Royal Wedding

[trousers]

I would imagine alot of people on here would be seething and frothing at the mouth if anyone else left university 5 years ago and had hardly worked in a proper job since.

 

Hallibut £23 a kilo

[badgerx16]

"Royalty pollutes people's minds. Honest men start bowing and bobbing just because someone's grandad was a bigger murdering bastard than theirs was."

 

Terry Pratchett sums it up perfectly.

[Mao Cap]

Mate, it's a tactic that's been used to good effect ever since there was rulers and ruled! Bread and circuses, Juvenal called it.

 

The main non-photographer one was 3,000 coppers in Manchester getting laid off, which is around a quarter of the workforce I believe (frontline services and that). Results came out saying inflation is unexpectedly high at 3.2%, and MI5 and MI6 are in some sort of grief about Guantanamo Bay and torture which is quite embarrassing and likely to cost them a fair bit. And it's also stifled existing coverage of the appalling scrapping of legal aid (worst act of class war they've carried out yet, along with the housing benefit thing) for a few days. Oh and the worrying Ireland/general eurozone crisis has been forgotten, although to be fair that's got a lot of coverage because it's good for an anti-Europe pop, hopefully everyone will have forgotten Osborne's high praise of the Irish government's methods not very long ago.

 

Fair bit for a quiet Tuesday in November, anyway.

[Whitey Grandad]

Just imagine her dressed up in black stockings & suspenders,

 

a peep hole bra & crotchless knickers,

 

and bouncing up and down on your

 

Don't you do that with all the women you see, Dog? I know I do.

[Thorpe-le-Saint]

Just imagine her dressed up in black stockings & suspenders,

 

a peep hole bra & crotchless knickers,

 

and bouncing up and down on your

 

She has to surely be the fittest 'Queen-to-be' ever

[dune]

I, like the majority of British people, am proud of the monarchy and am a loyal subject.

 

This forum is disproportionatlely populated with left wingers/Marxists.

[JustMike]

I, like the majority of British people, am proud of the monarchy and am a loyal subject.

 

This forum is disproportionatlely populated with left wingers/Marxists.

 

As am I but what p!sses me off is that this will be all we hear about for weeks now. I am bored of it already

[AndyNorthernSaints]

I, like the majority of British people, am proud of the monarchy and am a loyal subject.

 

This forum is disproportionatlely populated with left wingers/Marxists.

 

No surprise you support the fox hunting Germans Stanley.

[mickn]

I, like the majority of British people, am proud of the monarchy and am a loyal subject.

 

This forum is disproportionatlely populated with left wingers/Marxists.

 

Who says its disproportionate?

[dune]

No surprise you support the fox hunting Germans Stanley.

 

There's nothing wrong with fox hunting.

[revolution saint]

I really really hope everyone has street parties. I was too young to appreciate what was going on in 1981. I tell you one thing, Revolution Saint will be having the biggest party in Soton. There'll be more bunting than you can shake a stick at! I bet he's planning it as I speak...

 

Oh, where and when can I start buying some commemorative tat? I'm sure the NOTW magazine will start selling some tacky plates - they'll be worth a fortune in years to come.

 

I am indeed pleased about this - it's another chance to get all the royals together in one place.

[dune]

Who says its disproportionate?

 

I do. I've never seen such a collection of Comunist opinions. It's embarrassment for our club.

[badgerx16]

I do. I've never seen such a collection of Communist opinions. It's embarrassment for our club.

How does republicanism equate to communism ? The biggest right wing collective on earth, the US of A, is a republic - they rejected the germans in the 1770's.

[anothersaintinsouthsea]

Far less than the amount of revenue having a Royal family generates for the economy. The yanks will come in their droves for the wedding, and it'll give the UK huge exposure.

 

I hope they realise that unlike the recent NFL match it won't be held at a 90,000 seat stadium.

[dune]

How does republicanism equate to communism ? The biggest right wing collective on earth, the US of A, is a republic - they rejected the germans in the 1770's.

 

They rejected British taxes, not the monarchy.

[anothersaintinsouthsea]

I do. I've never seen such a collection of Comunist opinions. It's embarrassment for our club.

 

You're such a goon.

[anothersaintinsouthsea]

They rejected British taxes, not the monarchy.

 

In that case can we complete the sale of our national assets? The US might be interested and it will raise a few million to chip away at the deficit.

