Rockers rule Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) 32 minutes ago, blackydog said: Spot the difference... One's been well respected around the World for the last 70 years. T'other's nearly 70 and wants to destroy it. Long live the Monarchy Edited June 6, 2022 by Rockers rule - 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trastrick Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) I'm still trying to figure out the asymetric feelings of the common folk towards Royalty. Some say they abhor the privilege of the elite, but Di was brought up as the untouched "prize" of the Earl Spencer family, perfect and tailor made to marry a Prince of the realm. She was revered by the people as a combination of Joan of Arc and Mother Teresa. It was amost a religon. But she went the same way as Jacqui Kennedy, wife of the late JFK, the closest persona they had to Royalty in the U.S. Jackie got off with an old Greek shipping tycoon, who had her fresh Waldorf salad flown to their yatcht in the Meditarranean every day from the kitchen of the famous New York Hotel. A life of privilege far above the peons. Diane was untouched, but also spoiled and immature. The poor girl had no idea what marriage to Charles was like before she married him. She rebelled, like all growing kids do, and longed for a more private, more normal life, and who can blame her. But Mother Teresa she was not! Just now, Rockers rule said: One's been well respected around the World for the last 70 years. T'other's nearly 70 and wants to destroy it. Long live the Monarchy They were both born when their countries had Empires. Now both see their Empires fading away! Sad! Edited June 6, 2022 by trastrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackydog Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 17 minutes ago, trastrick said: I'm still trying to figure out the asymetric feelings of the common folk towards Royalty. Some say they abhor the privilege of the elite, but Di was brought up as the untouched "prize" of the Earl Spencer family, perfect and tailor made to marry a Prince of the realm. She was revered by the people as a combination of Joan of Arc and Mother Teresa. It was amost a religon. But she went the same way as Jacqui Kennedy, wife of the late JFK, the closest persona they had to Royalty in the U.S. Jackie got off with an old Greek shipping tycoon, who had her fresh Waldorf salad flown to their yatcht in the Meditarranean every day from the kitchen of the famous New York Hotel. A life of privilege far above the peons. Diane was untouched, but also spoiled and immature. The poor girl had no idea what marriage to Charles was like before she married him. She rebelled, like all growing kids do, and longed for a more private, more normal life, and who can blame her. But Mother Teresa she was not! They were both born when their countries had Empires. Now both see their Empires fading away! Sad! "I'm still trying to figure out the asymetric feelings of the common folk towards Royalty." You can have my feelings. I think I'm common but then where is the line drawn? I despise them as the head of the horrible perceived class system. I despise them for their greed and arrogance. I disagree with someone being born into a job / role, especially head of state. I don't like hypocrites ( prince Charles - climate ). I don't understand why people fawn over them and stand out in the rain waving a little flag. I despise being referred to as one of their subjects, I am not. If, in the very slim chance I came near to ANY of them, I would treat them exactly as I would treat anyone else. They are just human, like you and me. If they were born into a normal life, I suspect they would be very unremarkable. None of them are majestic. It is a stupid description. Covering someone in jewellery to make them look special is just laughable. I despise them because they are secretive and sly, and get exemptions from the rules we have to follow, to conceal their behaviour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockers rule Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 32 minutes ago, trastrick said: They were both born when their countries had Empires. Now both see their Empires fading away! Sad! Blowing in the wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altus Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 31 minutes ago, trastrick said: I'm still trying to figure out the asymetric feelings of the common folk towards Royalty. Some say they abhor the privilege of the elite, but Di was brought up as the untouched "prize" of the Earl Spencer family, perfect and tailor made to marry a Prince of the realm. She was revered by the people as a combination of Joan of Arc and Mother Teresa. It was amost a religon. Those who worship at the shrine of Saint Diana were never republicans in the first place. Quote But Mother Teresa she was not! You might want to check on the controversies surrounding Mother Theresa before using her as an example of virtuousness. Quote They were both born when their countries had Empires. Now both see their Empires fading away! Sad! Only one of them has accepted it with good grace. Empires fading away isn't sad. People's response to it can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trastrick Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) Just now, altus said: Those who worship at the shrine of Saint Diana were never republicans in the first place. You might want to check on the controversies surrounding Mother Theresa before using her as an example of virtuousness. Only one of them has accepted it with good grace. Empires fading away isn't sad. People's response to it can be. No comment on Jean d' Arc? And didn't you guys burn her at the stake? I hear she was prone to seeing things. The search for the perfect human being to look up to, and tell them how to run their lives, is a Holy Grail for some. But the only thing out there is just flawed human beings. I ran with the "elite", "privileged", and "experts" when I was hired by them as a Management Consultant. You'd be surpised how flawed they were! I stopped my life from being controlled by them, years ago! Very liberating, but a tad "risky". Always puts me in the minority in crowds. Wouldn't have it any other way. Stay safe! Edited June 6, 2022 by trastrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trastrick Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Just now, blackydog said: "I'm still trying to figure out the asymetric feelings of the common folk towards Royalty." You can have my feelings. I think I'm common but then where is the line drawn? I despise them as the head of the horrible perceived class system. I despise them for their greed and arrogance. I disagree with someone being born into a job / role, especially head of state. I don't like hypocrites ( prince Charles - climate ). I don't understand why people fawn over them and stand out in the rain waving a little flag. I despise being referred to as one of their subjects, I am not. If, in the very slim chance I came near to ANY of them, I would treat them exactly as I would treat anyone else. They are just human, like you and me. If they were born into a normal life, I suspect they would be very unremarkable. None of them are majestic. It is a stupid description. Covering someone in jewellery to make them look special is just laughable. I despise them because they are secretive and sly, and get exemptions from the rules we have to follow, to conceal their behaviour. I'm not "like you and me", pal. I have no time for hate and despising folks I have no respect for. They wouldn't have the time of day for you. It's not a productive way to go through life, IMHO But live and let live, is my motto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackydog Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 10 minutes ago, trastrick said: me - They are just human, like you and me. you - I'm not "like you and me", pal. I have no time for hate and despising folks I have no respect for. They wouldn't have the time of day for you. It's not a productive way to go through life, IMHO But live and let live, is my motto! Oh sorry, you're not human. Forgive me, easy mistake to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trastrick Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, blackydog said: Oh sorry, you're not human. Forgive me, easy mistake to make. Nah, I'm just a Sheffield lad who grew up in a Heeley slum. Bedbugs, cockroaches and head lice from the connecting attics and cellars. Went out into the World to find out why some people lived in luxury, and others were content to stay where their "betters", would have them stay. Who got to dole out the good things in life, and why should they have that power? Found success beyond my dreams. Gave it all away twice. Money is not happiness. Looked all over for a place to find harmony, peace and happy faces, in my modest retirement.. Turns out it was in a "poor" country, but because I never lost my Sheffield common touch, I fit right in. As my brother Roy, said, first time he visited me, "Never have I seen people with so little, give so much". Edited June 6, 2022 by trastrick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hauxwell Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 It was nice seeing the Queen on the balcony after the parade on Sunday with her three heirs by her side. Long live the Queen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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