Royals - normal?

[Russ]

Ahhh, so you think we're just jealous of someone else's cash/position??

[Charlie_Bubble]

Originally Posted by Graham

And what if you dad had been chairman of one of the privatised rail companies who got masses of cash from the sell offs? Or your parents died leaving you a house worth loads of dosh? You wouldn't have got *that* through your own hard work, would you?



So why make such a big deal about it?

The whole thing is, they weren't. So your point is?

I'm not making a big deal about it. I'm not writing to the newspapers, calling my MP, walking in protest down the mall etc. I'm merely posting my opinion on a forum.

I'm sorry but the whole thread is coming across to me as sour grapes.


Incog.

Originally Posted by Russ D

I wouldn't say having armed guards is 'normal'

Yes, but most "normal" people don't face terrorist threats or risk kidnapping either. The question is, what do you do about it? Do you let it rule your life or do you just get on with it "as normal"?

- I wouldn't say having the Head of the Commonwealth (if that's still Liz's title) as a grandmother is 'normal' - I wouldn't say having parents with a royal title is 'normal' - would you?

No, but what's the big deal about it? Does she go around saying "I'm Royal and you're not, you horrid little commoner"?!

Good for you Graham!! I'm sure that's made your day....

Well I wasn't expecting a bite quite so quickly, but, yes, thanks, it did.

Originally Posted by Charlie_Bubble

I'm not making a big deal about it. I'm not writing to the newspapers, calling my MP, walking in protest down the mall etc. I'm merely posting my opinion on a forum.

But it obviously matters enough that you *did* post an opinon rather than going "that's boring, let's go onto something more interesting"!

ok, lets calm down now before the fighting starts.

[Russ]

Originally Posted by Graham

Yes, but most "normal" people don't face terrorist threats or risk kidnapping either. The question is, what do you do about it? Do you let it rule your life or do you just get on with it "as normal"?

I'd say a terrorist threat is an everyday possiblity for people in the UK.

Originally Posted by Graham

No, but what's the big deal about it? Does she go around saying "I'm Royal and you're not, you horrid little commoner"?!

No she doesn't but then again, I don't go around claiming I live a "Royal life" and expect people to believe me.

Originally Posted by Graham

Well I wasn't expecting a bite quite so quickly, but, yes, thanks, it did.

Easily pleased little guy tonight aren't you.....

[Charlie_Bubble]

Originally Posted by Graham

But it obviously matters enough that you *did* post an opinon rather than going "that's boring, let's go onto something more interesting"!

Well, until this last 10 minutes it had taken me the grand total of about 2 minutes to write. I don't mind the royals. I think they do a lot for the economy and raising the UKs profile abroad, but I find it slightly patronising for one of their children to try and make out she's had an average Joe's life. I'm sure the kids knocking about a council estate with bugger all future will clearly identify with her and realise she's just like them when you get down to it. What unique talents does she have that would have got her what she has today if she had been born in a poor area in the Newcastle, Glasgow or any other area a long way from Buck house.

Originally Posted by Russ D

I'd say a terrorist threat is an everyday possiblity for people in the UK.

In which case I suggest you change your newspaper...!

Easily pleased little guy tonight aren't you.....

Hmm, more sour grapes?!

[Russ]

Originally Posted by Graham

But it obviously matters enough that you *did* post an opinon rather than going "that's boring, let's go onto something more interesting"!

Graham...he posted an opinion because that's what people do on a discussion forum. He can take one side or another. The fact he objects to what she said does not mean it's affecting his life of bothering him in any way...

Originally Posted by Graham

In which case I suggest you change your newspaper...!

More jumping to conclusions....I don't read one.

Originally Posted by Charlie_Bubble

I'm sure the kids knocking about a council estate with bugger all future will clearly identify with her and realise she's just like them when you get down to it.

Well, I wish *everyone* would realise that everyone else is "just like them when you get down to it".

Maybe then we'd have less hate crimes in the world.

What unique talents does she have that would have got her what she has today if she had been born in a poor area in the Newcastle, Glasgow or any other area a long way from Buck house.

And again I ask, what if you were the offspring of a rich business man?

[Russ]

Originally Posted by Graham

Well, I wish *everyone* would realise that everyone else is "just like them when you get down to it".

Graham, that's just your opinion, please don't present it as a fact.

Originally Posted by Graham

And again I ask, what if you were the offspring of a rich business man?

But he's not...is he, Graham?

Originally Posted by Russ D

Graham...he posted an opinion because that's what people do on a discussion forum.

No! Really?!

He can take one side or another.

Have I ever said he couldn't??

The fact he objects to what she said does not mean it's affecting his life of bothering him in any way...

But if you object to something it *must* ipso facto bother you!

Anyway, this is all for this thread, so if you want to discuss it further I suggest you put it in a PM.

More jumping to conclusions....I don't read one.

More missed irony...!

Originally Posted by Russ D

Graham, that's just your opinion, please don't present it as a fact

Err, which bit of "I wish..." did you miss?

But he's not...is he, Graham?

I have no idea. I'm stating it as a hypothetical possibility. Would his opinion be the same if he was?

[Russ]

Originally Posted by Graham

Anyway, this is all for this thread, so if you want to discuss it further I suggest you put it in a PM

Thanks, but I have a layer of emulsion drying on the wall which I feel watching would be time better spent!