golden jubilee - Page 2

Comic Book Guy · 04-30-2002, 02:23 PM

You know, the Golden Jubilee would be a flop if it wasn't for the publicity and coverage (Which, by the way, was over the top and unnessecary) by the media of the Queen Mother's death.

Also, Viggosbeard, you forgot to add breaking the law and getting away with it lightly on your list.

BeardofPants · 04-30-2002, 02:45 PM

Well, NZ is *still* part of the Commonwealth as well. On her last visit, the Prime Minister (a woman) didn't wear a skirt, and didn't curtsey. Big Whoop. Well, you can imagine the media had a field day... "Ooh, the cheek of her, wearing pants..." All woman's magazines of course.

What a load of bollocks.

viggosbeard · 05-01-2002, 03:41 AM

* viggosbeard ponders criticism , looking clearly ignorant *

The days of cowtowing down to a person who is supposedly a superior just because their family in ages past was the most deadly - after all how does ones family become royal , I didnt vote for her - are long gone. I acknowledge a person of superior intelligence or all round better person, I bow before the bravery
of individuals , of artists and doctors and people who are willing to sacrifice themselves for others etc etc. I do not however have any respect for an outdated , expensive , wastefull and morally corrupt organisation who purely through accident of birth ( and far too much interbreeding ) expect and demand my subservience.
Im not sure what you mean by ludicrous comment , would no tourists visit Britain if we had no monarchy ? Do we have nothing else to attract visitors here , no art , no architecture , no music , no countryside , no sport etc . We are all allowed our own opinion - I thought that was the idea of boards - Im not ignorant ,
a bit churlish perhaps , but not ignorant , I would say my facts were proberly nearer the mark than yours , but hey if you want to support the monarchy then all power to you ,just dont presume we all should.

BeardofPants · 05-01-2002, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by viggosbeard
Do we have nothing else to attract visitors here , no art , no architecture , no music , no countryside , no sport etc .

Don't forget historical monuments, and areas!

viggosbeard · 05-01-2002, 04:15 AM

Beardo

sorry , forgot about them ! I bow before your superior intelligence
( wish I wasnt so ignorant ! ).
I presume your Prime Minister was beheaded by the way ?

BeardofPants · 05-01-2002, 04:17 AM

Your ignorance is showing, O ignorant one!

Yes, castigated, hung drawn and quatered, and THEN beheaded!

viggosbeard · 05-01-2002, 04:22 AM

I didnt think you could castigate a female - was this live on tv or in the privacy of her own home ? I suppose thats one good thing about having a monarchy , we made some really good ways to execute our nasties.

BeardofPants · 05-01-2002, 04:26 AM

You can castrate a female, but I was thinking of castigate!

Quote:

cas·ti·gate Pronunciation Key (kst-gt)
tr.v. cas·ti·gat·ed, cas·ti·gat·ing, cas·ti·gates

1. To inflict severe punishment on. See Synonyms at punish.
2. To criticize severely.

viggosbeard · 05-01-2002, 04:34 AM

Pailan · 05-01-2002, 10:38 AM

So are the Sex Pistols gonna re-release their 1977 single, "God Save the Queen" which they put out for her 25th anniversary?

viggosbeard · 05-01-2002, 11:03 AM

My word - thats just made me realise that this is my silver jubilee for reading the rings- excellent ! Must have a party - If the pistols dont release that , I think 'Overkill' by Motorhead would be quite to the point - ooh ooh I feel some more coming on , how about....
no cant think of any at the moment, well I do have to concentrate on work occasionally...

Pailan · 05-01-2002, 11:17 AM

Of course if one wants to remember 1977, let's not forget the Ramones, "Rocket to Russia"... The Talking Heads, "1977"... The Buzzcocks and all that wonderful noisey energy... Noise Annoys... You could start a band in the afternoon and by the end of that night you would be playing some pub or club for beer money!

Another Motor Head song, "Eat the Rich"...

Oh, I must dust of my LPs and make some dats for my friends!

