Overthrow the British Monarchy...

[Stopper]

...well, not violently.

I have long worried that after Queen Liz pops off, the popularity of the monarchy in the UK might stay high, especially if we skip a generation and install Prince Will as king - thus ensuring the monarchy's survival. Boo!

I feared that he was becoming as popular as Princess Di, what with having his mother's looks, and his PR agents helping to make him appear a caring, sharing sort of chap.

I need not have worried. It appears that he is becoming more like his simple-minded, fox-huntin', coffee-enema-advocating pranny of a father everday. Just look at what's he's wearing. Yay!

[XenHu]

Yes, violently..

Unfortunately, in our world, violence is the only action that gets things done.


-X

[DAZMCFC]

now now there is nothing wrong with the british monarchy. think of the millions they bring into this country with tourism alone. it is tradition, you do not want to end up like the frogs that got rid of their royals.

it is not his fault he has to wear clothes like that at them srt of functions. he would look a bit out of place if he had 1 of his rugby shirts on.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN (AND FUTURE KING WILLIAM V).

[perchorin]

I've often regretted the fact that I was not born a citizen of the UK. If I had been, I'd have happily devoted my life to the kicking to the collective curb of that bunch of inbreds known as "the monarchy" but as it is, I was born an American and don't believe too strongly in much of anything. It's a shame really, what could have been...

[boberz]

so long as they have no power they are a briliant thing as they bring in more tan they take out

[Ruben Cassar]

Leave the British monarchy alone. I love it, especially the Queen. I cannot even imagine Britain without the monarchs.

Btw, the Queen has political power. Not only in Great Britain but also in Australia and Canada if I am not mistaken. Once in the 70s I believe she forced the Australian Socialist Party to resign because she did not agree to some legislation. She is like a President for countries where the Prime Minister wields most power.

God save the Queen!

[Vincent M]

Yes, violently..

Unfortunately, in our world, violence is the only action that gets things done.


-X

Thats BULLSHIT... ...... ...... GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.....

[Spuzzell]

Whatever.

The best thing about England is that "revolutionary" tosspots who hate our history and would overturn our traditions in a second are roundly despised by the population in general.

We're a progressive society with inherent respect and pride in our past, and the monarchy is the embodiment of that.

So, yeah. Grow up.

God save the Queen.

[XenHu]

Yes, violently..

Unfortunately, in our world, violence is the only action that gets things done.


-X

Thats BULLSHIT... ...... ...... GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.....

Really? Give me one example where peace gets things done faster the violence.

-X

[Spuzzell]

Yes, violently..

Unfortunately, in our world, violence is the only action that gets things done.


-X

Thats BULLSHIT... ...... ...... GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.....

Really? Give me one example where peace gets things done faster the violence.

-X

Uh, ok.

1: India + years of peaceful protest = independent country.

Palestine + years of violence = not.

2: South Africa + years of peaceful protest = end of apartheid.

Zimbabwe + years of violence = racist, divided and fucked.

3: The welsh + peaceful protest = protected language, autonomy.

ETA (basque separatists in Spain)+ years of violence = nothing.

Now please give me examples where violence has worked faster than negotiation.

Or, in fact, worked at all.

[perchorin]

Whatever.

The best thing about England is that "revolutionary" tosspots who hate our history and would overturn our traditions in a second are roundly despised by the population in general.

We're a progressive society with inherent respect and pride in our past, and the monarchy is the embodiment of that.

So, yeah. Grow up.

God save the Queen.

God save the Queen but f*ck the Muslim right? Tell me, why is one inbred old hag's life worth more than any other???
And just because the "population in general" despises something doesn't count for shit--the "population in general" are morons. Oh, and if a monarchy were an embodiment of anything positive in the place I lived, I'd move...
for the record, I'm anti-violence and agree with your previous post

[Spuzzell]

God save the Queen but f*ck the Muslim right? Tell me, why is one inbred old hag's life worth more than any other???
And just because the "population in general" despises something doesn't count for shit--the "population in general" are morons and you're a worthy representative Spuzzel. Oh, and if a monarchy were an embodiment of anything positive in the place I lived, I'd move...

Uh.. what? F*ck the Muslim? I'd call that a radical interpretation of the text..

I think you're strange.

I'd also take offence at your tone, but clearly you're not too bright, so I'll just say that I'm equally glad we don't share a country, and leave it at that.

And f*ck the tellytubbies, right?

[perchorin]

Clearly I'm not too bright??? I'm not the one who posted a picture of myself in dire need of some clearasil, but whatever. The point is, monarchy = imperialism, end of story, you lose. Come back when you graduate!

[Spuzzell]

Clearly I'm not too bright??? I'm not the one who posted a picture of myself in dire need of some clearasil, but whatever. The point is, monarchy = imperialism, end of story, you lose. Come back when you graduate!

Monarchy = imperialism? And f*ck the pistachios, right?

I'm sorry you feel oppressed by our royal family. They certainly are kick-ass, and rule over our huge imperial empire with a rod of iron.

Wait. That sounds wrong.. hang on, I know what's happened here!

You're confusing our aged monarch with the Emperor from Star Wars.

You idiot.

So, Monaco's royal family.. they also rule their own empire, right? Oppressing millionaires, invading yachts etc? Bastards. And don't get me started on the marauding Swedes.

