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In reply to the discussion: I don't care about the royal family. Monarchies shouldn't exist. [View all]Hekate
(90,667 posts)146. Who gives a damn It's their country not ours
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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