(Sorry a bit off topic, started free associating...Golden Jubilee to Silver to 1977 to punk rock

)

Radagast · 05-01-2002, 11:28 AM

I'm having trouble viewing my posts.

Radagast · 05-01-2002, 11:32 AM

Outdated? Certainly not viggosbeard, they are excellent international diplomats and are respected throughout the world, most of the public want them to stay.

No. Expensive? She brings in more than what it takes to keep her. There are more arguments for monarchy than against.

Are you from an English family? Going quite a few generations back?

Radagast · 05-01-2002, 11:34 AM

A morally corrupt organisation Viggosbeard? What? Diana, Princess of Wales? What has the Queen Mother or the Queen ever done to merit being "corrupt"?

sun-star · 05-01-2002, 01:26 PM

One of the best things about having a monarchy is that it puts a limit on political corruption and ambition. By having an apolitical head of state, no politician is ever allowed too much power because everything they do is accountable to the Queen. At the same time, she doesn't meddle in politics and never becomes corrupt herself.
Why would so many people have turned out to the Queen Mother's lying in state or the first day of the Jubilee tour if the monarchy was so outdated?
BTW, I think the Sex Pistols are going to re-release that song. Perhaps they'll play it at the concerts!

Comic Book Guy · 05-01-2002, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Why would so many people have turned out to the Queen Mother's lying in state or the first day of the Jubilee tour if the monarchy was so outdated?

The queen mother's lying in state was to do with Tourism, the publicity from the lying in state has gave the jubilee it's hype.

Also, Princess Diana was just the one monarch to do work like that, there are also a lot of commoners who do that as well.

BeardofPants · 05-01-2002, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Radagast
What the hell are you talking about? Princess Diana?

Princess Diana was nothing more than a publicity stunt. So she hammed to the cameras well, could tell a good sob-story, and just happened to be relatively good looking... Big Whoop. Princess Anne belongs to more charities than Diana did; but then, she shuns the public doesn't she... unlike Diana did....

Glorious Glorfindel · 05-01-2002, 03:55 PM

okay, i think we should get back to the jubilee, and off being nasty about princess diana. the queen just signs forms and so on, if she refused to sign them, she would be overthrown from the monarchy.

viggosbeard · 05-02-2002, 04:47 AM

Radagast

Not sure what you mean by English family etc , but im the usual Brtish mongrel , bit of Irish , bit of Welsh , bit of scouse.Not sure why that matters though, as I said before , I would throw out the monarchy tomorrow for the reasons stated earlier - If you want them , you can have them - do you think edward will be making a documentary about the Jubilee ( with all the proceeds going to charity of course - Oh sorry I forgot him and sophie arnt allowed to are they, what was the deal, stop using the monarchy as a business aid and mummy will give you a couple of million pounds).
Anyway thats about all on this topic - enjoy the party and pretend were one big happy country and lets hope Philip doesnt make any more racist comments !

04-30-2002, 02:45 PM	#22
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Well, NZ is still part of the Commonwealth as well. On her last visit, the Prime Minister (a woman) didn't wear a skirt, and didn't curtsey. Big Whoop. Well, you can imagine the media had a field day... "Ooh, the cheek of her, wearing pants..." All woman's magazines of course. What a load of bollocks. __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

05-01-2002, 03:41 AM	#23
viggosbeard Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: the banks of the Royal Blue Mersey Posts: 247	* viggosbeard ponders criticism , looking clearly ignorant * The days of cowtowing down to a person who is supposedly a superior just because their family in ages past was the most deadly - after all how does ones family become royal , I didnt vote for her - are long gone. I acknowledge a person of superior intelligence or all round better person, I bow before the bravery of individuals , of artists and doctors and people who are willing to sacrifice themselves for others etc etc. I do not however have any respect for an outdated , expensive , wastefull and morally corrupt organisation who purely through accident of birth ( and far too much interbreeding ) expect and demand my subservience. Im not sure what you mean by ludicrous comment , would no tourists visit Britain if we had no monarchy ? Do we have nothing else to attract visitors here , no art , no architecture , no music , no countryside , no sport etc . We are all allowed our own opinion - I thought that was the idea of boards - Im not ignorant , a bit churlish perhaps , but not ignorant , I would say my facts were proberly nearer the mark than yours , but hey if you want to support the monarchy then all power to you ,just dont presume we all should. __________________ You cant resist her Shes in your bones Shes in your marrow And your ride home You cant avoid her Shes in the air In between molecules Of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Only in dreams

