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MarineCombatEngineer

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Thu Sep 8, 2022, 07:11 PM

Sep 2022

Why should I care what the royal family wants?

Exactly!!!
Why should you care what the Royal Family wants?
How is this any of your business?

For someone who doesn't care what the Royals want, you sure seem fixated on them.
Kind of weird.

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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