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PikachuMaxwell 01/12/20 3:23:23 PM #1:	I read some articles stating that the tabloids were racist against the couple, specifically against Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. That's what caused her and her husband Prince Harry to "step back" from their royal duties. Wondering what you guys think. --- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Favorite Characters: https://imgur.com/tcQlEb7 Nintendo Network Name: JohnJohn <cite>PikachuMaxwell posted [p:932826213] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>I read some articles stating that the tabloids were racist against the couple, specifically against Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. That's what caused her and her husband Prince Harry to "step back" from their royal duties. Wondering what you guys think. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sariana21 01/12/20 3:29:41 PM #2:	Yes. But not only that. --- ___ Sari, Mom to DS (07/04) and DD (01/08); Pronouns: she/her/hers <cite>Sariana21 posted [p:932826502] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>Yes. But not only that. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bass_X0 01/12/20 3:30:17 PM #3:	Sariana21 posted... Yes. But not only that. But mostly that. --- "Well, it's not a bad game. It's made by Capcom, so how could it?" ~ AVGN <cite>Bass_X0 posted [p:932826523] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>Sariana21 posted... </cite> <quote>Yes. But not only that.</quote> But mostly that. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Wewillrocku 01/12/20 3:30:58 PM #4:	uh huh --- The american prison system is a sorry mess but giving them game consoles isn't going to solve anything. Zurriah <cite>Wewillrocku posted [p:932826545] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>uh huh </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Firewerx 01/12/20 3:31:16 PM #5:	Never read a word of criticism about her in the tabloids before the wedding, on the day of the wedding, or for some time after the wedding. If some right-wing tabloid hacks weren't happy about the prospect of the sixth in line to the throne marrying a mixed-race woman, they disguised their concerns pretty well. --- Incinerate <cite>Firewerx posted [p:932826563] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>Never read a word of criticism about her in the tabloids before the wedding, on the day of the wedding, or for some time after the wedding. If some right-wing tabloid hacks weren't happy about the prospect of the sixth in line to the throne marrying a mixed-race woman, they disguised their concerns pretty well. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 01/12/20 3:32:25 PM #6:	Who gives a shit? Seriously why do we even have Royal Families in the first place? $5 says Harry and Meghan couldn't even run a KFC --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair! https://imgtc.com/i/bHqCLJF.png https://i.imgtc.com/YnvkpvU.png <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:932826610] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>Who gives a shit? Seriously why do we even have Royal Families in the first place? $5 says Harry and Meghan couldn't even run a KFC</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spikethedevil 01/12/20 3:35:32 PM #7:	UnfairRepresent posted... Who gives a shit? Seriously why do we even have Royal Families in the first place? $5 says Harry and Meghan couldn't even run a KFC Good job the Royal Family have next to no power and don't run the country then isn't it? --- A garbage pod!? It's a smegging garbage pod! <cite>spikethedevil posted [p:932826727] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>UnfairRepresent posted... </cite> <quote>Who gives a shit? Seriously why do we even have Royal Families in the first place? $5 says Harry and Meghan couldn't even run a KFC</quote> Good job the Royal Family have next to no power and don't run the country then isn't it? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spikethedevil 01/12/20 3:36:12 PM #8:	Firewerx posted... Never read a word of criticism about her in the tabloids before the wedding, on the day of the wedding, or for some time after the wedding. If some right-wing tabloid hacks weren't happy about the prospect of the sixth in line to the throne marrying a mixed-race woman, they disguised their concerns pretty well. The Daily Heil is a racism homophobic piece of shit as is the Sun/Scum. --- A garbage pod!? It's a smegging garbage pod! <cite>spikethedevil posted [p:932826750] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>Firewerx posted... </cite> <quote>Never read a word of criticism about her in the tabloids before the wedding, on the day of the wedding, or for some time after the wedding. If some right-wing tabloid hacks weren't happy about the prospect of the sixth in line to the throne marrying a mixed-race woman, they disguised their concerns pretty well.</quote> The Daily Heil is a racism homophobic piece of shit as is the Sun/Scum. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FrozenXylophone 01/12/20 3:39:12 PM #9:	It wasn't about racism but certain people with confirmation bias really wish it was and pretend it is. <cite>FrozenXylophone posted [p:932826930] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>It wasn't about racism but certain people with confirmation bias really wish it was and pretend it is. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darmik 01/12/20 3:41:41 PM #10:	I think it could be a factor but considering they're leaving the entire Royal Family business side of things there's a lot more to it than that. --- Kind Regards, Darmik <cite>Darmik posted [p:932827087] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>I think it could be a factor but considering they're leaving the entire Royal Family business side of things there's a lot more to it than that.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 01/12/20 3:43:16 PM #11:	spikethedevil posted... Good job the Royal Family have next to no power and don't run the country then isn't it? No not really since we spend billions on them, they get privileges and loads of attention Even Meghan and Harry will still have million dollar homes and facilities they never earned and wont even have "royal duties" --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair! https://imgtc.com/i/bHqCLJF.png https://i.imgtc.com/YnvkpvU.png <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:932827167] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>spikethedevil posted...</cite> <quote> Good job the Royal Family have next to no power and don't run the country then isn't it? </quote> No not really since we spend billions on them, they get privileges and loads of attention Even Meghan and Harry will still have million dollar homes and facilities they never earned and wont even have "royal duties"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jiek_Fafn 01/12/20 3:45:22 PM #12:	Was the article saying it's about racism also come from a tabloid? --- PSN: Jiek <cite>Jiek_Fafn posted [p:932827338] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>Was the article saying it's about racism also come from a tabloid? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PikachuMaxwell 01/12/20 3:46:05 PM #13:	Jiek_Fafn posted... Was the article saying it's about racism also come from a tabloid? Chicago Tribune and Washington Post editorials. --- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Favorite Characters: https://imgur.com/tcQlEb7 Nintendo Network Name: JohnJohn <cite>PikachuMaxwell posted [p:932827370] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>Jiek_Fafn posted... </cite> <quote>Was the article saying it's about racism also come from a tabloid?</quote> Chicago Tribune and Washington Post editorials. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Evol 01/12/20 3:46:57 PM #14:	It definitely plays a huge part, and people are acting like the black (biracial) women have "corrupted" Harry when that isn't the case at all. (They threw Oprah into it, blaming her for their move as well.) It's pretty fucked. <cite>Evol posted [p:932827420] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>It definitely plays a huge part, and people are acting like the black (biracial) women have "corrupted" Harry when that isn't the case at all. (They threw Oprah into it, blaming her for their move as well.) It's pretty fucked. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Malfunction 01/12/20 3:47:06 PM #15:	UnfairRepresent posted... we Hmm <cite>Malfunction posted [p:932827432] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>UnfairRepresent posted... </cite> <quote>we</quote>Hmm </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darmik 01/12/20 3:49:08 PM #16:	Evol posted... It definitely plays a huge part, and people are acting like the black (biracial) women have "corrupted" Harry when that isn't the case at all. (They threw Oprah into it, blaming her for their move as well.) It's pretty fucked. Yeah that part is pretty fucked up. Going by the tabloids you'd think Harry has no say in the matter. It's always Meghan's fault. --- Kind Regards, Darmik <cite>Darmik posted [p:932827559] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>Evol posted...</cite> <quote>It definitely plays a huge part, and people are acting like the black (biracial) women have "corrupted" Harry when that isn't the case at all. (They threw Oprah into it, blaming her for their move as well.) It's pretty fucked. </quote> Yeah that part is pretty fucked up. Going by the tabloids you'd think Harry has no say in the matter. It's always Meghan's fault.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unsugarized_Foo 01/12/20 3:49:32 PM #17:	Why would anyone escape racism to the US. Don't they know we're the headquarters of racism? --- "All I have is my balls and my word, and I don't break them for anyone!"-Tony Montana <cite>Unsugarized_Foo posted [p:932827586] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>Why would anyone escape racism to the US. Don't they know we're the headquarters of racism? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spikethedevil 01/12/20 3:50:50 PM #18:	Unsugarized_Foo posted... Why would anyone escape racism to the US. Don't they know we're the headquarters of racism? Since when the fuck was Canada part of the US? @Unsugarized_Foo --- A garbage pod!? It's a smegging garbage pod! <cite>spikethedevil posted [p:932827652] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>Unsugarized_Foo posted... </cite> <quote>Why would anyone escape racism to the US. Don't they know we're the headquarters of racism?</quote> Since when the fuck was Canada part of the US? @Unsugarized_Foo </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
