lukilladog
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Yeah, people are getting pretty tribalistic.
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Yeah, people are getting pretty tribalistic.
Vestal
Gold Member
The decline over the past 3 years has been absolutely insane. They over moderated too hard to the left. Doing so they got rid of most of the vocal opposition to the extremist views. Then it just created an echo chamber and a place for that extreme narrow minded far left to fester and grow.
Lukaku's First Touch
Member
Sad she died and sad this middleage bs will continue after her death.
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
RIP.
Guess the pubs in the UK will be busy tonight having a drink in her honor?
Guess the pubs in the UK will be busy tonight having a drink in her honor?
clarky
Gold Member
5 deep here.
Dirk Benedict
Member
Rest In Peace.
Sosokrates
Report me if I continue to console war
RIP
God save the queen.
God save the queen.
Eddie-Griffin
Banned
Not an British but I guess I'll play some Acorn computer games tonight and maybe play some ZX spectrum games for the the country of UK.
You know, I've heard Sinclair who made the ZX Spectrum was knighted by the queen. He must have been ecstatic when it happened.
You're going to have to wait a month or two for that, both sides are currently having a wrestling match on both sides of the extreme, and that's going to mess up the algorithms on several sites, including Youtube.
just took a quick peek at the other place and apparently clear violations of their own rules they sometimes unfairly punish people for is are perfectly fine for the Queens thread for some reason.
You know, I've heard Sinclair who made the ZX Spectrum was knighted by the queen. He must have been ecstatic when it happened.
You're going to have to wait a month or two for that, both sides are currently having a wrestling match on both sides of the extreme, and that's going to mess up the algorithms on several sites, including Youtube.
just took a quick peek at the other place and apparently clear violations of their own rules they sometimes unfairly punish people for is are perfectly fine for the Queens thread for some reason.
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John Marston
GAF's very own treasure goblin
Does that mean new money for us in Canada?
Jezbollah
Member
Been a while since I posted on GAF, but had to tonight to pay my respects (and thank god for this site - I saw the thread "over there" and it was franky disgusting). She was one hell of a symbol and someone utterly dedicated to service.
QEII did much more good than bad, and I believe with William and Kate the future is good hands. In the meantime I really hope the new King can finally kick off the cunt Andrew into permanent obscurity.
LLTK.
QEII did much more good than bad, and I believe with William and Kate the future is good hands. In the meantime I really hope the new King can finally kick off the cunt Andrew into permanent obscurity.
LLTK.
The Sum of Zero
Member
RIP
IDKFA
I am Become Bilbo Baggins
The monarchy is part of our national tradition, culture and Identity. A majority of us in the UK want it to remain.
As I said in another thread, we tried a republic before. It didn't work out and we brought back the monarchy. We're good.
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QSD
Member
I'm from a constitutional monarchy, so I'll take a shot at this.
A monarch is like a symbol of the state/country without political affiliation. They are less transient than politicians and especially in times of crisis or upheaval can offer support or solidarity without the political baggage a Trump or Biden would carry, making them easier to 'rally around'. If they perform this task well their words start to gain a certain moral weight, with which (if they are wise/thoughtful) they can exert a moderating influence on public opinion.
A lot of the emotion also comes from the more theatrical and glamorous aspects of the tradition, after all kings and queens in their splendid castles populate the stories we are all told from a very young age, so in some sense they are a living connection to history and myth. Throw all of that into a bowl and you've got royalty.
FunkMiller
Gold Member
Bingo.
It's less about the person, and more what they represent. The weight of history and time, encapsulated in a human being. The anthropomorphic personification of a national identity, steeped in battle, ceremony, pomp, circumstance, honour and service. In many ways, the Queen was one of the last things that connected modern Britain to that idealised past.
Pejo
Gold Member
She had a hell of a ride over 96 years. Respect to her for the good she accomplished in that time, condolences for her family and her people that loved or respected her.
I found out while reading about this that now that Charles is taking over, it becomes the third Caroline era, since apparently Carolus is latin for Charles.
I found out while reading about this that now that Charles is taking over, it becomes the third Caroline era, since apparently Carolus is latin for Charles.
Spaceman292
Banned
Seriously. Even the 4chan threads are showing more sensitivity.
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Gifmaker
Member
More than about bio pronouns and the suppression olympics, that's for sure.
clarky
Gold Member
Of course. Get off the internet and reee and just watch the news or go to the pub over the next few weeks
QSD
Member
True, but this still depends on the person. If Elizabeth had been a promiscuous, hard drinking socialite who always manages to come across as indifferent and selfish in times of hardship, she could have irrevocably tarnished the tradition and all of those high minded ideals she is expected to personify.
