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In reply to the discussion: I don't care about the royal family. Monarchies shouldn't exist. [View all]treestar
(82,383 posts)128. When the media are convinced their ratings
will be higher covering someone else, maybe they can be wiped from American culture. But as long as they can get viewers with the RF, they will feature the RF.
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It is, because people treat the royal family like they're special or unique in any way.
Oneironaut
Sep 2022
#14
Are you aware of the countries that are not democracies that we are not doing anything about?
BlackSkimmer
Sep 2022
#63
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
That's for the Brits to decide. Americans need to concentrate on preventing fascist takeover
hlthe2b
Sep 2022
#28
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
Isn't it kind of authoritarian to demand that other countries overthrow their monarchies?
Ocelot II
Sep 2022
#27
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
Thinking Kings and Queens shouldn't exist in 2022 means Being a LiTeral NaZi!!1!
Oneironaut
Sep 2022
#182
Good point. We aren't exactly in the best position to be telling other countries
Ocelot II
Sep 2022
#33
We should do something about the US rich elite who commit crimes and have no consequences.
Irish_Dem
Sep 2022
#131
I personally like the "fairy tale" idea of a Royal Family and it really is none of
walkingman
Sep 2022
#48
Let me count the number of monarchies in Europe that actually have any significant power.
Xolodno
Sep 2022
#66
I think all Americans should distrust any forms of royalty, even if powerless.
Oneironaut
Sep 2022
#106
I came to the thread late, have we got to where we are supposed to burn the royal family yet?
ripcord
Sep 2022
#114
I understand that. I should have been more clear that the power isn't the issue.
Oneironaut
Sep 2022
#150
I was driving to work and heard, "The late John Lennon" after one of his songs.
LeftInTX
Sep 2022
#191
I, along with lots of other Detroit Lions fans, know what oppression feels like.
MichMan
Sep 2022
#154
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
Many young folks in England appear to be sick of the expensive, antiquated silliness.
Roisin Ni Fiachra
Sep 2022
#174