tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post1856792184583345864..comments2024-03-28T13:46:00.367-04:00Comments on Salt Water New England: Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022Salt Water New Englandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08940851375677714833noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-77765586207217031432022-09-21T00:44:33.504-04:002022-09-21T00:44:33.504-04:00A well written piece Alison .A well written piece Alison .N Pethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15840158581022711684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-24451298013111493252022-09-19T13:53:23.876-04:002022-09-19T13:53:23.876-04:00May she rest in peace.May she rest in peace.AEFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-40198926326468763092022-09-19T06:38:28.966-04:002022-09-19T06:38:28.966-04:00Godspeed, Your Majesty.Godspeed, Your Majesty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-45135111096252406062022-09-13T08:01:51.835-04:002022-09-13T08:01:51.835-04:00Its not odd to view the institution of monarchy as...Its not odd to view the institution of monarchy as outdated in the 21st century. Whats left of it in Europe is very low key by comparision to the U.K. But the negative remarks on social media do not seem to be reflected in the general population when you see the large crowds in both Scotland and England who are turning out to see what for many people, is a once in a lifetime event. The late Queen saw enormous change during her reign, one of the biggest being lack of privacy. The press and every Tom, Dick and Harry on social media feel they have the moral right to scrutinise and criticise every aspect of the Royal family and pretty much anyone associated with them. Shakespeare's Henry IV was right; uneasy lies the head that wears a crown. King Charles won't have the long reign of his late mother, he is 73 after all, and I think the ascension of the new Prince of Wales, William, will see a change in the institution to perhaps something much more streamlined and more like their European counterparts. Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00988920560392606218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-68843243711438392842022-09-12T13:48:44.479-04:002022-09-12T13:48:44.479-04:00I don't believe the previous ripostes are coun...I don't believe the previous ripostes are countering the fact that The Guardian is a left-liberal or centrist-liberal paper; I think that is self-evident. I think what is at issue is the opprobium levelled by the OP, which does seem easily perceived as needlessly extreme in its vehemence. Anyway, let us all leave the subject behind us and return to civility, as this bit is starting to be a bit petty, ill-mannered and disrespectful for such a sober and contemplative post and thread such as this. TwistyTreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15127781091098128473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-17251772881719818132022-09-12T13:15:29.561-04:002022-09-12T13:15:29.561-04:00Oh for heaven's sake. The Guardian is known a...Oh for heaven's sake. The Guardian is known around the world as a left-liberal newspaper, proudly and unabashedly so. It's not a personal insult, it just is.Sartreskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07028559972862428523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-90133796583258863662022-09-12T12:37:47.272-04:002022-09-12T12:37:47.272-04:00Re: Anon 9/9 4:06—Show me you're an angry, shr...Re: Anon 9/9 4:06—Show me you're an angry, shrill Tory who doesn't actually read newspapers without saying you're an angry, shrill Tory who doesn't actually read newspapers. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-42312930460225962372022-09-12T08:57:54.682-04:002022-09-12T08:57:54.682-04:00The Guardian is not an "extreme leftist"...The Guardian is not an "extreme leftist" paper. It champions consumerism for heavens's sake! It's far more centrist/liberal and they have writers from across the political spectrum.Mad Dogs and Englishmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14592564330894131172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-10594963523365971662022-09-12T08:03:09.987-04:002022-09-12T08:03:09.987-04:00Hard to imagine her not being here. But her memory...Hard to imagine her not being here. But her memory shall carry on!🇬🇧Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-63144293783323663932022-09-12T06:57:56.056-04:002022-09-12T06:57:56.056-04:00No matter who you are nor how old you are - it'...No matter who you are nor how old you are - it's hard to lose your mother. I've got a shiny new quarter that bets Elizabeth will be a popular baby name in 2023!!charles greshamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154781833371184123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-18680621951759056552022-09-11T16:39:41.041-04:002022-09-11T16:39:41.041-04:00I have to say that some of the tweets that l have ...I have to say that some of the tweets that l have seen is making me reconsider my view of Americans ! Some have been frankly disgusting Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-83808840251322914662022-09-10T12:00:56.740-04:002022-09-10T12:00:56.740-04:00Vaya con Dios your majesty Vaya con Dios your majesty Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-23490500970924724792022-09-10T03:25:02.552-04:002022-09-10T03:25:02.552-04:00I was surprised to see such negative commentary ar...I was surprised to see such negative commentary around her and her passing, and from people I tend to respect and admire. Of course, with social media as it is, negativity and contrarianism sells, no matter what side of the political spectrum it's on. The Twitter clout game is too important for journalists these days.