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Topic: The Royal Family
Posted By: Baghdad Bob
Subject: The Royal Family
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 9:20am
| Unless you live under a log in your back garden you could not have missed out on the "he said", "she said" goings on in the Royal family over the past few years as exposed on television during last week. Meghan claimed someone in "the firm" had passed a comment about what would be the colour of the skin of Archie once she announced she was pregnant. This brought back memories of what colour the kittens would have being when my black cat got ambushed by the ginger tom next door. Fortunately all ended well, and I was not ostracised by the rest of the my family. |
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Posted By: Tlazolteotl
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 9:25am
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Why does Meghan think the palace should have handled her mental health? Couldn't she find her own psychiatrist or is that too common? ------------- An honest politician is one who when he is bought will stay bought. Simon Cameron |
Posted By: Tlazolteotl
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 9:29am
Ranga out of lightly melanated half white - no prizes for guessing that you won't get ebony offspring. ------------- An honest politician is one who when he is bought will stay bought. Simon Cameron |
Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 9:53am
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They are a sad attention seeking anachronistic mob Bob. Time for a Republic here. ------------- |
Posted By: jujuno
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 10:30am
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I just stated the same thing to a friend. The monarchy is anachronistic and has little relevance, except as a curiosity as to why anyone thinks one human being is more special than another. If you read the histories of all the 'royal' families of Europe, you find out very quickly that they actually believe they are of a different race to 'commoners'. As for no-one assisting Meghan in her time of depression...did the 'firm' ever do anything but ignore signs of human frailty, while glossing over scandal after scandal among their ranks. It was inevitable that this marriage was going to be a problem for the 'firm'. An American mixed-race outspoken feminist was not the 'thing'...as per Wallis Simpson... As for the 'skin colour' comment...just chuck me a tampon, because I'm convinced that's who made it.  ------------- Desert War, Rain Lover, Latin Knight, Hay List, Mustard...my turf heroes... |
Posted By: Gay3
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 11:17am
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This must be doing the rounds on social media - in case anyone missed it or is even remotely interested  Royals bashing tends to bore me stiff 
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Posted By: max manewer
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 11:24am
| Meghan Markle was, is, and will always be, an actress. Not to be dismissed, or forgotten, that detail. The Royal family is a kind of "show business", so we have a natural synergy here. I'd love to know the Queen's thoughts, and whether she will record them somewhere, but I suspect she considers Harry has got the Diana gene where they stop playing the game after a time, and want to branch out on their own. |
Posted By: Carioca
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 11:33am
| Shouldn't be hard for you to work out the Queens thought's Max I would say , you seemed to have no trouble from another thread working out the goings on of the female mind . |
Posted By: max manewer
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 11:39am
| Well, croaker, it isn't a great leap to surmise that the old Queen is thinking "here we go again" and that Diana would not be out of her thoughts. |
Posted By: Carioca
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 11:44am
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close to the mark there manurer .
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Posted By: max manewer
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 11:56am
| American divorcees have a perfect record of rocking the Royal boat, 2 from 2, they just won't "play the game". |
Posted By: max manewer
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 12:07pm
| The Royal family is a kind of theatrical tragi-comedy, in the end they are human beings, and who would really want to be part of it, even the actress Meghan got fed-up with being "in-character". |
Posted By: TJMitchell
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 12:20pm
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A family of inbred's who believe they are better than everyone else whilst holding no actual power ------------- Time is a flat circle |
Posted By: Baghdad Bob
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 12:24pm
| I guess Princess Margaret played the game and got plenty out of being a “royal”.Did bugger all and lived a life of decadence, all at the expense of the taxpayer. |
Posted By: Shrunk in the Wash
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 12:26pm
Not hard to know what Queenie is thinking. I suspect Megs has been put on a hit list like the other one was
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max manewer wrote:Posted By: furious
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 12:36pm
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What causes racist behaviour? Usually not understanding or even knowing anyone of a different race or colour. Usually picked up from parents etc. I have never seen the Queen be anything but courteous to all the visitors and members of her commonwealth. Be they any colour race or creed she welcomes them and finds some common ground. So as the head of and kind of grandmother to a vast amount of family in a land where most nationalities have some part of the population I think racist remark was something said innocently and taken totally the other way. I'm a classic example of foot in mouth if I don't watch it. Half the time I say something totally innocent from my childhood which can be taken totally differently now. I didn't watch this as I think I feel sorry for any family suffering a fallout. It is so easy to divide and conquer. But I'm too far away to comment on someones personal feelings. It looked to me like she was welcomed by the general public and family alike. There may of been concerns over the short engagement but hey it does show how different the brothers are. And the general public loved Harry for his engaging smile and fun nature. William can seem too withdrawn and I think he feels his place very strongly. Always trying to please. So I guess that's all I feel. Sorry that the brothers have had a falling out. There is nothing sadder than when this happens. And sometimes it is a mental issue which can cause misunderstanding and then breakdown in relationships. So all up just a total sorry mess for all involved.
