #71

Batch of inbreds CountAllVotes Mar 2021 #3

Very complicated. I really have disdain for simplistic assessments, though, being a student of hlthe2b Mar 2021 #4

Your words echo my conversation with the wife last night. BMW2020RT Mar 2021 #46

I get especially worked up whenever I see secondwind Mar 2021 #5

Could I care less...doubt it...we freed ourselves from that monarchy...nt MiHale Mar 2021 #6

aristocracy in general is a concept that serves only the aristocrats rampartc Mar 2021 #7

where's the "don't care" option? -n/t Locrian Mar 2021 #8

I think "Neither Positive or Negative" probably would be the best choice. NurseJackie Mar 2021 #10

I think they are "wankers." gab13by13 Mar 2021 #9

Neither positive or negative maryellen99 Mar 2021 #11

They changed their name to something more British? What a bunch of dem4decades Mar 2021 #12

They make one heck of a great TV series though Freddie Mar 2021 #13

The Mister and I really got a good laugh out of "The Windsors" on Netflix. NurseJackie Mar 2021 #16

Can't wait for King William. Chipper Chat Mar 2021 #14

Fuck 'em all PJMcK Mar 2021 #15

Are they actually tyrants? NurseJackie Mar 2021 #20

No, you're wrong PJMcK Mar 2021 #22

You're interested enough to have an negative opinion... NurseJackie Mar 2021 #27

The British family is of ZERO interest to me PJMcK Mar 2021 #70

... NurseJackie Mar 2021 #73

A crucial time, when we're dealing with a multitude of issues. Racism, of which, is one. Lancero Mar 2021 #42

Goodness, no! You've completely misunderstood me PJMcK Mar 2021 #66

You seem to care very much about them. Kaleva Mar 2021 #23

Nonsense PJMcK Mar 2021 #24

Because people like you are fascinated with them. Kaleva Mar 2021 #28

Once again, nonsense PJMcK Mar 2021 #62

It's a soap opera, and this week we're having "A Very Special Episode" Sympthsical Mar 2021 #59

Yeah, that's pretty much what I think PJMcK Mar 2021 #64

About the same as I feel for the royal families of Sweden, Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, etc. Kaleva Mar 2021 #17

I never have and will never understand why anyone here gives a shit about them. GoCubsGo Mar 2021 #18

I like Kate and William and the kids. leftyladyfrommo Mar 2021 #19

I liked Diana. NurseJackie Mar 2021 #30

I did, too. nt leftyladyfrommo Mar 2021 #36

They're a bit like a reality show. A brand before being a brand became the new go-to 15 minutes. Solly Mack Mar 2021 #21

There is a lot of truth in what you wrote. BMW2020RT Mar 2021 #49

That's hilarious. I love British humor. Solly Mack Mar 2021 #51

Many British expatriates living the US probably agree with you. BMW2020RT Mar 2021 #52

Find me a home in Midsommer County or Kembleford... NurseJackie Mar 2021 #53

On my list of things to like about the UK trains are pretty high. BMW2020RT Mar 2021 #57

Midsomer? with that death rate?! Metatron Mar 2021 #58

At least three per episode. NurseJackie Mar 2021 #61

I could live there. I just couldn't be a part of the royal family. Too many restrictions. Solly Mack Mar 2021 #54

No offense to the queen, but count me out of the royal family circus. BMW2020RT Mar 2021 #56

Gosh! Who would have thought that the family that started the international drug trade by creating FSogol Mar 2021 #25

I don't... brooklynite Mar 2021 #26

Meh. I guess I like Liz and Phil better than I liked Don and Mel; and Princess Anne struggle4progress Mar 2021 #29

They are amusing, tavernier Mar 2021 #31

Love Liz, not so keen on Phil. Charles is a bit of a prat. Andrew? Dodgy bugger. GoneOffShore Mar 2021 #32

These two are always fascinators... NurseJackie Mar 2021 #34

Essex girls. In fancy hats. GoneOffShore Mar 2021 #35

I have always been interested in British history. luvs2sing Mar 2021 #33

Your thoughts mirror mine. NurseJackie Mar 2021 #37

Love it. luvs2sing Mar 2021 #39

I have a cousin in Leeds samplegirl Mar 2021 #38

So when people line the streets to wave and cheer as the Queen passes... none of them are common folk? NurseJackie Mar 2021 #40

Other: I don't feel anything. They are totally irrelevant to my life. nt Binkie The Clown Mar 2021 #41

They couldn't handle one black person coming into their family. Cinnamonspice Mar 2021 #43

being irish i cant 'like' them. mopinko Mar 2021 #44

I have thought of England as a racist country for years...hubs has family there and they are Demsrule86 Mar 2021 #45

Royalty is a strange anachronism in the 21st century Tarc Mar 2021 #47

For centuries, my ancestors were mercilessly persecuted, oppressed, Roisin Ni Fiachra Mar 2021 #48

The royals do not run in my social circle so I do not have much concern about them plus or minus. keithbvadu2 Mar 2021 #50

That's hilarious! smirkymonkey Mar 2021 #75

I don't really care. Mz Pip Mar 2021 #55

Mostly positive; they can't help to whom they were born treestar Mar 2021 #60

Fascinating as hell. LanternWaste Mar 2021 #63

I wasn't a fan in the first place Sunsky Mar 2021 #65

I put negative. Because could not give a shit was not an option. GulfCoast66 Mar 2021 #67

LOL, oh, the scandals of the aristocrats never cease, rich people problems, need more manor houses Shanti Shanti Shanti Mar 2021 #72

Some of the kids are super cute Bettie Mar 2021 #68

Couldn't Care Less ProfessorGAC Mar 2021 #69

I'm interested in the history and the traditions BannonsLiver Mar 2021 #74

the whole royal business is weird. that Prince Charles is age 72 waiting to start his job as King Demovictory9 Mar 2021 #76

Axe the monarchy. n/t Coventina Mar 2021 #77

Candle keithbvadu2 Mar 2021 #78

Don't give AF... Full stop JCMach1 Mar 2021 #79

Absolutely nothing. I feel nothing about the British Royal Family. In It to Win It Mar 2021 #80

Never was impressed with them. I knew they were all shmucks FlyingPiggy Mar 2021 #81