tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post9133667896702420538..comments2024-03-22T12:11:58.453-06:00Comments on Michael Offutt: Monarchy haters may want to imprison the royal family but that's because they don't do the mathMichael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-23653930093400717242013-07-25T12:18:31.733-06:002013-07-25T12:18:31.733-06:00We're sort of stuck with them. It's the me...We're sort of stuck with them. It's the media that obsess over them. Got to fill up those pages with something.<br /><br />moodmooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-71983299203602205552013-07-25T11:29:27.598-06:002013-07-25T11:29:27.598-06:00LOL to the Kardashians being America's royal f...LOL to the Kardashians being America's royal family... <br /><br />And I do love the royals as far as history is concerned--I've always found European history fascinating! Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-40110555992370780252013-07-25T09:38:25.272-06:002013-07-25T09:38:25.272-06:00I've never paid attention to the royals. They,...I've never paid attention to the royals. They, and the Kardashians, don't interest me. <br />If the new prince is gay--well, that would make for an interesting royal story. If he gets married, what title would his husband receive?<br />Susan Oloierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07311938400999953443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-64650192238322239972013-07-24T23:07:19.042-06:002013-07-24T23:07:19.042-06:00And they went with the name George. What a cliche ...And they went with the name George. What a cliche royal name. I'd like to know what other names were on the table. The video was interesting...so they bring a lot of money in for the country, but they still don't do anything. Must be nice. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060064276650474244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-51666545015863061252013-07-24T15:37:24.667-06:002013-07-24T15:37:24.667-06:00Hhahaha, or what if the royal babe was ultimately ...Hhahaha, or what if the royal babe was ultimately a transgender, who wanted to dress like Kate?<br />As far as the Royals, they kind of bore me. But those Brits do love a queen, including their Lord Elton.Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-58423629125697771942013-07-24T14:46:02.112-06:002013-07-24T14:46:02.112-06:00I’ve recently seen the Kings Speech, and I highly ...I’ve recently seen the Kings Speech, and I highly recommend it if you have not seen it. One thing that the main character says is that the King is the voice of the British People. Granted, that referred to a time of uncertainty when Hitler was on the horizon, but I still wonder if the British people see their monarchy that way. Maybe it’s a tie to their ancient glories and the king represents what Britain wishes to be. <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12949786308298628591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-69686680039246607392013-07-24T04:29:57.105-06:002013-07-24T04:29:57.105-06:00I find Helena's comment interesting...
Anyway...I find Helena's comment interesting...<br /><br />Anyway, your speculation about the baby's sexuality. Sometimes I find it amazing what your mind thinks of. And how it sparks such imagination in mine. 0.oBrooke R. Bussehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147444223968856153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-81564030751601350472013-07-23T23:38:05.081-06:002013-07-23T23:38:05.081-06:00I kind of like how the royal family's main mem...I kind of like how the royal family's main members are so freaking famous they can bring attention to important causes. Diana highlighted landmine removal, Prince Charles has been years ahead of his time with sustainability issues, and Prince Phillip champions world wildlife. But that said, Prince Andrew is pretty much just a spoiled twit and embarrassment. Of course ultimately there's the Queen, who's in her late eighties and still working full-time.<br /><br />I definitely respect William and Harry for serving in the military and Harry especially for going to Afghanistan. Prince Charles and twit Andrew also served. How many rich families' kids in this country have done the same?Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14967821142796562697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-7407262723095765772013-07-23T19:56:07.144-06:002013-07-23T19:56:07.144-06:00I don't get it either, but that's probably...I don't get it either, but that's probably because I'm an ugly American to them.<br /><br />Jay Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757777693161610861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-39139976266075578832013-07-23T17:29:13.504-06:002013-07-23T17:29:13.504-06:00Australia is still part of the monarchy but I don&...Australia is still part of the monarchy but I don't really "get" the royal family either. That said, it's been really nice to have a positive story dominate the news for a change. <br /><br />If the new prince does turn out to be gay, here's hoping his parents become a shining example of love and acceptance for the rest of the world. :-)Cally Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08313803959936813426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-76477558503573376602013-07-23T15:22:15.791-06:002013-07-23T15:22:15.791-06:00Don't understand the hype, or the role except ...Don't understand the hype, or the role except if you say it's all financial. But the Kard's - that one really baffles me and sometimes sickens me. No accounting for taste.