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Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 12:42pm
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Nobody accused the Queen, Harry clearly stated it wasn't either of his grandparents. ------------- |
Posted By: max manewer
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 12:43pm
| There was a popular opinion circulating that all the "troubles" of the royals was attributable to not being able to marry who they wanted to, Edward and Wallis, Meg and her RAF man, Charlie and Camilla etc but Harry does not fit that narrative. |
Posted By: ExceedAndExcel
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 12:59pm
Max manure! Sorry Max, have to pay that one.
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Posted By: furious
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 1:07pm
| Saying that families usually are or are not racist. She isn't and I think her children had more mixing with the worlds populations than most ordinary families. You can say something totally innocently and another person can take it the wrong way. It has happened here with me. I was on an american site once and talking about the black Kingston Town and was accused of being racist. It's a problem but you have to be very careful how you say things not to offend. |
Posted By: Baguette
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 2:41pm
| Harry and Meghan have to make money and a lot of it. He has some from his mum but not enough to sustain their Hollywood A list lifestyle for long. So they do an interview with Oprah , aimed at the American market and designed to cement their “ brand” . The interview itself was very scripted and hit both the current trigger points designed for maximum American exposure. Mental health and racism. Just about everything Meghan said was bs for anyone that knows anything about the Royals and how they work , but the yanks lapped it up. An actual journalist would have shown Meghan for the liar she is but that wasn’t Oprah’s job . Her job was to feed Meghan the lines and looked shocked at the answers. Anyway the outcome is Harry’s burnt all his bridges in the UK . He’s a Kardashian husband now , living the celebrity lifestyle. |
Posted By: jujuno
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 3:55pm
Wow...I didn't realise Baguette was really Piers Morgan.
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Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 4:04pm
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The very first thing stated at the beginning of that interview was that they were not being paid anything for the interview. Their income in America is from a deal to do documentaries for Netflix that the NYT suggested was worth $100m. ------------- |
Posted By: jujuno
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 4:11pm
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She wasn't lying...but I do think she underestimated how 'closeted', disciplined and regimented the royal family are. She said she was shocked that in private all the family still bowed or curtsied to the queen. Diana looked a bit flakey, even before marrying The Human Tampon. Too young and shy to deal with their faults and foibles. No surprise that he went back to the woman he really wanted to marry. Hazza's parentage is still under suspicion. He looks like Di, but not Chuck or anyone else in the family. Bears a definite resemblance to James Hewitt, Di's lover. Perhaps this is why he doesn't feel a part of the 'in-crowd'. Wills looks like his father, mother, uncles and grandfather. No probs there...and he married the right girl, one who was willing to conform. They are an interesting study for a psychologist or writer. ------------- Desert War, Rain Lover, Latin Knight, Hay List, Mustard...my turf heroes... |
Posted By: Baguette
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 4:32pm
| You don’t have to be Piers Morgan to not like liars much ! Archie is too far down the line of succession to be given the title Prince, something both Harry and Meghan are well aware of. To try to imply racism is involved is a pretty low act. As for the money they have to produce something worth watching on Netflix to get paid and their first Spotify podcast got outrated by whale noise so they have to build their brand for the Yank audience. |
Posted By: Tlazolteotl
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 4:33pm
------------- An honest politician is one who when he is bought will stay bought. Simon Cameron |
Posted By: Tlazolteotl
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 4:36pm
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https://www.elle.com/culture/g22072707/prince-harry-prince-philip-look-a-like/" rel="nofollow - https://www.elle.com/culture/g22072707/prince-harry-prince-philip-look-a-like/ ------------- An honest politician is one who when he is bought will stay bought. Simon Cameron |
Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 4:49pm
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He also bears a resemblance to the younger Charles Spencer, his uncle and also a ranger. ------------- |
Posted By: jujuno
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 4:49pm
