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24. I make an exception for queen bees nt

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I don't care about the royal family. Monarchies shouldn't exist. [View all] Oneironaut Sep 2022 OP

It isn't really any of our business, is it? MichMan Sep 2022 #1

It is, because people treat the royal family like they're special or unique in any way. Oneironaut Sep 2022 #14

So? MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #23

"If countries want to have Dictators, why is it our business?" Oneironaut Sep 2022 #25

Past, not present. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #29

Exactly inthewind21 Sep 2022 #176

In the case of dictators, Hav Sep 2022 #31

Ouch. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #32

How is pointing out how pointless the royal family is "being a dictator?" Oneironaut Sep 2022 #42

.... MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #53

I literally just quoted what you said. Oneironaut Sep 2022 #58

How can you quote what I said, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #64

Are you aware of the countries that are not democracies that we are not doing anything about? BlackSkimmer Sep 2022 #63

Did I say we "should do anything about it?" Oneironaut Sep 2022 #71

Oh lordie me. BlackSkimmer Sep 2022 #78

And we're giving our opinion of your opinion. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #79

Without the royals, England would be a poor country jimfields33 Sep 2022 #98

That's a fair enough point. Oneironaut Sep 2022 #100

According to Google The King of Prussia Sep 2022 #117

Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner! And right at the top. elocs Sep 2022 #141

Sure, and that will happen. Dream on. Srkdqltr Sep 2022 #2

I hope. Oneironaut Sep 2022 #12

It's their country, not ours. We have nothing to say about it. Ocelot II Sep 2022 #3

I don't care. None of them should have Kings or Queens, even if they're powerless. Oneironaut Sep 2022 #11

Well, be sure to write to all of them and let them know they're doing it wrong. Ocelot II Sep 2022 #13

I highly doubt that they really care what you think, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #15

Damn, loving this. BlackSkimmer Sep 2022 #65

This really is quite hilarious. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #70

It really is. Solomon Sep 2022 #132

Indeed inthewind21 Sep 2022 #177

Write them a strongly worded letter. Demsrule86 Sep 2022 #62

I'm advocating for the new king to deliver some strong messages about Ron Green Sep 2022 #4

Good. He should try to become Prime Minister, then. Oneironaut Sep 2022 #8

A totally different job. Ron Green Sep 2022 #18

How, pray tell is an acknowledged figurehead an authoritarian as well? hlthe2b Sep 2022 #5

Monarchy is by definition authoritarian. Oneironaut Sep 2022 #7

Only if they have the power to be something OTHER than a figurehead of state. hlthe2b Sep 2022 #10

Ok, why exist then? Why have a "royal family?" Oneironaut Sep 2022 #20

That's for the Brits to decide. Americans need to concentrate on preventing fascist takeover hlthe2b Sep 2022 #28

This OP inthewind21 Sep 2022 #178

Uhhh, because they want to? MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #30

Why should I care what the royal family wants? Oneironaut Sep 2022 #36

..... MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #41

Because they're in the news? lol Oneironaut Sep 2022 #44

Your whole thread title is kind of strange. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #46

Thank you. BlackSkimmer Sep 2022 #60

The people of Britain for the most part seem to like their monarchy. Ocelot II Sep 2022 #45

I'd wager they like them because they're kind of pointless, and, more like celebrities at this point Oneironaut Sep 2022 #47

How can they be pointless celebrities while simultaneously being authoritarian? Ocelot II Sep 2022 #52

Monarchy by definition is authoritarian. Oneironaut Sep 2022 #67

Dude, you do know, they don't "rule" the country, right? BlackSkimmer Sep 2022 #75

That's my original point, yes. Oneironaut Sep 2022 #83

Oh dear. BlackSkimmer Sep 2022 #87

"Ok, why exist then? Why have a "royal family?"" ForgedCrank Sep 2022 #142

Have you ever heard of a Constitutional Monarchy? BlueIdaho Sep 2022 #137

Ya know the British Monarchy is ceremonial, right? Happy Hoosier Sep 2022 #147

And this is our business because............. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #6

Because Authoritarianism needs to be put in the dustbin of history. Oneironaut Sep 2022 #16

Ookkaayy. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #17

Powerless figureheads are DANGEROUS, don't you know? hlthe2b Sep 2022 #22

You're misrepresenting my point. Oneironaut Sep 2022 #34

Lol! Perfect! BlackSkimmer Sep 2022 #80

I am right there with you! lol MOMFUDSKI Sep 2022 #102

I needed a laugh. BlackSkimmer Sep 2022 #107

Gotta love the humor on this board, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #110

