Re: Royal Wedding (Prince William & Kate)- R U Waking Up Early to Watc
Who cares.
Who cares.
Royal Wedding (Prince William & Kate)- R U Waking Up Early to Watch?
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Re: Royal Wedding (Prince William & Kate)- R U Waking Up Early to Watc
I won't be watching it. I find weddings boring enough as it is. Why on earth would I care about the wedding of two complete strangers in another country?
I don't wish them any ill whatsoever; I'm just indifferent to them. I don't know them, don't know anything about them that's real, and don't see why I should be interested in them. Even so, it's kinda pathetic that some people have decided from afar - without having the slightest clue about them - that the relationship was arranged, that it's doomed, or whatever else. The ignorance and condescension (wilful or otherwise) some have displayed about UK (and Commonwealth) affairs has been mildly amusing, though.
Perhaps you missed the part where the UK had a general election, or perhaps you're trying to make some sort of joke. Either way, your statement is ridiculous.
I have no time for or interest in the monarchy (the sooner Australia becomes a republic the better). But it would be nice if those who want to denigrate or otherwise comment on the existing system would get their facts straight.
I won't be watching it. I find weddings boring enough as it is. Why on earth would I care about the wedding of two complete strangers in another country?
I don't wish them any ill whatsoever; I'm just indifferent to them. I don't know them, don't know anything about them that's real, and don't see why I should be interested in them. Even so, it's kinda pathetic that some people have decided from afar - without having the slightest clue about them - that the relationship was arranged, that it's doomed, or whatever else. The ignorance and condescension (wilful or otherwise) some have displayed about UK (and Commonwealth) affairs has been mildly amusing, though.
So because "most royal marriages are arranged" you reckon this one is? Are you personally acquainted with them? Did you know Chuck and Diana? You seem very certain of the likelihood that the relationship of two people about whom you know nothing whatever beyond media reports was "arranged".
The actual question about the republic posed at that referendum was whether or not voters approved of this:
I don't see anything in there about "remain(ing) with the Commonwealth" or "the party able to choose the president", or any way to infer either of those things. The degree of revisionism and outright lying about the then-government's (and particularly the then-PM's) alleged role in the failure of the republic referendum is ludicrous. The republican movement shot itself in the foot with their endless bickering over minutiae, and the constitutional convention's endorsement of a model where politicians decided who the president would be doomed the idea to failure. Thus was wasted a great opportunity for change. Blaming the then-government, the then-PM, or anyone other than those actually responsible for endorsing a model they knew perfectly well would fail is just revisionist (and infantile partisan-political) bullshit.
So you're not sure whether or not their relationship was arranged, but you have a "feeling" they're going to be "happier" than two other people you don't know.
As has been mentioned, this is so far removed from the reality of the monarch's role it's hilarious. Bessie could no more "pull aside" a serving PM and tell him to get out than you could.And of course...it was Queen Elizabeth II who pulled PM Brown aside and told him to Get The Heck Out--and put David Cameron, the Conservative, in charge (with a Liberal Democrat as his #2...but, hey)! Bravo, your highness!
Perhaps you missed the part where the UK had a general election, or perhaps you're trying to make some sort of joke. Either way, your statement is ridiculous.I have no time for or interest in the monarchy (the sooner Australia becomes a republic the better). But it would be nice if those who want to denigrate or otherwise comment on the existing system would get their facts straight.
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^*sigh* Yes, I AM aware of there being general election. I am also aware that the Conservative Party got a plurality, not a majority--hence, the coalition.
I also know that technically, the Queen's role is simply a matter of "ritual"--which has no real meaning nowadays, just a formality--as I said earlier in that same post. As, indeed, were the "commands" I mentioned.
I apologize for nothing. That's all.
Shephard Smith, Martha McCallum, Gretchen Carlson, and Jonathan Hunt.
^*sigh* Yes, I AM aware of there being general election. I am also aware that the Conservative Party got a plurality, not a majority--hence, the coalition.
I also know that technically, the Queen's role is simply a matter of "ritual"--which has no real meaning nowadays, just a formality--as I said earlier in that same post. As, indeed, were the "commands" I mentioned.
I apologize for nothing. That's all.
But everyone has FNC?
The pictures are probably pretty much (or even exactly) the same, but who's commentating for FNC? Gretchen Carlson and Steve Doocy? Sean Hannity?
Shephard Smith, Martha McCallum, Gretchen Carlson, and Jonathan Hunt.
