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LiberalLovinLug

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60. I googled a bit and found a report where he apologized
Sat Apr 10, 2021, 05:30 PM
Apr 2021
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/duke-of-edinburgh-forced-to-apologise-for-racist-remark-1111947.html

At least for the "as though it was put in by an Indian" comment.

But in that article also,
"However, Dr Shanfi Kauser, secretary of the Islamic Centre in Glasgow, said he was not offended. "He is a nice man and I don't think he has done anything out of malice," he said. "On other occasions he has been very complimentary to us. I think he should be excused."

I do think there is room for forgiveness when it is spoken not out of malice, but a misguided assumption of saying it in the context of a good natured ribbing.

Here in Canada, he had a good relationship with our First Nation people. He often visited them, and they respected him in turn because of his shared concern for environmental issues.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-philip-remembered-indigenous-canada-1.5982711

"I knew that he was really big on climate change and environmental issues, so I thanked him for that," said Erasmus (the Dene national chief and regional chief for the Assembly of First Nations).

As they talked further, Erasmus was impressed by Philip's knowledge on the subject.

The prince criticized "how multinationals were approaching the environment, the great amount of wealth and the waste that they generated," and was keen "to keep the Earth pristine," Erasmus said.


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That was lovely. Arkansas Granny Apr 2021 #1
Beautifully written. President Obama did us proud MaryMagdaline Apr 2021 #2
So classy! lunatica Apr 2021 #3
Did the former guy have anything to say about it? Chautauquas Apr 2021 #4
Yes. Well, one of his more intelligent employees did, NYC Liberal Apr 2021 #5
You are correct Chautauquas Apr 2021 #6
He couldn't have read anything that coherent! MLAA Apr 2021 #11
HAHAHAHA BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #22
Exactly. Too many multisyllabic... 3catwoman3 Apr 2021 #34
There is no way in HELL that The Former Guy penned a word of that. smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #8
There is absolutely no way that the murdering, orange traitor wrote that. niyad Apr 2021 #13
Clue: Since it wasn't 100% about him, tavernier Apr 2021 #27
There is nothing in the statement about the 2020 election being stolen from him GETPLANING Apr 2021 #58
"Phil was a great guy. I mean it." lpbk2713 Apr 2021 #7
Did Trump write a similar condolence? Martin Eden Apr 2021 #9
Always a class act Marcuse Apr 2021 #46
I get Obama saying these things TxGuitar Apr 2021 #10
As an Englishman bluecollar2 Apr 2021 #17
Where am I wrong? TxGuitar Apr 2021 #30
I will second that emotion. Treefrog Apr 2021 #35
This Texan totally agrees. Philip was a racist and sexist of the first order. Typical rich white efhmc Apr 2021 #49
Phillip wasn't perfect. He had his flaws as we all do LiberalLovinLug Apr 2021 #55
The thing is TxGuitar Apr 2021 #59
I googled a bit and found a report where he apologized LiberalLovinLug Apr 2021 #60
Some people can't tell the difference between the occasion for a Leninist tract on the parasitism... Hekate Apr 2021 #57
This was my statement about the monarchy I wrote on Twitter and stand solidly behind it: efhmc Apr 2021 #62
BHO should have checked with you before releasing such a misguided missive. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #28
Such Grace n/t DallasNE Apr 2021 #12
A man of his generation playing second fiddle mcar Apr 2021 #14
Please TxGuitar Apr 2021 #16
OK it's your opinion and I respect it FakeNoose Apr 2021 #19
Why? TxGuitar Apr 2021 #20
He had a ton of money TxGuitar Apr 2021 #21
Are you actually and really comparing Prince Plilip Treefrog Apr 2021 #36
If Chauvin died today, I would remember he has a family Ilsa Apr 2021 #47
This message was self-deleted by its author Iggo Apr 2021 #26
Wow. OK mcar Apr 2021 #29
The poor guy being all subserviant TxGuitar Apr 2021 #32
Whatev. Done here mcar Apr 2021 #33
Good tack. Not worth it at all. Treefrog Apr 2021 #37
Prince Philip had the same healthcare as everyone else in the UK. mwooldri Apr 2021 #54
No, he was in a private hospital TxGuitar Apr 2021 #56
Whatever else we know about them BuddhaGirl Apr 2021 #63
"Yak, yak, yak; come on get a move on." meadowlander Apr 2021 #64
Vitriol in the face of death is unnecessary attack on a person who cannot defend themself. nt pazzyanne Apr 2021 #41
Much of the negative that is written about Philip would twodogsbarking Apr 2021 #44
Your post shows much wisdom. pazzyanne Apr 2021 #45
Thank you. twodogsbarking Apr 2021 #51
As well as on those who grieve the departed. Ilsa Apr 2021 #48
So true. I cannot believe the accolades being given him here by those who claim to be devoted to efhmc Apr 2021 #50
A Hero marieo1 Apr 2021 #15
Nicely done. hollygolively Apr 2021 #18
Barack Obama has more class in his little finger geardaddy Apr 2021 #23
apparently not every one is as kind and honorable as Obama. demigoddess Apr 2021 #24
Good points all NJCher Apr 2021 #42
Diplomacy: How it's done. n/t TygrBright Apr 2021 #25
Respect. He is one who has earned it and showing it to another. Treefrog Apr 2021 #38
beautifully written Demovictory9 Apr 2021 #31
Obama is such a class act. Joinfortmill Apr 2021 #39
Phillip was first Royal on Live TV SmartVoter22 Apr 2021 #40
He is such a mensch. smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #43
Lovely. Once again, Barack Obama does America proud. ... Hekate Apr 2021 #52
Did enjoy how HRH-- heckles65 Apr 2021 #53
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