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Comment by Luc Hardy on July 29, 2012 at 11:58pm

I am a proud Brit!

Comment by Jonny M W on May 5, 2012 at 4:56am

Morning all, finally joined AoM, and proud to be British!

Comment by Steve_J on December 3, 2010 at 11:37am

By the way, I used to be an ardent republican. Now I appreciate the sight of a good suit, Tweed and a wax jacket.

Comment by Steve_J on December 3, 2010 at 11:36am

Ah, but the Star isn't technically a newspaper. But I do agree, the media have indulged themselves with the shocking news of 'its cold in winter'.

Comment by James Henry on December 2, 2010 at 12:24pm

Your right that apathy reigns. I remember the media hysteria over Diana's death, and particularly the comments about the entire nation being in mourning. A million people signed the books of condolence. That's not the entire nation, that's 2% of the nation.

But you're right; the media likes to get hysterical about things, that's what gets them sales or ratings. Whether it's royals or even just the weather.

Why have "It's Been Snowing, Children Have Fun" as your headline, when you can go with:

Comment by Ian on December 2, 2010 at 9:54am

Well the security costs were just a side issue. I'm not really bothered about it and think that the media is just trying to create more hype surrounding it to sell papers.

I know not everyone shares my view about the Royals but I also think that the views of a significant proportion of people who are at best apathetic about the monarchy seem to get ignored.

Comment by James Henry on December 2, 2010 at 9:29am

Philosophically I'm opposed to the concept of monarchy, but find it hard not to respect the Queen's work ethic and dedication. I don't think the position should exist, but given that it does, I think she does an excellent job of it.

I doubt I'll watch much of the coverage. I understand the cost of the wedding itself will be paid for by the two families, with the public forking out for security. Still, I imagine if Malia Ann Obama were getting married, their security would be be paid for out of the American public purse, so that's not really a royal vs. republican issue, is it?

Comment by Ian on December 2, 2010 at 8:52am

What do you guys think about the Royal Wedding? Personally, I'm a republican and I think we'd be better off without the Royals (not to mention the cost of the wedding itself).

Comment by Steve_J on September 23, 2010 at 11:58am

It's terrible. India have much to be ashamed of I'm afraid. Photographs in the Daily Telegraph show children working on the building site. India a superpower? I think not.

Comment by David Walker on September 23, 2010 at 11:14am

I say, it's deathly quiet around here. What does everyone think of the fiasco that is India's hosting of the Commonwealth Games? It seems that the facilities are falling apart, and they haven't been used yet.

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