I so agree! BlackSkimmer Sep 2022 #112

+100. nt MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #115

Agreed! LOL! Texasgal Sep 2022 #152

So give us your opinion on the concept of royalty Mysterian Sep 2022 #54

I have no opinion because I don't give a crap MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #61

How about a monarchy in the USA? Mysterian Sep 2022 #130

We do. They are called kardashions jimfields33 Sep 2022 #134

LOL. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #136

See post 61. nt MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #140

LOL Skittles Sep 2022 #21

Isn't it kind of authoritarian to demand that other countries overthrow their monarchies? Ocelot II Sep 2022 #27

Did I demand anyone overthrow anything? Oneironaut Sep 2022 #37

Well, you said no country should have a monarchy. Ocelot II Sep 2022 #50

Adopt a Parliamentarian government like a modern country. Oneironaut Sep 2022 #56

They have a parlimentarian government...google is your friend. Demsrule86 Sep 2022 #68

+1 onenote Sep 2022 #74

Yes I know. I meant exclusively. No King / Queen. Oneironaut Sep 2022 #76

Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands and Belgium all have elected parliaments, Ocelot II Sep 2022 #72

Yes, last time I was in London, I visited the Tower, and I just KNOW I heard the screams of BlackSkimmer Sep 2022 #84

You're silly. Oneironaut Sep 2022 #86

Nailed it. Back atcha. BlackSkimmer Sep 2022 #89

Satire writes itself TheProle Sep 2022 #123

"Wipe out" was a poor choice of words. Oneironaut Sep 2022 #127

Well inthewind21 Sep 2022 #179

Thinking Kings and Queens shouldn't exist in 2022 means Being a LiTeral NaZi!!1! Oneironaut Sep 2022 #182

Get rid the Supreme Court! LeftInTX Sep 2022 #138

I don't really care either way ITAL Sep 2022 #9

U.S. elects sociopath madman as POTUS who puts everyone in grave danger. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #19

Good point. We aren't exactly in the best position to be telling other countries Ocelot II Sep 2022 #33

Yes QE didn't sell classified docs to enemies. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #109

I don't think it's our place to tell them what to do. Oneironaut Sep 2022 #125

We should do something about the US rich elite who commit crimes and have no consequences. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #131

I make an exception for queen bees nt msongs Sep 2022 #24

I agree. Brenda Sep 2022 #26

Heads of state become parental figures for many people. I think that's Gaugamela Sep 2022 #35

Someone else here ForgedCrank Sep 2022 #144

I'm pretty sure being a monarch isn't all state dinners and tea parties. LakeArenal Sep 2022 #38

I'm sure she was a cool person. Oneironaut Sep 2022 #49

What I learned taking Cultural Anthropology. multigraincracker Sep 2022 #39

This morning, I saw a dog fucking a football. LuckyCharms Sep 2022 #40

LOL. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #43

This message was self-deleted by its author Baked Potato Sep 2022 #51

You win the thread. Ocelot II Sep 2022 #55

Lol! demmiblue Sep 2022 #59

Bwahaha! BlackSkimmer Sep 2022 #69

There was this one time, in band camp.... n/t gay texan Sep 2022 #91

LOL! Kaleva Sep 2022 #99

THIS is the quality response we needed. nolabear Sep 2022 #148

Exactly. betsuni Sep 2022 #161

LMAO inthewind21 Sep 2022 #181

I personally like the "fairy tale" idea of a Royal Family and it really is none of walkingman Sep 2022 #48

It is not my country and not my business... Demsrule86 Sep 2022 #57

Let me count the number of monarchies in Europe that actually have any significant power. Xolodno Sep 2022 #66

The monarchs are regarded as unifying national symbols. Ocelot II Sep 2022 #82

Did you see this? malaise Sep 2022 #73

The US has many monarchies sarisataka Sep 2022 #77

I agree with that actually. Oneironaut Sep 2022 #81

The UK has a parliament that has run the place for a long time now. Progressive dog Sep 2022 #85

True. Thanks! Oneironaut Sep 2022 #88

Is my summation accurate? Torchlight Sep 2022 #90

LOL. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #92

+1 Kaleva Sep 2022 #101

Kings and Queens are for simpler times? Brainfodder Sep 2022 #93

Kings and Queens are for simpler times? Brainfodder Sep 2022 #94

can't you give it one fucking day Skittles Sep 2022 #95

I didn't insult the Queen. I only said her title should no longer exist. Oneironaut Sep 2022 #97

like I said Skittles Sep 2022 #103

I don't understand what you mean. Oneironaut Sep 2022 #104

When Skittles says over and out, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #108