<br /><br />But I'm also a person who doesn't understand screaming fans - for anyone or anything - maybe the reason I've been referred to as a 'stick in the mud'! :)Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-36031233409082100332013-07-23T14:52:22.158-06:002013-07-23T14:52:22.158-06:00I still don't understand the whole fascination...I still don't understand the whole fascination with the royal thing. But at least I hate the Kardashians, right? ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-39436890354877213492013-07-23T14:46:16.823-06:002013-07-23T14:46:16.823-06:00Actually our caste/cash based system has us neck a...Actually our caste/cash based system has us neck and neck with the UK as to social mobility. <br /><br />I'd like to see them go celeb with the naming, like Mack Truck or something. :)M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-61337236582651256902013-07-23T12:51:11.605-06:002013-07-23T12:51:11.605-06:00Fun and educational post! I never thought of the m...Fun and educational post! I never thought of the monarchy bringing in loads of tourism, but you're right!... Magical "royal" pixie dust~ love it :)Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121018905141253640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-79747658529555152412013-07-23T12:23:21.604-06:002013-07-23T12:23:21.604-06:00The Royal Family comes from a wonderful history an...The Royal Family comes from a wonderful history and their ancestors did a lot for their people. I've never been a hater and never will be. I love what you wrote about the Kardashians.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-83104135088056983372013-07-23T11:33:03.935-06:002013-07-23T11:33:03.935-06:00first, re your last 2 posts
ah! b&n! amazon i...first, re your last 2 posts<br /><br />ah! b&n! amazon is too big! i smell monopoly! and it stinks!<br /><br />and the simpsons did a good job with inception! ha! love that movie!<br /><br />as for the royal pooper, love hearing about the last fantasy reality around! its tradition and heritage, and we are footing bills for our presidential extravagance...Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-11490665638624187022013-07-23T10:23:15.698-06:002013-07-23T10:23:15.698-06:00There is no comparison between the tacky Kardashia...There is no comparison between the tacky Kardashians and the English Royals. <br /><br />I wish much happiness to the new little prince, as I'm sure many do. It gives the rest of the world something other than depressing subjects to discuss.<br /><br />Hilary said it well. D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-19348054845977287692013-07-23T10:01:46.875-06:002013-07-23T10:01:46.875-06:00Long ago I did the math and I've known for a l...Long ago I did the math and I've known for a long time that the British monarchy was profitable. I wouldn't want a monarchy here in the States but I do enjoy watching all the pomp on TV, or should I say the "tellie?"stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-26205978477145295962013-07-23T09:59:45.076-06:002013-07-23T09:59:45.076-06:00I'd rather have the Royals than the Kardashian...I'd rather have the Royals than the Kardashians. mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-23432544759700970452013-07-23T09:54:28.185-06:002013-07-23T09:54:28.185-06:00Are you going on baby-spotting trip?Are you going on baby-spotting trip?Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-3663709293545341072013-07-23T08:42:16.094-06:002013-07-23T08:42:16.094-06:00"The royal family makes the Brits a TON of ca..."The royal family makes the Brits a TON of cash. The Kardashians make the U.S. a ton of embarrassment." That so cracked me up! :D<br /><br />I hope you get to enjoy your time off. Take care and "see" you Monday.Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-264408988225737592013-07-23T07:45:54.714-06:002013-07-23T07:45:54.714-06:00I really don't give much thought to it one way...I really don't give much thought to it one way or another. But I am interested in hearing the baby's name. But that's my favorite part of anyone having a babySarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-48263052402889227932013-07-23T07:41:16.184-06:002013-07-23T07:41:16.184-06:00Coming from a country full of Rajas and Maha Rajas...Coming from a country full of Rajas and Maha Rajas, I can certainly understand the importance of Monarchy. Even today some old timers of my hometown miss the Kingship and say that Democracy has been a curse. How ever I still believe that we have a right to elect our leaders.<br />Great Britain likes to keep the name sake Monarchy and the rest of the world should not be bothered about that( I expressed the best I can).MunirGhiasuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232362559666320301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-85784934030989139652013-07-23T07:31:16.077-06:002013-07-23T07:31:16.077-06:00If the Kardashians are America's royal family,...If the Kardashians are America's royal family, then it's time to revoke their citizenship. Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051255914419363819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-43271467062229288172013-07-23T07:12:41.845-06:002013-07-23T07:12:41.845-06:00I don't understand the obsession people have w...I don't understand the obsession people have with them but I feel the same way about the obsession some Americans have with celebrities & politicians. I just don't get the idea that some people are more special than others and worthy of adoration. I can't fault the royal family too much though simply because of those cute corgis. <br /><br />Enjoy the rest of your week! :)Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.com