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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EwbJ_jpUUAAR0RE?format=jpg&name=small" rel="nofollow - https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EwbJ_jpUUAAR0RE?format=jpg&name=small ------------- Desert War, Rain Lover, Latin Knight, Hay List, Mustard...my turf heroes... |
Posted By: jujuno
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 4:50pm
who is not related to Chuck. ------------- Desert War, Rain Lover, Latin Knight, Hay List, Mustard...my turf heroes... |
Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 4:53pm
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He is related to Harry's mother. ------------- |
Posted By: jujuno
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 5:56pm
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yes, I understand that...
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Posted By: Red Hare
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2021 at 11:50pm
| What I want to know is... when Meghan’s bestie (Markus from Soho House) comes for tea, does Harry get cucked or f**ked? |
Posted By: acacia alba
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2021 at 4:10pm
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Does anyone seriously believe the firm just accepted Harry into it with open arms, without a DNA to be sure he isnt a ring in ??? ------------- animals before people. |
Posted By: Baghdad Bob
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2021 at 4:57pm
| DNA was first implemented in a criminal case in 1983, Prince Harry was born in 1984, the marriage of Charles and Diana began to fall apart in 1987. I doubt initially there was any reason for "the firm " to doubt Harry's parentage, but from 1987 they may have had doubts. If in 1987 they took his DNA when he was 3 years old they would have known. |
Posted By: horlicks
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2021 at 9:15pm
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Offensive post removed and those referring to it. Further such comments will not be tolerated |
Posted By: Shrunk in the Wash
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2021 at 12:36pm
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It’s easy to get a DNA sample from anyone I’m sure someone has matched Harrys
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Posted By: max manewer
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2021 at 1:17pm
| "Pity the fool" is the only sensible reaction to anyone who fawns over royalty. Charles agrees, when he greeted a woman in the street on an Australian tour, and she was standing out in the street in the rain, she told him the last time he was here, she was waiting in the rain that day. "You are a glutton for punishment", he told her. |
Posted By: Red Hare
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2021 at 3:09pm
Too late by then. Not like he was a secret baby.
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Posted By: TJMitchell
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2021 at 12:37pm
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To the surprise of no one. Morgan's comments sparked a backlash and triggered an investigation by Ofcom, the country's media regulator, which received a record 57,100 complaints about his remarks. But in all likelihood, Morgan won't be off the air for long.Two new UK media ventures — former BBC host Andrew Neil's GB News and Rupert Murdoch's News UK TV — are preparing to launch. They're expected to replicate the contentious and personality-driven political discussions that dominate US cable and talk radio, but are largely absent from British television. ------------- Time is a flat circle |
Posted By: Gay3
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2021 at 7:13pm
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What a fabulous shot of sheer joy  https://postimages.org/" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Wisdom has been chasing me but I've always outrun it! |
Posted By: maccamax
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2021 at 7:58pm
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The Royals pay their way in big Bucks , in Tourism alone . I would rather the customs we have had forever with the Royals than be threatened by a "Bob Hawke" - Whitlam - Keating style Army and The Troops of the LNP , engaging in civil wars that Republics can deteriorate to. I'd prefer Will and Kate as the PERFECT Replacement For Liz & Philip. Can we hide Parkyrbowels and Charles ... They could swing a referendum the wrong way . .... |
Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 7:59am
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Dont forget that evil Lib ring-in Turnbull maxie, he was the head of the republican movement. ------------- |
Posted By: maccamax
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 8:32am
I'm well aware, but Turnbull would face a firing squad in my perfect world. His Generation didn't live through such things as the Battle for Britain , the London Blitz etc , or witness the British war orphans being shipped out here to places like Fairbridge Farm. I doubt we will see a Republic here , While we still have memories of our Roots . |
Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 8:37am
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I think we will have another look at it on the advice of King Charles. ------------- |
Posted By: maccamax
