The people who believe in the monarchy aren't far from the people who follow Trump. Just another type of cult.
That said the people who follow united and the people who follow City are members of cults too. Except one is God's own and the other is utter scum.
Is it possible to follow a team without being part of a cult? I would like to think and hope I do.
I would openly admit a City bias, but also think I view football in general objectively.
I like to see good football and acknowledge it no matter where it comes from.
I would openly admit to having a Republican bias but can acknowledge that although it’s not for me, there are many particularly on this island of Ireland that have an affinity to their Royal connection to history. They have their cult that at times seem to be living in a different century, but it only takes a short perusal through the Irish Current Affairs thread to see that their are some wonderful, insightful contributions from modern Northern Irish Unionists by tradition, forum members.
I can think of two or three off the top of my head.
You and I would not be classed as Royalists by anyone in here, I’m pretty sure. Anyone who’s been paying attention anyway.
Further afield , I would agree with a lot of arguments against it that were very respectfully presented in this topical debate, but I would not consider anyone who sees reason to maintain the monarchy in the UK as being part of a cult, in general.
There are probably some who are, no doubt, but I would regard some of the views on changing a constitution and the consideration that should go into it, as being very sensible, regardless of which side of the fence you are. For those sitting on the fence, even more so.
Referendum?
Percentage for or against a proposal?
Wording of questions asked?
Alternative offerings?
Post decision implementation?
Long term consequences if any?
My own personal perspective of how historically, British governance has implemented change in others’ territories without thinking through the consequences or odds on chances of probable messes being made. Perhaps washing their hands and not caring what mess is left, some would argue.
This view, to me leads me to respect the view of those on here that don’t necessarily support Royalism but are suggesting caution and thought and planning before calling for their replacement.
It’s the least you would expect in any decision of that magnitude. Could you imagine the bullshit and lies the public would have to sift through in a media campaign for or against any such proposal.
The propaganda. Think Brexit times ten.
I’m happy that we’re out of it and it’s Britain’s divisive subject alone. When you think of the bloodshed in the last century plus, resulting from our own extraction from the Union, isn’t it heartwarming that we can discuss and debate such a volatile subject so cordially in here and have every voice and opinion heard and appreciated for it’s honesty.
What a wonderful Forum this is. So much better than the RAWK and RagCafe cults.
