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dembotoz

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15. It glorifies history and tradition which is not all bad

Fri May 18, 2018, 06:45 AM

May 2018

In times of crisis it provides a point to rally around.

In the us we rally around the likes of Franklin Graham and the old fart on the700 club....think their system has advantages that way.

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Am I the only one that thinks the Royal Family is outdated. [View all] Funtatlaguy May 2018 OP

There can be no democracy in the presence of monarchies malaise May 2018 #1

Tell that to the UK. Come on. Democracy's a Hortensis May 2018 #18

The UK already knows it, and no, the OP isn't "silly" at all whathehell May 2018 #105

It's okay. Lots of other topics worth getting Hortensis May 2018 #114

Lol. whathehell May 2018 #115

:) Hortensis May 2018 #122

Back at ya. whathehell May 2018 #123

Side question 19catsandcounting May 2018 #118

They don't have to be mutually exclusive DFW May 2018 #135

I don't believe that it makes much difference as to what we Americans Sherman A1 May 2018 #2

yup, it's like santa clause and the easter bunny JI7 May 2018 #4

"It doesn't hurt anyone"? whathehell May 2018 #107

It's all about priorities. Think of all the taxpayer money we spend on the MIC. brush May 2018 #126

At least that has some practical use.. whathehell May 2018 #130

But look how we use it. Not for good that for sure. brush May 2018 #131

Look at how they used theirs.. whathehell May 2018 #133

Whataboutism doesn't justify our imperialism around the world now. brush May 2018 #136

A new buzzword doesn't justify ignoring history whathehell May 2018 #139

Right. Context does count. And in the context of today's... brush May 2018 #141

That's similar to what I was going to post Miles Archer May 2018 #27

it's about tourism and they aren't honored above others . look at how the media treats them JI7 May 2018 #3

They're like the historical actors you might see in a place like Colonial Williamsburg. hunter May 2018 #57

Ah, I should have read the thread... jberryhill May 2018 #61

Oh my God, what if they're crisis actors??! Bucky May 2018 #98

"Look at how the media treats them", lol? whathehell May 2018 #108

No, you are not. Laffy Kat May 2018 #5

Thanks Funtatlaguy May 2018 #8

No, America has celebrities..The UK has a Monarchy AND celebrities whathehell May 2018 #113

We also spend many more billions on our military. It's all about priorities. brush May 2018 #127

No you're not... TimeSnowDemos May 2018 #6

The US is not a "democracy" Freddie May 2018 #40

That's not quite right TimeSnowDemos May 2018 #41

Um, yes we are -- A representative democracy whathehell May 2018 #111

Silly scam A-Schwarzenegger May 2018 #7

It's complete garbage janterry May 2018 #9

I change the channel when "news outlets" Funtatlaguy May 2018 #10

Yes, it is celebrity entertainment. LuvNewcastle May 2018 #30

I don't care for the sentimentality of it MountCleaners May 2018 #11

Considering how many of us in our ancestral past emigrated from England... Blue_Adept May 2018 #12

Yes, you're the ONLY one! Dalida May 2018 #13

It was Rhetorical Funtatlaguy May 2018 #14

Nice RobinA May 2018 #68

What's that supposed to mean? Dalida May 2018 #72

You do realise that Napoleon III ruled until 1870 as the Emperor of France? Exotica May 2018 #140

It glorifies history and tradition which is not all bad dembotoz May 2018 #15

Agree, the British monarchy goes back centuries. Fla Dem May 2018 #95

I would have to care about the issue to agree or disagree brooklynite May 2018 #16

Our country has more than enough problems... BlueJac May 2018 #17

If I were British, I'd undoubtedly agree, but being American, it is not for me to say hlthe2b May 2018 #19

Oh, sure it is. whathehell May 2018 #116

If the Monarchy were disenfranchised, legislated out of existence, no_hypocrisy May 2018 #20

Americans may not use titles & such but... WePurrsevere May 2018 #32

Agree completely EffieBlack May 2018 #77

Getting rid of a monarchy doesn't get rid of estates, apart from the 2 connected to the monarchy muriel_volestrangler May 2018 #55

Being English bluecollar2 May 2018 #21

outdated... Locrian May 2018 #22

Their country, their monarchs. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2018 #23

Foot reporting...I'm over in the UK right now HipChick May 2018 #24

Have a great time, sounds like fun. I didn't know about the pastor appalachiablue May 2018 #49

I would not say it's critical.. HipChick May 2018 #70

Not highly significant- 10% of UK jobs, 10% of UK GDP. Interesting. appalachiablue May 2018 #71

That's for the British to decide leftynyc May 2018 #25

I have no idea what they cost for upkeep, ExciteBike66 May 2018 #26

I'm pretty sure that the war was over Americans having no representation... WePurrsevere May 2018 #34

Oh I understand, we had the Kennedys after all. ExciteBike66 May 2018 #35

Celebrities are American aristocracy Kyblue1 May 2018 #28

Yes, but our tax dollars don't support Celebrities... Ferrets are Cool May 2018 #110

Yes tazkcmo May 2018 #29

The Brits Get to Make That Decision dlk May 2018 #31

Sorry. But they are not. lisby May 2018 #33

They are now reality TV stars. Lots of folks love this kind of fantasy. jalan48 May 2018 #36