s0nicfan 01/12/20 3:51:55 PM #19:	--- "History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz <cite>s0nicfan posted [p:932827721] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unsugarized_Foo 01/12/20 3:53:19 PM #20:	spikethedevil posted... Since when the fuck was Canada part of the US? @Unsugarized_Foo You ever wonder why you all don't get a wall? You're just lucky the lizard people hate the cold...but they're working on the warming up process --- "All I have is my balls and my word, and I don't break them for anyone!"-Tony Montana <cite>Unsugarized_Foo posted [p:932827796] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>spikethedevil posted... </cite> <quote>Since when the fuck was Canada part of the US? @Unsugarized_Foo</quote> You ever wonder why you all don't get a wall? You're just lucky the lizard people hate the cold...but they're working on the warming up process </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Manocheese 01/12/20 3:53:58 PM #21:	PikachuMaxwell posted... Jiek_Fafn posted... Was the article saying it's about racism also come from a tabloid? Chicago Tribune and Washington Post editorials. In other words, yes. --- ()_() Hardcore - We'll probably be modded for this... (o.o) http://manocheese.googlepages.com/manocheesery <cite>Manocheese posted [p:932827836] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>PikachuMaxwell posted...</cite> <quote>Jiek_Fafn posted... </cite> <quote>Was the article saying it's about racism also come from a tabloid?</quote> Chicago Tribune and Washington Post editorials. </quote> In other words, yes.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spikethedevil 01/12/20 3:55:10 PM #22:	TBF the tabloids brushed Charles being best mates with a peado under the carpet as well. --- A garbage pod!? It's a smegging garbage pod! <cite>spikethedevil posted [p:932827891] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>TBF the tabloids brushed Charles being best mates with a peado under the carpet as well. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MonkeyBones23 01/12/20 3:56:07 PM #23:	Harry never cared about the Royal business and the racism towards Meghan only solidified it. --- We're a forest of lives, but we grow tall and wide. We'll never be cut down. <cite>MonkeyBones23 posted [p:932827935] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>Harry never cared about the Royal business and the racism towards Meghan only solidified it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sariana21 01/12/20 4:56:44 PM #24:	spikethedevil posted... TBF the tabloids brushed Charles being best mates with a peado under the carpet as well. Andrew, not Charles. --- ___ Sari, Mom to DS (07/04) and DD (01/08); Pronouns: she/her/hers <cite>Sariana21 posted [p:932831159] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>spikethedevil posted... </cite> <quote>TBF the tabloids brushed Charles being best mates with a peado under the carpet as well.</quote>Andrew, not Charles. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spikethedevil 01/13/20 5:36:49 AM #26:	Sariana21 posted... Andrew, not Charles. Charles was mates with a peado bishop @Sariana21 https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/prince-charles-tried-to-keep-links-to-paedophile-bishop-peter-ball-private He was also mates with Jimmy Saville. --- A garbage pod!? It's a smegging garbage pod! <cite>spikethedevil posted [p:932856476] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>Sariana21 posted... </cite> <quote>Andrew, not Charles. </quote>Charles was mates with a peado bishop @Sariana21 https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/prince-charles-tried-to-keep-links-to-paedophile-bishop-peter-ball-private He was also mates with Jimmy Saville. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lorenzo_2003 01/13/20 5:41:03 AM #27:	I read that the British royal family contributes millions to their economy by being a big part of their tourism. Of course its also true that it takes millions to shuttle them around safely to various events and their costs of living add up, so this is all controversial. Anyway, people outside of England like visiting the palace and castle, and I do think actually having living royals enhances the attraction. --- ... <cite>Lorenzo_2003 posted [p:932856547] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>I read that the British royal family contributes millions to their economy by being a big part of their tourism. Of course its also true that it takes millions to shuttle them around safely to various events and their costs of living add up, so this is all controversial. Anyway, people outside of England like visiting the palace and castle, and I do think actually having living royals enhances the attraction. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