<br />Queen Elizabeth meant a lot to me, even as an American, and I don't mind saying that.Nevadanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-90919139929150835372022-09-10T03:08:30.607-04:002022-09-10T03:08:30.607-04:00I would agree with you. I found the article respec...I would agree with you. I found the article respectful and appreciative without being fawning. I don't find The Guardian extreme in its views and I myself am rather quite centrist in my politics. TwistyTreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15127781091098128473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-73450157263642680282022-09-09T20:47:27.892-04:002022-09-09T20:47:27.892-04:00I read the piece, and it seemed to strike the righ...I read the piece, and it seemed to strike the right balance of straightforward news and hagiography. I read The Guardian regularly, and have to say I don’t pick up on a republican bent, or any other of the characteristics you describe. <br /><br />-MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-11894205249266088832022-09-09T17:01:34.681-04:002022-09-09T17:01:34.681-04:00Be very careful what you wish for. Be very careful what you wish for. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-16106357880621821692022-09-09T16:06:35.066-04:002022-09-09T16:06:35.066-04:00Unsurprisingly, The Guardian's "obituary&...Unsurprisingly, The Guardian's "obituary" is cold hearted with no sincere tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II and her 70 years of service to her people. The paper's extreme leftist , republican journalists and readers despise the Monarchy and would abolish it if given the opportunity. They will be rejoicing at the Queen's death and will attack Prince Charles at the first opportunity. <br /><br />Americans should not regard The Guardian as reflecting the opinions of the British people. It's just a rag written by champagne socialists who hate Britain, its Christian culture, traditions and our Monarchy. To understand the value of Monarchy, just look at the criminals, sexual predators, war-mongers, liars and incompetents who have been elected POTUS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-47425855735827209702022-09-09T09:15:18.091-04:002022-09-09T09:15:18.091-04:00King Charles (that sounds odd) is proof that you c...King Charles (that sounds odd) is proof that you can graduate from a leading university, be a pilot in two branches of the armed forces and the captain of a warship, play the cello, and compete as a world-class athlete well into middle age--and still have a large number of people speak of you as a non-entity who's never really done anything. As a small child, I watched the telecast of his investiture as Prince of Wales, and I've always followed his career. The loss of Queen Elizabeth is a severe blow, but I believe the monarchy is in good hands. Garner Plauditznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-56809529021352865792022-09-09T06:57:14.160-04:002022-09-09T06:57:14.160-04:00There is something to be said for apolitical conti...There is something to be said for apolitical continuity. <br /><br />I wish we had an apolitical national champion of "Americaness" the way the UK is served by a national champion of Britishness. ...d....https://www.blogger.com/profile/06066092981253566781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-8263324249078578342022-09-09T04:51:23.232-04:002022-09-09T04:51:23.232-04:00From this side of the Atlantic, thank you for your...From this side of the Atlantic, thank you for your acknowledgement. David Moliannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-4869688857507881482022-09-09T01:13:08.663-04:002022-09-09T01:13:08.663-04:00In this rotten world she was the most respected pu...In this rotten world she was the most respected public figure, no matter what country, language or nationality. Seems that people are still attached to traditional values. May she rest in peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-18906794534624037062022-09-08T20:39:04.195-04:002022-09-08T20:39:04.195-04:00The world will now become used to God Save the Kin...The world will now become used to God Save the King. Let Charles III serve his subjects with the same qualities as his mother.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-31952372548694833702022-09-08T18:31:06.279-04:002022-09-08T18:31:06.279-04:00You must be related to her somehow.You must be related to her somehow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-51944794703365455932022-09-08T18:01:57.195-04:002022-09-08T18:01:57.195-04:00An answer to your earlier question about the defin...An answer to your earlier question about the definition of "class."Sartreskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07028559972862428523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-52248038685290745212022-09-08T17:23:06.756-04:002022-09-08T17:23:06.756-04:00May her memory be eternal. - hrploMay her memory be eternal. - hrploAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com