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SleeplessinSoCal

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20. My contrarian opinion

Reply to Baitball Blogger (Original post)

Mon Mar 8, 2021, 01:01 PM

Mar 2021

The Brits have such a long and storied history documented by the likes of William Shakespeare and an endless list of historians. Pride in that is countered by the knowledge that the royal family is unnecessary. Those who most want it to continue are the conservatives.

This family is different because it is documented daily by the tabloid press. The balance between protecting the crown and appealing to the rabble makes for an impossible situation.

They are all fortunate to be able to still make amends going forward. Will they though? Charles will likely become King for a brief time and then the whole operation is going to be debated in Parliament and the pubs.

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My two cents about the Meghan Markle interview. [View all] Baitball Blogger Mar 2021 OP

The very concept of "royal" in 2021? Moostache Mar 2021 #1

What is the purpose of the Royals in 2021? SallyHemmings Mar 2021 #4

Mega tourism dollars for the U.K. bullwinkle428 Mar 2021 #6

that's what they say, but does anyone go there because of them? treestar Mar 2021 #35

For me, the big is the light it shined on racism in general. Millions and millions of people around Dream Girl Mar 2021 #2

Yep, not surprised and very glad it's been exposed to the world! n/t RKP5637 Mar 2021 #3

BRAVO, Meghan milestogo Mar 2021 #5

I found both Meghan and Harry to be believable, MontanaMama Mar 2021 #7

Same here. Duppers Mar 2021 #12

Exactly seta1950 Mar 2021 #24

The big news for me is not the totally damnable RACISM or the damnable ROYALISM. UTUSN Mar 2021 #8

The royal family Dorian Gray Mar 2021 #9

It's all good until somebody starts fighting over roses or freeing colonies and stuff. jaxexpat Mar 2021 #11

Sure they started as rulers, but now they're a reality show... GopherGal Mar 2021 #40

By George! Dorian Gray Mar 2021 #41

"Exposed" it? Srsly? Did ANYONE think they AREN'T racist? TygrBright Mar 2021 #10

I never really considered it. But -- wow -- it is eye opening Politicub Mar 2021 #15

THANK YOU Skittles Mar 2021 #38

Windsors my ass MOMFUDSKI Mar 2021 #13

Anyone have a link to the entire interview? I only find excerpts. Amaryllis Mar 2021 #14

Symbiotic relationship between British tabloids and royal family: dalton99a Mar 2021 #16

This is all too common with people who have mass influence liberalmuse Mar 2021 #17

I didn't watch but from what I read Tree Lady Mar 2021 #18

Lobbed that big truthbomb over the pond & on the doorstep of the Royal Castle Budi Mar 2021 #19

My contrarian opinion SleeplessinSoCal Mar 2021 #20

Didn't I read somewhere that there was a country which began as a rejection of Royal mythology? Ford_Prefect Mar 2021 #21

Yes, I'm always confused about British royal stuff TimeToGo Mar 2021 #25

My puzzled question is... PCIntern Mar 2021 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author tinrobot Mar 2021 #31

At least she was smart enough Mr.Bill Mar 2021 #34

She married who she loved treestar Mar 2021 #36

they are figureheads over a global crime spree IbogaProject Mar 2021 #23

Harry laid out there. Today is not a good day to be a British Royal. Joinfortmill Mar 2021 #26

Racism, but also the subjugation and abuse of women royals. Liberty Belle Mar 2021 #27

I think it must be hard to have to rely on 1 parent, and now he is on the skids with that one too Beringia Mar 2021 #28

There is the old sobriquet about the rich being different than you and me...They own everything. Ford_Prefect Mar 2021 #30

The whole premise of royalty is elitist and very close to being racist. tinrobot Mar 2021 #29

AS a black woman, I find this hilariously stupid & crazily nonsensical because there have been 2... The_REAL_Ecumenist Mar 2021 #32

thank you for your post. Very informative. Baitball Blogger Mar 2021 #33

One correction to your post: Charlotte is not and never has been the state capital of North Carolina mnhtnbb Mar 2021 #37

Ooh sorry & thank you for the correction. I was just happy that I got the city correct for the The_REAL_Ecumenist Mar 2021 #39