The Queen / The Monarchy

[multitool]

If we didn't have one, then yes, it wouldn't really make sense to start one. However, as we do have one, it does have its uses.

It certainly does. It seems highly likely that it is the only thing separating Prince Andrew from a trial.

More subtly reflexive cap-doffing to the monarchy is utilised by the right-wing to defend and deflect.

So yes, icowden, it certainly does have its uses.

 

[Deleted member 49]

Brings a tear to my eye...."once a week" lol.
Charles is inviting people 'who cannot afford to heat their homes' to use two of his grand Scottish properties as 'warm spaces' once a week

 

[newfhouse]

Brings a tear to my eye...."once a week" lol.
Charles is inviting people 'who cannot afford to heat their homes' to use two of his grand Scottish properties as 'warm spaces' once a week

Gawd bless yer, Brian. Such benign munificence right brings a lump to me throat.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Brings a tear to my eye...."once a week" lol.
Charles is inviting people 'who cannot afford to heat their homes' to use two of his grand Scottish properties as 'warm spaces' once a week

Shouldn't this be in the taking piss thread?

 

[Deleted member 49]

Shouldn't this be in the taking piss thread?

Starmers Vision Quest ?

 

[fozy tornip]

It's all that schitt they smoke, maaan...

Do you have any material on Mexicans?

 

[multitool]

Do you have any material on Mexicans?

I'm sure he's probably got some that involves identifying as an attack helicopter

 

[Salty seadog]

Perhaps Charlie's coronation will be a good measure of it's popularity, followed by William's.

I would wager the anti monarchists will have a while to wait until they can fully empty their sacks at the thought of a Royal family free Britain.

It's getting closer though isn't it?

 

[multitool]

Usually, but is there any great appetite amongst most of the UK public to completely abolish the monarchy, right now? I think most people would like to see it gradually slimmed down quite a bit and Charles has that view too.

Oh dear. Speaking on behalf of 'most people' again?

The answer to whether there will be a monarchy in 30 years time lies in attitudinal shifts.

The data below suggests that the majority of 18-24 age group want to see an end to the constitutional monarchy, with only 34% supporting it. The key shift is that 8 years ago it was 50/50.

 

[Deleted member 28]

It's getting closer though isn't it?

No one knows, I doubt any on here will live long enough to see it though so at least the haters will have plenty of time to, well, hate.

 

[newfhouse]

No one knows, I doubt any on here will live long enough to see it though so at least the haters will have plenty of time to, well, hate.

And the subjects will have plenty of time to subject to the absurd and contemptible. Enjoy.

 

[Deleted member 28]

And the subjects will have plenty of time to subject to the absurd and contemptible. Enjoy.

I'm sure they will. Enjoy.

 

[AuroraSaab]

Oh dear. Speaking on behalf of 'most people' again?

The answer to whether there will be a monarchy in 30 years time lies in attitudinal shifts.

The data below suggests that the majority of 18-24 age group want to see an end to the constitutional monarchy, with only 34% supporting it. The key shift is that 8 years ago it was 50/50.


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No, just speaking from experience. Not seeing anybody marching in the streets to overthrow the monarchy, but hear lots of grumbling about hangers on. Unfortunately for the 52% of 18-24 year olds who don't want Charlie on the throne, the ones who do will be around for a few years yet. Not that 52% is exactly an overwhelming vote. People get more (small c) conservative as they age so those 52% might feel differently at 50. Could be a while yet. As Shep said, I doubt it's going to trouble the demographic on this forum.

 

[multitool]

This survey gives different results to yours.

Yeah....errr, it will do.

It's surveying a different group.

You haven't learnt your lesson from the last time you tried to compare surveys that actually surveyed different populations

 

[theclaud]

People get more (small c) conservative as they age

This isn't some eternal or inevitable fact of nature - it's more likely just an effect of the most fortunate generation in history consolidating its gains and protecting its privileges. Gen X onwards is arguably likely to get more radical.