Johanes de Silentio Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 the vast majority of the population wants the status quo. How do you ken that, like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside1874 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Banks are evil. Not sure that they're much more evil than the Royal Family, who perpetuate the system, imo. I can't remember how you spell nouvueaau riche. Anyway, folk are allowed to have money. I don't bother about it. My daughter wants me to bother because she likes shopping. Maybe she will become greedy for cash. I don't think rich folk are any happier than folk without. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanes de Silentio Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Anyway, folk are allowed to have money. I don't think rich folk are any happier than folk without. Your first point: Yes they are, but it's better if they've earned it. Your second point: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 There are huge problems with Western 'democracy' - no doubt about it. Start fixing those problems by removing freeloaders like the Royal Family - they're the subject of the thread, btw. You can call the Royal Family freeloaders if you wish but the idea that they are a problem to democracy is where I take issue. The Queen has been studiously apolitical her whole life. Charlie boy is a little different given his behaviour and expression of views. He threatens the monarchy by taking sides on issues. If we can't aim to make things better, what's the point? Sure, but when people can't perceive a bigger picture like the financial crisis and the reality of what is going on, you are wasting your breath. Hence my move towards cynicism over the years. Whoever dreamed up the "bread and circuses" idea was right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanes de Silentio Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 You can call the Royal Family freeloaders if you wish The Queen has been studiously apolitical her whole life. you are wasting your breath. Whoever dreamed up the "bread and circuses" idea was right. 1 - thanks! 2 - you don't remember Liz turning her back on Thatcher, then? 3 - it's my breath to waste. 4 - students of economics should be aware that there is more to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 How do you ken that, like? Opinion poll in the Guardian (of all places) earlier in the week. Support for the monarchy has increased in the last few years. And how do you know an elected head of state would 'make things better'? Lots of countries seem to get on fine with being monarchies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanes de Silentio Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Opinion poll in the Guardian (of all places) earlier in the week. Support for the monarchy has increased in the last few years. And how do you know an elected head of state would 'make things better'? Lots of countries seem to get on fine with being monarchies That's just one poll - have you asked everybody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Your first point: Yes they are, but it's better if they've earned it. Your second point: And who's to say what is reasonable reward for their labours? Is a pop star really worth ?100million or more? A footballer ?200k a week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 That's just one poll - have you asked everybody? Has there ever been a poll that has shown a majority in favour of abolition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside1874 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Your first point: Yes they are, but it's better if they've earned it. Your second point: I put effort into things and I get rewards. I'm not jealous of folk who have inherited money. People are people, You get good and bad in all walks of life. I couldn't give a toss if people have earned their crust or not. The folk I get involved with is more important to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 1 - thanks! 2 - you don't remember Liz turning her back on Thatcher, then? 3 - it's my breath to waste. 4 - students of economics should be aware that there is more to life. Explain point 2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT1959 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Sometimes I'd like to eat a swan. That's all I'm saying. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 Genuine question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Oh i dont know everybody loves the Germans dont they Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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