Interesting to see that Michelle O'Neill, currently Vice President of Sinn Féin, attended the service. Her general attitude of 'respecting differences' seems a sharp contrast with those of the unionist politicians, though the Sinn Féin MPs still decline to take their seats in Parliament.
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zzzz....I bet you couldn't make it up....newspaper linking gone mad....of course much of the music was oven ready....thank you prommer for your Kenny Everett's guide to ¬`>*¬¬]¬`....in the best possible taste....Originally posted by Prommer View Postbong chingComment
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I was relieved to find no street parties, fireworks or other noisy junketings occurring anywhere near where I live. Was anyone else bothered by this? All I saw was a few flags put out. As I've said, I admire the King and approve of Monarchy, but I don't see it as an excuse to annoy one's neighbours.Comment
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Very much like you, smits. Nuttin' to do with the King, monarchy, coronation: I just don't like noisy gatherings and on principle avoid anything that advertises "Live music"Originally posted by smittims View Post
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It isn't given us to know those rare moments when people are wide open and the lightest touch can wither or heal. A moment too late and we can never reach them any more in this world.Comment
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Some of us indeed aren't interested in any music that might be written for a coronation in 2023, or for that matter performed at such an event. Apart from which, I didn't think there was much that could strengthen the anti-monarchist convictions I already held, but congratulations to all concerned for doing exactly that!Originally posted by Pulcinella View PostComment
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... yes, it has all been most instructive, and, I think, given many people grounds for further reflection. Many of my friends had never stopped to consider quite how absurd the whole set-up is, but with all the 'magic' of the anointing and regalia &c so explicitly laid out before us it's difficult for thinking people not to ask questions. An operation which the royal family presumably wished to be a 'uniting' exercise may prove to have been far more divisive than could have been expected...Originally posted by RichardB View Post
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A point my brother was making this morning. What kind of figure would be a 'uniting' figure in the UK currently? A politician? A celebrity? The erchbishop of Canterbury?Originally posted by vinteuil View PostIt isn't given us to know those rare moments when people are wide open and the lightest touch can wither or heal. A moment too late and we can never reach them any more in this world.Comment
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Perhaps the Merchbishop of Canterbury...Originally posted by french frank View Post
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I think Unicorn Pursuivant is a likely contender.Originally posted by french frank View PostComment
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... I think you will need at least a triumvirate / triumpersonate : I wd tentatively suggest -Originally posted by french frank View Post
St David Attenboro' - Marcus Rashford - Mae Muller
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Relying on "figures" is a large part of the problem, not of the solution, don't you think?Comment
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No, I don't think so. By saying 'figure' I was thinking that this would have to be someone already well known, or at least to have characteristics of some sort (political, religious sporting, TV personality &c &c), a signpost, that marked them in some way to guide the public's choice. What qualities would a candidate for elected head of state need to command a 'unifying' majority of the voting public?Originally posted by RichardB View Post
The questions which Australians have apparently been unable to agree on is: what do you want the head of state to do?
[I would guess a triumvirate wouldn't necessarily unite; more likely to divide three ways.]It isn't given us to know those rare moments when people are wide open and the lightest touch can wither or heal. A moment too late and we can never reach them any more in this world.Comment
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Why does it have to be "someone" who unites the country? That was my question.Originally posted by french frank View PostComment
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You think an ideology, a flag or football might do the trick? Or do you not think it important that a polarised and fragmented society should be offered a way to agree and find common cause with each other? I merely picked up on the idea of 'uniting' which vinteuil introduced.Originally posted by RichardB View Post
The questions remain: what sort of elected head do you want to see and more importantly what should their job be?It isn't given us to know those rare moments when people are wide open and the lightest touch can wither or heal. A moment too late and we can never reach them any more in this world.Comment
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As an elected head of state, David Attenborough, or one of several similarly widely-known and motivated people would probably do the job of leading the kind of eco-socialist order many I think would be happy with, were it not for the awkward business of divesting the ruling class of its power and privileges.Originally posted by french frank View PostComment
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