05-01-2002, 04:15 AM	#25
viggosbeard Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: the banks of the Royal Blue Mersey Posts: 247	Beardo sorry , forgot about them ! I bow before your superior intelligence ( wish I wasnt so ignorant ! ). I presume your Prime Minister was beheaded by the way ? __________________ You cant resist her Shes in your bones Shes in your marrow And your ride home You cant avoid her Shes in the air In between molecules Of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Only in dreams

05-01-2002, 04:17 AM	#26
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Your ignorance is showing, O ignorant one! Yes, castigated, hung drawn and quatered, and THEN beheaded! __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

05-01-2002, 04:22 AM	#27
viggosbeard Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: the banks of the Royal Blue Mersey Posts: 247	I didnt think you could castigate a female - was this live on tv or in the privacy of her own home ? I suppose thats one good thing about having a monarchy , we made some really good ways to execute our nasties. __________________ You cant resist her Shes in your bones Shes in your marrow And your ride home You cant avoid her Shes in the air In between molecules Of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Only in dreams

04-30-2002, 02:23 PM	#21
Comic Book Guy Best Ex-Administrator ever Join Date: May 2001 Location: Ireland Posts: 60,547	You know, the Golden Jubilee would be a flop if it wasn't for the publicity and coverage (Which, by the way, was over the top and unnessecary) by the media of the Queen Mother's death. Also, Viggosbeard, you forgot to add breaking the law and getting away with it lightly on your list.

05-01-2002, 04:34 AM	#29
viggosbeard Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: the banks of the Royal Blue Mersey Posts: 247	__________________ You cant resist her Shes in your bones Shes in your marrow And your ride home You cant avoid her Shes in the air In between molecules Of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Only in dreams

05-01-2002, 10:38 AM	#30
Pailan Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: aisle 12, seat#2 Posts: 449	So are the Sex Pistols gonna re-release their 1977 single, "God Save the Queen" which they put out for her 25th anniversary? __________________ "Holy Entmoot, Batman!" "Who knows, Robin? This strange mixing of minds may be the greatest single sevice ever performed for humanity! Let's go, but, inconspicuosly, through the window. We'll use our Batropes. Our job is finished." Oh, btw, Frodo lives.

05-01-2002, 11:03 AM	#31
viggosbeard Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: the banks of the Royal Blue Mersey Posts: 247	My word - thats just made me realise that this is my silver jubilee for reading the rings- excellent ! Must have a party - If the pistols dont release that , I think 'Overkill' by Motorhead would be quite to the point - ooh ooh I feel some more coming on , how about.... no cant think of any at the moment, well I do have to concentrate on work occasionally... __________________ You cant resist her Shes in your bones Shes in your marrow And your ride home You cant avoid her Shes in the air In between molecules Of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Only in dreams

05-01-2002, 11:17 AM	#32
Pailan Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: aisle 12, seat#2 Posts: 449	Of course if one wants to remember 1977, let's not forget the Ramones, "Rocket to Russia"... The Talking Heads, "1977"... The Buzzcocks and all that wonderful noisey energy... Noise Annoys... You could start a band in the afternoon and by the end of that night you would be playing some pub or club for beer money! Another Motor Head song, "Eat the Rich"... Oh, I must dust of my LPs and make some dats for my friends! (Sorry a bit off topic, started free associating...Golden Jubilee to Silver to 1977 to punk rock ) __________________ "Holy Entmoot, Batman!" "Who knows, Robin? This strange mixing of minds may be the greatest single sevice ever performed for humanity! Let's go, but, inconspicuosly, through the window. We'll use our Batropes. Our job is finished." Oh, btw, Frodo lives.