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 8:44am
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KiNG Charles has already alienated himself from The majority . They can't be seen to be preaching for one side of the " We don't Know " subjects , as Charles is notorious for . |
Posted By: jujuno
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 9:49am
OMG...I actually agree with you, on this... ------------- Desert War, Rain Lover, Latin Knight, Hay List, Mustard...my turf heroes... |
Posted By: Baguette
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 10:13am
| Sorry Max but Charles will be King , William and Catherine will be Prince and Princess of Wales and we’ll have to have a change of Federal Government before us becoming a Republic is even discussed. The Labor party has to get its act together before that happens! |
Posted By: furious
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 10:16am
| Happy to say I also agree. We have plenty of disagreements on covid but I think everyone can get along if we leave politics out of it. We are all here because we like or love horses! |
Posted By: jujuno
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 10:31am
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Posted By: Shawy38
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 11:03am
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Would be funny if Charlie falls off the perch before Lizzy, that would really make Camilla even more sour. ------------- Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing |
Posted By: jujuno
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 11:18am
https://youtu.be/YYg8zleKaTs " rel="nofollow - https://youtu.be/YYg8zleKaTs ;
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Posted By: jujuno
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 11:28am
https://youtu.be/MXeXQpx9mIg" rel="nofollow - https://youtu.be/MXeXQpx9mIg
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Posted By: jujuno
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 11:33am
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she's always good for a laugh, old Camilla...and her tampon prince... https://youtu.be/n7qpDrU0OdM" rel="nofollow - https://youtu.be/n7qpDrU0OdM
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Posted By: Shrunk in the Wash
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 11:34am
I’ve got no time at all for the Royals but that’s a nice photo of an old lady who clearly loves horses
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Posted By: maccamax
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 2:33pm
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Liz has always had that certain magic about her and I've never heard a bad word sent her way . Has given her life to the role she accepted and one has to admire and appreciate Both her and Phillip . Will be a SAD day , If / When Australia does become a Republic. |
Posted By: acacia alba
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 3:16pm
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What a beautiful outfit. Some bookies run a board where you can bet on what colour she will be wearing on that day. ------------- animals before people. |
Posted By: Carioca
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 3:20pm
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Aqua ?
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Posted By: rusty nails
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 5:07pm
| Teal |
Posted By: Second Chance
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 5:11pm
FWIW am with Shrunk (see above) on this one. 
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Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 5:14pm
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I believe they paid out on green which was 3/1. ------------- |
Posted By: stayer
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 5:16pm
The one night I didn't watch Ascot was the day Lizzie turned up.  She's a legend. I laughed at Peter Hitchener saying the other day that Scomo "made the queen blush" when he said that everyone at the world dressmakers summit was talking about her. If she blushed it would have been at the stupidity/ crassness/ naivety of the comment. Imagine if Barnaby had to be there. 
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Posted By: maccamax
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 5:38pm
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Barnaby would be a culture shock but very effective. I must say he excelled in Parliament today and his wishing Albo well , went over great .. Barnaby said he was all about saving jobs , especially in the Regional areas bUT made special mention to say He truly wanted ALBO to keep his Job forever. As leader of the opposition ... Clanger. |
Posted By: acacia alba
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 5:39pm
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OMG, imagine the Queen meeting Barnaby and his woman How embarrassing for Australia. ------------- animals before people. |
Posted By: Hello Sunshine
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 5:44pm
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The Queen has for more embarrassing stuff to worry about. And anyway dont we get over stuff ups like Barnabys nowadays? Move on to the next outrage.
