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Ocelot II

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1. I've always had the attitude toward the British monarchy of, Not our circus, not our monkeys.

Reply to BlueKota (Original post)

Wed Apr 29, 2026, 11:11 AM

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Parliament could abolish the monarchy if it wanted to, but evidently it doesn't. King Charles has no real power and is basically a mascot with a thousand-year pedigree, and every now and then the royals put on a fancy ceremony that everyone seems to enjoy. I have no issues with Charles; he is a dedicated environmental activist who actually acknowledges that climate change is real. https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/04/28/king-charles-washington-visit/charles-environmental-message-00896569 He's a damn sight better as both a head of state and a human being than the ignorant douchebag who fancies himself a king that we're stuck with.

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