[badgerx16]

They rejected British taxes, not the monarchy.

"We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown,"

 

Courtesy of the Declaration of Independence.

[solentstars]

I, like the majority of British people, am proud of the monarchy and am a loyal subject.

 

This forum is disproportionatlely populated with left wingers/Marxists.

so you are supporting a socialist institution funded by the tax payer for handouts for people who do not sign on for a job ,so you are a crypto marxist after all.

[Deppo]

I hope the Muslims protest outside the Church, burning photos of Diana

[Sheaf Saint]

I do. I've never seen such a collection of Comunist opinions. It's embarrassment for our club.

 

You really are a tool aren't you dune. Why does anti-royal automatically mean communist? Seriously, please explain that to me.

[badgerx16]

I, like the majority of British people, am proud of the monarchy and am a loyal subject.

 

This forum is disproportionately populated with left wingers/Marxists.

 

Maggie T reputedly remarked in an interview with Brian Walden that if the Queen was permitted to vote, she would vote for a Social Democratic party.

[dune]

I hope the Muslims protest outside the Church, burning photos of Diana

 

Troll.

[ecuk268]

Compliments of The Daily Mash: Prepare to vomit..........

 

Royal engagement newspaper bull**** round-up:

 

Each and every one us will be deeply affected by the looming royal marriage... (Peter Oborne, Daily Telegraph)

 

In an important sense, this betrothal has far more to teach a new generation about relationships - and fidelity, too. (Bel Mooney, Daily Mail)

 

For Kate and William, their engagement has profound national significance. They will help form our collective imagination. They are now part of what we are as a nation, how we define ourselves as individuals. (Peter Oborne, Daily Telegraph)

 

As somebody whose business it is to study the human heart.. (Bel Mooney, Daily Mail - she actually wrote those words)

 

Today we are wiser and perhaps more humane. The unrealistic expectations that destroyed Charles and Diana have gone. (Peter Oborne, Daily Telegraph - he's playing a blinder)

 

It is rare these days that we glimpse broad sunlit uplands, but this is one such moment. (Daily Telegraph editorial - sweet ****ing Jesus)

 

And the winner is (obviously)...

 

Diana, the bride at every royal funeral and the mourner at every royal wedding, was present in more than just the engagement ring which sat so heavily on the hand of this young woman who must now walk a mile in her bloodied shoes, on a road leading who knows where. (Julie Burchill, The Independent)

[scotty]

I'm trying hard to give a sh*t about the happy couple, but I'm struggling.

[bridge too far]

I did chuckle at this reader's comment in the Grauniad today:

 

Well lets rejoice that William is finally taking a lady up the aisle. I for one will be delighted when I can see her ring.

 

 

Sorry, can't get rid of the bold / font size

[Draino76]

Maybe the Communists would be happy if the Royal family funded the wedding; and the public purse could redistribute the wealth by buying the jobless a can of Special Brew?

[dune]

I did chuckle at this reader's comment in the Grauniad today:

 

Well lets rejoice that William is finally taking a lady up the aisle. I for one will be delighted when I can see her ring.

 

 

Sorry, can't get rid of the bold / font size

 

What's so funny?

[badgerx16]

Maybe the Communists would be happy if the Royal family funded the wedding; and the public purse could redistribute the wealth by buying the jobless a can of Special Brew?

Again I ask, how does REPUBLICANISM, a situation enjoyed by the majority of the world's population, and specifically endorsed by the "Land of the Free", equate to COMMUNISM ?

[badgerx16]

What's so funny?

That you don't get it ?

[Whitey Grandad]

What's so funny?

 

That's nothing. I once met a chap who couldn't stop talking about the time he took his wife up the Amazon.

[Whitey Grandad]

Again I ask, how does REPUBLICANISM, a situation enjoyed by the majority of the world's population, and specifically endorsed by the "Land of the Free", equate to COMMUNISM ?

 

Absence of a monarch does not necessarily mean a republic. What's wrong with Benevolent Dictatorship?

[dune]

That you don't get it ?

 

I get the pubescent inuedo, but again ask what's so funny?

[badgerx16]

I get the pubescent innuendo, but again ask what's so funny?

Probably that the Grauniad hasn't yet spotted it.

[dune]

Probably that the Grauniad hasn't yet spotted it.

