Fair enough.
Queen Elizabeth II | 1926-2022 | Rest in Peace
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As a republican who now lives overseas I'm very glad I don't have to experience the next 10 days first hand. QE2 was ok if you have to have a hereditary monarch and it will be interesting if Charles can rise to the challenge as he doesn't strike me as that bright, inciteful or empathetic outside his royal greenhouse. I doubt he will be bad enough to push the UK away from their royalty but I'm hoping it is enough to tip Australia over into being a republic - grown up enough not be be ruled by a foreign monarch. THE DG (proxy for the Queen as head of state) being involved in #scottyfrommarketing's shenanigans - secretly appointing himself to various ministries on top of his own, without even telling the minister involved - might also factor in.
But then again probably not.
But then again probably not.
Agreed, I think the real pandemic is the lack of respect to our Lizzy
Pronouns are a big part of the culture war nowadays. I look forward to the inevitable arguments.
You can still do that, just go to a museum and look at the stuff we refuse to give back.
I respect your sarcasm, there are more important things going on.
Really mate. Cmon Red, you’re better than that.
Keep reading.
We should start a rumour that these are the new lyrics,
God save our gracious King!
Long live our noble King!
God save the King!
Send them victorious,
Happy and glorious,
Long to reign over us:
God save the King!
Again, how big it is relative but most people, more than Michael Jackson, will remember this death
I feel you are looking at this from a very simplistic view (not saying you are simple or dumb etc., please don't take it that way). Realising that this is a historic moment (even if for a brief moment) doesn't mean people think it will impact their lives more than 1 day. It's just a 'wow she's the only monarch I've known so it's weird' moment. She was widely popular too so has more attention (even if we disagree that she should be this popular)
Also for many anti monarchy people, Queen was still well liked (relatively as a person as she came across as a sweet old lady.... even if she wasn't) - it may be the beginning of the end for the Royals cos nobody really likes Charles. For that reason, it could even be more historic
I’m amused at the folks who are seemingly mad that a 70 year reigning monarch is being paid respects upon her passing.
There certainly bloody isn't, and there won't be for a long time yet. It'll be one of those occasions where even 50 years from now we'll remember where we were.
When my grandkids ask me where I was, I'll look them in the eye and tell them I was fighting the good fight on a footie forum in defence of our Queen. Was I disappointed to see the negativity? Yes. Was I surprised? No chance. Hansi Flick? More like Hansi Bin Laden
Loads of people referencing some racial abuse case he was involved in. Which completely passed me by but apparently was a thing: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...inclair-admits-drink-driving-and-racial-abuse
They just held a moment of silence for QE2 at the Rams / Bills NFL game
Seriously? That's ... unexpected.
Yeah, they announced it a few hours ago. Nice touch.
That’s a bit over the top for economic policy.
yes I know it’s not Quantitative Easing but that’s honestly how I read it at first
What is it that disappoints you?
I’m telling y’all, the funeral and coronation will be huge over here.
Yeah. Trevor Sinclair is a convicted drink driver and racist.
Amazed people are giving him any kind of airtime here or anywhere else tbh.
Name any major decisions that Elizabeth made which had major geopolitics ramifications or any decisions they could have made in direct opposition of the parliament since George iv.
(I think George III did appoint some of his prime ministers but they didn't matter in the long run.)
What's with all these goalposts shifting? I said actions people find abhorrent, like for example protecting her son fecking children. Now you're narrowing down the scope to major decisions that have major geopolitical ramifications, where did that come from.
feck
Ok fair enough i misunderstood your original post then.What's with all these goalposts shifting? I said actions people find abhorrent, like for example protecting her son fecking children. Now you're narrowing down the scope to major decisions that have major geopolitical ramifications, where did that come from.
Australia is going to suspend parliament for 15 days. Sigh.
Their wage is also suspended for 15 days?
Never got why so many give the Royals a pass on their self interested meddling with our democracy. Queen's consent for example.
Seems like some mass form of Stockhome Syndrome to me.
I'm going to guess no.
Sad sad day but she had a great innings...she will be missed, RIP.
They’re on a salary
I don’t know why but for some reason this really made me sad even if I think the monarchy is a little outdated. I guess even after moving to the States years ago there is something about the Queen that felt constant and even some pride about having her as the face of England. I realize she had flaws and a lot of people do not understand the importance of her passing but to me she was just always the Queen who was always there and no matter what anyone says this is a massive historic event . RIP Elizabeth R
Do you think the UK would better off with, say a president? We become a Republic? Its the same shit different guise.
No, we just get rid of the monarchy and stay as we are politically.
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Well it's obviously not as simple as that. How's the landscape going to look like after that?
Literally no different, because the landscape isn't really affected by their existence.