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Location: UK
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16-11-2010, 05:11 PM
Originally Posted by Trouble 
I'm not that fussed about weddings generally but have no issue with the public purse paying for the wedding, the Royals bring in a massive amount of tourism and hence revenue for the country and while they don't feature very large in my life I'd rather keep them than get rid of them. I think they earn their keep in general and at least he seems to be marrying for love unlike his parents.
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Location: Somewhere over the rainbow
Joined: Sep 2010
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16-11-2010, 05:31 PM
Originally Posted by Azz
Sorry if I appear like I'm a misery guts - I'm not really - honest
But as I get older I do find things bother me more and more. It's like waaaaay too many people have their priorities all screwed up.
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I am pleased about the wedding and who pays for it I dont care, hardly gonna make any differance to me.
Last I heard there was over 60 million in this country if we all popped 50p in a box that would be one heck of a knees up.
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Location: Suffolk, England
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16-11-2010, 05:46 PM
Originally Posted by Pidge
Can I also just say - it is NOT a celebrity wedding. It is the wedding of a really nice guy, to a really nice girl, who are in love and who also happen to be 2nd in line to the throne. It is part of our British heritage and when I heard about it I can honestly say the only thing I felt was happiness for them. They seem very in love.
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Location: South Devon
Joined: Jan 2006
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16-11-2010, 09:04 PM
Originally Posted by Lorna
I think it is wonderful news
Originally Posted by Jackbox
Well to be honest, I dont care who pays for it, its about time the country had something to smile about and give them something to look forward to.
And from the reaction on TV (and here) this morning, this wedding will do it!
Good luck to them for the future!
Originally Posted by Azz
This country has a lot to be proud of, and I don't know about anyone else but I don't need some 'celebrity' wedding to make me smile or give me something to 'look forward to'. And I certainly don't wish to fund their extravagance when so many people are finding themselves in poverty!
Originally Posted by Azz
You know someone's lost their argument when the petulant name-calling begins!
Your post did act as a useful reminder tho - that 'most' people have been so dumbed down by the media/celebrity culture that they think 'wasting' tax payers money on somebody's wedding is more worthwhile than spending it helping those who really need it. *sigh
Originally Posted by Azz
Sorry if I appear like I'm a misery guts - I'm not really - honest
But as I get older I do find things bother me more and more. It's like waaaaay too many people have their priorities all screwed up.
- I'd rather help the needy, not the rich.
- I'd rather see progress, not see us go back to the dark ages.
- I'd like to see true scientific advancement, not be held back by 'big' corporations just so they can make a bit more money! (And rape the planet while they're at it!)
- I'd like to see people make up their own minds on things - not get taken in by propaganda/dogma and media agendas so easily.
- I'd like us to read more books and educate ourselves...
My list could go on
Originally Posted by Azz
My faith in humanity is restored
here's a few of the 'comments' on the BBC website (from the first 20 visible comments - and no I didn't post any of them lol):*runs
My faith in this country has been restored by the interest and support for our Royal family at the news of Prince Williams engagement.
I will chip in for the do if they are short
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Location: Suffolk, England
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16-11-2010, 09:19 PM
Originally Posted by Pidge
I go giddy at the thought of you in peach taffeta!
Originally Posted by Nippy
My faith in this country has been restored by the interest and support for our Royal family at the news of Prince Williams engagement.
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