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Posted By: maccamax
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 5:54pm
Yes ... Would Barnaby have worse form than some of the Royals ... Fergie comes to mind and her Hb of course .No disrespect, as every family has one . |
Posted By: stayer
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 5:57pm
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Most have 6.
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Posted By: Second Chance
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 6:09pm
| Fergie has an excuse: she was married to a serial philanderer (at best) enjoyed sex with pre-pubescent children, or any other woman for that matter, during his lengthy association with a late and entirely unlamented pedophile. |
Posted By: Tlazolteotl
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 6:49pm
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I doubt that any of Epstein's babes were prepubescent. ------------- An honest politician is one who when he is bought will stay bought. Simon Cameron |
Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 6:52pm
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Convicted sex offender https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/jeffrey-epstein" rel="nofollow - Jeffrey Epstein trafficked girls in the Caribbean as young as 11 years old up until 2018, according to a new lawsuit. The lawsuit filed by US https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/virgin-islands" rel="nofollow - Virgin Islands attorney general https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/denise-george" rel="nofollow - Denise George claims that Epstein had brought girls as young as 11 and 12 to his secluded estate there, and kept a computerised database that tracked the availability of women and girls. ------------- |
Posted By: jujuno
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 9:35pm
never ------------- Desert War, Rain Lover, Latin Knight, Hay List, Mustard...my turf heroes... |
Posted By: acacia alba
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 10:25pm
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What would you call that colour ? Its very beautiful whatever it is. ------------- animals before people. |
Posted By: jujuno
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 10:36pm
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aqua...by that photo.
I used to have to match cotton colours for my mother's work...and became a colour expert. My daughters and I have endless arguments over aqua or turquoise? Royal Blue v navy. Teal v cobalt...and I always win... ------------- Desert War, Rain Lover, Latin Knight, Hay List, Mustard...my turf heroes... |
Posted By: Carioca
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 10:36pm
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Posted By: Shawy38
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2022 at 11:09am
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Roads closed and delays all around Sydney this morning so that Anne and her hubby can get a free run enroute to the Easter Show ------------- Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing |
Posted By: furious
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2022 at 11:33am
| I would of thought she'd go to the races. Her Mum has a starter in the Cup. |
Posted By: Gay3
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2022 at 12:23pm
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I'm sure she will especially as it's run late arvo & she'll have a traffic free passage ------------- Wisdom has been chasing me but I've always outrun it! |
Posted By: acacia alba
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2022 at 8:51pm
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Her husband, Tim Lawrence , has a brother in Lismore . ------------- animals before people. |
Posted By: TJMitchell
Date Posted: 11 May 2022 at 1:52pm
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How out of touch do you think the Royal family can get? This is where they decided to discuss the cost of living crisis  ------------- Time is a flat circle |
Posted By: Tlazolteotl
Date Posted: 11 May 2022 at 2:26pm
I see Charlie is wearing his Order of the Bath medal. That's the highest honour a pommie can achieve. ------------- An honest politician is one who when he is bought will stay bought. Simon Cameron |
Posted By: jujuno
Date Posted: 11 May 2022 at 3:08pm
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does that mean he doesn't do the old British APC? ------------- Desert War, Rain Lover, Latin Knight, Hay List, Mustard...my turf heroes... |
Posted By: Baghdad Bob
Date Posted: 11 May 2022 at 5:43pm
Who said he was discussing the cost of living, he is receiving a piece of paper, it could be about anything.
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Posted By: Second Chance
Date Posted: 11 May 2022 at 6:01pm
| He could also have his right hand on his dick, in Camilla's very temporary absence. |
Posted By: jujuno
Date Posted: 11 May 2022 at 6:17pm
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She was sitting to his left. Wills sat to his right. ------------- Desert War, Rain Lover, Latin Knight, Hay List, Mustard...my turf heroes... |
Posted By: Afros
Date Posted: 11 May 2022 at 6:24pm
| Do rusted on conservatives like keeping the Royal Family around because they like them or because they fear ANY change to the status quo? |
Posted By: stayer
Date Posted: 11 May 2022 at 6:31pm
| Bit more to it than either of those options, Afros. |
Posted By: Baghdad Bob
Date Posted: 11 May 2022 at 6:36pm
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Tlaz & SC , by your comments I guess both of you are anti royalists Do you think Australia should become a republic , and if you do, who would you suggest could be presidential candidates ? Tim Costello, Simon Holmes a Court , Yassmin Abel- Magied, come to mind , who I think would probably receive your endorsement..