toyota 01/13/20 6:37:41 AM #28:	I read because he is literally pussywhipped and she is one of those my way or the high way types <cite>toyota posted [p:932857333] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>I read because he is literally pussywhipped and she is one of those my way or the high way types </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spikethedevil 01/13/20 7:32:10 AM #29:	Lorenzo_2003 posted... I read that the British royal family contributes millions to their economy by being a big part of their tourism. Of course its also true that it takes millions to shuttle them around safely to various events and their costs of living add up, so this is all controversial. Anyway, people outside of England like visiting the palace and castle, and I do think actually having living royals enhances the attraction. And yet Philip still injured someone with his shit driving and got away with it and only apologised because even the royal loving media got pissy at him. --- A garbage pod!? It's a smegging garbage pod! <cite>spikethedevil posted [p:932858171] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>Lorenzo_2003 posted... </cite> <quote>I read that the British royal family contributes millions to their economy by being a big part of their tourism. Of course its also true that it takes millions to shuttle them around safely to various events and their costs of living add up, so this is all controversial. Anyway, people outside of England like visiting the palace and castle, and I do think actually having living royals enhances the attraction.</quote> And yet Philip still injured someone with his shit driving and got away with it and only apologised because even the royal loving media got pissy at him. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ViewtifulGrave 01/13/20 7:37:10 AM #30:	s0nicfan posted... Damn --- You enjoy teaching high schoolers, and I'll enjoy creating my crappy manga. Let's see where we both are in a year. TheDoorMouse Update https://imgur.com/vz0c9xf <cite>ViewtifulGrave posted [p:932858257] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>s0nicfan posted... </cite> <quote></quote>Damn </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZevLoveDOOM 01/13/20 7:52:59 AM #31:	Lorenzo_2003 posted... I read that the British royal family contributes millions to their economy by being a big part of their tourism. Of course its also true that it takes millions to shuttle them around safely to various events and their costs of living add up, so this is all controversial. Anyway, people outside of England like visiting the palace and castle, and I do think actually having living royals enhances the attraction. so you're saying that the royal family is basically a tourist attraction? <cite>ZevLoveDOOM posted [p:932858516] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>Lorenzo_2003 posted... </cite> <quote>I read that the British royal family contributes millions to their economy by being a big part of their tourism. Of course its also true that it takes millions to shuttle them around safely to various events and their costs of living add up, so this is all controversial. Anyway, people outside of England like visiting the palace and castle, and I do think actually having living royals enhances the attraction.</quote> so you're saying that the royal family is basically a tourist attraction? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VTBM 01/13/20 8:22:06 AM #32:	s0nicfan posted... --- https://imgur.com/e7sCCSb <cite>VTBM posted [p:932859152] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>s0nicfan posted... </cite> <quote></quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Awesome 01/13/20 8:27:14 AM #33:	https://mobile.twitter.com/shaunking/status/1126466791897796609 one guy compared archie to a monkey --- Hello. <cite>Awesome posted [p:932859273] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>https://mobile.twitter.com/shaunking/status/1126466791897796609 one guy compared archie to a monkey </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RebelElite791 01/13/20 9:29:29 AM #34:	TIL the US pays for the royals. Thanks UR! --- https://imgur.com/MS5SvzN Take better care of your teeth and f***, a lot more. <cite>RebelElite791 posted [p:932860758] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>TIL the US pays for the royals. Thanks UR! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lorenzo_2003 01/13/20 11:52:16 AM #35:	ZevLoveDOOM posted... so you're saying that the royal family is basically a tourist attraction? In a sense, yeah. Whether some agree with the royals existing or not is kind of irrelevant. I read that they represent something like a thousand years of tradition. Shit, if thats true, the English royal family existed way before some countries were even a thought in anyones mind. Tourists want to go see where they live and what they do, and they are willing to spend money to be a part of that experience. I mean how many little girls around the world dream of being a princess? Even that fool Ariana Grande calls herself a queen. But there are literally a few people that can legitimately call themselves a royal. --- ... <cite>Lorenzo_2003 posted [p:932865499] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>ZevLoveDOOM posted... </cite> <quote>so you're saying that the royal family is basically a tourist attraction?