05-01-2002, 11:28 AM	#33
Radagast Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Merry old England Posts: 413	I'm having trouble viewing my posts. __________________ Take up the White Man's burden-- The savage wars of peace-- Fill full the mouth of Famine, And bid the sickness cease; And when your goal is nearest (The end for others sought) Watch sloth and heathen folly Bring all your hope to nought. Last edited by Radagast : 08-05-2004 at 02:40 PM.

05-01-2002, 11:32 AM	#34
Radagast Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Merry old England Posts: 413	Outdated? Certainly not viggosbeard, they are excellent international diplomats and are respected throughout the world, most of the public want them to stay. No. Expensive? She brings in more than what it takes to keep her. There are more arguments for monarchy than against. Are you from an English family? Going quite a few generations back? __________________ Take up the White Man's burden-- The savage wars of peace-- Fill full the mouth of Famine, And bid the sickness cease; And when your goal is nearest (The end for others sought) Watch sloth and heathen folly Bring all your hope to nought. Last edited by Radagast : 08-05-2004 at 02:41 PM.

05-01-2002, 11:34 AM	#35
Radagast Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Merry old England Posts: 413	A morally corrupt organisation Viggosbeard? What? Diana, Princess of Wales? What has the Queen Mother or the Queen ever done to merit being "corrupt"? __________________ Take up the White Man's burden-- The savage wars of peace-- Fill full the mouth of Famine, And bid the sickness cease; And when your goal is nearest (The end for others sought) Watch sloth and heathen folly Bring all your hope to nought. Last edited by Radagast : 08-23-2004 at 12:12 PM.

05-01-2002, 01:26 PM	#36
sun-star Lady of Letters Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Either Oxford or Kent, England Posts: 2,476	One of the best things about having a monarchy is that it puts a limit on political corruption and ambition. By having an apolitical head of state, no politician is ever allowed too much power because everything they do is accountable to the Queen. At the same time, she doesn't meddle in politics and never becomes corrupt herself. Why would so many people have turned out to the Queen Mother's lying in state or the first day of the Jubilee tour if the monarchy was so outdated? BTW, I think the Sex Pistols are going to re-release that song. Perhaps they'll play it at the concerts! __________________ And all the time the waves, the waves, the waves Chase, intersect and flatten on the sand As they have done for centuries, as they will For centuries to come, when not a soul Is left to picnic on the blazing rocks, When England is not England, when mankind Has blown himself to pieces. Still the sea, Consolingly disastrous, will return While the strange starfish, hugely magnified, Waits in the jewelled basin of a pool.

05-01-2002, 03:55 PM	#39
Glorious Glorfindel Elven Warrior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: im too doped up to remember Posts: 371	okay, i think we should get back to the jubilee, and off being nasty about princess diana. the queen just signs forms and so on, if she refused to sign them, she would be overthrown from the monarchy. __________________ A Elbereth Gilthonial Silivren penna miriel o menal aglar elenath Na-chaered palan-diriel o galadhremmin ennorath Fanuilos, le linnathon nef aear, si nef aearon! add a drop of lavander to milk. leave town with an orange and pretend you're laughing at it.

05-02-2002, 04:47 AM	#40
viggosbeard Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: the banks of the Royal Blue Mersey Posts: 247	Radagast Not sure what you mean by English family etc , but im the usual Brtish mongrel , bit of Irish , bit of Welsh , bit of scouse.Not sure why that matters though, as I said before , I would throw out the monarchy tomorrow for the reasons stated earlier - If you want them , you can have them - do you think edward will be making a documentary about the Jubilee ( with all the proceeds going to charity of course - Oh sorry I forgot him and sophie arnt allowed to are they, what was the deal, stop using the monarchy as a business aid and mummy will give you a couple of million pounds). Anyway thats about all on this topic - enjoy the party and pretend were one big happy country and lets hope Philip doesnt make any more racist comments ! __________________ You cant resist her Shes in your bones Shes in your marrow And your ride home You cant avoid her Shes in the air In between molecules Of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Only in dreams

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