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In reply to the discussion: Am I the only one that thinks the Royal Family is outdated. [View all]UTUSN
(70,762 posts)65. Furthermore, why such exaltation @ *Democratic*U, which is NOT "RoyalUnderground"?!1
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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
If I were British, I'd undoubtedly agree, but being American, it is not for me to say
hlthe2b
May 2018
#19
Getting rid of a monarchy doesn't get rid of estates, apart from the 2 connected to the monarchy
muriel_volestrangler
May 2018
#55
I'm pretty sure that the war was over Americans having no representation...
WePurrsevere
May 2018
#34
Agreed, they have been called the biggest benefit (welfare) scroungers in the country. n/t
BritVic
May 2018
#66
I like them. If one looks at it as a PR "business" to promote the UK and tourism...
NurseJackie
May 2018
#43
Do you have any idea of the amount of money this wedding is generating for England?
lunamagica
May 2018
#45
Disagree completely. The buildings and treasures they own would generate just the same income if...
BritVic
May 2018
#67
Monarchy is outdated.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
I'm trying to figure out what the big deal is about Meghan Markle's "historic" mixed race
catbyte
May 2018
#56
Apart from the news channels going overboard the TV coverage here in Britain...
BritVic
May 2018
#59
Actor Emma Thompson's reaction to an Autralian reporter asking her about the wedding made me laugh
BritVic
May 2018
#63
Furthermore, why such exaltation @ *Democratic*U, which is NOT "RoyalUnderground"?!1
UTUSN
May 2018
#65
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
Not ok by me. Actually, for the royal to be just a figurehead makes it even worse
Dalida
May 2018
#79
Well, the Brits are having a blast. I have friends there, and they are loving it.
Tipperary
May 2018
#78
Obviously, the British can do what they want, but yes, I'm glad we don't have this nonsense.
Midwestern Democrat
May 2018
#91