</quote> In a sense, yeah. Whether some agree with the royals existing or not is kind of irrelevant. I read that they represent something like a thousand years of tradition. Shit, if thats true, the English royal family existed way before some countries were even a thought in anyones mind. Tourists want to go see where they live and what they do, and they are willing to spend money to be a part of that experience. I mean how many little girls around the world dream of being a princess? Even that fool Ariana Grande calls herself a queen. But there are literally a few people that can legitimately call themselves a royal. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SpaceBear_ 01/13/20 12:10:03 PM #36:	I don't think it was racism tbh. Just another example of the royals becoming more modernised. Having a Prince living over in America will be good for relations, I expect. --- - God bless, downtime and TheSlinja. YNWA GameFAQs' Favourite Sons. - Official Barman Of Champion Pub <cite>SpaceBear_ posted [p:932866261] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>I don't think it was racism tbh. Just another example of the royals becoming more modernised. Having a Prince living over in America will be good for relations, I expect. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Firewerx 01/13/20 3:21:36 PM #37:	spikethedevil posted... The Daily Heil is a racism homophobic piece of shit as is the Sun/Scum. Tell me something I don't know. But I don't recall any of the tabloids raising questions about Meghan's suitability when the couple got engaged or when they got married. So like I said, if this is all about the "threat" of Harry bringing a mixed-race woman into the British Royal Family, then the tabloids were strangely reluctant to pour cold water on the idea. --- Incinerate <cite>Firewerx posted [p:932874391] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>spikethedevil posted... </cite> <quote>The Daily Heil is a racism homophobic piece of shit as is the Sun/Scum.</quote>Tell me something I don't know. But I don't recall any of the tabloids raising questions about Meghan's suitability when the couple got engaged or when they got married. So like I said, if this is all about the "threat" of Harry bringing a mixed-race woman into the British Royal Family, then the tabloids were strangely reluctant to pour cold water on the idea. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlackSheep715 01/13/20 3:27:39 PM #38:	Brexit is rooted in racism. So yes. --- ~!~ The one, the only. The goat. <cite>BlackSheep715 posted [p:932874652] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>Brexit is rooted in racism. So yes. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spudger 01/13/20 3:29:15 PM #39:	ViewtifulGrave posted... Damn --- -Only dead fish swim with the current http://error1355.com/ce/spudger.html <cite>spudger posted [p:932874723] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>ViewtifulGrave posted...</cite> <quote> Damn </quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YokoGeri 01/13/20 3:40:50 PM #40:	undefined posted... I came here to post this. The whole situation reminds me of the fake outrage with obama (mustard, tan suit). Don't believe me? Pedo prince andrew that claims he doesn't sweat? (You see, he has BLUE BLOOD!) = Fine Megan likes avocado? EVIL B***!!! . No, really: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a26008537/meghan-markle-avocado-toast-drought-murder/ After her friend Daniel's Instagram of their meal went slightly viral, British newspaper the Daily Mail* ran a story with the headline "How Meghan's favourite avocado snack - beloved of all millennials - is fuelling human rights abuses, drought and murder." Remember, Andrew doesn't have to wonder if he's having sex with a traficked minor. But Megan MUST know the details of the supply chain of a fruit/veggie lest she be called a drought promoting, murderous evil person. <cite>YokoGeri posted [p:932875196] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>undefined posted... </cite> <quote></quote> I came here to post this. The whole situation reminds me of the fake outrage with obama (mustard, tan suit). Don't believe me? Pedo prince andrew that claims he doesn't sweat? (You see, he has BLUE BLOOD!) = Fine Megan likes avocado? EVIL B****!!! . No, really: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a26008537/meghan-markle-avocado-toast-drought-murder/ <quote>After her friend Daniel's Instagram of their meal went slightly viral, British newspaper the Daily Mail ran a story with the headline "How Meghan's favourite avocado snack - beloved of all millennials - is fuelling human rights abuses, drought and murder."</quote> Remember, Andrew doesn't have to wonder if he's having sex with a traficked minor. But Megan MUST know the details of the supply chain of a fruit/veggie lest she be called a drought promoting, murderous evil person. