International Hatred.

[Calaethis Dragonsbane]

Thats AWFUL lol, really it is. erm teh Queen Mother bit dying I mean.

If the British people all hate the Royal family so much, why do they still exist? Is there any movement to get rid of the lot of them? I would think that the money used in the upkeep of royal residences and palaces could better be used for things like teachers salaries and such. Im just curious.

Edit: I know the Royal Navy and Marine types I served with in the 80's all seemed quite dedicated to the Royal family (but this observation also seemed to cause some consternation among the civilian british here on IW)

[ 11-01-2002, 11:22 AM: Message edited by: MagiK ]

[Kaltia]

I know, i know, but at the same time there are an equal number of royalists. THAt's why they're still there, THAT's whose in the RAF and rhe RN

[Epona]

Originally posted by MagiK: If the British people all hate the Royal family so much, why do they still exist? Is there any movement to get rid of the lot of them? I would think that the money used in the upkeep of royal residences and palaces could better be used for things like teachers salaries and such. Im just curious. Edit: I know the Royal Navy and Marine types I served with in the 80's all seemed quite dedicated to the Royal family (but this observation also seemed to cause some consternation among the civilian british here on IW)

I would love to get rid of them, and agree that the money could be better used. Most people don't hate them, they just don't care either way. Others have been conned into thinking they are good for tourism, but I reckon people would still eagerly visit to see the places they used to live in. Anyway, we did it once, it can always happen again...

[Epona]

Originally posted by Kaltia: I know, i know, but at the same time there are an equal number of royalists. THAt's why they're still there, THAT's whose in the RAF and rhe RN

Good point, the royalists are better tooled up than the rest of us.

Well that helps me get a better picture of hwo things stand then. Obviously my exposure in the 80's would lead me to believe that "Queen and COuntry" was nearly a universal rally cry, however...I guess the guys with the planes, bombs and guns may have a different view than the average citizen. Well As you said Epona [img]smile.gif[/img] Their homes at least make wonderful tourist attractions [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Sazerac]

Originally posted by Kaltia: If anyone says we brits are "quaint" I'll break yer ankles

Don't worry, Kaltia. Having several British friends here at IW (you included), "quaint" is definitely NOT one of the adjectives I'd use to describe Britishers.

-Saz

[Kaltia]

Originally posted by Sazerac: quote: Originally posted by Kaltia: If anyone says we brits are "quaint" I'll break yer ankles

Don't worry, Kaltia. Having several British friends here at IW (you included), "quaint" is definitely NOT one of the adjectives I'd use to describe Britishers.

-Saz[/QUOTE]LOL! Thanks, Saz
You'll be glad to know you can keep your ankles
However, this brings up the question...how would you describe us then?

[Calaethis Dragonsbane]

Kat, some things... well, we're better off not knowing *grin* are you ABSULOTLY SURE you wanna hear what they call us? lol, some ppl in Australia I've spoken to over msn call us "pommies" and England "pommyland" grrrrr.. of course, I know for a fact that not ALL Austrailians call us that, but that was the first example off the topa my head...

[Sazerac]

Originally posted by Kaltia: LOL! Thanks, Saz You'll be glad to know you can keep your ankles However, this brings up the question...how would you describe us then?

Actually, the Britishers I've met have been pretty much straight folk, just like over here in the states. [img]smile.gif[/img] Maybe with a slightly more twisted sense of humor (but I'm used to talking with Donut, so that's probably why I have that impression. )

-Sazerac