BTW, this seems to be the last public photograph taken of her, it's actually pretty iconic IMHO. The way she barely even rises over the mantlepiece. Vulnerable but dignified and warm.
clarky
Gold Member
Great picture. Lets face it the old bird was a dude. My grandma popped her cloggs long before i knew her. Lizzie filled a gap god rest her soul.True, but this still depends on the person. If Elizabeth had been a promiscuous, hard drinking socialite who always manages to come across as indifferent and selfish in times of hardship, she could have irrevocably tarnished the tradition and all of those high minded ideals she is expected to personify.
BTW, this seems to be the last public photograph taken of her, it's actually pretty iconic IMHO. The way she barely even rises over the mantlepiece. Vulnerable but dignified and warm.
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jufonuk
not tag worthy
DragoonKain
Neighbours from Hell
I’m usually someone who doesn’t get emotional with 99% of notable deaths, and I did for this and I’m not British and have never been to the UK. Don’t know what it is about this one that really got me. RIP. There probably will never be another one quite like her again.
Nobody_Important
“Aww, it’s so...average,” she said to him in a cold brick of passion
lostinblue
Banned
You just need his nickname for it to set in. King Charles III The Faithful
Jezbollah
Member
She became Queen four years before Sputnik 1 was launched..
..and two years before Albert Einstein died.
QSD
Member
A lifetime can be a long time. I work in an assisted living home and last year our oldest resident died at the ripe old age of 93 (IIRC). While making arrangements it occurred to us that she was born in same year, same city as Anne Frank.
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Go_Ly_Dow
Member
Less than 2 days before her passing she welcomed in our new PM which shows her complete dedication and servitude for the country. A rare role model that carried out her duties in a way that almost doesn't exist anymore in sea of pretenders. Many won't understand why so many people care, but to quite a sizeable amount of people, the nation state and an identity tied to a nation that tries to do the right thing by people still matters. As does history.
She's been a grandmother of sorts to all, a calming influence and figurehead of stability through wars, economic and social crisis. Whilst the world and culture has changed so much, she's served as a reminder of the values of the old world that are still so relevant today. Duty, dignity, integrity and family. Rest in peace.
She's been a grandmother of sorts to all, a calming influence and figurehead of stability through wars, economic and social crisis. Whilst the world and culture has changed so much, she's served as a reminder of the values of the old world that are still so relevant today. Duty, dignity, integrity and family. Rest in peace.
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Arcadialane
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Moon Grape Donut
Member
Not sure why people would say "good riddance" and yell its a good thing she died, and actually laugh at the situation. Fuck Era. I wonder if it's because these morons feel its empowering to go against the tide, and wishing harmful thoughts against ANYONE powerful/famous/rich makes them the good guys? Is that just for being "edgy"?
Davesky
Member
Dem aliens? All seriously though a little surreal, had a similar personal experience recently right at the moment of the passing of my father. Something and some things that happened which was just far too coincidental but left me deeply comforted. Left me convinced that humans are extra dimensional beyond death, either that or humanity is being fucked with up there. Never tried DMT. Been curious if other people have had similar experiences when someone has passed, and yes also aware it could just be a coincidence.
Agent_Nobody
Member
She was the sensible mother/grandmother figure for not just the UK but a bunch of nations, even the ones not still in the commonwealth. The only people alive who had anyone but her as Queen would be over 70 years old to this year.
She was the comforting but not commanding voice from the hard times of every generation since. It’s been so long pretty much almost everyone can’t remember a time without her being that voice, and losing that voice is like losing a big part of the world.
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Little Chicken
Member
RIP Elizabeth II.
I really admired her and the work she did for the Commonwealth.
I had a look at the other forum and I really don't know what to say, just people repeating the same rude jokes and historical inaccuracies.
I really admired her and the work she did for the Commonwealth.
I had a look at the other forum and I really don't know what to say, just people repeating the same rude jokes and historical inaccuracies.
ManaByte
Gold Member
Pale white shut-ins sipping their soy milk lattes thinking they're king of their studio apartment by calling her a colonizer on a forum no one takes seriously anymore.
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Agent_Nobody
Member
Why not? The name has a ton of history and short of being beheaded he can’t do worse than the last King with that name.
mortal
Gold Member
Yea I don't think 4chan makes a good barometer here, considering how viciously racist posters are on there in general. Had it been a non-white figure of similar social standing it would be an entirely different sentiment over there lol
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dark_chris
Member
Of course they are. The site has turned to garbage for a long while. It was confusing why they hated her and it’s mostly cause of her being rich or existing.
If the person doesn’t have (they/them) next to their name like (PBUH) for Muhammad, they don’t give a shit.
That’s why I only browse the few gaming communities there. Also why one of the guilds distanced themselves from the ERA name.
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