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Firewerx 01/13/20 3:43:59 PM #41:	If this is really all about Harry and Meghan being offended by hurtful comments from a handful of prats like Piers Morgan and they suspect that racism is at the bottom of it, then they should take a stand, shove it back in the faces of their detractors, and prove that it's their critics who are on the wrong side of history. They shouldn't just crumble when confronted by unkind words from a few trolls on Twitter, for Chrissake. --- Incinerate <cite>Firewerx posted [p:932875333] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>If this is really all about Harry and Meghan being offended by hurtful comments from a handful of prats like Piers Morgan and they suspect that racism is at the bottom of it, then they should take a stand, shove it back in the faces of their detractors, and prove that it's their critics who are on the wrong side of history. They shouldn't just crumble when confronted by unkind words from a few trolls on Twitter, for Chrissake. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darmik 01/13/20 3:53:29 PM #42:	Firewerx posted... If this is really all about Harry and Meghan being offended by hurtful comments from a handful of prats like Piers Morgan and they suspect that racism is at the bottom of it, then they should take a stand, shove it back in the faces of their detractors, and prove that it's their critics who are on the wrong side of history. They shouldn't just crumble when confronted by unkind words from a few trolls on Twitter, for Chrissake. Nah the politics within the Royal Family are 100% a factor too. Hard to take a stand for anything when you aren't allowed to. --- Kind Regards, Darmik <cite>Darmik posted [p:932875732] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>Firewerx posted...</cite> <quote>If this is really all about Harry and Meghan being offended by hurtful comments from a handful of prats like Piers Morgan and they suspect that racism is at the bottom of it, then they should take a stand, shove it back in the faces of their detractors, and prove that it's their critics who are on the wrong side of history. They shouldn't just crumble when confronted by unkind words from a few trolls on Twitter, for Chrissake. </quote> Nah the politics within the Royal Family are 100% a factor too. Hard to take a stand for anything when you aren't allowed to.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 01/14/20 6:58:54 AM #43:	ZevLoveDOOM posted... so you're saying that the royal family is basically a tourist attraction? Thats literally the only reason they still exist tourism and diplomacy --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair! https://imgtc.com/i/bHqCLJF.png https://i.imgtc.com/YnvkpvU.png <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:932905195] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>ZevLoveDOOM posted...</cite> <quote> so you're saying that the royal family is basically a tourist attraction? </quote> Thats literally the only reason they still exist tourism and diplomacy</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 01/14/20 9:49:17 AM #44:	Meanwhile, in apparently every paper in England... https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ellievhall/meghan-markle-kate-middleton-double-standards-royal <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:932909147] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>Meanwhile, in apparently every paper in England... https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ellievhall/meghan-markle-kate-middleton-double-standards-royal </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Evol 01/14/20 11:45:04 AM #45:	Questionmarktarius posted... Meanwhile, in apparently every paper in England... https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ellievhall/meghan-markle-kate-middleton-double-standards-royal Wow, that is disgusting. <cite>Evol posted [p:932913838] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite> <quote>Meanwhile, in apparently every paper in England... https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ellievhall/meghan-markle-kate-middleton-double-standards-royal</quote> Wow, that is disgusting. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Coastal_elite 01/14/20 11:47:28 AM #46:	BlackSheep715 posted... Brexit is rooted in racism. So yes. What the actual fuck?! This is not about Brexit. This is about the Sussex royals stepping back as senior members of the british royalty. U ok mate? <cite>Coastal_elite posted [p:932913952] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>BlackSheep715 posted... </cite> <quote>Brexit is rooted in racism. So yes.</quote> What the actual fuck?! This is not about Brexit. This is about the Sussex royals stepping back as senior members of the british royalty. U ok mate? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