It is. IluvPitties May 2018 #37

Being an American I have no real use for the whole Royal thing... GulfCoast66 May 2018 #38

No, they are parasites on that nation. alarimer May 2018 #39

Agreed, they have been called the biggest benefit (welfare) scroungers in the country. n/t BritVic May 2018 #66

It is a form of escapism for people crazycatlady May 2018 #42

can't wait handmade34 May 2018 #106

I like them. If one looks at it as a PR "business" to promote the UK and tourism... NurseJackie May 2018 #43

Not my circus, sarisataka May 2018 #44

Do you have any idea of the amount of money this wedding is generating for England? lunamagica May 2018 #45

That's what I read marlakay May 2018 #46

Disagree completely. The buildings and treasures they own would generate just the same income if... BritVic May 2018 #67

My understanding is that that the monarchy is a financial benefit to the UK cemaphonic May 2018 #69

Republics are hard-won, and very dear MountCleaners May 2018 #47

My ancestors are Irish and very anti-British MaryMagdaline May 2018 #128

It's history and identity and security. People enjoy it. nolabear May 2018 #48

History and identity isn't always so pretty MountCleaners May 2018 #53

It's a fantasy. ALL of it is fantasy. nolabear May 2018 #58

I'm a hopeless anglophile so probably the wrong person to ask BannonsLiver May 2018 #50

Which royal family? Retrograde May 2018 #51

Monarchy is outdated. Let them continue to be tourist attraction & charity draw, but not much else. Bernardo de La Paz May 2018 #52

In Britain that's really all they are. The Queen has no constitutional power; The Velveteen Ocelot May 2018 #104

Long live the Queen. yortsed snacilbuper May 2018 #54

I'm trying to figure out what the big deal is about Meghan Markle's "historic" mixed race catbyte May 2018 #56

It's a big deal to internet keyboard colonels. T_i_B May 2018 #86

Apart from the news channels going overboard the TV coverage here in Britain... BritVic May 2018 #59

Is Colonial Williamsburg outdated? jberryhill May 2018 #60

You are one of the few. MicaelS May 2018 #62

Actor Emma Thompson's reaction to an Autralian reporter asking her about the wedding made me laugh BritVic May 2018 #63

I like the concept. Blue_true May 2018 #64

Furthermore, why such exaltation @ *Democratic*U, which is NOT "RoyalUnderground"?!1 UTUSN May 2018 #65

They have very little power... LeftInTX May 2018 #73

Monty Python has your answer! greyl May 2018 #74

It's ok by me to have a titular head of state that requires and displays a modicum of dignity Alethia Merritt May 2018 #75

Yes, some people unfortunately need examples of good manners MountCleaners May 2018 #76

Not ok by me. Actually, for the royal to be just a figurehead makes it even worse Dalida May 2018 #79

An argument can be made that it sets the example Funtatlaguy May 2018 #84

Well yes! Dalida May 2018 #94

I teach government in high school. That could never work Bucky May 2018 #100

Well, the Brits are having a blast. I have friends there, and they are loving it. Tipperary May 2018 #78

Actually the majority of us aren't, according to a poll this week. BritVic May 2018 #81

As always, there are many different views. T_i_B May 2018 #87

Well, maybe local councils need to get their own Royals Bucky May 2018 #102

Local councils already have a ceremonial figurehead. T_i_B May 2018 #117

Sorry, but... Bucky May 2018 #125

The Lower Snubblesworth Bugle will go nuts over that T_i_B May 2018 #132

Pretty dresses! Sophia4 May 2018 #80

It never ceases me the never ending capacity of Americans grantcart May 2018 #82

Point taken. Cha May 2018 #88

It's THEIR country, THEIR tradition and THEIR decision. DFW May 2018 #83

Let's not forget... MountCleaners May 2018 #89

Wasn't too long ago that we had legal slavery either. DFW May 2018 #90

That's basically the Republican argument T_i_B May 2018 #85

Obviously, the British can do what they want, but yes, I'm glad we don't have this nonsense. Midwestern Democrat May 2018 #91

It's silly wretched excess. But, I was French in a previous life. Funtatlaguy May 2018 #92

Anyone who asks "am I the only one" knows they aren't onenote May 2018 #93

Sometimes traditions serve the function of promoting cultural identity aikoaiko May 2018 #96

I would probably be opposed to rounding them all up for a guillotine Bucky May 2018 #97

I honestly don't care. GoCubsGo May 2018 #99

What does it matter to you?... SidDithers May 2018 #101

(pssst, this is an Intranet discussion board... Bucky May 2018 #103

Oh come on.... Ferrets are Cool May 2018 #109

Clearly outdated, but a money making machine for England. Hoyt May 2018 #112

And yet Britain somehow affords health care for all its citizens. JustABozoOnThisBus May 2018 #119

Yes, it is.. mvd May 2018 #120

What's outdated and dull EllieBC May 2018 #121

Even the people who like a royal wedding.... T_i_B May 2018 #124

Lol..I guess it doesn't occur to some that a lot of us whathehell May 2018 #134

well Camilla Parker-Bowles hat was something unusual.👒 irisblue May 2018 #138

EXACTLY Raine May 2018 #129

They represent continuity. Orsino May 2018 #137