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2011-04-29 Britain

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Posted by Fred 2011-04-29 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11132 views ] Top

#1 Not much interest in the affair, except the picture I caught at Fox website of the young men in uniform on the way to the proceedings. At least someone still has that sense of noblesse oblige and has earned their spurs carrying themselves well without apology for doing so.

Posted by Procopius2k 2011-04-29 08:49|| 2011-04-29 08:49|| Front Page Top

#2 A shame not to watch such a joyous, refreshing, much-needed change from the doldrums. Not only were the pomp and circumstance equal, but you can see the friendship and chemistry between William and Catherine, which was absent between Charles and Diana. They'll make it.

Not to mention how enjoyable it was to watch some beturbanned sheik at the service, and wonder how intensely uncomfortable he was with all the peaceful Christ stuff. Admittedly, it was infuriating to realize that about once a minute, I found myself wondering if you'd be able to hear the "allahu akbar" before one of his coreligionists blew himself to smithereens.

I hope this day reminds Britons what they're really all about, how much more they're capable of, and inspires them to reassert their identity.

Posted by RandomJD 2011-04-29 09:20|| 2011-04-29 09:20|| Front Page Top

#3 Nicely put, Random. Why can't people just enjoy something for once?

Posted by newc 2011-04-29 12:46|| 2011-04-29 12:46|| Front Page Top

#4 It's a cynical, negative, pessimistic world. Life beats us all up, some more than others, and I don't see how it helps to tune out what little good there is, or openly hope for its demise.

The Bishop of London's address was very uplifting. William's sober salutes were those of a real military man, not just a ceremonial one. It took place in Westminster Abbey, 1000 years old, times throughout which England had some self-respect. A country that once knew better, has now allowed itself to be overrun by Mohammedans, and submits to Continental rule. The celebration today underscored how backwards, Orwellian, and evil it all is. A healthy dose of perspective never hurts.

Posted by RandomJD 2011-04-29 13:26|| 2011-04-29 13:26|| Front Page Top

#5 Many Royal + Media Pundits believe the two daughters of Prince Andrew + ex-wife Fergie deliber wore OUTLANDISH, LADY GAGA-ESQUE HATS to the event, as exemplified by them sitting just behind Queen Liz + Prince Phil, to disply their angst at mom Fergie not being invited.

IMO a worse snub was PRINCE HARRY'S REPOR ON-OFF GIRLFRIEND CHELSY "I'M NOT GOING TO BE QUEEN IFF I MARRY PRINCE HARRY OR NOR, HENCE I DON'T CARE" DAVIS [spelling?] APPEARING TO BE THE ONLY FEMALE INVITEE/GUEST THAT SHOWED UP NOT WEARING ANYTHING SIGNIFICANT = BIG ON HER HEAD, save for a regular hair band. Prolly explains why the Medias focused more on Harry + other Royals, Ladies, e.g. POSH SPICE = VICTORIA BECKHAM, after Chelsy's arrival than later.

"I'M NOT-ANNA-LONGINOVA" POSH BECKHAM BLEW CHELSY AWAY, AS PER FASHION + PROTOCOL.

The wedding was smaller in scale than Charle's + Diana's back in 1981, but still very elegant + well-done.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2011-04-29 20:48|| 2011-04-29 20:48|| Front Page Top

#6 That little thing on the girlfriend's head is called a fascinator, JosephM. About as many women at the church today chose to wear one of those as wore proper hats. The new princess has been photographed in such things on other occasions.

Posted by trailing wife 2011-04-29 21:55|| 2011-04-29 21:55|| Front Page Top

#7 Cal Thomas? I thought he was dead.

Posted by Pappy 2011-04-29 23:22|| 2011-04-29 23:22|| Front Page Top

#8 I don't know who this Thomas person is, but sounds like a blowhard wimp.

People getting married is neat stuff, especially for the right reasons, this just happens to be high publicity. Wife says last sentence is stupid, and I agree it has the key words of slanderers.

Nature vs. Nurture, I am straight down the middle; that is both are determinates. Too simply put, it is a D&D roll. Once a person comes out of the womb, they begin to be a product of environment - parents (who raises them). Example, no matter how hard I worked out I hit a peak, I am only so tall, my eyesight is so much, adrenaline at a point, so on. Now, how I use that becomes my decisions based upon my upbringing - am I a tunnel rat or am I a soccer player, do I stand up to a bully or do I shudder, do I fight or flight, how do I handle something new whether good or bad. These decisions create personality, or soul.

IMHO, and wife's, William is his own man and has chosen his life. Chuckie is only a peripheral, Charon if you will, and as someone who has gone out and did the deed, his decisions are his own and there he goes.

And piss on anyone who decounces any wedding based on social agendas, sad so called expert observer of life.

I piss on royalty, which is what Mr. Thomas procailms himself as, as my better. I have seen no such prejudices from Mr. or Mrs. William "the commoner" person. Whether they call themselve Kennedy, or Sebilius, or Baldwin, or whatever.

And no, I do not believe in the ruler for life; other very brave people fought against for my privilage of holding an opinion and said spirit still exists.

Simply, congratulations.

Posted by swksvolFF 2011-04-29 23:44|| 2011-04-29 23:44|| Front Page Top

#9 Cal Thomas is a former protege of Jerry Falwell, who decided to become a conservative writer.

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