Boom. BlackSkimmer Sep 2022 #113

I know right? MustLoveBeagles Sep 2022 #145

my mum was a Brit Skittles Sep 2022 #155

Both my parents were British. BlackSkimmer Sep 2022 #162

Dad was a Brit bluecollar2 Sep 2022 #172

Well we have a king 48656c6c6f20 Sep 2022 #96

I don't recall fighting a war to rid us of this shit Kaleva Sep 2022 #105

I think all Americans should distrust any forms of royalty, even if powerless. Oneironaut Sep 2022 #106

QEII's role was very much the same as an elected or appointed head of state. Kaleva Sep 2022 #124

Here is a weird list! GreenWave Sep 2022 #111

I came to the thread late, have we got to where we are supposed to burn the royal family yet? ripcord Sep 2022 #114

Not quite there yet. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #116

Give it time ripcord Sep 2022 #118

Oh yeah. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #120

Nope. Just the part when Monarchies cease to exist, hopefully. Oneironaut Sep 2022 #122

do you not get... jcgoldie Sep 2022 #149

I understand that. I should have been more clear that the power isn't the issue. Oneironaut Sep 2022 #150

Who inthewind21 Sep 2022 #184

Z0MG Nazis!!1! lol Oneironaut Sep 2022 #186

Yep. JackSabbath Sep 2022 #119

..... MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2022 #121

Mom inthewind21 Sep 2022 #185

Wrong day dude zipplewrath Sep 2022 #126

that's second nature for anyone with a sense of decency Skittles Sep 2022 #135

When the media are convinced their ratings treestar Sep 2022 #128

Oh come on. BlackSkimmer Sep 2022 #129

They probably won't make the news the way Michael Jackson did LeftInTX Sep 2022 #164

No kidding. BlackSkimmer Sep 2022 #165

My son said to me, "Michael Jackson died" LeftInTX Sep 2022 #167

I was sleeping in a dorm room with the window open treestar Sep 2022 #180

I was driving to work and heard, "The late John Lennon" after one of his songs. LeftInTX Sep 2022 #191

How about if we call kings and queens mascots instead of kings and queens? Ocelot II Sep 2022 #133

I, along with lots of other Detroit Lions fans, know what oppression feels like. MichMan Sep 2022 #154

End Thread DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2022 #139

The royal family are just movie stars jcgoldie Sep 2022 #143

Who gives a damn It's their country not ours Hekate Sep 2022 #146

all right Grasshopper, thank you for sharing your opinion and wisdom Shellback Squid Sep 2022 #151

As a Briton bluecollar2 Sep 2022 #153

Most of us do not agree at all with the opinion expressed in the OP, Ocelot II Sep 2022 #156

Thank you for your kind words bluecollar2 Sep 2022 #170

+1 treestar Sep 2022 #183

They don't have actual power . The UK has Elections for Different Offices who actually DO JI7 Sep 2022 #157

Hillary Clinton got Millions more Votes But could not be President . You should Focus on the US JI7 Sep 2022 #158

There are two main powers in 2022 who think democracies shouldn't exist, either. DFW Sep 2022 #159

There's something to be said ... Straw Man Sep 2022 #160

Yes exactly. I often wish we had someone like Queen Elizabeth for our country Raine Sep 2022 #163

Ah, yes American exceptionalism.... LeftInTX Sep 2022 #166

Reality tv stars shouldn't be POTUS. NT raccoon Sep 2022 #168

I personally have a lingering distaste for the royal family cherish44 Sep 2022 #169

Status quo establishment bad! Bad bad bad. betsuni Sep 2022 #171

I care about the Queen. Is that Authoritarian worship? Violet_Crumble Sep 2022 #173

Many young folks in England appear to be sick of the expensive, antiquated silliness. Roisin Ni Fiachra Sep 2022 #174

Oh the Irony inthewind21 Sep 2022 #187

I don't care... brooklynite Sep 2022 #175

I want reparations for several centuries... Buckeye_Democrat Sep 2022 #188

I love Monarchs. I love when the migrate to Monterey CA. Dysfunctional Sep 2022 #189

This message was self-deleted by its author traitorsgalore Sep 2022 #190