Re: Royal Wedding (Prince William & Kate)- R U Waking Up Early to Watc
I'll be watching. Kate being really attractive and these two, as a couple, looking more real than what you'd expect from a royal-anything has me interested. In fact, I've been watching all sorts of specials since the engagement was announced. The only thing I haven't done was purchase the infamous blue dress like the one Kate wore. They're sold out.
I found this on my hard drive and thought... They'd make a great sitcom.
I also found a preview of the wedding...
[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY0OHQwhiq8[/yt]
But in all seriousness, Kate is quite stunning, which, like I said, is one reason I'm interested in this whole thing...
I'll be watching. Kate being really attractive and these two, as a couple, looking more real than what you'd expect from a royal-anything has me interested. In fact, I've been watching all sorts of specials since the engagement was announced. The only thing I haven't done was purchase the infamous blue dress like the one Kate wore. They're sold out.
I found this on my hard drive and thought... They'd make a great sitcom.
I also found a preview of the wedding...
[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY0OHQwhiq8[/yt]
But in all seriousness, Kate is quite stunning, which, like I said, is one reason I'm interested in this whole thing...
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You were baiting people, and that's fine, I'm not in a position where I'm free to throw stones in that regard. But when you do bait people, don't sigh and act put upon when you get a reaction.
See, the thing is that you introduced British politics into a discussion about something which is apolitical for no other reason than to pick a side, and you did that knowing that the side you picked is one not supported by the majority of British users on this board, many of whom would place Cameron somewhere on the higher end of the cuntishness scale. And in order to tie in your political allegiance to this discussion, you said something that was, intentionally or not, utterly absurd to anyone that has an understanding of how democracy works.
You were baiting people, and that's fine, I'm not in a position where I'm free to throw stones in that regard. But when you do bait people, don't sigh and act put upon when you get a reaction.
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Their is always the engagement ring. I saw a fake one on TV for $20.
Their is always the engagement ring. I saw a fake one on TV for $20.
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I wish, but the paparazzi will be as invasive as ever, moreso these days.
I wish, but the paparazzi will be as invasive as ever, moreso these days.
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So you either did it willingly only to rile people up (which I think it's kinda frowned upon), or you did it because you though it was truthful. So which is which? It was mere baiting, or an honest (if almost-unbelievably foolish) mistake?
No. You said something incorrect (and pretty silly, too). That much is factual. No way out of it.
So you either did it willingly only to rile people up (which I think it's kinda frowned upon), or you did it because you though it was truthful. So which is which? It was mere baiting, or an honest (if almost-unbelievably foolish) mistake?
Yeah, we know. You never admit your mistakes, and you never apologize for your faults. In fact, we have come to expect it from you. So, good job.
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Kate really is stunning. She almost looks like a Disney princess.
Kate really is stunning. She almost looks like a Disney princess.
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Kate always seems happy whenever I see a pic of her. Diana, OTOH, always looked a little sad.
Kate always seems happy whenever I see a pic of her. Diana, OTOH, always looked a little sad.
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I wish I were in London right now, but flights and hotels will be ridiculous this week. If I were there I would definitely be out on the streets trying to get a glimpse of Will & Kate. Royal weddings of this magnitude don't happen that often so I would love to say I was there.
My stomach churned watching the News today, I might go, there's a media circus brewing, loads of people are expected to come (like babes) to town, I want to go dressed to impress.
I wish I were in London right now, but flights and hotels will be ridiculous this week. If I were there I would definitely be out on the streets trying to get a glimpse of Will & Kate. Royal weddings of this magnitude don't happen that often so I would love to say I was there.
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I, for one, will be watching, but only for the Liturgy. I'll be keeping a tally of everything His Grace, +Rowan, screws up, as well as box scores on the Warders, Virgers, other clergy, non-clergy, and musicians.
I, for one, will be watching, but only for the Liturgy. I'll be keeping a tally of everything His Grace, +Rowan, screws up, as well as box scores on the Warders, Virgers, other clergy, non-clergy, and musicians.
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Well, Diana was a bit more "forced" into her marriage than Kate apparently is, Diana was married very young and pretty much kept in an ivory tower during her entire "reign" while her husband (Charles?) dicked with another woman.
Well, Diana was a bit more "forced" into her marriage than Kate apparently is, Diana was married very young and pretty much kept in an ivory tower during her entire "reign" while her husband (Charles?) dicked with another woman.
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No Diana wasn't forced into the marriage Charles was. That was the first step in its downfall. Diana was not kept in an ivory tower at all. She became immensely popular which was another thing Charles was not happy about.
No Diana wasn't forced into the marriage Charles was. That was the first step in its downfall. Diana was not kept in an ivory tower at all. She became immensely popular which was another thing Charles was not happy about.