Yeah. Despite your intelligent use of "???", I'm sticking with my "you're not too bright" conclusion.

And f*ck the kittens, right?

[perchorin]

Clearly I'm not too bright??? I'm not the one who posted a picture of myself in dire need of some clearasil, but whatever. The point is, monarchy = imperialism, end of story, you lose. Come back when you graduate!

Monarchy = imperialism? And f*ck the pistachios, right?

I'm sorry you feel oppressed by our royal family. They certainly are kick-ass, and rule over our huge imperial empire with a rod of iron.

Wait. That sounds wrong.. hang on, I know what's happened here!

You're confusing our aged monarch with the Emperor from Star Wars.

You idiot.

So, Monaco's royal family.. they also rule their own empire, right? Oppressing millionaires, invading yachts etc? Bastards. And don't get me started on the marauding Swedes.

Yeah. Despite your intelligent use of "???", I'm sticking with my "you're not too bright" conclusion.

And f*ck the kittens, right?

you amuse me fanboy, light another candle in the wind for me will ya?

[Telvannia]

Yes, violently..

Unfortunately, in our world, violence is the only action that gets things done.


-X

Thats BULLSHIT... ...... ...... GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.....

Really? Give me one example where peace gets things done faster the violence.

-X

Uh, ok.

1: India + years of peaceful protest = independent country.

Palestine + years of violence = not.

2: South Africa + years of peaceful protest = end of apartheid.

Zimbabwe + years of violence = racist, divided and fucked.

3: The welsh + peaceful protest = protected language, autonomy.

ETA (basque separatists in Spain)+ years of violence = nothing.

Now please give me examples where violence has worked faster than negotiation.

Or, in fact, worked at all.

just to add to that list:

Marten Luther King Jr

and i like being one of the only countries with a consitutional monachy

God save the Royals

[btownmeggy]

3: The welsh + peaceful protest = protected language, autonomy.

ETA (basque separatists in Spain)+ years of violence = nothing.

The Basque are also "autonomous" and also have a "protected language".

[Stopper]

Now please give me examples where violence has worked faster than negotiation.

Or, in fact, worked at all.

I realise that was in response to Xenhu - but both of you have taken falsely-polarised positions. Fact is, good outcomes have come both from violence and peaceful protest.

Examples of violent & murderous conflicts with (arguably) good outcomes:

1. American Revolution,

2. French Revolution,

3. American Civil War,

4. Second World War.

Oh, and South Africa - the ANC were a terrorist organisation right up until the early '90's. We know, because Mrs Thatcher told us so.

We're a progressive society with inherent respect and pride in our past, and the monarchy is the embodiment of that.

Yes, we're very good at cherry-picking our past, and throwing away the bits we don't like. And quite how a boot-faced old bat who never smiles embodies our progressiveness is beyond me.

[Stopper]

But we're getting off the more serious point here anyway. Just look at Prince William, why don't you? Look, he's wearing a jumper underneath his jacket. He doesn't know whether he's wearing smart or casual! Is that a man we want for a King??

[Ruben Cassar]

Perchorin with all due respect what you are saying does not make any sense at all. I have to agree with Spuzzell on this one.

Also personal attacks on his appearance were very dumb in my humble opinion. You need to grow up. Those are just the kind of attacks that one makes when he knows he lost an argument.

And how did you involve the Muslims in your arguments when no one mentioned them???

[s.xkitten]

And f*ck the kittens, right?

leave me out of this...y'all wanna overthrough something, have fun...but leave me out of this

[Balsiefen]

Monarchy = imperialism? And f*ck the pistachios, right?

I'm sorry you feel oppressed by our royal family. They certainly are kick-ass, and rule over our huge imperial empire with a rod of iron.

Wait. That sounds wrong.. hang on, I know what's happened here!

You're confusing our aged monarch with the Emperor from Star Wars.

You idiot.

How can you make that mistake!?!?!


------------Darth sidious----------------------------The Queen------------------

[heavycola]

Whatever.

The best thing about England is that "revolutionary" tosspots who hate our history and would overturn our traditions in a second are roundly despised by the population in general.

We're a progressive society with inherent respect and pride in our past, and the monarchy is the embodiment of that.

So, yeah. Grow up.

God save the Queen.

GOD DOES NOT EXIST

That aside, the monarchy have nothing to do with anything of any import whatsoever. They open buildings and launch ships, philip makes the occasional quasi-racist gaffe, charles marries a horse and bangs on about the environment, and tourists flock to this wonderful city to point at them through the palace fence, like visitors to a zoo. I wouldn't change places with ERII or any of them for any amount of money. What they do, they do well, and they cost the british taxpayer about 50p each a year.

The embodiment of the class system, yada yada yada... look at them! centuries of inbreeding only just rescued by Diana; not a second's privacy for them or their wives/girlfriends; a bleak future consisting of impotent reigning and paparazzi; and nothing to do except join the army or pose for photos with brown people.

Leave them be, the world is more interesting with them in it, and as far as i can see there is no other criterion here.

[edmundomcpot]

Can't wait until Harry gets to the throne:

Dope smoking, cheating, "Nazi", as our King

[Stopper]

Can't wait until Harry gets to the throne:

Dope smoking, cheating, "Nazi", as our King

Until Harry gets to the throne? Do you have some nefarious plot in mind? Hmmm?