eston 01/14/20 11:50:38 AM #47:	Questionmarktarius posted... Meanwhile, in apparently every paper in England... https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ellievhall/meghan-markle-kate-middleton-double-standards-royal I saw this earlier and it was very eye opening. It's worth noting that these aren't just random tabloids and trolls, all of these papers publishing this type of stuff are considered "royal correspondants" which means they are given priority to cover the royal family, and in turn are considered by other media outlets to be trusted sources. The bias in reporting, even when the subject matter is almost identical, almost feels like parody --- http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i215/estonc/grizzly_bear_chairs_2.jpg https://imgur.com/8kjZU <cite>eston posted [p:932914089] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite> <quote>Meanwhile, in apparently every paper in England... https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ellievhall/meghan-markle-kate-middleton-double-standards-royal</quote>I saw this earlier and it was very eye opening. It's worth noting that these aren't just random tabloids and trolls, all of these papers publishing this type of stuff are considered "royal correspondants" which means they are given priority to cover the royal family, and in turn are considered by other media outlets to be trusted sources. The bias in reporting, even when the subject matter is almost identical, almost feels like parody </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Coastal_elite 01/14/20 12:00:26 PM #49:	eston posted... I saw this earlier and it was very eye opening. It's worth noting that these aren't just random tabloids and trolls, all of these papers publishing this type of stuff are considered "royal correspondants" which means they are given priority to cover the royal family, and in turn are considered by other media outlets to be trusted sources. The bias in reporting, even when the subject matter is almost identical, almost feels like parody https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2020-01/10/17/asset/66858f4cb574/sub-buzz-109-1578677556-1.png vs https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2020-01/10/17/asset/4bbc3d668ea7/sub-buzz-109-1578677582-2.png Oh shit. This reminds me a lot of the differences in coverage with Katrina and other disasters (black guy "loots a shop" vs "white dude finds provisions to survive") <cite>Coastal_elite posted [p:932914566] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>eston posted... </cite> <quote>I saw this earlier and it was very eye opening. It's worth noting that these aren't just random tabloids and trolls, all of these papers publishing this type of stuff are considered "royal correspondants" which means they are given priority to cover the royal family, and in turn are considered by other media outlets to be trusted sources. The bias in reporting, even when the subject matter is almost identical, almost feels like parody</quote> https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2020-01/10/17/asset/66858f4cb574/sub-buzz-109-1578677556-1.png vs https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2020-01/10/17/asset/4bbc3d668ea7/sub-buzz-109-1578677582-2.png Oh shit. This reminds me a lot of the differences in coverage with Katrina and other disasters (black guy "loots a shop" vs "white dude finds provisions to survive") </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brestugo 01/14/20 12:05:40 PM #50:	MonkeyBones23 posted... Harry never cared about the Royal business and the racism towards Meghan only solidified it. Agreed. --- It's not about the size of the dog in the fight, it's about the size of the fight in the dog. <cite>brestugo posted [p:932914797] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>MonkeyBones23 posted... </cite> <quote>Harry never cared about the Royal business and the racism towards Meghan only solidified it.</quote>Agreed. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
eston 01/14/20 12:07:35 PM #51:	Coastal_elite posted... Oh shit. This reminds me a lot of the differences in coverage with Katrina and other disasters (black guy "loots a shop" vs "white dude finds provisions to survive") I didn't think of it like that but you're right --- http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i215/estonc/grizzly_bear_chairs_2.jpg https://imgur.com/8kjZU <cite>eston posted [p:932914881] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>Coastal_elite posted... </cite> <quote>Oh shit. This reminds me a lot of the differences in coverage with Katrina and other disasters (black guy "loots a shop" vs "white dude finds provisions to survive")</quote>I didn't think of it like that but you're right </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HBOSS 01/14/20 12:08:35 PM #52:	wonder how these news outlets will downplay their role in all this. gotta save face to their customers! --- You don't stop playing because you grow old, You grow old because you stop playing <cite>HBOSS posted [p:932914930] in Did racism... [t:78325110]...</cite> <quote>wonder how these news outlets will downplay their role in all this. gotta save face to their customers! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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