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Posted By: stayer
Date Posted: 11 May 2022 at 6:43pm
| We don't even have the option of Ossie Ostrich any more, Bob. Daryl Somers? |
Posted By: jujuno
Date Posted: 11 May 2022 at 6:46pm
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Why have a president at all? ------------- Desert War, Rain Lover, Latin Knight, Hay List, Mustard...my turf heroes... |
Posted By: Second Chance
Date Posted: 11 May 2022 at 6:49pm
Not interested in that debate Bob. More interested in your acceptance of our post-election luncheon where we can together exchange bon homie and bullshyte to our heart's content.
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Posted By: stayer
Date Posted: 11 May 2022 at 6:59pm
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Good stuff.
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Posted By: Tlazolteotl
Date Posted: 11 May 2022 at 7:42pm
I quite like our present absurd constitutional monarchy so until someone can show me a republican model that improves on it I suppose I am a royalist. ------------- An honest politician is one who when he is bought will stay bought. Simon Cameron |
Posted By: Baghdad Bob
Date Posted: 11 May 2022 at 8:02pm
| I tend to agree, have a look at some of the republics around the world today. Are they any better off than our parliamentary /constitutional monarchy ? |
Posted By: Second Chance
Date Posted: 11 May 2022 at 8:26pm
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There's several reasons why the Monarchy should continue. Not the least of which being the continued future of Women's Weekly, Woman's Day, New Idea etc.
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Posted By: ExceedAndExcel
Date Posted: 11 May 2022 at 10:32pm
Agree. I like the tradition of it. And given that for all intents and purposes they play absolutely no role in any decision making I don’t see a reason to change. We are essentially a republic already, just that the “president” (GG) is appointed. And yeh yeh I know the GG is the queens representative and she is technically the head of state but for all practical purposes she’s not.
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Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 12 May 2022 at 7:53am
It is the Queen's speech, a 600 year tradition at the opening of each parliament. The speech comes from the govt and outlines their policies and objectives. Starts with a carriage ride to Commons and this ceremony. ------------- |
Posted By: TJMitchell
Date Posted: 12 May 2022 at 11:11am
Because it is a televised event and that's one of the things he discussed while sitting there ------------- Time is a flat circle |
Posted By: furious
Date Posted: 12 May 2022 at 1:30pm
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I think we can complain about them when we are still working into our 90's like the QUeen and Prince Phillip did. Even Charles is over the retirement age. Sure it's not manual work but it's constant attention and enough weirdo's trying to injure maim or kill them that I wouldn't want it in a million years. Also you have seen The Crown haven't you. Most of the places they live in aren't up to date at all with cold air etc, dated bathrooms, vermon etc all causing issues. THey get the servants but no power. They only serve the people they don't rule them. They put there names out to raise money for different charities. Anne I think is the hardest worker after her Mum but you rarely hear about her. I even had a soft spot for Prince Phillip. He was always putting his foot in his mouth because he didn't pander to everyone. He said what he thought and like many people of his generation it was frowned upon. But he also worked tirelessly for his wife. It's a funny world they inhabit but I'd take the ones still working in England to the odd one out in the USA.
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Posted By: TJMitchell
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2022 at 4:10pm
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#PrinceOfPegging ------------- Time is a flat circle |
Posted By: jujuno
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2022 at 4:22pm
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https://twitter.com/PeanutGalleryO1" rel="nofollow - https://twitter.com/PeanutGalleryO1" rel="nofollow - Imagine being the person who has to explain "Pegging" to the Queen. https://twitter.com/hashtag/PrinceOfPegging" rel="nofollow - #PrinceOfPegging ------------- Desert War, Rain Lover, Latin Knight, Hay List, Mustard...my turf heroes... |