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fasttense

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8. The remnants of feudalism tied up in a capitalistic quandary

Reply to jsr (Original post)

Sun Feb 16, 2014, 08:44 AM

Feb 2014

while claiming it is a democratic institution.

Like slavery, feudalism is a failed economic system. You would think having a queen around would rub salt in the wound. But the truth is the dictatorial style of feudalism works best with capitalism. Just check out the most common management styles of corporations.

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Britain�s Welfare Queen [View all] jsr Feb 2014 OP

Well, she does live in public housing, you know. Don't kid yourself! freshwest Feb 2014 #1

All that matters dipsydoodle Feb 2014 #2

God Save The Queen, right? Or do you mean they want her in public housing? I gotta sleep. n/t freshwest Feb 2014 #3

That isn't exactly what "public housing" is here. dipsydoodle Feb 2014 #4

I keep hearing about the tourism. Is it really that big a deal in the economy? And I'm joking about freshwest Feb 2014 #6

General article here dipsydoodle Feb 2014 #7

One may find the admission prices of the royal residences here mulsh Feb 2014 #9

they know that two Camerons would not be better than one MisterP Feb 2014 #11

I guess the part-time job didn't help much. DeSwiss Feb 2014 #5

The remnants of feudalism tied up in a capitalistic quandary fasttense Feb 2014 #8

Lizzie the Hun is finally exposing her true nature to the world; IrishAyes Feb 2014 #10