 

Oh I get now. Humour (despite it being lefty humour - therefore not funny at all) is a taboo thing in Socialist/Marxist circles and BTF is laughing about it slipping through the net.

[badgerx16]

Absence of a monarch does not necessarily mean a republic. What's wrong with Benevolent Dictatorship?

But it similarly doesn't lead to communism. Some of the Rabid Right on here don't seem to understand exactly what a 'Constitutional Monarchy' actually means, nor how completely insignificant to most people's daily existence the Royals are.

Edited 17 November, 2010 by badgerx16

[Rut]

Any idea of a date yet? I want to be out of the country please.

 

Don't come to the USA to escape it. It was the main story on the news last night.

 

Though it is quite funny watching it from the American angle. The funniest part was when when Prince Charles was given subtitles (they often subtitle a news story if it is a Scottish, or Indian or whoever with a bit of an accent - but Prince f#### Charles??? - that was funny....)

 

Anyway - time to play 'Better Dead Than Wed' a few more times. Surely a new version of this classic 80's tune will get released?

[Durleyfos]

I quite like Wills and Harry as they seem a bit more down to earth than the older royals.

 

She may have had her faults, but IMO Di did a pretty good job of keeping them grounded.

 

Others will no doubt disagree, but I couldn't give a shiny she-ite.

[badgerx16]

....... Harry as they seem a bit more down to earth than the older royals.

Nothing more 'down to earth' than having a tank commander for a dad.

[Whitey Grandad]

But it similarly doesn't lead to communism. Some of the Rabid Right on here don't seem to understand exactly what a 'Constitutional Monarchy' actually means, nor how completely insignificant to most people's daily existence the Royals are.

 

I only offer the suggestion because in a couple of years time when I scale down my work I might be looking for a new challenge. You know the sort of thing... 'I have never sought public office but if my country were to call for my assistance I might find it difficult to refuse....'.

 

I'm ok with a monarchy in itself, it's a lot cheaper than a republic what with all those elections and campaigning. Just think of the words 'President John Prescott, or 'President Boris Johnson' and see how you feel. It's all the royal hangers-on that annoy me.

[Thorpe-le-Saint]

I, like the majority of British people, am proud of the monarchy and am a loyal subject.

 

This forum is disproportionatlely populated with left wingers/Marxists.

 

I'm neither for or against the monarchy really, I couldn't give a toss.

 

The question I put to you dune is, considering your OWN definition, was Oliver Cromwell a Communist?

[saint lard]

It is getting a tad nauseating with the constant comparisons being made to the bloody Diana engagement all over the media.

Shes dead,move on.

Big balls up using Dianas engagement ring,this will only serve to perpetuate the bloody Diana comparisons.

 

Will's, i know it was your mother but this move makes me more inclined to think you want comparisons to be made between Kate and Diana.

If i was Kate this would not sit comfortably with me either.

[Turkish]

What do you all you royalist traditionalists make of them living in sin before their wedding? If you want it that way surely she should be a virgin on her wedding day and still living with her parents. If she is wearing white is scandelous.

[anothersaintinsouthsea]

I am a republican but I hope they find happiness. Not sure about using Diana's ring though. It was a loveless, marriage of convenience and was best by much infidelity and a messy divorce.

[solentstars]

I did chuckle at this reader's comment in the Grauniad today:

 

Well lets rejoice that William is finally taking a lady up the aisle. I for one will be delighted when I can see her ring.

 

 

Sorry, can't get rid of the bold / font size

i bet hes taken her ring alot of times he he

[Hatch]

Is Kate the first woman to get her finger inside Dianas ring

[solentstars]

Maybe the Communists would be happy if the Royal family funded the wedding; and the public purse could redistribute the wealth by buying the jobless a can of Special Brew?

i did not know charles or the greek guy philip drank special brew

[solentstars]

i i bet katies got a lovely big ring

[solentstars]

charlie has a big ring according to his valet:lol:but he wants to be Camilla parker bowles tampon

[solentstars]

I'm neither for or against the monarchy really, I couldn't give a toss.

 

The question I put to you dune is, considering your OWN definition, was Oliver Cromwell a Communist?

why bother with dune hes a marxist has he supports the socialist royal family with their taxpayers hand outs instead of privatiseing them and then puts down the republican usa land of the free:)